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.
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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.
Pies fans laughing after great trade heist
Just over a year after a trade period from hell, Collingwood fans are celebrating one of the great steals of recent years after Pat Lipinski’s inspired debut in black and white. Round 1 review.
Blues’ not-so secret weapon in push for perfect start
As Carlton weighs up how to keep Michael Voss involved while in isolation, the Blues’ caretaker coach has proved an invaluable asset in the club’s push for a 2-0 start to 2022. Here’s why.
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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.
Crossing the line? The great AFL sledging debate
UPDATE: WAYNE Carey slams the sledging of Marc Murphy as the AFLPA says it will consider the merits of a potential players’ code of conduct during mid-season club visits.
Buckley just can’t take a trick
THE TACKLE: Recap Robbo’s live chat about all the big football issues including Collingwood, Buckley, Richmond and sledging plus check out this week’s likes and dislikes.
Roos slams Saints over Murphy sledging
PREMIERSHIP coach Paul Roos says St Kilda’s personal sledging of Marc Murphy is a blight on the entire club, with the Carlton captain clearly fed up with being a verbal target.
Richmond: Play for your team and not yourself
COLLINGWOOD has dropped to second last on the AFL ladder in Nathan Buckley’s make or break year, while Richmond missed a huge opportunity. WHERE YOUR CLUB SITS
Jack takes top billing in big win
OVER the summer, Jack Billings’ teammates turned the heat on him. They told him he wasn’t working hard enough and he wasn’t fit enough. He listened.
Trade Talk: Did your club get it right?
JON Ralph has rated every club’s trade and free agency recruits after seven weeks of the season. Does your club fall under the boom or bust category?
Who is the recruit of the year?
DID your team nail the 2016 trade period? Jon Ralph takes a look at who the big winners and losers were in the off-season deals.
Which team should be in the top four?
COLLINGWOOD should really be knocking on the door of the top eight but another Melbourne club has also paid a high price because of its goalkicking woes. How does your team rate?
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