Carlton’s Silvagni conundrum
Carlton's Silvagni conundrum
Carlton Blues
Podcast: Blue who could be sacrificed for De Koning
Carlton could let son of a gun Jack Silvagni walk in a bid to retain out of contract rising star Tom De Koning, News Corp AFL journalist Jon Ralph says.
Win over Geelong showed Blues ‘should finish top four’
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson discuss whether the Blues’ win over Geelong on Thursday night says more about Carlton or the reigning premiers.
Selection squeeze looms for Blues; Daicos just gets better; and, the Dogs fitness is questioned
Upsets, nailbiters, a blackout and more – there was plenty to talk about in round two. Our experts analyse the action and tell you all you need to know about a big weekend of football.
Carlton legend’s grim confession amid horror cancer battle
It’s hard to envisage the ebullient Peter Bosustow reaching a stage sixteen months ago where he wanted his life to end.
How the Cats stalked Charlie Curnow before he stayed true blue
Geelong made a “sneaky” offer to Charlie Curnow last year, when the emerging and oft-injured star forward recovered and stayed with Carlton on close to $1million a year.
Why there is a “magnificent opportunity” in front of Carlton
There is a “magnificent opportunity” in front of Carlton following Thursday night’s win over reigning premier Geelong. That is the opinion of David King who believes the Blues now have a great chance of breaking their finals drought. Michael Voss’ side owns a 1-1-0 record on the back of their season-opening...
Former Blue certain Carlton plays finals after crucial Geelong win
Former Brisbane and Carlton utility Mitch Robinson is loving what he’s seen from the Blues so far this season. Having played 100 games for the Blues from 2009 to 2014, Robinson keeps a close eye on his former club and he’s now expecting big things from them after they beat reigning premiers Geelong 90-82...
“I owed the Baggers family”: Acres puts disappointing Carlton debut behind him
Blake Acres felt he owed Carlton. His debut for the Blues against Richmond last week didn’t quite go to plan, dropping an open mark in the dying stages of the eventual draw. The former Saint and Docker was also down on his usual output in his first outing in the navy blue with 16 disposals. But a week...
“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...
Carlton down reigning premiers at the G
AFL: Carlton have picked up a big win in front of a huge crowd against the Geelong Cats at the MCG.
‘It just had to be that way’: Carlton’s Voss on finally winning a close one
Carlton exorcised the demons of not winning close matches with critical small moments telling in the defeat of the reigning premiers.
Carlton holds off fast-finishing Cats to prevail in tight contest
Carlton has resisted a Jeremy Cameron-inspired Geelong fightback to end a horror run in tight contests with an eight-point victory, leaving the AFL premiers winless after two rounds. Charlie Curnow kicked five goals as the Blues surged clear during the third quarter on Thursday before hanging on for...
Carlton snag a close one, reigning premiers Geelong slip to 0-2
Jeremy Cameron won the battle of the spearheads with six goals, outpointing Charlie Curnow’s five, but the Blues claimed the four points they cherished in a nerve jangling game in front of 55,861 at the MCG.
Blues stun AFL premiers in huge upset
Charlie Curnow has come out on top of his 11-goal heavyweight shootout with Jeremy Cameron as Carlton won a thriller by eight points against Geelong at the MCG on Thursday night.
Footy Fix: The Blues took 21 Cats to the cleaners. The 22nd nearly won it for them anyway
At times on Friday night at the MCG, it felt like Jeremy Cameron versus the world. It became clear midway through 2022 that Cameron was quite comfortably Geelong’s best and most impactful player, but it’s becoming painfully, even embarrassingly, clear to start 2023. With the Cats 0-2,...
Carlton notches 13-year first as reigning premiers leave MCG winless after two rounds
A Charlie Curnow-inspired Carlton is up and running in 2023 after taming Geelong in a high-octane eight-point victory on Thursday night. Michael Voss’ side took control at stoppage and never look back as Adam Cerra and Ed Curnow’s defensive work on the Cats on-ballers quelled their influence for most...
Durdin's brilliance extends Blues lead
Corey Durdin continued Carlton's dominance in the third quarter with an incredible finish under pressure.
Three clubs chasing Blues star
AFL: Rival clubs are preparing to throw big offers at Carlton's Tom De Koning, but Fox Footy pundits have doubts over his value.
AFL 2023 round 2 LIVE updates: AFL round 2 team selections announced as Carlton Blues, Geelong Cats chase first win of season
Follow along for all the major moments and reaction as the Cats take on the Blues in Thursday night AFL action.