Blues big men still playing second fiddle
Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay are fast becoming the AFL’s best forward pairing, but McKay says there are still two rivals they have to pass.
Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay are fast becoming the AFL’s best forward pairing, but McKay says there are still two rivals they have to pass.
Patrick Cripps is no longer the Brownlow Medal favourite but his coach Michael Voss remains thrilled with his captain’s performances.
One of the underrated members of Carlton’s thriving forward line has signed an extension a year before he was due to come out of contract.
St Kilda produced an against-the-odds victory over the Blues, but it’s come at a heavy cost, with a pair of key Saints facing time on the sidelines.
Marvel Stadium says it hasn’t beefed up security at games but it is working on finding the right balance after conceding an increase in patrolling has left some fans uncomfortable.
An ugly brawl has marred a nailbiting match at Marvel Stadium, with beer thrown and violence breaking out among rival footy supporters. It comes amid growing controversy over fan behaviour, prompting an increase in security scrutiny. SEE THE PICTURES
Carlton’s interim coach says he has been pleased with the club’s progress in his two matches in charge and senses Blues fans are starting to believe again.
Western Bulldogs held off a last-quarter surge from a Charlie Curnow-inspired Carlton to win a three-point thriller at Marvel Stadium on Saturday night.
Carlton defender Jacob Weitering knew he needed to make some changes after a 2018 season where his confidence was shot as he started to feel the weight of being a No.1 draft pick.
Matthew Kreuzer looks set to sign on, but the ruck market is going crazy. Plus will Gary Ablett go on, Jack Billings’ new deal and the one big win the Demons have had in 2019.
Carlton’s disastrous season hasn’t stopped fans from cheering their team but Gold Coast’s official crowd figure last weekend raised a few eyebrows. See where your club is ranked.
It’s tough winning a spot on an AFL list but while few players become club greats and most come and go, there are some who survive the list manager’s axe each season despite many setbacks.
Richmond has been hit hard by injury but when it comes to the number of games lost by best 22 players because of injury, there are three clubs worse off than the Tigers and a premiership contender has been hit just as hard. See the injury ladder.
Carlton’s hope of an immediate return from its controversial draft pick swap with Adelaide has taken a hit with an injury to youngster Liam Stocker. INJURY LATEST.
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