BYES: Geelong, Melbourne, North Melbourne, West Coast, Sydney, St Kilda     CARLTON v HAWTHORN Friday 14 June, 7:50pm, Etihad Stadium Carlton B: Mitch Robinson, Michael Jamison, Lachie Henderson HB: Zach Tuohy, Dennis Armfield, Josh Bootsma C: Andrew Carrazzo, Chris Judd, Kade Simpson HF: Ed Curnow, Andrew Walker, Jeff Garlett F: Brock McLean, Jarrad Waite, Matthew Kreuzer Foll: Levi

  BYES: Port Adelaide, Richmond, Western Bulldogs, Brisbane, Fremantle, Hawthorn       ESSENDON v CARLTON Friday June 7, 7:50pm, MCG Essendon B: Mark Baguley, Dustin Fletcher, Michael Hibberd HB: Brendon Goddard, Cale Hooker, Dyson Heppell C: Brent Stanton, Jobe Watson, Ben Howlett HF: Jake Melksham, Michael Hurley, Alwyn Davey F: David Zaharaki, Joe Daniher, Nick

      BRISBANE LIONS v COLLINGWOOD Friday 31st May, 7:50pm, Gabba Brisbane B: Jed Adcock, Joel Patfull, Ashley McGrath HB: Elliot Yeo, Justin Clarke, Brent Staker C: Andrew Raines, Simon Black, James Polkinghorne HF: Rohan Bewick, Sam Michael, Pearce Hanley F: Dayne Zorko, Ryan Lester, Marco Paparone Foll: Billy Longer, Brent Moloney, Jack Redden Int: Patrick

  COLLINGWOOD v SYDNEY SWANS Friday 24th May, 7:50pm, MCG Collingwood B: Nathan Brown, Ben Reid, Heritier O’Brien HB: Jordan Russell, Nick Maxwell, Marley Williams C: Steele Sidebottom, Dane Swan, Luke Ball HF: Jamie Elliott, Quinten Lynch, Brent Macaffer F: Ben Kennedy, Travis Cloke, Sam Dwyer Foll: Darren Jolly, Scott Pendlebury, Jarryd Blair Int: Andrew Krakouer, Martin

              WEST COAST EAGLES v NORTH MELBOURNE Friday May 17, 6:40pm, Patersons Stadium West Coast B: Brennan, Glass, Schofield HB: Hurn, Mackenzie, Waters C: Rosa, S Selwood, Gaff HF: LeCras, Darling, Masten F: Hill, Kennedy, Kerr Foll: Naitanui, Priddis, Shuey I/C: Sheppard, Wellingham, Cox, A Selwood Emg: Brown, Dalziell,

IF they didn’t have bad luck the Demons would have no luck at all.

The Melbourne Football Club has revealed that co-captain Jack Grimes is set to miss up to eight weeks of football after breaking his collarbone in this afternoon’s 61-point loss to Carlton at the

Carlton Blues
vs
Melbourne Demons

WHEN: Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 3:20pm AEST
WHERE: MCG (VIC)

MICK Malthouse had his first win as a Carlton coach after his Blues defeated West Coast by 24 points at Patersons Stadium on Saturday night.

Sam Rowe had Carlton on the board with the first goal of the game at the six minute mark

Geelong Cats
vs
Carlton Blues

WHEN: Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 7:40pm EST
WHERE: Etihad Stadium (VIC)

Collingwood Magpies
vs
Carlton Blues

WHEN: Sunday, April 7, 2013 at 3:20pm AEDT
WHERE: MCG (VIC)
Final Score: COLLINGWOOD 17.15 (117) def CARLTON 15.10 (100)

Collingwood Magpies
vs
Carlton Blues

WHEN: Sunday, April 7, 2013 at 3:20pm AEDT
WHERE: MCG (VIC)
LAST TIME: Round 15, 2012, CARLTON 12.13 (85) def COLLINGWOOD 8.14 (62) at the

Carlton Blues
vs
Richmond Tigers

WHEN: Thursday March 28, 2013 at 7:45pm AEDT
WHERE: MCG (VIC)

THERE is so much hype around Carlton since Mick Malthouse took over the reins and a NAB Cup final appearance (albeit a loss) has done nothing to abate it. In spite of this we can expect to see a much hungrier line-up this year

