‘Best result ever’: Cottrell reflects on match winning cameo
Matt Cottrell was Carlton’s match winner in a dour contest against Fremantle but in the moment, the Blues forward feared it might all get taken away from him.
Matt Cottrell was Carlton’s match winner in a dour contest against Fremantle but in the moment, the Blues forward feared it might all get taken away from him.
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