Just how the Blues’ 12.9 (81) to 7.8 (50) win over Fremantle at Marvel Stadium on Saturday will shape the finals remains to be seen. But what is known is the Dockers are not safe inside the top four.
Mitchell Woodcock
Fremantle’s defenders led the way in a 31-point loss to Carlton at Marvel Stadium on Saturday. See how we rated each Docker in the defeat.
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says Carlton “went after” Nat Fyfe on a dirty day for the two-time Brownlow medallist that could result in a ban for umpire contact.
Saint-turned-Blue Jack Newnes will play his 200th game this weekend and he is embracing the moment he is most remembered for.
Marc McGowan
Carlton is crying out for Jacob Weitering to return from injury as soon as possible and now the reliable defender has provided an update.
Jasper Bruce
Carlton’s strong start to the season suggests the Blues are finally headed back to the finals but coach Michael Voss doesn’t want to think about that.
Sydney star Luke Parker won’t get a chance to taunt Carlton players like he did Essendon if the Blues coach has his way.
After he was best on ground in a state game on Sunday, Carlton coach Michael Voss’ son Casey could be a mid-season draft smokey.
From Northampton to the Gabba to Optus Stadium – Angus Schumacher has every right to call his past fortnight a whirlwind.
Carlton’s Michael Voss is the opposition coach for outgoing Giants counterpart Leon Cameron’s last game in charge on Sunday.
Carlton’s forward line will look different without Harry McKay for the next six weeks but what does coach Michael Voss have planned?
Carlton will unleash WA’s Jesse Motlop for his debut AFL appearance when the Blues travel to Sydney to take on GWS. WATCH HIS HIGHLIGHTS
Chris Robinson
Coleman medallist Harry McKay will be out of action for at least six weeks because of a knee injury as Carlton continue their AFL finals bid.
Shayne Hope
The AFL match review officer has ruled Carlton captain Patrick Cripps' actions in tackling Adelaide's Lachlan Murphy did not constitute a reportable offence.
There is mixed injury news for Carlton, with a key recruit to miss again but a hard-luck defender to resume at second-tier level.
Patrick Cripps’ form resurgence is a key reason behind Carlton’s success, but the Blues’ captain thinks it’s too early to think about the finals.
Doig medallist Sean Darcy has found himself at the centre of growing debate over the recent spate of ruck knee injuries after being accused by former players of having eyes for the man.
Braden Quartermaine and Glenn McFarlane
A West Coast diehard caught up in the euphoria of a classy Michael Walters finish has spoken after he was snapped rising from his seat alongside his cross-town rivals.
Bryce Luff
If you could sum up Fremantle’s efforts in three words, what would you choose? Read our thoughts and leave your own below.
Carlton’s Adam Cerra has copped a frosty reception from Fremantle fans on his return to Optus Stadium.
Jackson Barrett
Fremantle fans are preparing to give Adam Cerra a hostile reception but Carlton believe the midfielder will handle his return to Perth with ease.
Oliver Caffrey
Carlton star Patrick Cripps admits he needs to prove his fitness on the training track to take on Fremantle at Optus Stadium while Toby Greene looks set to play his first game of the season.
Jon Ralph
The most-talked-about hamstring injury in football isn’t likely to keep Carlton captain Patrick Cripps out beyond this weekend
Carlton could make three changes for Sunday’s clash with fellow unbeaten club Hawthorn, including two key players returning.
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