Carlton Blues

Matthew Cottrell: A Boyhood Blue Living the Dream

In a heartening announcement for Carlton Football Club fans, midfielder Matthew Cottrell has extended his stay with the club for another three years, showcasing his commitment to the Blues until at least the end of 2027. For Cottrell, wearing the iconic blue and white guernsey is more than just a profession—it’s...

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1 hour ago, Big Footy, Carlton Blues

Carlton cult figure extends his time at Ikon Park

Matthew Cottrell has recently put pen to paper.

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2 hours ago, Zero Hanger, Carlton Blues

Popular Blue inks three-year contract extension

Matthew Cottrell has penned a contract extension with Carlton for a further three seasons. A pre-season supplemental selection back in 2019, Cottrell is now embedded in Michael Voss’ best 22 and will continue his time at Carlton until at least the end of 2027. He’s played 56 AFL games since debuting...

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2 hours ago, SEN, Carlton Blues

Almanac Footy: The Federation Cup: Collingwood v Carlton.

Callum Quirk recalls the time in 2001 when he was a poster boy for a TAC campaign, their sponsorship of the Collingwood FC, and tossing the coin before the bounce of the ball at the Collingwood v Carlton match playing for the Federation Cup.

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5 hours ago, The Footy Almanac, Carlton Blues, Collingwood Magpies

Brendan Fevola’s Carlton Hall of Fame speech

“Oh my god, I’m going to get emotional here!”

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5 hours ago, Zero Hanger, Carlton Blues

High press, high reward: Did the Swans give the footy world a blueprint for beating Collingwood?

Having a plan is one thing, being able to execute is another. But on Friday night, the Swans borrowed a tactic used successfully by the Brisbane Lions last year, and their high press again brought the Magpies unstuck.

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13 hours ago, The Age, Carlton Blues, Collingwood Magpies

Celebrating Legends: Carney, Chandler, and Fevola Enter Carlton’s Hall of Fame

Tonight marks a special occasion for the Carlton Football Club as three iconic figures — Jack Carney, Neil Chandler, and Brendan Fevola — are set to be immortalized in the club’s Hall of Fame. Established in 1987, the Carlton Hall of Fame honours individuals who have made significant contributions...

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1 day ago, Big Footy, Carlton Blues

Former Blue, Giant set to take the field once again

He is well-known for his podcast and football prowess.

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1 day ago, Zero Hanger, Carlton Blues

It's time to reconsider expectations on Blues in 2024

There’s one factor that means fans need to recalibrate their thoughts on Carlton in 2024, according to 1988 Brownlow Medallist Gerard Healy. And that factor is a Blues key forward by the name of Harry McKay. One starring performance could just be an oddity, but twice is the beginning of a trend and...

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3 days ago, SEN, Carlton Blues

Win for the ages: The uncanny deja vu in Blues’ 46-point comeback against Brisbane, and how it could be an ‘auspicious omen’

Win for the ages: The uncanny deja vu in Blues’ 46-point comeback against Brisbane, and how it could be an ‘auspicious omen’

Carlton’s astonishing victory over Brisbane was remarkable not only for the Blues’ extraordinary comeback but also because of an intriguing link to the past.  The opposition was the premiership favourite, and the Blues’ recent record against this talented side provided meagre cause...

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3 days ago, The Roar, Brisbane Lions, Carlton Blues

‘Need to be ruthless’: If Carlton truly are a premiership contender, it’s time they start acting like one

The Carlton Football Club came into season 2024 as one of the premiership favourites. This, after they came within 16 points of a grand final last year. They have started the season with two thrilling close wins, a stunning one-point win with a 46-point comeback against the Brisbane Lions to break...

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3 days ago, The Roar, Carlton Blues

Footy Fix: Don’t panic just yet, Pies fans… but there’s now a blueprint to bring the premiers down

There are three explanations for what happened at the MCG on Friday night. One – Collingwood had a shocker. It happens, even to reigning premiers – the best medicine is usually to pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and avoid panicking. Two – Sydney are very, very good. As a...

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3 days ago, The Roar, Carlton Blues, Collingwood Magpies

Carlton star provides latest on recovery as surgery suggestion is shut down by coach

The Blues could be buoyed by some big names returning in the coming weeks.

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4 days ago, Zero Hanger, Carlton Blues

A game of denial and a minute of mayhem: How the Blues held on

We break down the frenetic last moments of Carlton’s desperate defence to hang on against a surging Richmond. Inevitably, when the big moments happen, Charlie Curnow is involved.

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4 days ago, The Age, Carlton Blues

Are Carlton quickly becoming the king of the close finish?

The Blues' last six victories has resulted in a combined accumulative margin of 22 points.

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4 days ago, Zero Hanger, Carlton Blues

‘Went pretty hard’: Coach’s bye plan theory as Blues eye big-name reinforcements

Carlton coach Michael Voss says a deliberately heavy block of training in the last month could be partly responsible for his side’s unconvincing performance against an injury-hit Richmond on Thursday night.

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4 days ago, Fox Sports, Carlton Blues

Carlton hang on in MCG thriller against brave Richmond

Blues win 12.14 (86) to 12.9 (81) in front of 83,881 fansCarlton get over line for a 2-0 start to 2024 AFL seasonCarlton hung on in another nail-biter, outlasting a wounded Richmond by five points in a thrilling first game of the season at the MCG. Six days after storming home from 46 points down to...

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4 days ago, The Guardian, Carlton Blues, Richmond Tigers

FINAL TEAMS: Carlton vs Richmond – Round 1, 2024

TEAM NEWS: Carlton and Richmond have finalised their lineups for the match at MCG. Who are you tipping to win?

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5 days ago, Zero Hanger, Carlton Blues, Richmond Tigers

AFL 2024 round one LIVE updates: Carlton v Richmond at the MCG

Follow the action as round one begins with the traditional Blues-Tigers Thursday night match at the MCG.

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5 days ago, The Age, Carlton Blues, Richmond Tigers

Tigers stars return amid brutal calls in Blues blockbuster to open Rd 1: AFL LIVE

Old Victorian rivals Carlton and Richmond collide in the annual Thursday night MCG blockbuster to open Round 1 as the Tigers welcome back a host of stars.

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5 days ago, Fox Sports, Carlton Blues, Richmond Tigers

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