Easybeats to world beaters: How Blues exorcised demons
After decades of mediocrity, Carlton is finally climbing out of the doldrums — and it’s as much to do with the mental approach the club has taken as it is the talent at Michael Voss’ disposal.
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Inside story: Why Crozier fainted in Bulldogs’ rooms
While Bulldogs players performed a quick warm-up drill before the third term, Hayden Crozier hit the floor having fainted. Here’s what happened.
Carlton is good again and footy fans are stunned
Carlton fans are rejoicing after the Blues did something not seen in a decade by condemning the Western Bulldogs to another defeat.
Unsung hero powering Blues’ midfield resurgence
Carlton’s midfield bullied Richmond as the physicality of Cripps, Hewett and Kennedy came to the fore. Kennedy’s rise is one of the reasons Blues fans can dare to dream, says Jon Ralph.
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Players don’t need sledging code
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LESSONS learned from the AFL’s fight against racism could help the code further eradicate unacceptable on-field sledging, says former player Wayne Schwass.
Barometer: Crameri in for surgery, Bob back
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Which clubs can’t nail the close ones
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Ugly rumours target AFL star’s wife
WAYNE Carey has rubbished rumours linking him to the wife of AFL superstar Marc Murphy, as the personal sledging scandal grows.
Carey denies Murphy sledging rumours
AFL GREAT Wayne Carey has moved to rubbish suggestions of any involvement in the Marc Murphy sledging affair, revealing he has been in constant contact with the Carlton skipper about rumours.
Leave my wife alone: Murphy
CARLTON captain Marc Murphy has hit out at “hurtful” commentary regarding his wife Jessie as St Kilda conceded vicious sledging at Etihad Stadium on Saturday had crossed the line.
Players need more heroics, less stupidity
THE AFL needs to develop a Code of Conduct for sledging to educate all players not to cross the line and adapt to community standards in the wake of the Marc Murphy sledging affair, writes Mark Robinson.
‘One of the hardest times in my career’
SLEDGE victim Des Headland says personal slurs relating to a player’s family must be stamped out and reveals he never received an apology from an alleged barb towards him.
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