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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 18: Braydon Preuss of the Giants runs with the ball during a GWS Giants AFL training session at Punt Road Oval on August 18, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Giants weigh up huge big man call

The GWS Giants have to win their final round clash with Carlton to play finals and could make a huge selection call.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 17: Eddie Betts of the Blues poses for a photo with his team mates who are wearing a special tribute shirt acknowledging Eddie's 350th and final game during a Carlton Football Club training session at Ikon Park on August 17, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

‘Not safe’: Eddie’s powerful message

Retiring AFL star Eddie Betts had to convince his young son the end of his football career wasn’t a bad thing as he takes up another fight.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 30: Eddie Betts of the Blues celebrates a goal during the round 14 AFL match between the Carlton Blues and the Collingwood Magpies at The Gabba on August 30, 2020 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Jono Searle/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

AFL legend calls time on career

One of the most popular AFL players of the modern era will run out for the last time this weekend after more than 15 years in the top flight.

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Eddie Betts of the Blues celebrates the win on the final siren during the Round 4 AFL match between the Essendon Bombers and the Carlton Blues at the MCG in Melbourne, Saturday, June 27, 2020. (AAP Image/Michael Dodge) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Legend to make bombshell announcement

An AFL veteran is set to make a shock announcement over his future in the coming days as the 2021 season begins to reach its conclusion.

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Adam Saad cut an emotional figure in the latter stages of Carlton's loss.

Star breaks down amid ‘humiliating’ loss

Port Adelaide thoroughly embarrassed Carlton on Saturday in a loss that could prove the final nail in the coffin for coach David Teague.

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AFL Round 20. St Kilda v Cartlon at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne. 30/07/2021. David Teague, senior coach of Carlton at qtr time . Pic: Michael Klein

‘It’s sickening’: Radio spray over AFL coach

As the drums beat louder about Teague’s future at Carlton, one of his primary defenders has launched an astonishing spray on live radio.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 07: Harry McKay of the Blues speaks with medical staff during the 2021 AFL Round 21 match between the Carlton Blues and the Gold Coast Suns at Marvel Stadium on August 7, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Star’s injury opens Coleman Medal door

An 11-goal lead in the Coleman Medal race will have to be enough after season-ending surgery for the AFL’s leading goalkicker.

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Stand with Betts: Clubs join fight against racism

Eddie Betts moved a nation with his passionate appeal to unite us all against racism. All 18 clubs have heard the message and are standing with the indigenous great.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 02: Marc Murphy of the Blues takes the ball during the round 5 AFL match between the Carlton Blues and the St Kilda Saints at Marvel Stadium on July 02, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Carlton stalwart set for bittersweet farewell

A Carlton star will play his 300th game on Saturday, and it will double up as his last game in the AFL after announcing his retirement.

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AFL Round 8. 09/05/2021. Western Bulldogs vs Carlton at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne. Sam Docherty of the Blues during the 3rd qtr. . Pic: Michael Klein

Star’s message after devastating diagnosis

Carlton co-captain Sam Docherty will undergo twelve weeks of chemotherapy with the hopes of ridding his body of testicular cancer.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 07: Harry Mckay of the Blues is checked for a possible shoulder injury during the round 21 AFL match between Carlton Blues and Gold Coast Suns at Marvel Stadium on August 07, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

AFL star’s injury changes everything

Carlton forward Harry McKay has had one hand on the Coleman Medal for most of the season, but a new injury has changed everything.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 07: Brandon Ellis (left) and Darcy MacPherson of the Suns celebrate during the 2021 AFL Round 21 match between the Carlton Blues and the Gold Coast Suns at Marvel Stadium on August 7, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Olympic inspiration behind shock AFL win

The Suns recorded a gutsy win on Saturday at Carlton’s expense and were inspired by a sporting outfit from another code altogether.

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Daniel Gorringe of the Blues celebrates after kicking a goal, during the round 10 AFL match between Carlton Blues and the Geelong Cats, played at Etihad stadium in Melbourne, Sunday May 29, 2016.(AAP Image/Joe Castro) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

‘Oh no’: Ex-player’s tattoo bet backfires

Former Gold Coast and Carlton player Daniel Gorringe was left red-faced after an outlandish pre-match bet backfired in epic fashion.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 30: Eddie Betts of the Blues reacts to a shot at goal during the round 11 AFL match between the Sydney Swans and the Carlton Blues at Sydney Cricket Ground on May 30, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Blues want Eddie for ‘10 years’

The question of whether Carlton veteran Eddie Betts plays on in 2022 is close to being answered.

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Brett Ratten's side will need a miracle to make finals this season.