JOIN Football Nation for our live blog of the NAB Cup Final to be played between Carlton and Brisbane at Etihad Stadium tonight at 7:45pm AEDT.     Our Live Blog for this year’s NAB Cup is over, thank you for joining us! GAME OVER: BRISBANE 0.16.13 (109) def CARLTON  2.7.9 (69) The winner of the

Carlton Blues
vs
Brisbane Lions

WHERE: Etihad Stadium, VIC
WHEN: Friday, March 15, 7.45pm

AFTER a disappointing game last week against Geelong, Adelaide’s performance against Carlton last night was going to be the subject of close scrutiny and they didn’t disappoint holding on for a three-point win in spite of a scoreless final term

Adelaide Crows
vs
Carlton Blues

WHERE: AAMI Stadium, SA
WHEN: Friday, March 8, 8.10pm

CARLTON kicked into gear last night with a commanding performance that would’ve impressed new coach Mick Malthouse and fans alike against a shocked Fremantle last night

Carlton Blues
vs
Fremantle Dockers

WHEN: Saturday, February 25, 7.40pm EDT
WHERE: Etihad Stadium,

WITH a team that was missing Chris Judd, Matthew Kreuzer and Jarrad Waite, the Blues performance in their first game of the night against Greater Western Sydney was less than what was expected. Indeed for a long stretch they trailed the Giants and it was only a late goal by Levi Casboult that got the Blues

            Greater Western Sydney Giants vs Carlton Blues vs Sydney Swans   WHEN: Sun 24 Feb 2013, from 4:40pm EDT WHERE: Blacktown ISP, NSW GAMES: GWS Giants v Carlton (4:40pm EDT) Sydney v Carlton (5:45pm EDT) GWS Giants v Sydney (6:50pm EDT)   CARLTON 1. Andrew Walker, 3.Marc Murphy, 4. Bryce Gibbs,

THE biggest personnel change for the Blues won’t kick any goals, take a mark or win a single contested possession this year but his presence will be felt everywhere.

THE heat has fallen on former football operations boss Chris Connolly from the Melbourne tanking saga back in 2009. The Demons will get away with drafting and trading as usual but will be fined $500,000 for their flunking in 2009 for draft picks.

CARLTON coach Mick Malthouse has declared that his team has the ingredients to win the flag this season. In a match program handed out prior to Carlton’s second intra-club match today, Malthouse said his team had worked intensely over the pre-season and was evidently planning to change the game style into his own. “Having been

(DAILY ONE LINERS) Pictured: Hawks draftee Tim O’Brien has spoken on his first week at the Club, citing Jarryd Roughead as a great source of knowledge.

AS we approach the 2012 AFL Draft on November 22, Football Nation guest writer Ben Woods takes a look at the players that have made it into the AFL after playing in the TAC Cup competition. The Calder Cannons are set to make a big impact on the 2012 Draft with a number of players

Here is the Football Nation full list of club award winners for 2012, from Best and Fairest to best clubman and leading goalkicker

THE AFL off-season continues with free agency moving into week two and the beginning of the trade week period. The rumours fly and player transactions continue so for those of you that missed it, here’s a quick run down of what we know after the second week of player movements and trade activity.   The Demons get

PORT Melbourne skipper John Baird has surprised everyone and if not himself this season and it may well become reality tomorrow night at the J.J Liston Trophy count. He is expected to trump prolific team-mate Shane Valenti, who has won the past two Listons and in search of a history-making third, for the coveted award.

Carlton Blues
vs
St Kilda Saints

WHEN: Sunday September, 1.10pm
WHERE: Etihad Stadium, VIC
LAST TIME: Carlton 14.14 (98) def by St Kilda 19.8 (122), round 7, 2012, at Etihad Stadium

Gold Coast Suns
vs
Carlton Blues

WHEN: Saturday August 25, 7.40pm
WHERE: Metricon Stadium, QLD
LAST TIME: Carlton 26.15 (171) d Gold Coast 7.10 (52), round 2, 2011, at the Gabba

Essendon Bombers
vs
Carlton Blues

WHEN: Saturday August 15, 1.45pm
WHERE: MCG, VIC
LAST TIME: Carlton 11.13 (79) defeated by Essendon 15.19 (109) round 4, 2012 at the

Carlton Blues
vs
Brisbane Lions
WHEN: Saturday August 11, 7.40pm
WHERE: Etihad Stadium, VIC
LAST TIME: Carlton 23.16 (154) d Brisbane Lions 9.9 (63), round 2, 2012, at the Gabba

Some massive scores posted last week with the top teams really flexing their muscle – the Hawks, Pies and Eagles kicking more than 80 goals between them. Two big winners from the weekend being Geelong, a really gritty win against the Crows who were threatening and within a goal in the last quarter, and us!

