Strange, special: Blues celebrate new cult figure Carlton's weird and wonderful defender Harry Dean has taken the AFL by storm and is playing a key role in the Blues' success under Josh Fraser. AAP · Sep 3
Dynamic Demons ready to put King's plan to finals test Steven King's attacking game style has thrilled Melbourne fans and neutrals all season, but faces a huge test against red-hot Carlton in their wildcard clash. AAP · Aug 28
Carlton interim to make future call after Saints clash Carlton interim coach Josh Fraser has been given additional time to decide whether he wants to pursue the full-time role. AAP · Aug 7
Carlton defender speaks on future, Blues' resurgence Carlton defender Nick Haynes is enjoying a late career surge amid a remarkable winning streak for the born-again Blues. AAP · Jul 9
Weitering suffers setback but Blues juggernaut rolls on Carlton have soared to six straight wins, with the absence of All-Australian fullback Jacob Weitering barely felt as the Blues surge towards a wildcard berth. AAP · Jun 27
Dockers make big ruck call, Weitering still not ready Mason Cox has lost his position as Fremantle's second ruck option, with his lean run of form costing him a spot for Sunday's clash with Gold Coast. AAP · Jun 25
Blues turn Giant-killers as finals push gathers steam Carlton have downed GWS to make it five wins from five games under Josh Fraser, but the caretaker coach is keeping the lid firmly on the Blues' finals campaign. AAP · Jun 20
Dockers cop Serong blow as new club record looms Star Fremantle midfielder Caleb Serong has joined Hayden Young on the sidelines, but the Dockers will still be favourites against St Kilda. AAP · May 21
Tex's Crows ready to make Gather Round statement Adelaide and Carlton will kick off Gather Round and Crow Taylor Walker wants to hit the ground running, and keep the showpiece event in South Australia. AAP · Apr 8
Yze suggests 'subtle' change to preserve high mark Adem Yze would hate to see the high mark taken out of the game and says AFL players must protect themselves in marking contests. AAP · Apr 4
Blowtorch on Blues intensifies after latest meltdown North Melbourne kicked the last five goals at Marvel Stadium to overrun Carlton and ensure another week of fierce scrutiny for Michael Voss and his team. AAP · Apr 3
'Hanging on': Blues withstand Tigers' late surge Going in under an intense blowtorch, Carlton had plenty of nervous moments against old rivals Richmond before hanging on for their first win of the AFL season. AAP · Mar 12
Blues to play two debutants, Weitering set for Curnow Carlton young guns Jagga Smith and Harry Dean will make their AFL debuts on Thursday night, while Jacob Weitering also looks certain to play. AAP · Mar 3
Blues back Weitering to return for Curnow grudge match Carlton are confident Jacob Weitering will be fit to face former teammate Charlie Curnow when the new-look Blues take on Sydney. AAP · Feb 25
AAP · Feb 20 Port gun's scare as injury woes worsen for GWS A Port Adelaide star has a fresh injury worry while Greater Western Sydney's pre-season woes have continued with more players added to their injury list.
AAP · Feb 16 Blues receive good news for injured star after Origin Star defender Jacob Weitering was among several players injured in State of Origin, but Carlton are confident the vice-captain won't miss out on game time.
AAP · Feb 15 Injured star Matt Rowell won't give Origin the finger Star Gold Coast midfielder Matt Rowell hopes State of Origin will thrive into the future despite injuring a finger in Victoria's 24-point win over WA.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 15 AFL Origin returns as no kick and giggle but spectre of injury hangs over its future It’s important the sceptics acknowledge what a success this game was – the players asked for it, said all the right words and they backed it up
AAP · Feb 15 No regrets: Injured Weitering keen to play Origin again Carlton vice-captain Jacob Weitering has been discharged from hospital and will fly home after being cleared of any neck, spinal or internal injuries.
AAP · Feb 14 This will become big: Chris Scott backs Origin to stay The return of State of Origin was a runaway success despite a glut of injuries and initial doubts about how invested the AFL's biggest stars would be.
AAP · Feb 14 Hogan heroics fall short as Victoria beat WA in Origin Jacob Weitering was taken to hospital and several other players suffered injuries in a brutal but entertaining State of Origin showdown in Perth.
AAP · Feb 14 Weitering taken to hospital after scary Origin injury Jacob Weitering has become the first player to suffer an injury during the AFL's State of Origin rebirth, with the Victorian stretchered off in a neck brace.
AAP · Feb 11 'Get after it': hot start predicted for AFL Origin While one of Victoria's top defenders acknowledges players will be on managed minutes, he expects a willing start to the AFL State of Origin clash.
AAP · Nov 19, 2025 'Pretty honoured': Dean destiny as Harry joins Blues Harry Dean, the son of two-time Carlton premiership player Peter Dean, went to the Blues with the No.3 pick in Wednesday night's AFL draft.
AAP · Nov 14, 2025 'Unhinged' Jakovich bites back at Origin rival Lyon Offering umbrellas to the soft Vics and questioning the big-game mettle of Garry Lyon - Glenn Jakovich is having fun stirring the State of Origin pot.