The SOS that could revive Blue’s career
An ACL tear wrecked Jack Silvagni’s 2024 campaign – and when he returns, the Carlton side will look different. So, where does he fit in? Get the latest from Blues training.
Carlton
Voss: Performance changes already reaping rewards
Carlton made high-profile changes to its performance and fitness staff, and coach Michael Voss tells JAY CLARK how the Blues are already seeing how much of a change it could make.
AFL curse returns as star goes under knife
Carlton’s injury curse has rolled on with one Blue ruled out for the start of 2025 and another star facing knee surgery.
‘I wasn’t involved’: Ex-Blues fitness boss laments 2024 injury crisis
As Carlton’s injury woes grew worse this year, fitness boss Andrew Russell came under fire. But he has revealed he was frozen out of the lengthening rehab group at the Blues.
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Pies circle breakout AFLW star
Collingwood is set for an AFLW trade coup as Carlton hardly had to pay for a rival club captain in a head-scratching deal.
Bomber out, Pagan in: The Cat coup that almost changed history
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Track watch: Walsh’s fitness plan to take him to ‘another level’
Ollie Hollands impressed in a new role as Carlton hit the track on Wednesday, with midfield star Sam Walsh looking to put previous injury-plagued pre-seasons behind him.
Sisters in arms: Will latest McKay be best yet?
Sophie McKay had a front-row seat to her sister’s ascension into Carlton folklore as the AFLW’s first-ever father-daughter pick. Now, she’s preparing to make her own history in navy blue.
‘Easy’ does it: Phillips fights for his AFL future
Cut by Hawthorn after one AFL game, key defender Ethan Phillips is eyeing an opening at Carlton, where he’s signed for the VFL team and hopes to get an SSP training call-up.
Track watch: Blues bolter stakes claim for midfield berth
Cripps. Walsh. Cerra. Hewett — and now Jagga Smith. But it was another young gun who has staked an early claim to be part of Carlton’s engine room in 2025.
‘Top of the class’: Blues hail Jagga best player in stacked draft
Carlton believes it landed the best player in the stacked 2024 draft class by securing prolific on-baller Jagga Smith with the third pick.
Charlie’s warning for Blues rivals after year of ankle pain
Charlie Curnow has opened up on a year of injury pain after battling with ankle issues throughout 2024, revealing his path back to his barnstorming best after off-season surgery.
The List Manager: Memo Blues — time for excuses is over
It’s not quite 2025 or never for Michael Voss and Carlton — but it might be close. JON RALPH examines the Blues’ list and whether the club is ready to end one of the AFL’s longest premiership droughts.
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