Fan facing life ban after leaving goal umpire bloodied
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AFL 2024

Fan facing life ban after leaving goal umpire bloodied

Police are searching for a footy fan after a goal umpire was hit in the head by a water bottle during the AFL match between Carlton and St Kilda.

  • byRoy Ward

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Industrial action prompts AFL time changes;Williams,Curnow to miss for Blues
AFL Briefing
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
Sunday showdown:Blue heaven or hell for Carlton
Opinion
AFL 2024

Sunday showdown:Blue heaven or hell for Carlton

On the final day of the 2024 AFL home and away season,Carlton will take the field against St Kilda with a straightforward equation:Win and they will play finals.

  • byJake Niall
AFL round 24 teams and tips:Carlton guns Curnow and Saad return

AFL round 24 teams and tips:Carlton guns Curnow and Saad return

See the selected teams as they’re announced for AFL round 24 and check out what the expert tipsters think.

Five-match ban for Houston;Carlton pushed to the brink with injuries;Viney a ‘Demon for life’
AFL Briefing
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
Time to sprint on the AFL’s run home:Where each finals contender can finish after round 24

Time to sprint on the AFL’s run home:Where each finals contender can finish after round 24

There’s one round remaining in one of the more engrossing seasons of recent memory. Here’s how things could fall for your team.

  • byJon Pierik
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Undermanned Blues crunch Eagles;Gawn re-signs with Melbourne

Undermanned Blues crunch Eagles;Gawn re-signs with Melbourne

The Blues,Hawks and Western Bulldogs all prevailed on a day of drama. Meanwhile,AFL greats have their say on Dan Houston’s controversial shirtfront of Adelaide star Izak Rankine. Houston has been sent directly to the tribunal.

  • byJon Pierik,Marc McGowan andMarnie Vinall
Why the AFL needs red cards,and why the Lions were let down by more than Joe’s shanked kick
Four Points
AFL 2024

Why the AFL needs red cards,and why the Lions were let down by more than Joe’s shanked kick

(Dan) Houston,the AFL has a problem that only a red card can fix. The Brisbane Lions also have a problem,and it’s more than Joe Daniher missing a late shot on goal against the Magpies.

  • byPeter Ryan
AFL teams and expert tips:Carlton’s six changes to include two debutants

AFL teams and expert tips:Carlton’s six changes to include two debutants

See the selected teams as they’re announced for AFL round 23 and check out what the expert tipsters think. As forecast,injury-hit Carlton have made six changes.

Blues turn to ‘X-factor’;Viney on Clarko’s wishlist;Coach takes aim at managers
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024

Blues turn to ‘X-factor’;Viney on Clarko’s wishlist;Coach takes aim at managers

The Blues will have a second debutant against West Coast on Sunday,while Alastair Clarkson has a few rival stars in mind.

  • byJon Pierik
There’s another AFL ladder,and the Blues are near the bottom

There’s another AFL ladder,and the Blues are near the bottom

When it comes to dealing with injuries to key personnel this year,Adem Yze and Michael Voss have had it worse than any other AFL coach. Check out the rankings here.

  • byDanny Russell