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HISTORICAL FACTS: 6 - The Untold Story

Crows, Port to bookend AFL Gather Round

The AFL has released the fixture for Gather Round, when all 18 clubs play in South Australia.

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The remarkable story of the 1879 Sydney riot that set the tone for 150 years of Ashes rivalry

All hell broke loose at what became known as the SCG when a couple of thousand people, including a teenage Banjo Paterson, stormed the pitch

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The celebration that caused a Carlton 'heart attack'

Carlton dynamo Sophie McKay's eye-catching "fake hammy" celebration was adored by AFLW fans, but not so by her father, Blues great Andrew.

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Young gun powers Carlton to AFLW finals triumph

Carlton have slammed through six third-quarter goals to shock West Coast in their AFLW elimination final amid heavy rain at Ikon Park.

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New Blue's big call pays off with finals berth

Former Gold Coast captain Tara Bohanna's call to leave the Suns for Carlton is paying off big-time with an AFLW finals appearance approaching.

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Blues beat Eagles in the wet to end AFLW finals drought

Tara Bohanna has played a starring role to fire Carlton to a 20-point win over West Coast and send the Blues back to finals for the first time since 2020.

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'It could have been handled better'; new Blues on trade

Carlton recruits Will Hayward and Ollie Florent have opened up on their trades from Sydney, believing the moves could have been handled better.

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Crunch comes for batch of AFLW clubs in finals hunt

West Coast's hopes of reaching the AFLW finals for the first time hinge on one of many key clashes in the last home-and-away round.

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Carlton culture coup: Boak joins for leadership role

Several clubs had sought to recruit retired Port Adelaide great Travis Boak, who will join Carlton in a part-time culture and leadership role.

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Storm stops play before Blues close on AFLW finals

Melbourne's inclement spring weather intervened before Carlton improved their finals chances with an easy win over GWS.

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Why the Curnow trade was "bittersweet" for Swans coach

Sydney coach Dean Cox has explained why the trade that secured Charlie Curnow from Carlton was bittersweet for the Swans.

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Saints beat Blues despite flurry of late injuries

St Kilda are almost certainly finals-bound, but were left counting the cost on the injury front in their spirited 13-point win over Carlton.

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Curnow opens up on Voss relationship, Swans move

Charlie Curnow has appeared in Sydney colours for the first time, declaring his relationship with Michael Voss hasn't changed despite his AFL trade move.

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Essendon held their nerve and their man Zach Merrett – but to what end?

The Bombers captain couldn’t be more contemptuous of the place, but the club is claiming victory – it’s a fitting summary of the AFL trade period

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Deadline: what happened on the last day of AFL trades

While Charlie Curnow headlines the players who have found new AFL clubs, several others ended the AFL trade period having to stay put.

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Carlton agree for late deal to trade star forward

Carlton believe they had no other option than to trade Charlie Curnow to Sydney after the star forward made it clear he desperately wanted to leave the Blues.

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'Not ideal': fraught talks fail to seal Merrett trade

Zach Merrett is staying at Essendon and Charlie Curnow will leave Carlton for Sydney after a tense end to the AFL trade period on Wednesday night.

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Curnow tours Swans HQ as clock ticks on AFL trades

The futures of several big names remain unclear, two days out from the AFL trade deadline, with no public movement on Charlie Curnow or Zach Merrett.

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Merrett, Curnow remain in limbo as AFL deadline nears

While Gold Coast have high draft picks to help secure Christian Petracca, it remains unclear whether Zach Merrett or Charlie Curnow will find new homes.

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Swans beat Blues easily, return to AFLW top eight

Sydney dominated from the start of Sunday's game at Henson Reserve to easily beat Carlton and end a four-game losing streak.

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Blues shut down Geelong's trade advance for superstar

Carlton have no intention of entertaining Geelong's offer of three first-round draft picks for contracted star forward Charlie Curnow.

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Kangaroos dynasty beckons as AFLW faces new top order

AFLW boss Emma Moore says undefeated North Melbourne aren't being viewed as a red flag in a lop-sided league, believing the competition's top-order is changing.

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AFLW star calls for 'punching down' celebrations to end

Carlton's AFLW pioneer Darcy Vescio has called for players to stop "punching down" when dressing up for Mad Monday celebrations.

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Flanders deal could help Suns secure Petracca

Collingwood coach Craig McRae says Clayton Oliver is proving hard to contact, while Sam Flanders and Oscar Allen are on the move.

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'I fell short': Voss takes blame in Blues' horror year

Carlton coach Michael Voss has called for unity as the club stands firm on Charlie Curnow remaining in navy blue next season.

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