Jul 1, 2009
Carlton coach Brett Ratten is set to swing the selection axe following what he described as the worst loss he’s ever been involved in as coach against Essendon last Friday. Ratten said he expected up to three or four changes as a backlash for the Blues' second-half calamity, which saw them concede 13 goals to just 2 after half time.…
Jul 1, 2009
Leading Carlton goal-kicker Brendan Fevola has declared he’s a certain starter for Sunday's must win clash against Fremantle after undergoing surgery on a broken finger. On Saturday morning, Fevola had an operation to repair bone and tendon damage in his little finger, but believes he will recover in time for the Dockers game in eight days. Fevola said he played…
Jun 30, 2009
Carlton star goal-kicker Brendan Fevola is facing a race against time to prove his fitness for the Blues' clash with the Dockers this weekend. Fevola had surgery on his little finger on Saturday after the Blues' terrible 69-point loss to the Bombers on Friday night, in which he tore the ligaments of his left baby finger. Carlton will decide on…
Jun 23, 2009
Carlton youngster Aaron Joseph has been nominated as the NAB AFL Rising Star for round 12 after picking up 19 touches whilst playing on St Kilda's Stephen Milne a fortnight ago. Joseph spent last season on the Blues' rookie list and became known for his close checking whilst playing for the Northern Bullants in the VFL. He was therefore promoted…
May 26, 2009
Carlton have been dealt a major blow with star Jarrad Waite needing a full knee reconstruction, affectively ending his season. Waite tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee against the Crows on Saturday. He has since had surgery on Tuesday, where he was advised to have a full reconstruction. The Blues now sit outside the top eight after…
Apr 29, 2009
Billionaire Richard Pratt has died in his Melbourne home on Tuesday night following a long battle with prostate cancer. Pratt, 74 was appointed as Carlton president in 2007 when the club had hit rock bottom. The packaging tycoon, who is estimated to be worth $2.3 billion turned the off-field fortunes of the club around and was a key figure in…
Apr 10, 2009
Irishman Setanta O'hAilpin may not be too far off from returning to the Blues side, according to Coach Brett Ratten. Just two months after lashing out at team-mate Cameron Cloke in a practice match, O'hAilpin's return appears imminent. The big Irishman is likely to replace injured defender Michael Jamison, following two impressive games rucking in the VFL. Coach Brett…
Apr 10, 2009
Carlton will be bolstered by the return of star midfielder Nick Stevens, who is set to return from suspension for tomorrow night's clash against Essendon at the MCG. Shaun Grigg, who missed the first two games with a hamstring injury, should play his first game for the Blues. Defender Michael Jamison is out with a shoulder injury, while Heath Scotland…
Apr 4, 2009
Carlton will be relieved that their Stars Chris Judd and Brendan Fevola have overcome injury worries and sickness and are available to play in tonight's game against the Lions at Etihad Stadium. Carlton assistant coach Brett Montgomery said Fevola had recovered from the bruised heel he suffered during the pre-season, while Judd had the flu earlier this week but was…
Apr 1, 2009
Carlton coach Brett Ratten says Lions’ spearheads Jonathan Brown and Daniel Bradshaw will pose a major threat to the Blues chances of back-to-back wins. Ratten said the inexperienced Blues defence will not prevail unless they minimised the number of entries into the Lions' forward line. Brown and Bradshaw kicked 10 goals between them the last time they met in round…
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