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AFL:Captain Cripps stars as Carlton thump Port Adelaide

Carlton have thrashed a lacklustre Port Adelaide by 34 points to give caretaker coach Josh Fraser a second win from as many games in charge.

AAP · May 23

Captain Cripps stars as Carlton thump Port Adelaide

Carlton have thrashed a lacklustre Port Adelaide by 34 points to give caretaker coach Josh Fraser a second win from as many games in charge.

AAP · May 23

Carlton interim challenges Blues to build winning habit

After a stirring, drought-breaking win, interim Carlton coach Josh Fraser has urged the Blues to make their new-found success a habit.

AAP · May 16

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Carlton stun Dogs to win first match after coach quits

Carlton have produced an inspiring final quarter to stun the Western Bulldogs, winning their first match after Michael Voss quit as Blues coach.

AAP · May 16

Carlton interim makes call on Blues full-time role

Interim Carlton coach Josh Fraser has made a call on where his future sits, after stepping in to lead the Blues following Michael Voss's exit.

AAP · May 15

From the Pocket: Voss coached the way he played and his brutal football failed Carlton

The Blues boss clung to an antiquated way of playing that the competition had long moved past, and that slowly ground his players to dust

The Guardian - AU · May 13

Brutal world of AFL senior coaching claims Voss again

Michael Voss appeared to have so much going for him when he took over as Carlton senior coach, but in the end too much went wrong.

AAP · May 12

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Gawn fears for Cripps after Voss exits Carlton

Melbourne captain Max Gawn admits he is worried for Carlton skipper Patrick Cripps following Michael Voss quitting as Blues coach.

AAP · May 12

Blues under blowtorch ahead of daunting Brisbane task

Carlton coach Michael Voss faces an increasingly difficult task to reverse his team's fortunes this season as his future in the role remains a hot topic.

AAP · May 4

Relief for Blues as skipper avoids ban for misconduct

A struggling Carlton side can breathe a sigh of relief, with captain Patrick Cripps avoiding suspension for a chicken-wing tackle on St Kilda's Hugo Garcia.

AAP · May 3

Big-name recruits shine brightly as Saints bury Blues

Carlton fans jeered former favourites Tom De Koning and Jack Silvagni, but St Kilda's high-profile recruits left winners after the Saints' dominant third term.

AAP · May 2

'No hard feelings': Blues skipper moves past criticism

Carlton's Patrick Cripps has moved on from former co-captain Sam Docherty's criticism of the club, focused on a huge clash with Collingwood in round six.

AAP · Apr 13

Star's break costs Blues in Gather Round opener

The start of the second quarter proved critical as Adelaide cut loose and Carlton slumped to their third-straight loss.

AAP · Apr 9

Crows' second term sinks Blues in Gather Round opener

While Carlton were downed by Adelaide for their third-straight loss, it proved a more competitive performance from the Blues.

AAP · Apr 9

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AAP · Feb 23

Curnow v Carlton clash could get spicy: Cripps

Superstar Swans recruit Charlie Curnow looms as a huge threat to his old side Carlton, who are set to unveil a new-look forward line in the AFL's season-opener.

AAP · Feb 13

Coaching AFL Origin is no conflict of interest: Scott

State of Origin coaches Chris Scott and Dean Cox have brushed off concerns they will use their positions to lure some of the AFL's biggest stars to their clubs.

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 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.

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AAP · Sep 24, 2025

Cripps talks up quick rebound from Blues' tough season

Despite dropping out of the top eight, Carlton captain Patrick Cripps says he feels more confident than this time last year.

AAP · Sep 15, 2025

WA champion tips 'torrid' Origin experience for Big V

West Coast legend Glen Jakovich expects Western Australia to take the fight to Victoria when State of Origin football returns to the AFL calendar.

AAP · Sep 11, 2025

Ex-umpire accused of using Brownlow info to place bets

A former umpire has been accused of passing on insider information about players who would get votes at the 2021 AFL Brownlow Medal and placing bets on it.

AAP · Aug 10, 2025

'We take ownership': Cripps addresses Blues' tough year

Carlton captain Patrick Cripps believes the energy within the club has turned around, praising the Blues' decision to back in coach Michael Voss.

AAP · Jul 23, 2025

It creates hysteria: Demons to challenge May's AFL ban

Melbourne will argue that Steven May's sole focus was to win the ball when they attempt to overturn his three-match ban at the AFL Appeals board next week.

The Guardian - AU · Jul 23, 2025

Sam Docherty exits the game with respect that transcends allegiances

The Carlton player may not have the accolades or highlights reel of many of the greats but he retires with just as much admiration

AAP · Jul 19, 2025

Demons' May in strife as Blues release pressure valve

A huge clash between Melbourne defender Steven May and Carlton forward Francis Evans was the flashpoint in a tight and scrappy AFL encounter at the MCG.

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