Carlton Blues
- Analysis
- AFL 2025
Steven May’s suspension was justified, and won’t change footy as we know it
Steven May was unlucky in the sense he didn’t mean to concuss his opponent, Francis Evans. But don’t fall for the hysteria about this case changing the game.
- Peter Ryan
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Day back for Hawks, McKay for Blues: AFL teams and expert tips for round 20
Will Day has been named as rover in Hawthorn’s team for Thursday night’s match against Carlton, who welcome back Harry McKay at full-forward.
- Analysis
- AFL 2025
Charlie Curnow got the mid-winter blues, and dreamt of life in the sun. We’ve all been there
Charlie Curnow would like to play for Gold Coast. Not that he has formally told Carlton or the Gold Coast that. It might be a nice thought for Charlie, but it won’t happen.
- Michael Gleeson
- Money Talks
- AFL 2025
St Kilda’s desperation to land De Koning is driving up the price of the star they already have
St Kilda had been making big offers to several stars before a star emerged from within.
- Marc McGowan and Peter Ryan
Curnow ‘raised’ trade, but Suns can’t see it happening
The star Carlton forward reportedly said he’d be willing to head north to play for the Suns, but Gold Coast haven’t spoken to him and are unlikely to be capable of doing the deal.
- Jake Niall
- AFL Briefing
- AFL 2025
May’s defence takes shape, but he may not appear; Docherty gets farewell game; Surgery for Rioli
Steven May is on light duties and is no certainty to appear before the AFL tribunal on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Rioli suffered a leg injury before half-time in Sunday’s 61-point loss to the Crows in Adelaide and had to limp off the ground.
- Jon Pierik and Hannah Kennelly
- Analysis
- AFL 2025
Who will make finals in the race for the top eight – and how can your team play spoiler?
The race for the top eight continues apace, with all spots still up for grabs. Who will make it, and who will miss out? And which games can those out of contention use to play September spoilers?
- Jon Pierik
Final round fizzer? Blues, Dons to play another Thursday night
It will be another Thursday night outing for both the Bombers and Blues as they both draw towards the end of a disappointing 2025 campaign.
- Jake Niall
Steven May’s bump has divided football. His tribunal case will decide the future of the game
The high-speed collision left a Carlton player with a bloodied nose, a missing tooth and concussion.
- Marc McGowan and Jon Pierik
- Four Points
- AFL 2025
Whatever happens to Steven May, response to bump shows language and attitudes are changing
It’s now up to the tribunal to decide Steven May’s fate after his sickening collision with Francis Evans. But there was ample evidence in the aftermath that attitudes about these types of incidents have changed across the AFL.
- Michael Gleeson
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