Carlton's Docherty firms for shock finals comeback Carlton captain Patrick Cripps has no doubt Sam Docherty is ready to return from a knee reconstruction for the Blues' elimination final against Brisbane. AAP · Aug 31, 2024
Dogs star Bontempelli named All-Australian skipper Max Gawn has joined an elite group of players with seven or more All-Australian blazers, while Marcus Bontempelli has been named captain for the first time. AAP · Aug 29, 2024
Bont, Daicos split AFL awards ahead of Brownlow battle A tight Brownlow Medal count is expected after Marcus Bontempelli and Nick Daicos were named the league's best players by its coaches and players respectively. AAP · Aug 29, 2024
Marshall shock omission from AFL's All-Australian squad Max Gawn is a chance to land his seventh All-Australian blazer after being named in the extended squad, but Saints ruckman Rowan Marshall was a shock omission. AAP · Aug 26, 2024
Unstoppable Blue Cripps at another level: Voss Carlton captain and Brownlow Medal contender Patrick Cripps has gone to another level, according to coach Michael Voss, and looms as a danger player in finals. AAP · Aug 26, 2024
Blues reach AFL finals despite last-gasp loss to Saints Carlton can thank Port Adelaide for saving their AFL season after a heartbreaking loss to St Kilda put the Blues' finals hopes in jeopardy. AAP · Aug 25, 2024
Banged-up Blues find a new way to win and salvage their spluttering season Patrick Cripps leads an undermanned Carlton to a brave victory on the road against West Coast to give their AFL finals hopes a huge boost The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2024
Cripps stars as injury-hit Blues crush Eagles in Perth Carton's finals fate is back in their own hands after they overcame West Coast on the back of a star display from skipper Patrick Cripps. AAP · Aug 18, 2024
Walsh believes Blues superstar Cripps can get better Carlton star Sam Walsh believes Patrick Cripps is playing better than when he won the Brownlow Medal, and insists the Blues captain can go to another level. AAP · Jul 30, 2024
Blues' flat midfield not a concern for coach Voss Carlton's midfield have not been at their dynamic best in recent weeks but coach Michael Voss says he isn't concerned. AAP · Jul 26, 2024
No excuses for Carlton coming off five-day break: Voss Carlton coach Michael Voss has ruled winger Blake Acres out of facing Port Adelaide, joining ruck Tom De Koning on the sidelines. AAP · Jul 25, 2024
Coach delighted as Bulldogs bounce back to bite Blues Jamarra Ugle-Hagan was outstanding as the Western Bulldogs rebounded from last week's loss to score a massive win over Carlton at Marvel Stadium. AAP · Jul 13, 2024
Sore Blues stars Curnow, Weitering set to face Dogs Carlton stars Charlie Curnow and Jacob Weitering are expected to play against the Western Bulldogs despite pulling up sore from the defeat to GWS. AAP · Jul 12, 2024
Malthouse hails Cripps' journey to 200 Carlton games Former Carlton coach Mick Malthouse has hailed Blues captain Patrick Cripps's evolution to 200 games. AAP · Jul 11, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2024 From the Pocket: Patrick Cripps reaches milestone after having to scrap the whole way Want to get this in your inbox every Wednesday afternoon? Sign up for the AFL newsletter here.
AAP · Jul 10, 2024 Swans to contest Brownlow contender Heeney's AFL ban Isaac Heeney could yet remain in Brownlow Medal contention as Sydney prepare to challenge the superstar's one-match ban for striking St Kilda's Jimmy Webster.
AAP · Jul 9, 2024 Cripps calls for AFL Brownlow eligibility change Carlton captain Patrick Cripps, the 2022 Brownlow Medallist, wants the AFL to review the eligibility criteria for the game's most prestigious individual award.
AAP · Jul 9, 2024 Brownlow contender Heeney fails to overturn ban Sydney superstar Isaac Heeney is ineligible for the Brownlow Medal after failing to overturn his one-game ban at the AFL tribunal for striking.
AAP · Jul 2, 2024 Blues defender Newman marvels at captain Cripps Carlton defender Nic Newman can only watch on in awe as Blues captain Patrick Cripps puts in a year that could surpass his Brownlow Medal-winning season.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 26, 2024 From the Pocket: if Tom Hawkins has played his last game, he bows out with nothing more to prove What’s extraordinary is that Hawkins made it this far, writes Jonathan Horn in our weekly AFL newsletter
AAP · Jun 7, 2024 Bombers, Blues to rumble in old-school blockbuster Essendon and Carlton will face off in their biggest clash of the past two decades, and Blues great Anthony Koutoufides is delighted to see the rivals thriving.
AAP · May 30, 2024 Cripps helps fast-finishing Carlton down Port Adelaide Carlton have produced a stunning eight-goal last quarter in a 36-point win over Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval.
AAP · May 16, 2024 Voss tips star to stay, Blues eye Swans midfield battle Star defender Jacob Weitering is central to Carlton's plans to blunt Sydney's high-powered attack amid reports of huge contract offers from AFL rival clubs.
AAP · May 9, 2024 Blues hang on in AFL thriller against Demons Carlton kicked the first six goals but had to withstand a Christian Petracca-led fightback to register a one-point win over fellow AFL flag hopefuls Melbourne.
AAP · Apr 20, 2024 Blues' big guns fire to end Giants' unbeaten AFL start Patrick Cripps and Sam Walsh have led the way in a dominant midfield as Carlton's tall forwards stood up in a runaway 19-point win over Greater Western Sydney.