Houston shock: I wanted to be a Blue
Dan Houston has revealed he wanted to join Carlton and reunite with Michael Voss before being traded to arch rival Collingwood. This is how his Blues dream fell apart.
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Kennel call: Why Kennedy ditched Blues in last-gasp trade
The phone wasn’t ringing off the hook for Matt Kennedy — until suddenly he had Luke Beveridge on the line. He details his whirlwind trade period and how he ended up as a Bulldog.
Best 23s: How trade period changed every club
Trade period is behind us and the clear winners and losers have emerged. How will every club’s best 23 look for 2025 after the exchange period? FIND OUT HERE
‘Massive shift’: How Blues star ignited career
A Carlton star reveals how she overcame a classic case of second-year blues as she becomes the first father-daughter pick to reach a milestone.
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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.
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.
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.
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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