Surprise Blue tipped to fill major Jones void
Liam Jones ranked fourth in the league for intercept marks last year. How will Carlton replace him in 2022? The Blues have revealed their defensive plans.
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Blues bolter puts hand up for Round 1 berth
Carlton is searching for someone to fill the Eddie Betts void, and a young forward did his chances of a Round 1 start no harm in the club’s first practice game.
AFL lifelines up for grabs ahead of round 1
Players are still auditioning this pre-season to win the last handful of list spots at AFL clubs ahead of the season opener.
Carlton draftee makes Round 1 selection bid
First-year forward Jesse Motlop is wasting no time making an impression at Carlton as he firms for an early season AFL debut
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Call to ban bump as Eagle ruled out for year
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‘Gutless king hit’ left ex-Saint with blood spots on brain
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How hard knocks led to Barassi’s memory lapses
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