Inside the Blues’ last-ditch pitch to snare Clarkson
Getting chief executive Brian Cook to Carlton was always going to be crucial in the Blues’ pursuit of coach Alastair Clarkson. Stand by for Cook to make his move.
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Brownlow Predictor: Star clear leader in award race
The 2021 Brownlow Medal is touted as the closest race in recent history, though one star might make a mockery of those predictions.
McGuane: What Crows, Port need at the draft
This draft is vital to the success of Adelaide’s rebuild and the Power need to reload and go again. So who fits the bill? Analyst Mick McGuane runs his eye over both SA clubs.
Carlton finally gets its man
The Carlton Football Club has announced a veteran of sports management will take over from Cain Liddle as its chief executive officer.
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New Blue to ramp up after ACL tear
Good news came in twos for Carlton draftee Brodie Kemp on Wednesday night. Not only was he drafted to the club where his idol plays, but the Echuca product received good news on his injured knee.
How deal-maker SOS stole draft show
Stephen Silvagni is set to leave Carlton in coming days but his final acts might be felt for some time after the Blues’ list boss was in everything on the opening night of the AFL Draft.
Stocker trade delivers another Blues windfall
Carlton was ridiculed over last year’s Liam Stocker trade but the cunning of Stephen Silvagni has turned one first-round pick into three top-20 players after another night of draft drama.
Buckenara: What your club needs in the draft
Should your club be looking at inside midfielders? Players with pace? Key defenders? A ruckman? Respected recruiter Gary Buckenara reveals what your club’s draft strategy should be ahead of the national draft.
Walsh‘s timely advice for new draft crop
He shattered records in his first AFL campaign and Carlton’s No. 1 draft pick Sam Walsh has some timely advice for this year’s top crop. Here’s what he learned from his first year in navy blue.
Blues zero in on Josh Kelly clone
Carlton hopes to secure a junior star who has been likened to Josh Kelly and Andrew Gaff with its top 10 draft pick, but Fremantle could ruin the Blues’ plans.
Is Dow destined to join his brother in navy blue?
Thomson Dow shares the same birthday as his brother Paddy and played in an under-16 premiership with his sibling in Swan Hill. Are they destined to wear the same AFL jumper as well?
Blues father-son’s favourite draft perk
Getting drafted by Carlton was a highlight for Dylan Buckley, but his best day at the Blues may come as a surprise. He gives an inside look at the lesser known benefits — and perils — of being recruited by an AFL club.
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