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AFL Round 12. 08/06/2019. Carlton v Brisbane Lions at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne.  Patrick Cripps of the Blues celebrates a goal in the 4th qtr   .  Pic: Michael Klein

Blues set for blockbuster start to 2020

Carlton will face two massive Thursday night assignments at the MCG early next season in a huge start to the season for new coach David Teague. Plus more Collingwood and Essendon fixture news.

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Jack Martin of the Suns runs with the ball during the Round 7 AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the Gold Coast Suns at Mars Stadium in Ballarat, Victoria, Saturday, May 5, 2018. (AAP Image/Joe Castro) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Suns could derail Blues’ Martin plans

Carlton’s hopes of securing Jack Martin for nothing in the pre-season draft hinge on talks between the forward and Stuart Dew in coming days. Can the Gold Coast coach convince him to stay?

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Jack Riewoldt of the Tigers (L) competes for the ball against Liam Jones of the Blues during the round one AFL match between the Carlton Blues and the Richmond Tigers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 21, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

AFL backs Blues to deliver on opening night

After a series of Round 1 failings, many wanted Carlton off the big season-opening stage. But the AFL has backed the rejuvenated Blues in and stuck with the now traditional clash with Richmond, Jay Clark writes.

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MELBOURNE, VICTORIA - JULY 01:  Sam Docherty of the Blues is tackled by Richard Douglas of the Crows during the round 15 AFL match between the Carlton Blues and the Adelaide Crows at Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 1, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Scott Barbour/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Docherty eyes pre-season return to Blues

The AFL’s release of the pre-season Marsh Cup fixture has extra significance for Carlton co-captain Sam Docherty as he heads to the United States to work with a sports injury specialist, following two seasons ruined by knee injuries.

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Jack Steven is seen after a press conference at GMHBA Stadium in Melbourne, Thursday, October 17, 2019. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING

Gary Buckenara analyses every club’s list

Which clubs are ready to strike in the premiership window, who made smart calls during the trade period and who’s treading water? Recruiting expert Gary Buckenara puts every AFL list under the microscope.

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