Blues spared from finals heartbreak after Saints stunner
A Fremantle stumble has handed the Blues a top eight spot despite a shock, heartbreaking loss to St Kilda after a Jack Higgins miracle.
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AFL Finals locked in after absurd final day
In one of the closest finals races in recent memory, the eighth and final place on the AFL ladder has gone right down to the wire.
Power lock in home final as Blues fans rejoice at Freo stumble
Fremantle had a simple equation: win and you’re in. For Port Adelaide, it was win and you secure a home final. For Carlton, it was pray. ELIZA REILLY unpacks the crazy end to season 2024.
Luckless Blues face dual injury blow
Carlton is set to make two forced changes to the side it named on Thursday night for a season-defining clash against St Kilda.
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Maligned forward proves Carlton’s hero
Carlton has come from the clouds to steal victory against Brisbane, with a heavily criticised forward proving the hero.
Fagan has ‘gut’ feeling about season
While the pain of last year’s grand final loss still lingers, the Brisbane Lions are confident they have taken the necessary steps to go one better this season.
Saad: How AFL learned to embrace Ramadan
Carlton star Adam Saad opens up on his faith, preparing physically to play football in Ramadan and how the league has learned to embrace the holy month.
One thing Blues want to copy from Lions
Carlton is ready to make amends for last year’s AFL preliminary final loss at the Gabba when they meet Brisbane on Friday night.
Blues star thought season was over
Carlton defender Jacob Weitering recalls the scary pre-season moment when he feared his 2024 season was in tatters.
Lions snare Tigers great in premiership push
Trent Cotchin knows what’s required to win an AFL premiership, and the Brisbane Lions hope the Richmond great’s advice can help secure the Queenslanders a flag.
Blues players ignore ‘crazy’ McKay criticism
One pre-season miss was labelled an ‘absolute shocker’ by an AFL legend but Carlton teammates say they have faith in Harry McKay’s goalkicking technique.
Carlton’s worry, Dee debut looms: Key notes from Blues-Demons
It was the Dees who got a semblance of revenge over Carlton, and in the process may have exposed a key flaw that could haunt the start of the Blues’ campaign. JOSH BARNES has the pre-season intel.
Dees and Blues take cautious path with stars
Carlton has made a call on a returning defender while Melbourne has flagged the next step for Clayton Oliver in his comeback.
Injury watch: Bombers give update on star trio of returnees
Essendon will get a few of their stars back for their second practice match against Geelong next week after a poor showing against St Kilda.
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