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Blues slam ‘racist cowards’ after online slur

Another racist message posted on social media directed at an AFL player has drawn widespread condemnation and the posters labelled ‘racist cowards’.

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Williams is in hot water over this incident (Credit: Getty/Fox Footy)

$4.8m man’s cheap shot as low as it gets

Two clubs will be without key players this weekend after the AFL’s Match Review Officer handed down rough conduct charges.

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AFL Round15 .Carlton vs Adelaide at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne. 27/06/2021. David Teague, senior coach of Carlton at qtr time . Pic: Michael Klein

‘On hold’: Covid chaos could force more change

Five AFL games in Melbourne this weekend could soon become six and hubs come back in to play as the nationwide Covid situation escalates.

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Murphy cut an emotional figure as he sat on the bench.

‘Heartbreaking’ scenes for AFL veteran

Former Carlton Blues captain Marc Murphy cut an emotional figure after he was subbed out of his 296th game with a leg injury.

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AFL Round 7. 02/05/2021. Essendon vs Carlton at the MCG, Melbourne. Patrick Cripps of the Blues celebrates a goal during the 4th qtr. . Pic: Michael Klein

Carlton ties down skipper to monster deal

The Blues have secured the future of a two-time All-Australian, with the star signing a contract that will likely keep him a one-club man.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 06: Zac Williams of the Blues looks dejected after defeat during the round 12 AFL match between the Carlton Blues and the West Coast Eagles at Sydney Cricket Ground on June 06, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Coach comes clean on $900k flop

Zac Williams was subjected to one of the most scathing take-downs in recent memory this week after a horror show for Carlton.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 19: Patrick Cripps and Sam Docherty and their Blues team mates look dejected after losing 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)

Carlton’s ‘weak’ decision on exposed captain

Carlton has been told to cut from the top after a damning statement leaves the club with no alternative but to wield the axe.

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Zac Williams is copping plenty of stick.

AFL club already regretting $4.8m mega deal

Half-a-season into his six-year deal with Carlton, AFL pundits are questioning why on earth the Blues paid Zac Williams so much money.

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This proved to be an expensive brain-snap for Toby Greene.

Star learns fate after ugly brain-snap

Giants star Toby Greene has learned his fate after the heat of the contest got the better of him against the Blues on Saturday afternoon.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 08: Toby Greene of the Giants reacts after their loss during the 2020 AFL Round 16 match between the Adelaide Crows and the GWS Giants at Adelaide Oval on September 8, 2020 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Coach weighs in on star’s $27k habit

The best and worst of Toby Greene’s game was on show against Carlton and now the star’s coach has weighed in on his brain-snap.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 19: Toby Greene of the Giants is placed on report following an incident with Nic Newman of the Blues 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)

Star’s $26k habit rears its head again

GWS star Toby Greene will come under scrutiny for an off-the-ball incident on Carlton’s Nic Newman in their Round 14 clash on Saturday night.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 19: The Blues look dejected after losing 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)

Carlton’s worst habit on show again

The GWS Giants have staved off a Carlton fightback to re-enter the winners circle and climb into ninth spot on the AFL ladder.

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2021 AAMI Community Series. Carlton vs St Kilda at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne. 04/03/2021. Marc Murphy of the Blues handballs as he is tackled by Thomas Highmore of the Saints . Pic: Michael Klein

Blues swing axe on ex-captain

A former Carlton club captain and a member of the 2018 All-Australian side are among the AFL players sitting out this week’s games.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 30: Harry McKay of the Blues kicks a 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 Jason McCawley/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

AFL has to ‘accept this is the new way’

No one has kicked more goals in the AFL season this season than Harry McKay, and he’s shot down the haters who think he snaps the ball too much.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 30: Harry Mckay of the Blues celebrates after scoring a 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)

Big Blue ‘never wavered’ despite review

His twin brother plays at North Melbourne, and there had been no news on Coleman Medal leader Harry McKay’s future at Carlton until now.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 04: Matthew Pavlich of the Dockers celebrates a goal during the round 11 AFL match between the Fremantle Dockers and the Essendon Bombers at Domain Stadium on June 4, 2016 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

AFL legend lands surprise new gig

Six-time All-Australian Matthew Pavlich will join two experienced sports administrators to review the Carlton Blues’ football department.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 10: John Barker, Interim Coach of the Blues looks on during the 2015 AFL round 15 match between the Richmond Tigers and the Carlton Blues at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia on July 10, 2015. (Photo by Adam Trafford/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Blues bomshell review claims first scalp

Carlton’s mid-season review has started in an ugly fashion with a long-time stalwart of the club standing aside after more than a decade.