Carlton Blues
vs
Sydney Swans

WHEN: Sunday August 5, 3.15pm
WHERE: Etihad Stadium, VIC
LAST TIME: Carlton 15.10 (100) d Sydney Swans 10.6 (66), round 13, 2011, at Etihad Stadium

Carlton Blues
vs
Richmond Tigers
WHEN: Saturday July 28, 7.40pm
WHERE: MCG, VIC
LAST TIME: Carlton 18.17 (125) d Richmond 12.9 (81), round one, 2012 at the MCG

Western Bulldogs vs Carlton Blues WHEN: Saturday July 17, 7.40pm WHERE: Etihad Stadium, VIC LAST TIME: Western Bulldogs 14.12 (96) d Carlton 9.15 (69), round 16, 2011 at the MCG   LINEUPS: Western Bulldogs B: Patrick Veszpremi, Brian Lake, Robert Murphy HB: Lindsay Gilbee, Mark Austin, Christian Howard C: Daniel Cross, Matthew Boyd, Mitchell Wallis HF: Ryan

North Melbourne Kangaroos
vs
Carlton Blues
WHEN: Friday July 13, 7.50pm
WHERE: Etihad Stdium, VIC
LAST TIME: Carlton 11.14 (80) d North Melbourne 9.8 (62), round 19, 2011 at Etihad Stadium

Collingwood Magpies
vs
Carlton Blues

WHEN: MCG, Friday July 6, 7.50pm
WHERE: MCG, VIC

CARLTON 12.13 (85) def COLLINGWOOD 8.14 (62)

Collingwood Magpies
vs
Carlton Blues

WHEN: MCG, Friday July 6, 7.50pm
WHERE: MCG, VIC
LAST TIME: Carlton 18.14 (122) d Collingwood 9.8 (62), round three, 2012, at the MCG

Carlton Blues
vs
Hawthorn Hawks
WHEN: Friday June 29, 7.50pm
WHERE: The MCG, VIC
LAST TIME: Carlton 8.18 (66) def by Hawthorn 10.18 (78), round 22, 2011 at Etihad Stadium

(DAILY ONE LINERS) Essendon: VIC Metro coach Rohan Welsh has added another layer of hype to Essendon-bound junior star Joe Daniher, declaring he could be the best talent in this year’s draft pool

IT was always going to be a struggle for the Northern Blues in largely a development season after an overhaul of players and coaches. But to think that the team which appeared in two losing grand finals and has been a success in recent times is now on the bottom of the VFL ladder is

IT’S never to soon to start looking to the future and at Football Nation we begin our coverage of the 2012 National Draft begins today. 16 players were drafted or rookie listed from the VFL in 2011 and while it’s doubtful that many will be picked up in 2012, the competition will still provide the

West Coast Eagles
vs
Carlton Blues
WHEN: Thursday June 14, 5.40pm
WHERE: Patersons Stadium (WA)
LAST TIME: West Coast 15.11 (101) d Carlton 15.8 (98), first semi-final, 2011, at Patersons Stadium

Carlton Blues
vs
Geelong Cats
WHEN: Friday June 8, 7.50pm
WHERE: Etihad Stadium, VIC
LAST TIME: Geelong 15.12 (102) d Carlton 14.16 (100), round nine, 2011 at Etihad Stadium

MAKE sure you check in as we go around the grounds in the VFL on Saturday June 2 with five games scheduled on a Super Saturday. We take a look at the big news and events during the day as AFL players such as Collingwood’s Chris Tarrant, Essendon’s David Hill and Geelong’s Daniel Menzel return

