The Latest Breaking News from Carlton Blues

Blues booted after Lions' first-half Gabba blitz

Carlton took nearly a half to score a point before briefly threatening the Lions in what became a 28-point Brisbane elimination final victory at the Gabba.

AAP · Sep 7, 2024

Sydney stage epic comeback to defeat GWS Giants and snatch home preliminary final

The Swans have staged an amazing comeback, overturning a 28-point deficit to defeat the Giants in a thrilling AFL qualifying final.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 7, 2024

No fuss, no demons as Docherty eyes Gabba return

Buoyed by Sam Docherty's return, Carlton coach Michael Voss is confident his side has the weapons to make an AFL finals mark despite their poor recent form.

AAP · Sep 6, 2024

Brisbane more focused on themselves rather than Carlton

The Lions' finals rookies have been reminded not to overplay their hand in an AFL elimination final with Carlton at the Gabba.

AAP · Sep 5, 2024

Quiet Blue Cowan lets his footy do the talking

Young Tasmanian Lachie Cowan has become a fixture in Carlton's defence and the childhood Blues fan is raring for his finals debut against the Brisbane Lions.

AAP · Sep 4, 2024

Lion king Neale downplays chances of a third Brownlow

Brisbane ace Lachie Neale is kicking more goals but says his career-best form won't be rewarded with a third Brownlow medal.

AAP · Sep 3, 2024

Remarkable Gabba return personifies Docherty: Weitering

Carlton's Sam Docherty will make his comeback from a knee reconstruction in an elimination final, returning just 183 days after suffering the injury.

AAP · Sep 3, 2024

Brisbane learn from finals stuff-ups, says Neale

Brisbane co-captain Lachie Neale says the Lions have learnt valuable lessons from their stuff-ups in past AFL finals series.

AAP · Sep 3, 2024

AFL weren't tempted to move Sydney derby final

The Sydney derby qualifying final at the SCG is sold out but chief executive Andrew Dillon says the AFL never planned to play it at the bigger Accor Stadium.

AAP · Sep 2, 2024

Lions' ruthless streak lacking but Black's a believer

Simon Black is concerned the current Brisbane Lions crop lack the killer instinct of the "great sides" and that they'll live to regret their missed AFL chances.

AAP · Sep 2, 2024