The warm-up disaster which sent Carlton spiralling
Carlton was second on the ladder after 15 rounds last season and a genuine premiership contender. Then one moment started a downward spiral which the Blues remain stuck in. ED BOURKE reports.
Carlton was second on the ladder after 15 rounds last season and a genuine premiership contender. Then one moment started a downward spiral which the Blues remain stuck in. ED BOURKE reports.
He may not have had the result he wanted, but Christian Petracca showed he hasn’t lost any touch in his first game back from injury – while being thrilled with his ‘infectious’ young teammates.
An incident in the final term of the clash between the Dogs and Roos brought Marvel Stadium to a standstill. Get an injury update and see what the coaches had to say here.
Much has been made of James Sicily’s new-found freedom after Hawthorn traded in Tom Barrass and Josh Battle. But another Hawk is flying under the radar without much attention at all.
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An unprecedented umpire shortage is looming for the AFL later this year, and it could force the league to call on some old umpiring faces to make a return.
Elijah Hollands made a splash in his first season at Carlton in 2024. His second hasn’t started as well, with his season delayed and a return date unknown.
If Collingwood thought it was hot in Sydney, just wait for the heat if the most experienced side in club history fails to click soon, writes ED BOURKE. And it’s obvious where the focus will be.
Kamdyn McIntosh has been instrumental in changing the culture at Richmond. Now, he’s taking the footy club lessons with him as he prepares for life after an AFL career.
Hawthorn star Dylan Moore says he hopes the club is working behind the scenes to lure Eagles spearhead Oscar Allen to Victoria, amid reports linking the Hawks with a trade coup.