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Sam Docherty of the Blues is chaired from the field after his final game by Patrick Cripps of the Blues (left) and Kade Simpson.

Curnow declares he is staying at Blues; Docherty bows out as Hawks win comfortably

Charlie Curnow has declared he will be at the Blues in 2026 while Sam Docherty bowed out with a goal but Hawthorn were too good for Carlton as round 20 began at the MCG.

  • Roy Ward and Peter Ryan

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Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick.

Hardwick, Beveridge swing the axe: AFL teams and expert tips for round 20

Luke Beveridge has made two significant changes for the Bulldogs’ clash with the Bombers on Friday night, while Damien Hardwick has made an even bigger statement.

Third-generation Blue Jack Silvagni.

From a Lygon era: Why I can’t cop a Silvagni at Collingwood

In terms of family name and connection to a club, the Silvagnis are comparable to the Kennedys at Hawthorn. Josh Kennedy, though, had good reason to go. Jack Silvagni has no need to leave the Blues for opportunity.

  • Jake Niall
Charlie Curnow might have considered a move to the Gold Coast Suns, but it won’t happen.

Charlie Curnow was feeling unhappy. Sydney and Geelong are keeping watch

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
Steven May will miss the next three games.

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
Wanganeen-Milera has shown his class in 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
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Carlton forward Charlie Curnow.

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
Sam Docherty is hanging up the boots.

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
September dreaming: Steele Sidebottom, Bailey Smith, Jack Ginnivan and Rory Lobb have premiership aspirations.

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
The Bombers and Carlton will kickstart round 24 in the Thursday-night timeslot.

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

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