TV Wrap: Showdown deserves more, Curnow floats trade chance
There’s been a renewed push for a standalone Showdown, plus plenty of people weigh in on what a Charlie Curnow trade scenario looks like. All the headlines from Tuesday night’s shows.
Carlton
Bombshell trade rumour over Carlton star
In a shock report, Carlton superstar Charlie Curnow has expressed his desire to leave the Blues and play for an interstate rival.
AFL star says sorry in heartbreaking scene
Carlton’s Sam Docherty has left a superstar teammate an absolute wreck after delivering a heartfelt moment during his retirement speech.
Inspirational Blue retires with emotional apology
One of footy’s most inspirational careers will soon come to a close, and retiring Carlton champion Sam Docherty had one parting apology to a great mate in a touching final speech.
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Why Blues big man wants key ruck role to himself
Carlton might be struggling, but big man Marc Pittonet has emerged as one of the competition’s best when it comes to tapwork – and he likes it that way – as questions continue to swirl about Tom De Koning’s future.
Pittonet lifts lid on Blues’ bonding session after Lions loss
In 2023, the Blues bonded together at Ed Curnow’s farm during a mid-season slump to turn their season around. Marc Pittonet lifts the lid on the 2025 version.
Early Tackle: What was worse – Essendon or that game itself?
The Saturday night clash at the MCG was one of the worst AFL games of the modern era, writes Glenn McFarlane. But that is a telling indictment of where the Bombers are at in 2025.
Pies to sweat on key defender – but how’s Nick?
Jeremy Howe was subbed out and Nick Daicos battled after two seperate incidents on Friday night. Get the latest on the key Collingwood pair, plus Touk Miller and more Carlton pain.
Test case looms with Blues star set to face tribunal for umpire hit
Carlton’s Adam Cerra is set to be the first player to face suspension under the new umpire contact ruling following an incident on Thursday night.
‘Black and white’: De Koning stance clear
The drums are beating loudly that Carlton big man Tom De Koning will take a monster deal at St Kilda, but that’s not why he’s not playing in the ruck for the Blues.
Helping or hurting? Voss call leaves TDK withering on the vine
Michael Voss is making a statement by leaving ruckman Tom De Koning in the forward pocket, but is it protection or persecution of a player who has a big call to make in 2026?
Footy world says same thing on AFL umpire
AFL umpires making contact with players has roared back into the spotlight after a collision cost Carlton a goal on Thursday night.
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