Carlton Blues

Unbeaten Blues eye statement win to turn up heat on under-fire Crows coach: LIVE AFL

Undefeated Carlton and winless Adelaide do battle in an intriguing fixture between two sides at opposite ends of the AFL spectrum at Marvel Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

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1 week ago, Fox Sports, Adelaide Crows, Carlton Blues

How an aborted trade, COVID and a coach’s call turned this Blue’s career around

Hard work and sliding doors have led Mitch McGovern to finding his niche at Carlton.

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1 week ago, The Age, Carlton Blues

Blues coach excited to have star midfielder back in the mix, addresses clearance struggles

A trio of milestones for Carlton will be celebrated when it faces Adelaide at a sold out Marvel Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Reigning Gary Ayres medallist Sam Walsh will notch up 100 AFL games, match-winning winger Blake Acres brings up his 150th , while coach Michael Voss combines an AFL playing...

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1 week ago, SEN, Carlton Blues

Carlton buoyed by Walsh return but looking at “bigger picture” amid midfield struggles

Sam Walsh will return from a back injury to play his first game of 2024.

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1 week ago, Zero Hanger, Carlton Blues

Blues welcome back key cog

Carlton has included Sam Walsh for his first game this year since dealing with a back injury, while the Dogs drop a star.

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1 week ago, The Age, Carlton Blues

AFL Teams – Round 5 – Walsh returns for Blues

MELBOURNE v BRISBANE LIONS Thursday April 11, 7:30pm at the MCG DEMONS B: T. Rivers, S. May, T. McDonald HB: B. Howes, J. Lever, J. McVee C: E. Langdon, C. Petracca, A. Neal-Bullen HF: J. Billings, H. Petty, K. Tholstrup F: J.van Rooyen, B. Fritsch, T. Sparrow FOLL: M. Gawn – C, J. Viney, C. Oliver I/C:...

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1 week ago, Big Footy, Carlton Blues

TEAMS | Blues' big boost, Power bulls return, another veteran dropped at the Bulldogs

The teams are in for the weekend and Carlton fans are rejoicing with the news Sam Walsh will take on Adelaide. The reigning Gary Ayres Medallist missed the first month of the season with back issues, but will face the Crows. Geelong and St Kilda will both unveil debutants as Connor O'Sullivan and...

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1 week ago, SEN, Carlton Blues, Western Bulldogs

“Let’s not get carried away”: Ex-AFL coach’s word of warning on Cats and Blues

Former AFL coach Brenton Sanderson is warning fans to temper expectations on Geelong and Carlton early in 2024, pointing to one major deficiency in both side’s games. The Cats and Blues are two of only three clubs to be 4-0 through the first month of the 2024 season and are favoured to be 5-0 after...

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1 week ago, SEN, Carlton Blues, Geelong Cats

Carlton star’s Round 5 selection chances revealed

The Blues onballer was needing to get through main training this week.

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1 week ago, Zero Hanger, Carlton Blues

Are the Blues the real deal?

They haven’t been winning by big margins, but the Blues are unbeaten and excitement is building.

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1 week ago, Zero Hanger, Carlton Blues

‘Bit of Carlton 2024 about it’: Blues writing own story as new clutch kings finally end Adelaide hoodoo

Carlton, the AFL’s new clutch kings, is writing its own story – not following anyone else’s.

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1 week ago, Fox Sports, Carlton Blues

Blues set to be active in upcoming mid-season AFL draft

Carlton Head of Football Brad Lloyd has confirmed that his club will be active in the upcoming mid-season draft. The Blues have two list spots available to utilise, given the season-ending injuries suffered by Sam Docherty and Jack Silvagni. While they have constructed a deep list, they would benefit...

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1 week ago, SEN, Carlton Blues

Report: Blues and Dees chasing free agent Swans forward

Carlton, Melbourne and the two South Australian clubs Adelaide and Port Adelaide are reportedly attempting to lure Sydney forward Will Hayward at the end of the season. The 25-year-old goal kicker is a restricted free agent and Tom Morris reports that there is a lot of interest in acquiring his services....

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1 week ago, SEN, Carlton Blues, Melbourne Demons

Carlton star Sam Walsh to return from back injury; Pendlebury’s rib fracture confirmed

Carlton coach Michael Voss is relieved the speculation around Sam Walsh’s health can come to an end as the star midfielder prepares to return.

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1 week ago, The Age, Carlton Blues

Blues legitimate, North disappointing: ZHTV Gather Round

Are the Blues the real deal? Which winless team would you rather be?

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1 week ago, Zero Hanger, Carlton Blues

“It was a set play”: Blues ruckman spills the tea on game-breaking ploy used against Dockers

Carlton ruckman Tom De Koning has revealed all on the set play that had a large impact on Carlton’s come-from-behind win over Fremantle. The Blues were down for much of the second half against Justin Longmuir’s Dockers but kept their win streak going with two late goals, both in controversial fashion,...

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1 week ago, SEN, Carlton Blues, Fremantle Dockers

Sam Walsh return imminent as Carlton skipper backs him to play

Sam Walsh hasn't featured so far in 2024 and will be a welcomed sight.

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1 week ago, Zero Hanger, Carlton Blues

Blues forward dealing with fractured wrist, recruit a test after suffering hip injury

Carlton coach Michael Voss has revealed that Lachie Fogarty fractured his wrist in the collision with Fremantle’s Nathan Fyfe that saw the forward suspended for one game. When asked if the Blues considered challenging the ban, Voss said it would have been pointless, given the injury that was suffered...

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1 week ago, SEN, Carlton Blues

Sam Walsh set to return for Carlton if he gets through training

If Sam Walsh gets through training this week, he will play this weekend for Carlton, skipper Patrick Cripps has confirmed. After dominating pre-season training, the star midfielder experienced some back soreness in match simulation and given his history of back surgery, the club took the ultra-conservative...

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1 week ago, SEN, Carlton Blues

Essendon the big losers, Blues’ Houdini strikes again: Key takeouts from round four

The round of football started slowly and built to a crescendo with controversy, comebacks, scandal and a celebration of a round now embedded in the football calendar.

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1 week ago, The Age, Carlton Blues, Essendon Bombers

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