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Gibbs hopes Scotland will lift Blues

Jon Pierik Carlton hopes expected return of defender will help improve its composure.

Hurley hopeful, but Varcoe out

Jon Pierik Essendon remains hopeful Michael Hurley's wrist injury is not as bad as first feared.

AFL coaches: the class of 2013

Compiled by Rohan Connolly and Jon Pierik Rohan Connolly and Jon Pierik take a look at the men guiding the 18 teams in the AFL fray.

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Tiger six-pack rates a mention

Jon Pierik If Richmond is looking for evidence it can feature this season in its first finals campaign in more than a decade, this may be it.

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Board split as Roos looms as dark horse

Jon Pierik While Mick Malthouse is the favourite to replace Brett Ratten as coach of Carlton next season, there are Blues board members who believe Paul Roos could yet be the saviour.

All's fine in the Malthouse, Eddie

Chloe Saltau, Jon Pierik and Jared Lynch Mick Malthouse ridicules Eddie McGuire's claim that accepting Carlton coaching job would endanger his health.

Got 'em

Jon Pierik Carlton hands out a hammering to Essendon, with a first-half that blows its rivals away.

The unpopular view: sticking with Ratten

Jon Pierik Criticism of Brett Ratten has come with gunfire speed - but does it really warrant his sacking?

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Gibbs to bounce back: Judd

Jon Pierik Carlton captain praises defender's persistence against the Western Bulldogs.

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Preview: NAB Cup Round 1, Week 2

Ashley Porter and Jon Pierik This afternoon's triple-header between Port Adelaide, Adelaide and Carlton will close out the first round of the NAB Cup.

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McLean fights on for his spot at the Blues

Jon Pierik It's hard to get but Brock McLean is closing in on a midfield berth.

Blues keen to have Judd sign for life

Jon Pierik Carlton ready to extend deal this season to make Chris Judd a Blue for life .

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A Chris to build a dream on

Jon Pierik There has barely been a moment when Chris Judd has not had to deal with expectations.

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Gibbs close to re-signing

Jon Pierik Carlton midfielder Bryce Gibbs says he is close to re-signing with the Blues and believes defenders Michael Jamison and Nick Duigan are in line for a recall for Friday night’s blockbuster against...

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Blues aim to get wood on nemesis

Jon Pierik The Pies have toppled the Blues by an average of 40 points in their past five meetings - a point not lost on the Carlton players.

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Burning questions: Carlton vs Collingwood

Jon Pierik Jon Pierik turns the spotlight onto tomorrow night's Blues-Magpies clash.

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Tough win hits Bombers for six

Jon Pierik Essendon has almost certainly lost forward Michael Hurley to injury.

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Judd calls for more grunt from midfield

Jon Pierik Carlton captain will have his midfield focus on unglamorous grunt work of the game.