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Reeling Blues set for more pain against stingy Freo

Carlton are enduring a season from hell both on and off the field and there is set to be plenty more pain when they take on Fremantle in Perth on Saturday.

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Magpies make Anzac Day call on skipper, Hill return

Collingwood are taking a conservative approach with hamstrung captain Darcy Moore, while a premiership hero will feature in the VFL.

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Long live King: Saints hopeful for long-awaited return

St Kilda are hoping Max King will make his long-awaited return to the AFL, while Fremantle and Carlton have been dealt with injuries in their ruck stocks.

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AFL to 'have a chat' after ruck loophole exposed

The AFL didn't anticipate players exposing the new ruck rule in the manner Sydney's Brodie Grundy was able to in the practice match against GWS.

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Injury scare could make clubs reconsider ruck options

Clubs could be nervous about throwing their forwards into ruck centre ball-ups after an injury scare to Geelong's Shannon Neale.

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Protect the father-son rule, Carlton's Voss says

After securing talented teen Cody Walker, Carlton coach Michael Voss has staunchly defended the AFL's divisive father-son rule.

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No mercy from Lions as Carlton's woes continue

The Brisbane Lions have continued their push for a top-two finish and twisted the knife in Carlton with a comprehensive victory at Marvel Stadium.

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The Gen Z memes on Grundy's mind ahead of Dees reunion

Sparked by a pre-game speech by club great Michael O'Loughlin, Sydney star Brodie Grundy has found a maxim and a goal celebration idea from unlikely sources.

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Big blow for Blues: TDK out of Swans clash

Carlton's Marc Pittonet will play against Sydney at the SCG in his first game of the AFL season after ruck Tom De Koning suffered a larynx injury.

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Cripps, Walsh shine in the wet as Blues blitz Tigers

A stunning third-quarter blitz inspired by Patrick Cripps and Sam Walsh has lifted second-placed Carlton to a 61-point win over AFL rivals Richmond.

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Brownlow fancy Warner charged with striking

Sydney star Chad Warner has escaped with a fine after being charged with striking Carlton's Marc Pittonet during his side's big win at the SCG.

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Dangerfield hamstrung as Cats fight off Carlton charge

Patrick Dangerfield hurt a hamstring early in the third quarter, but ladder leaders Geelong resisted a late Carlton surge to post a 13-point victory at the MCG.

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De Koning brothers face off in huge Blues-Cats clash

Carlton's Tom De Koning will take on younger brother and Geelong defender Sam De Koning in the latter's 50th AFL game when their sides meet at the MCG.

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Blues bolster ruck stocks to ease stress on midfield

Carlton will welcome back ruckman Tom De Koning for the AFL clash with high-flying Port Adelaide at Marvel Stadium.

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Pittonet deal not linked to De Koning future: Voss

Carlton coach Michael Voss is adamant ruckman Marc Pittonet's new four-year deal isn't linked to out-of-contract tall Tom De Koning's future at the AFL club.

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Blues suffer Saad setback, Pittonet clear to play

Carlton speedster Adam Saad will miss at least one AFL match with a hamstring injury but teammate Marc Pittonet has been cleared to play this week.

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Blues back De Koning, give MCG surface green light

Carlton have done their due diligence to ensure the MCG playing surface is safe and backed young gun Tom De Koning to tackle Geelong's ruck division.

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Blues manage Pittonet for crunch AFL clash

Carlton have made five changes for a high-stakes AFL match against Brisbane at the Gabba, with ruckman Marc Pittonet a noticeable out.

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Silvagni 'disappointed' after Blues axing

Jack Silvagni was disappointed to be axed from Carlton's best-22 but Blues coach Michael Voss has backed the versatile tall to return better than ever.

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Who will make the AFL finals, who can grab a top-four spot and the run-down of the final five rounds

Some AFL teams like Geelong have already sealed a finals spot, but which sides are likely to join them, and who will get the double chance? Andrew McGarry analyses the teams in contention.

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Pittonet, McGovern close to Blues return

Carlton duo Marc Pittonet and Mitch McGovern are closing in on AFL returns, but whether it comes against Geelong on Saturday remains to be seen.

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De Koning up for AFL ruck battle: Voss

Tom De Koning has impressed Carlton coach Michael Voss as he took on the lead ruck role in a 50-point thrashing of North Melbourne.

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Dockers coach backs Darcy's ruck technique

Serious knee injuries to Carlton's Marc Pittonet and Collingwood's Brodie Grundy have raised fresh questions about the safety of the ruck contest.

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Blues ruck Pittonet out for three months

Carlton ruckman Marc Pittonet will be out for up to three months after suffering a PCL knee injury in the Blues' AFL loss against Fremantle.

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Blues to sweat on McKay, Pittonet injuries

Carlton's 35-point loss to Fremantle has been compounded by injuries to key duo Marc Pittonet and Harry McKay.

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