‘Just a reco’:Blues superstar Charlie Curnow reveals the extent of surgery that ended his season

‘Just a reco’:Blues superstar Charlie Curnow reveals the extent of surgery that ended his season

The two-time Coleman medallist has spoken about his progress in returning from the injury that curtailed his 2024 campaign.

  • byAndrew Wu

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De Goey heads to Doha for 10-day groin-strengthening program
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AFL 2025

De Goey heads to Doha for 10-day groin-strengthening program

Jordan De Goey and Collingwood’s head of high-performance Jarrod Wade have gone to the renowned Aspetar clinic in Doha.

  • byJake Niall
How a toddler has helped Collingwood ruck take her game to another level this season
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How a toddler has helped Collingwood ruck take her game to another level this season

The Magpies have struggled this season,but Sabrina Frederick has taken her game to another level. Her coach says 2-year-old Florence is a big part of that.

  • byMarnie Vinall andClaire Siracusa
A sprinkler head? A divot? The Curnow twist that derailed Carlton’s season
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AFL 2024

A sprinkler head? A divot? The Curnow twist that derailed Carlton’s season

Carlton were flying … and then Charlie Curnow lost his footing in a pre-game warm-up.

  • bySam McClure
‘I think everyone’s upset’:Young Hawks heartbroken for Frost but excited for Power challenge

‘I think everyone’s upset’:Young Hawks heartbroken for Frost but excited for Power challenge

Exciting Hawthorn young gun Connor Macdonald said he is “shattered” for key defender Sam Frost,who will miss the rest of their finals campaign with a foot injury.

  • byHannah Hammoud
Butters learns results of scans,no certainty for Port’s semi-final
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AFL 2024

Butters learns results of scans,no certainty for Port’s semi-final

Zak Butters underwent precautionary scans at hospital on Thursday night after being subbed out at half-time of Port’s humiliating 84-point loss to Geelong in the qualifying final.

  • bySteve Barrett andAndrew Wu
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No Brownlow for Bont would be a ‘travesty’,says Treloar;AFL hires former Eagles boss;Dons suffer double injury blow
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AFL 2024

No Brownlow for Bont would be a ‘travesty’,says Treloar;AFL hires former Eagles boss;Dons suffer double injury blow

Adam Treloar says it would be a travesty if club great Marcus Bontempelli finishes his career without a Brownlow Medal. Meanwhile,the AFL has hired a former Eagles boss to fill a key role.

  • byJon Pierik,Jake Niall andPeter Ryan
Hawks star out;Docherty closing in on miracle return;Cats push case
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AFL 2024

Hawks star out;Docherty closing in on miracle return;Cats push case

Hawthorn have ruled out star Will Day for Friday night’s elimination final,while Carlton stalwart Sam Docherty believes he can pull off a September miracle.

  • byJake Niall,Jon Pierik andAndrew Wu
Demons star fails to overturn three-match ban;Police charge alleged bottle thrower
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AFL 2024

Demons star fails to overturn three-match ban;Police charge alleged bottle thrower

Melbourne forward Kysaiah Pickett will miss the first three games of the 2025 AFL season after failing to overturn a three-match suspension for a bump on Collingwood’s Darcy Moore.

  • byAndrew Wu,Marnie Vinall andJon Pierik
Industrial action prompts AFL time changes;Williams,Curnow to miss for Blues
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AFL 2024

Industrial action prompts AFL time changes;Williams,Curnow to miss for Blues

The Hawks v Kangaroos and Tigers v Suns have had their game times changed for Saturday. Meanwhile,the Blues are confident Charlie Curnow would be available for the first final in a fortnight’s time,should the club qualify,as Ross Lyon admits he has “no idea” where Josh Battle will end up next season.

  • byAndrew Wu andJon Pierik
Five-match ban for Houston;Carlton pushed to the brink with injuries;Viney a ‘Demon for life’
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AFL 2024

Five-match ban for Houston;Carlton pushed to the brink with injuries;Viney a ‘Demon for life’

The AFL Tribunal has ignored an emotional plea from Port Adelaide defender Dan Houston and suspended him for five matches. Meanwhile,Carlton are perilously close to needing special dispensation to field a squad this weekend.

  • byDanny Russell,Andrew Wu andJon Pierik