“He understood the situation”: Returning Blues veteran earns plaudits
While Charlie Curnow booted five goals and was Carlton’s best on Thursday night, Ed Curnow’s performance warrants plaudits. The veteran midfielder missed the entire 2022 season with injuries, but had a strong pre-season and worked his way into the club’s starting 22, playing across half forward in Round 1. With no George Hewett or Sam Walsh, Curnow was thrust into a pure on-ball role against reigning premiers Geelong, tagging Cam Guthrie out of the match and gathering 26 disposals (10 in the final...