Carey's Carlton warning

Jon Pierik AFL great suggests Mick Malthouse may have to alter his defensive game plan.

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Absent Betts gives Pies cause to smile

Jon Pierik Dynamic small forward is ruled out of Sunday's blockbuster at the MCG.

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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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Laidler's dash a sign of Blues' buzz

Jon Pierik Clever defender had a wretched 2012 campaign, dislocating his left knee thrice.

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.

Big Blue brewing over Carlton, Malthouse link

Jon Pierik, Matt Murnane Carlton is incensed at Eddie McGuire's suggestion Mick Malthouse would be a good fit for the Blues.

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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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Wellingham to pay price for 'clumsy' hit

Jon Pierik Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley acknowledges Sharrod Wellingham will be suspended.

Demons: a developing issue

Jon Pierik Former Melbourne ruckman Paul Johnson adds weight to Brock McLean's claims of tanking in 2009.

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Pies: We don't fear tank probe

Jon Pierik Collingwood president Eddie McGuire says the Magpies would have nothing to hide if an AFL investigation into whether Melbourne tanked spread to other clubs.

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State of play

Jon Pierik With the start of the AFL's pre-season competition less than three weeks away, it's time to go around the grounds and check up on the clubs' injury lists.

Getting back in the saddle

Jon Pierik Carlton's Matthew Kreuzer is gearing up for a better year.

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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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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.

Fight on for Warnock

Jon Pierik Robbie Warnock wants to remain at Carlton but faces a fight to regain his spot in a team that has so far endorsed coach Brett Ratten's guarantee it will finish in the top four this season.

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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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Blues fume about tackle on Carrazzo

Jon Pierik Blues' midfielder suffers fractured shoulder and out for up to two months.