Port Adelaide Power
vs
Carlton Blues
WHEN: Saturday June 2, 7.10pm
WHERE: AAMI Stadium, SA
LAST TIME: Port Adelaide 7.7 (49) defeated by Carlton 16.15 (111), round 11, 2011 at AAMI Stadium

MALIGNED Carlton midfielder Brock McLean has spoken of his battle with form and injuries over the past two seasons with the Blues. McLean has battled to win a spot and has copped a heap of criticism from supporters after being recruited on a lofty wage from the Dees. Despite starring in the VFL over the

Carlton Blues
vs
Melbourne Demons
WHEN: Sunday May 27, 3.15pm
WHERE: MCG, VIC
LAST TIME: Carlton 21.8 (134) d Melbourne 7.16 (58), round 20, 2011 at the

Join Football Nation for our VFL match of the round between the Werribee Tigers and the Northern Blues on Saturday afternoon at Avalon Airport Oval from 1:00pm. Tune into our coverage and our VFL expert Daniel Paproth will be on deck to answer any questions you may have during our live updates.   Final word

Carlton Blues
vs
Greater Western Sydney Giants
WHEN: Sunday May 6, 1.10pm
WHERE: Etihad Stadium,

Fremantle Dockers
vs
Carlton Blues
WHEN: Friday April 27, 6.45pm
WHERE: Patersons Stadium, WA
LAST TIME: Fremantle 12.13 (85) lost to Carlton 16.19 (115), round 21, 2011 at Patersons Stadium

CARLTON midfielder David Ellard could return to the line-up for Friday night’s clash against Fremantle on Patersons Stadium after collecting 65 disposals in the past fortnight at VFL level. Ellard appears certain to replace Brock McLean, while Andrew Walker is also set to return from injury to face the Dockers on the speedy Perth deck.

BLUES midfielder Andrew Carrazzo will miss two months after a tackle by Essendon’s Sam Lonergan left him with a fractured right shoulder blade. Carrazzo, 28, was hit by Lonergan minutes into the game and while the contact resulted in a free kick for Carlton, Carrazo was forced to leave the field immediately and was replaced by Brock

Carlton Blues
vs
Essendon Bombers

WHEN: Saturday April 21, 1.45pm
WHERE: MCG, VIC
ESSENDON 15.19 (109) def CARLTON 11.13 (79)

MALIGNED Carlton midfielder Brock McLean needs to play a super game against Essendon tomorrow in order to retain his spot according to Blues development coach Robert Hyde. Hyde is an unabashed admirer of McLean after coaching him at the Calder Cannons. Last week, McLean racked up 38 touches for the Northern Blues against Collingwood to

Carlton Blues
vs
Essendon Bombers

WHEN: Saturday April 21, 1.45pm
WHERE: MCG, VIC
LAST TIME: Carlton 21.23 (149) def Essendon 13.9 (87), elimination final, 2011 at the

WE look at those pushing for selection at your AFL club in the lead up to round four

Bendigo was ruthless from the start yesterday, writes BRENT DIAMOND as he takes a look at all the weekend action from the

AFTER the blockbuster clash between Carlton and Collingwood on Friday night in the AFL, tune into our live blog the following day between the VFL affiliates going head to head – Northern Blues and Collingwood – from Preston City Oval at 2pm. Join our VFL expert Brent Diamond and the team for a deep look

Carlton Blues
vs
Collingwood Magpies

WHEN: Friday April 13, 7.50pm
WHERE: MCG, VIC
LAST TIME: Carlton 11.13 (79) def by Collingwood 13.20 (98), round 17, 2011 at the

Brisbane Lions
vs
Carlton Blues

WHEN: Thursday April 5, 7.40pm
WHERE: The Gabba, QLD
LAST TIME: Carlton 19.10 (124) d Brisbane Lions 9.9 (63), round 12, 2011 at Etihad Stadium

Richmond Tigers
vs
Carlton Blues

WHEN: Thursday, March 29, 7.45pm
WHERE: MCG, VIC
LAST TIME: Carlton 28.16 (184) d Richmond 12.9 (81), round 15, 2011, at

Carlton Blues vs North Melbourne Kangaroos
WHEN: Sunday, March 18, 1pm
WHERE: Visy Park (VIC)

Brisbane Lions vs Carlton Blues

WHEN: Saturday 10 March 2012 at 3.40pm
WHERE: Maroochydore (QLD)

DAILY ONE LINERS: New St Kilda coach Scott Watters says he wants re-energised star Nick Riewoldt to continue as captain.

