Voss tells Blues to embrace flying start
Carlton almost blew a 41-point lead against Hawthorn but Michael Voss says the fans should enjoy their first 3-0 start to a season in a decade.
Carlton almost blew a 41-point lead against Hawthorn but Michael Voss says the fans should enjoy their first 3-0 start to a season in a decade.
Carlton is one of only three AFL teams undefeated after three rounds but the Blues very nearly snatched defeat from the jaws of victory.
Sam Mitchell, Craig McRae and Michael Voss were highly successful on the field, and they’ve taken that into coaching. But Mick Malthouse wants outlines the real test they’re yet to face.
Carlton could make three changes for Sunday’s clash with fellow unbeaten club Hawthorn, including two key players returning.
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Carlton will end its alignment with VFL club Northern Blues after 18 years due to financial strains brought on by the coronavirus pandemic and it could mean the end for the historic Preston club.
Kevin Sheedy, who was a back-pocket plumber in his playing days at Richmond, believes a return to a semi-professional competition could be the way footy survives the catastrophe coronavirus has caused.
Carlton player Jacob Weitering put himself in the All-Australian conversation for the first time. Plus, there was a surprise selection at full-forward in David King’s All-Australian team for Round 1.
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We managed to squeeze in one round of the AFL season before the coronavirus crisis claimed the game until at least May 31. So who gets bragging rights throughout the break? Jon Anderson looks at every club.
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