‘Not good enough’: Coach slams own team

St Kilda Brett Ratten was left to rue missed opportunities after his side succumbed to a shock loss at the hands of Carlton on Friday.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 30: Charlie Curnow of the Blues celebrates a goal during the round 20 AFL match between St Kilda Saints and Carlton Blues at Marvel Stadium on July 30, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Stunning end to star’s 761-day drought

Carlton recorded its best win of the year on Friday night, thanks in no small part to the return of injury-plagued star Charlie Curnow.

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Carlton AFL training at Ikon Park, Melbourne. 08/07/2021. Charlie Curnow of the Blues at training today . Pic: Michael Klein

Star Blue’s 761-day wait is over

After five different knee injuries and two years on the sidelines, this Carlton young gun is finally back in the big time.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 24: David Teague, senior coach of Carlton walks from the 3/4 time huddle during the round 19 AFL match between Carlton Blues and North Melbourne Kangaroos s at Marvel Stadium on July 24, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Coach under siege after loss to cellar dwellers

Carlton coach David Teague will be feeling the heat after his side slumped to a shocking loss to North Melbourne on Saturday afternoon.

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Murphy cut a forlorn figure after he was subbed out against Adelaide.

Huge blow for star’s milestone hopes

Former Carlton skipper Marc Murphy is facing the prospect of coming up short in his pursuit to become Carlton’s sixth 300-game player.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 12: Charlie Curnow of the Blues (left) celebrates on the final siren with Patrick Cripps of the Blues (middle) and brother Ed Curnow of the Blues (right) during the 2018 AFL round eight match between the Carlton Blues and the Essendon Bombers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 12, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Adam Trafford/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Blues belief for brotherly reunion

Charlie Curnow played his first game in two years last weekend and is now hitting the phones to make an immediate AFL comeback for a special reason.

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Jack Silvagni cut an emotional figure after Carlton's win. Image: Getty/Fox Footy.

Tears shed on ‘emotional day’ for AFL

Jack Silvagni paid tribute to his late grandfather during Carlton’s win over Collingwood before beautiful scenes unfolded following the game.

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Mia Fevola in ‘tone deaf’ post storm

Instagram influencer Mia Fevola has deleted images of her calling out social media trolls after being accused of failing to read the room.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 24: Charlie Curnow of the Blues looks oin during a Carlton Blues AFL training session at Ikon Park on June 24, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Finally some good news for Carlton

After two years in the injury wilderness, one young Carlton star is back to give his team something to get very excited about.

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Carlton great Sergio Silvagni has passed away aged 83.

‘RIP Serge’: Carlton legend dead at 83

Tributes have emerged for former Carlton captain Serge Silvagni, who passed away on Thursday morning aged 83.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JULY 02: Chris Scott, Senior Coach of the Cats addresses his players during the 2021 AFL Round 16 match between the Geelong Cats and the Essendon Bombers at GMHBA Stadium on July 2, 2021 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Coach pleads with AFL for huge change

Chris Scott had a message for the AFL after Geelong’s comfortable win over Carlton at the MCG on Saturday afternoon.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 03: Sam Walsh of the Blues celebrates a goal during the round 16 AFL match between Fremantle Dockers and Carlton Blues at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 03, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

The man pulling Carlton’s season out of the fire

Spearheaded by midfielder Sam Walsh, Carlton managed to buck its trend of last-minute collapses to notch an important win over Fremantle.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 27: Patrick Cripps and Sam Petrevski-Seton of the Blues celebrate a win during the 2021 AFL Round 15 match between the Carlton Blues and the Adelaide Crows at Marvel Stadium on June 27, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Report rubbishes AFL star’s $1m pay cut

Huge doubt has been aired publicly over the finer details in Carlton star Patrick Cripps’ monster contract and reports of a seven-figure pay cut.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 19: Patrick Cripps and Sam Docherty of the Blues lead their players out onto the field during the round 14 AFL match between the Greater Western Sydney Giants and the Carlton Blues at GIANTS Stadium on June 19, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Blues boss fears family impact of scrutiny

The football department is under review and big names are being linked to the Carlton coaching job and the man in charge right now isn’t enjoying the spotlight

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Collingwood v Carlton at the MCG. Crowd.

MCG lands news first in Covid change

Tasmania said no but the MCG said yes and will host two games on Saturday as Covid chaos keeps the AFL scrambling.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 29: Nathan Wilson and Luke Ryan of the Dockers walk to a waiting bus at Cockburn ARC in preparation to make the trip to Melbourne ahead of round 16 of the AFL season, on June 29, 2021 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

SA clubs flee amid AFL Covid chaos

There are four grounds for the AFL to use in Victoria and they could all get a run, as officials scramble to keep the season going with every team in Melbourne.

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