McGuane: Pendles’ big challenge in Blues blockbuster
The Pies will miss some midfield troops in their blockbuster with the Blues, and AFL analyst MICK MCGUANE is putting the blowtorch on a Pies legend to stop Carlton’s main man.
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Surprising record beckons for Blues, Pies clash
A huge crowd is predicted for the Collingwood and Carlton match-up on Friday. As SHANNON GILL discovers this would break new ground in Victorian football’s biggest rivalry.
Star returns as Blues mount MCG push
While Collingwood is forced to replace two key midfielders, Carlton will regain one of its best for Friday night’s blockbuster.
Obvious issue Carlton has to ‘tidy up’
After the Blues coach slammed their defence as “unacceptable”, players are trying to tighten the screws before a clash with arch rivals Collingwood.
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Magpies’ surprise boost for Blues blockbuster
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‘First box ticked’: Good injury news for Collingwood
The injury news was just what Collingwood needed ahead of a blockbuster final round clash with Carlton
Concussed Lions pair still in doubt
While Carlton’s Patrick Cripps is free to play despite his hit on Brisbane’s Callum Ah Chee, the Lions player could miss a second successive game.
‘Grateful’ Blue chasing first finals berth
Carlton star Sam Docherty overcame two knee reconstructions then twice being diagnosed with cancer to make it back to AFL level.
Blues not ready to call year a success or failure
Is Carlton’s season a failure if it doesn’t make the finals? Chief executive Brian Cook says he will make his call on that discussion at season’s end.
‘Worrying precedent’: Bump rule thrown into chaos
Footy’s bump rule is in turmoil after the suspension of Patrick Cripps was overturned. A concussion expert and football greats have weighed in.
‘Greater clarity’: Voss praises Cripps verdict
Most in the AFL world woke up confused on Friday morning when Carlton captain Patrick Cripps was cleared but not his coach.
AFL rules out appeal, claims player safety still ‘paramount’
The AFL has released a statement accepting the decision by the Appeals board but will find themselves in murky ground if faced with another high bump incident in the future.
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