COLLINGWOOD: The Magpies continue to shore up their out-of-contract stars, securing forward Chris Dawes on a new two-year deal

WHO will your club trade from Monday? Who will they pick up? BRENT DIAMOND assesses the options club-by-club in our special trade week preview in part one. Part Two to follow. ADELAIDE: Draft picks to offer: 10, 32, 50, 68, 86. Likely to receive: Jordan Lisle and Xavier Ellis (Hawthorn) – likely to be involved in

GREATER Western Sydney coach Kevin Sheedy admits he is interested in snaring retired Western Bulldogs forward Barry Hall if he wanted to play on. “I would always contemplate listening to Barry Hall if he is seriously considering playing again,” Sheedy said on Radio SEN. “I’ve admired the fellow from a distance for a very long

CARLTON midfielder Jordan Russell is one of several stars that could attract interest from rival clubs after falling out of favour at the selection table in the latter part of the season. The 24-year-old, despite being contracted, has been linked to a move to Greater Western Sydney after playing just one AFL match – against

WERRIBEE Tigers are bracing themselves for a solid battle against arch-rival Williamstown in a preliminary final on Sunday after belting the Casey Scorpions by 62-points in a semi-final. Certainly Ben Ross, who was delisted from North Melbourne this week, had a point to prove and was brilliant on the big stage. He kicked three goals

PORT Melbourne midfielder Shane Valenti was a surprise runaway winner of his second consecutive J.J Liston Trophy Medal for the VFL’s best and fairest last night. The former Melbourne-listed player, who was a joint winner with Greater Western Sydney rookie Stephen Clifton (North Ballarat) last season, has almost certainly enhanced his chances of being plucked

THE Northern Bullants prevailed by 28-points but not before an almighty scare from the Bendigo Bombers in yesterday’s elimination final at Visy Park. The Bullants produced six unanswered goals after Bendigo threatened to take the points early in the final term through Ben Duscher’s incredible goal-sense and attack. It was Rohan Kerr’s amazing snap at

HAWTHORN defender Ben Stratton appears likely to return in time for a qualifying final showdown against Geelong after a successful comeback in the VFL for Box Hill yesterday. The young key defender, who returned from a knee injury, is earmarked for a return to perhaps prevent another James Podsiadly domination up forward – after the

CARLTON midfielder Brock McLean is likely to be rested this week after suffering an ankle injury in the VFL on the weekend. McLean, who has been out of favour at the Blues selection table this season, was one of better players for the Bullants on Saturday before the injury. It’s a further blow for the

MELBOURNE forward Matthew Bate is one that will be chased after from opposition clubs after dominating at VFL level but struggling to get games in the AFL. Demons development coach Brad Gotch admitted Bate is down in the pecking order at the Dees this season. Bate could easily be trade bait at the end of

DESPITE showing impressive form in the VFL, Carlton ruckman Matthew Kreuzer may be guided through another week in the VFL with no rush for him to return according to coach Brett Ratten. Shaun Hampson is in good form and Robbie Warnock is fit to play after a fortnight out from the game which means the

CARLTON will welcome back midfielder Brock McLean for this Friday night’s clash against Geelong after a long time in the VFL. The former Demon hasn’t played a senior match since round 10 last season and has struggled to find a path back in the team due to a spate of injuries along with the addition

MELBOURNE’S Jake Spencer suffered a knee injury and Jack Fitzpatrick suffered an ankle injury in the Casey Scorpions loss to the Northern Bullants yesterday. Scorpions coach Brad Gotch said scans today will determine the extent of the damage to the two Demon young guns. Jamie Bennell with 20 touches, James Wall and Michael Stockdale were

FORMER rugby league star and GWS recruit Israel Folau had only the four touches but “showed a little bit” according to Northern Bullants coach Darren Harris in the Bullants 89-point demolition in a Foxtel Cup match yesterday. It was Folau’s first game at the MCG and coach Kevin Sheedy’s first match back at the ground

