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Harry McKay will miss the Blues’ clash with the Western Bulldogs.

McKay plays VFL scratch match ahead of Blues clash with Magpies; Demons’ youngster’s knee OK

The Blues desperately need a win on Thursday against their arch rival, but it’s still not clear if gun forward Harry McKay will be available, while a top Melbourne draft pick’s knee was not as badly hurt as first feared.

  • Peter Ryan

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Blues hopeful Williams only has a minor calf injury

Carlton coach Michael Voss also said he didn’t know if Patrick Cripps had an injury concern. He said they hoped Zac Williams had a minor calf injury, but he hasn’t confirmed that with the medical teams.

Patrick Cripps of the Blues and Oskar Baker of the Bulldogs in action.

Voss puts on brave face as his winless Blues succumb to no-frills Bulldogs

Carlton’s loss to the Bulldogs on Friday left Michael Voss’ team at 0-3, only weeks after he giddily declared to an amped fan base that they were preparing for an exciting season.

  • Marc McGowan
Blues coach Michael Voss walks off after the loss to the Bulldogs.

‘That’s fair’: Voss admits composure failing the Blues as Bulldogs score comeback win

The Bulldogs were too good for the Blues in Friday Night footy. Now the Blues will face some storm questions after falling to 0-3.

  • Roy Ward, Russell Bennett and Marc McGowan
Bailey Smith.

Big names return: AFL experts’ tips and teams for round three

All the ins and outs for round three, and how the experts see it all playing out.

Back in action: Harry McKay returns for Carlton.

Harry McKay won’t play for Carlton this week, and the Blues can’t say when he’ll be back

Michael Voss addressed the absence of the Blues spearhead, who is dealing with personal issues.

  • Andrew Wu
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Footballers say they don’t listen to the media, but Libby Birch says that’s not true.

AFL players do listen to the media. This is why using it as motivation can be risky

AFL footballers are under more scrutiny and pressure than ever before. It’s impossible to ignore it all, no matter how hard you try. But you have to put it into perspective.

  • Libby Birch
Lance Franklin at a rare media appearance on Tuesday.

Buddy’s advice for Jamarra; Blues prepare for Coleman medallist’s return; Gawn defends Goodwin

At a rare media appearance, Lance “Buddy” Franklin addressed the situation surrounding the star Bulldog. Meanwhile, Harry McKay could return as soon as this week for Carlton’s crunch clash with the red, white and blue.

  • Peter Ryan, Andrew Wu and Jon Pierik
Charlie Curnow.

Curnow’s return questioned; AFL says Hawks should have got more than a warning for 19-man breach; Rooke case stalls

The spotlight has shone on Charlie Curnow’s inclusion in the Carlton side on Thursday night, while the AFL has conceded Hawthorn should have received more than a warning for the “major breach” of fielding 19 players on the ground.

  • Sam McClure, Scott Spits and Jon Pierik
Michael Voss’ men are yet to open their account in 2025, but they put in a much stronger showing against the Hawks.

Blues respond to the questions asked of them all week, but how convincing were their answers?

Carlton’s clash with Hawthorn was a contest in which neither side could shrug off the other, but the telling difference was in the quality of ball movement and ball use.

  • Michael Gleeson

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