Docherty’s bid for finals return gathers momentum
Sam Docherty’s bid to play in Carlton’s elimination final — 183 days after injuring his ACL — is gathering momentum. JON RALPH and GLENN MCFARLANE have the full details.
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Trade blockbuster: The Carlton bombshell that could nab Petracca
The Blues made finals by the skin of their teeth but JAY CLARK writes, there’s a bold play they could make to go even further in 2025 – tempt the Dees into the AFL’s biggest trade in 17 years.
Why finals fixture switch is blessing for Lions, Blues
Brisbane and Carlton were initially preparing for a Friday night finals showdown — but a new timeslot could prove a blessing for both sides.
‘Lifetime ban’: Shock as AFL umpire struck
An AFL umpire was left bloodied and had to be replaced after being struck by an object thrown from the crowd in a cowardly act.
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Predicted teams: Every club’s likely round 1 side
One of North Melbourne’s off-season recruits faces a huge task in his first outing as a Roo after being confirmed to debut against GWS. See every club’s predicted side here.
Neale: ‘Selfish’ Lions punished
Brisbane star Lachie Neale says the Lions have received a timely reminder that they “haven’t done anything yet”.
‘Gutted’ Voss says injured veteran will be missed
A stirring opening round win was soured by a horror injury for Carlton and the coach says the impact will be profound but one his players must overcome.
McCreery escapes penalty for Ward tackle
It was a strong tackle that is expected to rule Callan Ward out for months with a shoulder injury but Collingwood hard nut Beau McCreery had no case to answer.
Early Tackle: The worst first half of Pies legend’s career?
Damien Hardwick and the Suns have put the footy world on notice and SCOTT GULLAN is ready to deliver his first big call of the season. Get all the early likes and dislikes.
Heartbreak as beloved star suffers third ACL
Carlton star Sam Docherty has received shocking news after learning his 2024 season is already over with yet another injury.
Blues star’s emotional tribute after stirring AFL return
Zac Williams has revealed his doubts about ever returning to football after paying an emotional tribute to his late sister following his first match since 2022.
Blue’s punch to ‘set example’ for new rules
There is already huge conjecture over a strike on Lions star Lachie Neale in an early test of the new AFL tribunal approach.
Blues’ best win under Voss? How Carlton redeemed prelim final loss
The Blues crashed out of finals at the Gabba in 2023, now six months later, Charlie Curnow and his partner-in-crime Harry McKay have led the Blues to an historic win in the Lions’ den.
Carlton fans roasted over dress-up fail
What seemed like a fun idea at the Gabba blew up in the faces of a huge section of Carlton fans before they had the last laugh.
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