CARLTON development coach Darren Harris believes Blues midfielder Brock McLean is on the right track to return to the Blues team soon given his recent VFL form. “He’s come from a long way back so obviously he needs ground time to lift his conditioning and get him back into where he needs to be. I

WILLIAMSTOWN was pushed to the limit to win by 11-points against the Box Hill Hawks at Chirnside Park in Werribee yesterday. The Seagulls turned around a 20-point deficit at half time with a match-winning eight goal third term led by ruckman Will Minson with two inspirational goals. But the Hawks kept pushing hard in the

ESSENDON’S David Hille impressed for Bendigo yesterday in a bid to earn a recall for the Bombers’ Anzac Day clash against Collingwood at the MCG. Hille kicked 2.4 and impressed in a roaming ruck role. However, he wasn’t the only Bomber to stand-out yesterday in the 52-point thrashing of Frankston. Kyle Reimers appears to be

COLLINGWOOD’S Brad Dick put in another blinder for the Pies 27-point loss to the Northern Bullants over the weekend. The exciting goalkicker kicked four goals with coach Tarkyn Lockyer indicating that he was set for a senior return after three games back from injury. David Ellard, Aaron Joseph and Brock McLean were among the stars

CARLTON defender Bret Thornton is understood to be attracting interest from other clubs in the wake of not being selected by the Blues since round 15. Thornton, who has played just 12 matches for the Blues this season, will play his eighth consecutive match at the Northern Bullants in the VFL. “His form with us has

NORTHERN BULLANTS coach David Teague is hopeful that fielding one of his strongest teams will upset the third-placed Casey Scorpions today. Last year’s grand finallists have struggled to reach the great heights of 2009, but the Bullants will have plenty of ammunition and no excuses today with the likes of Andrew Walker, Brad Fisher, Brock McLean,

CARLTON also has further injury worries after Brock McLean pulled out of yesterday’s match for the Northern Bullants with a knee injury. The former Demon will be tested this week in order to be in the selection mix for round 14′s clash against the Brisbane Lions but he has battled both form and injury since

CARLTON has recalled Lachie Henderson and Chris Yarran but there is still no Brock McLean as he battles away with the Northern Bullants. McLean has impressed for the Bullants but the former Demons has yet to get a look in for the past month as he awaits a recall. Kane Lucas and Paul Bower also

CARLTON recruit Lachie Henderson booted eight goals for the Northern Bullants last week but still couldn’t get a look in at in-form Blues. The same goes with on-baller Brock McLean who also had a day out last week for Gold Coast. Blues development coach David Teague said after the match last week: “I thought McLean

SYDNEY will be bolstered with the returns of irishman Tadgh Kennelly and goalsneak Ben McGlynn for its clash against Port Adelaide at AAMI Stadium on Saturday night. The Swans battled hard for a win against Essendon last week to retain seventh position and will be looking to consolidate that position with the important inclusions. McGlynn,

The half way point of the year is always a good time to sit back, relax, and evaluate the season thus far and where clubs went right, and where they went wrong. One of the most important parts about building a club towards grand final success is recruitment. So who is the best recruit of

CARLTON recruit Lachie Henderson yesterday booted eight goals for the Northern Bullants in their 105-point win over the Gold Coast at Visy Park. Henderson was brilliant particularly in the third term when he piled on three goals to help kick-start a domination to the match. Blues development coach and Northern Bullants coach David Teague said Henderson was

CARLTON recruit Brock McLean will miss tomorrow’s clash against his old team Melbourne after being omitted for the clash. It would have been a great opportunity for the Demons to get the upper hand at their former player – who was touted for a leadership role in his time at the Demons – before a

MELBOURNE has recalled talented top draft selections Tom Scully and Jack Trengove for Saturday’s clash against Carlton at the MCG. Scully and Trengove were both rested in last week’s loss to Geelong but return after a weeks’ rest along with Matthew Bate in a match they feel that they can win. The Dees plan to

NORTH Melbourne will be bolstered with the return of skipper Drew Petrie and ruckman Hamish McIntosh for its clash against Fremantle at Subiaco Oval on Sunday. While John Anthony and Simon Prestigiacomo return for the Pies in their blockbuster clash against the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba on Saturday night with the Lions retaining Brendan

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