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Rookie goes from construction site to the MCG
A month ago Sam Durdin was working on a construction site, but on Thursday night he’ll be playing on the MCG.
Former Bomber’s brutal takedown of Stringer workrate
Jake Stringer’s fitness levels have copped another stinging appraisal with a former Bomber going as far as to say his workrate threatened to become a ‘disease within the team’.
The story young Blue will tell his future kids about
Caleb Marchbank’s comeback game received plenty of attention but another Carlton footballer continues to inspire one of his newest teammates.
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Blues anoint Walsh as future skipper
Carlton has anointed second-year gun Sam Walsh as a captain-in-waiting after elevating last year’s Rising Star winner into its leadership group for 2020.
Ando: Trash talk gives AFLW a boost
Collingwood defender Stacey Livingstone may have stunned AFLW viewers but her straight-shooting words may well be a pivotal moment in the game, writes Jon Anderson.
Proof that Cripps is growing as a leader
Carlton coach David Teague noticed a difference about Patrick Cripps early in the pre-season. His concerns sooned turned into admiration.
Cripps gives strong hint where heart lies
Carlton fans desperately wanting Patrick Cripps to sign a contract extension as soon as possible will have to be patient. However, they’ll be excited to hear what the skipper had to say about his future.
Docherty on track to take on Magpies
Carlton coach David Teague is resigned to losing Charlie Curnow for an indefinite period but the imminent return of co-captain Sam Docherty has lifted his spirits.
Robbo: Why key forwards are kings of AFL in 2020
When the Bulldogs and then Richmond won the 2016 and 2017 flags with small forward lines, it was said the age of playing multiple key forwards was over. That’s most definitely not the case, Mark Robinson writes.
Have Pies, Cats been success or failures?
An analysis of the past 60 years suggest Collingwood and Geelong have been consistently successful but ultimate failures. Jon Anderson reveals how this is possible.
‘Big Boy’ earns Round 1 AFLW Rising Star nom
Carlton teammates have ordained the AFLW’s first Rising Star nominee of 2020 as ‘Big Boy’ in honour of her cousin, Hawthorn ruckman Ben McEvoy — but not everyone is happy with it.
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