Revealed: Blues’ plan to for draft, trade period coups
Carlton is still interested in securing Dan Houston, but won’t compromise its hand in the draft to do so. JON RALPH unpacks how the Blues hope to pull off a magic trick.
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Lucky 13? How Suns can unlock Trade Period — again
Gold Coast holds the keys to another AFL Trade Period as the opening day of official dealing approaches, with its first-round pick set to shape the fates of several clubs — and key players.
Pies muscle in on Houston race as Blues’ bid stalls
Look away now Blues fans. Carlton’s chances of landing Dan Houston were already drifting — now the club’s biggest rival is ready to take advantage of friction between the Blues and Port Adelaide.
Analysis: Why can’t Blues’ best small in 11 years get a contract?
Carlton has been searching for a goalkicking small forward for 10 years. And now the Blues have one, they are pushing him out. JOSH BARNES delves into Carlton’s Matt Owies conundrum.
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‘Statement made’: How Giants veteran inspired comeback win
The Giants are all about speed in transition and relentless pressure off the ball. But against the Blues it was one of their most experienced heads who stood tall when it mattered the most.
Blues coach unfazed by brutal selection cull
An in-form Carlton pair was axed after a big win but their coach says he would be happy to make the same calls for the rest of the season.
The secret weapon behind Blues’ tribunal domination
More comfortable in a navy blue suit than a navy blue guernsey, Carlton has a secret weapon who’s already changed the game. SAM LANDSBERGER writes Peter O’Farrell gives the Blues an edge at the tribunal – and how Carlton might pay him back.
Boyd free to play after marathon tribunal hearing
Carlton’s Jordan Boyd is free to play GWS on Saturday night after the Blues successfully appealed his one-week ban for a high hit on Rhyan Mansell. See the details here.
How ‘worried’ Walsh overcame his injury fears
In January, Sam Walsh was worried about his season. Six months on, the superstar is tearing up the MCG on a weekly basis. He tells JAY CLARK about how he’s managing his injury – and his expectations.
Voss: TDK, Kennedy’s knee and what Blues are really ‘celebrating’
Despite doing it easy in the end at the MCG on Sunday, the second-place Blues have some issues. But, as coach Michael Voss explains, most of them are good problems to have.
Sad sight as Dusty subbed out for Tigers
Dustin Martin struggled with a back problem and had little impact during Richmond’s heavy AFL loss to the Blues.
‘Ridiculous’: Voss smacks down Walsh comments
Carlton coach Michael Voss has come out emphatically in defence of Sam Walsh after his involvement in a rival star’s tribunal case.
AFL fans to face unprecedented finals tickets squeeze
With some of the AFL’s biggest clubs in the frame to go deep into September, there is set to be an unprecedented rush for tickets. JAY CLARK examines the steps fans will likely have to go to.
Blues lock away another important cog
Carlton has secured a longer deal for a vital role player as an emerging Western Bulldogs forward also re-signed.
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