The big questions as May set for date with tribunal after Francis hit
The AFL match review panel has made its call on Steven May after his brutal collision with Francis Evans, despite the Dees defender adamant he had no other option.
Carlton
The moments which prove Blues haven’t given up yet
With its season over a staring a Demons comeback in the face, Carlton could have laid down and given up. Instead, the Blues stood up – Glenn McFarlane finds the moments that prove it.
Cheered after capitulation: The reaction that floored Blues insider
Former Blues fitness boss Andrew Russell will never forget Carlton’s 2023 run to the final four. Nor will he forget how it ended — and the reaction to a brutal defeat to Brisbane that left him stunned.
Bucks: Hawks need to break their Power curse
The Hawks haven’t beaten Port Adelaide since 2022, and it’s the curse they need to break. Plus, the Dees’ search for a winning formula continues. Nathan Buckley previews Super Saturday.
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The move Voss must make to fix off-trend Blues
The script has been flipped on Carlton – and its once-revered midfield is trapped in 2023. Is it time for an overhaul? Or is there a quick-fix solution? Here’s how Michael Voss could save his job.
Robert Walls Medal to honour AFL icon
There’s a fresh medallion in the footy world that will pay tribute to a great of the game, Robert Walls. Jay Clark has the details here.
19 Blues out of contract — who stays and who has to go?
It’s expected the Blues won’t make wholesale changes after a disastrous 2025. But with 19 players looking for a new deal, some tough calls are coming. Here’s who should be on the outer.
Battling Blues change course in CEO succession plan
An under-duress Carlton are set to change course in their succession plan at CEO, with Graham Wright to take the reins from Brian Cook earlier than planned.
Malthouse: Old blood ‘potting from a distance’ holding Blues back
Mick Malthouse has been involved with six AFL clubs across his tenure in the league, but said the stranglehold on Carlton from former players and rich powerbrokers was something ‘different’.
Pagan warns Blues to stop blaming coaches for ‘toxic’ culture
Denis Pagan has urged the club not to sack Michael Voss and provided a damning insight into a “toxic” culture he described as “snake pit” during his time in charge.
Fev’s truth bombs for bumbling Carlton
Club icon Brendan Fevola has had his say on Carlton’s horror run, blasting one of the Blues’ best players and calling for mass changes.
Why Bluebaggers will feel this is the biggest false dawn in football
It looked like Carlton were headed in the right direction under Michael Voss. But now another significant shift is needed — and the most emotionally-detached man in football has the keys.
Why Port ruck escaped ban despite Saad’s concussion
The Blues showed some fight on Thursday night in response to Dante Visentini’s bump that concussed Adam Saad – but the young Power big man is free to play next week
Blues footy boss ‘unsure’ on Voss’ future, slams ‘toxic behaviour’
The Blues have arrived back in Melbourne amid a wave of fan backlash after Thursday’s disastrous loss – and football boss Brad Lloyd is ‘unsure’ what the future holds. Recap the live Q&A.
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