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Tayla Harris will play for Melbourne in the AFLW next season.

Mega-trade solves star’s $150k stand-off

Tayla Harris’ contract saga has officially been resolved, after the marquee player found a new home as part of an AFLW mega-trade.

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Richmond training at Metricon Stadium on the Gold Coast . 22/07/2020. Dustin Martin with assistant coach Justin Leppitsch at training today . Pic: Michael Klein

AFL legend slams stars for ‘low’ act

AFL icon Justin Leppitsch has delivered a scathing message to Carlton players as reports emerge of fractures within the struggling club.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 06: Jack Newnes of the Blues looks dejected after defeat during the round 12 AFL match between the Carlton Blues and the West Coast Eagles at Sydney Cricket Ground on June 06, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Explosive footy ‘bomb’ about to go off

Languishing in the bottom half of the AFL ladder at the season’s halfway point, the beleaguered Carlton Blues are taking action.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 06: Jamaine Jones of the Eagles celebrates with Zac Langdon after kicking a goal during the round 12 AFL match between the Carlton Blues and the West Coast Eagles at Sydney Cricket Ground on June 06, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Eagles’ 22-year drought finally over

The West Coast Eagles defeated a gallant Carlton outfit on Sunday afternoon in what was their first SCG win in 22 years.

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Crows gun Milera reveals shocking racial bias

Wayne Milera has revealed an awful moment of racial bias while trying to secure a home loan, in an incident the Crows gun said left him ‘hurt and angry’.

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Unforgivable act broke ‘unwritten code’

AFL legend Dermott Brereton has taken aim after a star player broke the AFL’s unwritten code between players with an ugly low blow.

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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)

Huge boost for Covid-stranded Carlton

Carlton coach David Teague says “all indications” are that the Blues will be allowed to return to Melbourne after this weekend’s game.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 30: The Blues look dejected after they were defeated by the Swans 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)

Silver lining for Covid-stranded Blues

Carlton coach David Teague has been able to find positives in the likely situation that the Blues will be stranded in Sydney this week.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 30: Lance Franklin of the Swans celebrates kicking a 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 Jason McCawley/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Swans surge late to give Carlton the blues

The Sydney Swans outplayed a gallant Carlton Blues outfit on Sunday afternoon to consolidate their spot inside the AFL’s top eight.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 30: Eddie Betts of the Blues celebrates after scoring a 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)

Eddie Betts, we are not worthy

Footy marvel Eddie Betts has produced another freak moment of magic with a goal that is dropping jaws around the AFL world.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 22: Lachie Plowman of the Blues and Jaeger O'Meara of the Hawks collide going for a mark during the round 10 AFL match between the Carlton Blues and the Hawthorn Hawks at Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 22, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Blues coach rips into AFL tribunal over ban

The AFL tribunal refused to believe Lachie Plowman was spoiling the ball in a contest that concussed Hawk Jaeger O’Meara, and Carlton coach David Teague isn’t happy.

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AFL Round 1. 20/03/2021. Melbourne v Fremantle at the MCG, Melbourne. Empty stands at the MCG . Pic: Michael Klein

AFL season’s biggest game hangs by thread

Victoria has confirmed football’s worst fears with the entire season now at crisis point as Covid wreaks havoc on the fixture.

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Curnow opens up on ‘sadness’ behind Betts abuse

Ed Curnow knows better than anyone the magic that surrounds Eddie Betts – but he’s also acutely aware of the horrific abuse the Blues star has endured.

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