Test case looms with Blues star set to face tribunal for umpire hit
Carlton’s Adam Cerra is set to be the first player to face suspension under the new umpire contact ruling following an incident on Thursday night.
Carlton’s Adam Cerra is set to be the first player to face suspension under the new umpire contact ruling following an incident on Thursday night.
The drums are beating loudly that Carlton big man Tom De Koning will take a monster deal at St Kilda, but that’s not why he’s not playing in the ruck for the Blues.
Michael Voss is making a statement by leaving ruckman Tom De Koning in the forward pocket, but is it protection or persecution of a player who has a big call to make in 2026?
AFL umpires making contact with players has roared back into the spotlight after a collision cost Carlton a goal on Thursday night.
Carlton hasn’t pulled the trigger on sacking Michael Voss, but Jon Ralph has trawled through the options to see what path the Blues can take – and who the Blues could target if they sack him.
Lance Franklin has saved Carlton and thinks the Blues need drastic change – and quickly. See what Buddy has said about the Blues’ looming call on Michael Voss.
Michael Voss’ job as Carlton coach will be on the line over the next month, but as some fans call for blood, the club says it won’t be rushed despite finals almost being gone officially.
Leading AFL analyst David King has exposed Carlton in brutal fashion with one ugly moment telling fans all they need to know.
Alastair Clarkson has declared North Melbourne is “still nowhere near where we want to go” despite showcasing its improvement in a 93-point turnaround from its Good Friday loss to Carlton.
Carlton’s stuttering 2025 campaign is teetering on the brink – and what happens from here is vital for a number of reasons. Is it too late for some? GLENN McFARLANE takes a closer look.
A furious Michael Voss screamed at his team, but it wasn’t enough at the MCG and Carlton fans have returned serve to the Blues coach.
Michael Voss could be without both Harry McKay and Charlie Curnow, with the former struggling with his knee and the latter injuring his calf against the Eagles. Plus, more on Oscar Allen.
They got the four points, but that was about the only positive Michael Voss and the Blues were able to take out of their win over the Eagles, with yet another second-half fade out.
Carlton did what they needed to do against an injury-hit Essendon. But the performance wouldn’t have given their faithful much confidence 2025 will amount to anything special.
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