Blues bolter puts hand up for Round 1 berth
Carlton is searching for someone to fill the Eddie Betts void, and a young forward did his chances of a Round 1 start no harm in the club’s first practice game.
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AFL lifelines up for grabs ahead of round 1
Players are still auditioning this pre-season to win the last handful of list spots at AFL clubs ahead of the season opener.
Carlton draftee makes Round 1 selection bid
First-year forward Jesse Motlop is wasting no time making an impression at Carlton as he firms for an early season AFL debut
Good and bad news as star Blue has surgery
A gun young Carlton big man is line for Round 1 as Carlton confirmed surgery for a star midfielder.
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