Malthouse wary of Crows forward

Jon Pierik The threat posed by a visiting marksman has Mick Malthouse concerned.

From kick-out, to goal to torp of the town

Jon Pierik It was something special when Lance Franklin capped a dashing piece of play.

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Victory especially sweet for Magpies

Jon Pierik Carlton coach Mick Malthouse laments his team's on-field smarts and work ethic.

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Blues shamefaced after loss

Jon Pierik Michael Jamison says team refuses to use growing pains with new game plan as excuse.

Analysis finds Blues similar to 2006 Cats

Jon Pierik Mick Malthouse may have inherited Carlton team similar to Geelong of 2006.

Blues set for a step back

Jon Pierik Carlton's defenders ready to welcome and embrace Mick Malthouse's renowned defensive mantra.

Blues playing for respect

Jon Pierik Carlton faces up to the fact that it has little chance of playing in the finals this year.

Ratten's fate on the line: Maclure

Chloe Saltau and Jon Pierik Carlton premiership star Mark Maclure believes Brett Ratten's coaching future rests on whether he can salvage something from the Blues' horror season over the next two months.

Blues snap Pies' hot streak

Jon Pierik Brett Ratten eases speculation about his future as Carlton thumps Collingwood.

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Carlton skipper 'meant no malice'

Jon Pierik Shattered Chris Judd will argue that he was only trying to prevent a handball.

Russell on the rebound

Jon Pierik Jordan Russell ''hurt'' by missing selection in last year's finals series.

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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.

Judd to miss Bulldogs

Jon Pierik Carlton captain to be rested for another week and miss Sunday's clash.

Jamison is over his injury blues

Jon Pierik Carlton defender continues to make strong progress in his comeback.

Stars out for Blues, Demons

Jon Pierik Carlton, Melbourne dealt major blows on the eve of the AFL season.

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 .

Tigers, Blues to make a statement

Jon Pierik Season-opener a chance to make a statement of intent for the season.

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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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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...