Carlton downplays young gun’s blood clot
Carlton ruckman Tom De Koning has had surgery to remove a blood clot from his shoulder, but the club has assured fans the procedure was “minor”.
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Blues fans’ major win as board backs down
The Carlton board has backtracked on changes which were labelled as a ‘power grab’, in a big win for Blues fans.
Top draft pick ready to defy early doubters
There was no shortage of fans questioning why North Melbourne drafted a midfielder over a boom forward prospect in 2020. This might be the year we find out.
Star gives up captaincy following cancer battle
Former All-Australian defender Sam Docherty has relinquished the co-captaincy at Carlton following his battle with testicular cancer.
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McGuane: How Bombers blew leadership vote
Vice-captain Zach Merrett out of the leadership group, 19-year-old Sam Walsh becoming a leader and St Kilda giving votes to the property steward. Mick McGuane wonders what is going on.
When did mental state of ex-coaches become open slather for scrutiny?
Last week, former Adelaide coach Don Pyke had his mental wellbeing speculated on publicly by the AFL Coaches Association. It’s something that should not have happened, writes Graham Cornes.
Vescio: Best sledger in AFLW revealed
Stacey Livingstone’s “useless” sledge of Tayla Harris isn’t the only sledging that goes on in AFLW. Carlton star Darcy Vescio reveals what really happens on the footy field and some of the best sledges she’s heard.
Marsh Teams: Who will play for your club?
Majak Daw will take another step in his emotional return to football when he plays in North Melbourne’s opening pre-season game. See who else will line up in the opening weekend.
Moment that sent Eddie Betts hype ‘off the charts’
There were plenty of negative headlines throughout the summer for Carlton. But all that was forgotten when Eddie Betts pulled on the navy blue jumper and showed he is more than ready to make an impact in 2020.
Lucky sports bra? AFLW secrets revealed
From wearing black underwear for every game to making sure you get kiss from your dog — the AFLW captains have some interesting superstitions as they reveal some secrets of the AFL Women’s competition.
‘The whole AFL world hated me’: Daisy
Footy champion Dale Thomas was a favourite son at Collingwood, but his shock defection to rival Carlton had a far bigger impact on his life than he expected. And the shockwaves had him at a complete loss for what to do.
AFL stars to play for free in Origin
AFL players have shown overwhelming support for State of Origin to return and those selected to represent Victoria and the All Stars will decline match payments for the bushfire relief game.
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