(DAILY ONE LINERS) Pictured: Richmond ruckman Ivan Maric has made a promising recovery from an ankle injury and is considered a chance to face Port Adelaide at AAMI Stadium on Saturday

ST KILDA battler Justin Koschitzke can accept two matches upon an early guilty plea for striking Collingwood young gun Jamie Elliot. The incident occurred during the second quarter during Friday night’s clash. The original sanction was 3 matches (325 demerit points) but an early guilty plea will reduce the sanction by 25%. Returning Carlton forward

CARLTON’S Jarrad Waite failed to kick a goal for the Northern Blues in his return match from a calf injury but that didn’t worry the Blues’ coaching staff who were just relieved the star forward had got through unscathed against Port Melbourne at Preston City Oval on Sunday. Waite finished with 12 disposals and six

CARLTON coach Mick Malthouse is likely to give forward Jarrad Waite at least two weeks in the VFL before he makes his AFL return ahead of his comeback match for the Northern Blues against Port Melbourne at Preston City Oval on Sunday. Waite has recovered from the calf injury that derailed his pre-season yet again

IT seems like we are constantly writing posts about Jarrad Waite, injuries and delays to his return. So it comes as almost no surprise that we are doing so again with the news emerging this morning that the Carlton forward had sustained a second calf tear last month and will miss more time. Obviously the

(DAILY ONE LINERS) Pictured: Hawthorn forward JACK GUNSTON says the 81-point win over North Melbourne on Saturday has given the Hawks a confidence boost heading into its Round 1 blockbuster against Geelong

AFTER a long and somewhat drawn out process the Carlton Football Club has settled on star midfielder Marc Murphy as the new team captain. The announcement was made this morning at a press conference at VISY Park that was also streamed from the club’s website. While the press conference was conducted by Stephen Kernahan and Mick Malthouse, it was

(DAILY ONE LINERS) Pictured: Injury prone Carlton key forward JARRAD WAITE could miss the Blues’ opening-round blockbuster against Richmond

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.

CARLTON forward Jarrad Waite has suffered an injury scare at training today when injuring a finger. Waite, who has had a wretched run with injuries over the past two seasons, clutched his right ring finger during the session but it is unlikely to be a serious injury. It has been Waite’s most significant pre-season until

CARLTON forward Jarrad Waite is in line to make his AFL return against Sydney on Sunday after starring in the VFL for the Northern Blues. Blues development coach Darren Harris said Waite will be in contention for a return, perhaps sooner rather than later. “To be able to still run in his first one back

CARLTON forward Jarrad Waite’s plan to comeback from injury in the VFL has been delayed after withdrawing from today’s clash against Port Melbourne at Preston City Oval. Waite, who has suffered from hip and back problems this season, is still suffering soreness and will look to return in the VFL next week after the Blues

CARLTON forward Jarrad Waite and Essendon midfielder Brent Prismall will make long-awaited returns from injury this week in the VFL. Blues coach Brett Ratten was optimistic that Waite could resume in the AFL ranks as soon as next week with the club in desperate need of some forward power. “He’s one we would just love