It has arrived. Peter Motley of #SturtFC & #CarltonFC book is in my collection. Signed copy nonetheless.
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Adelaide are now 10th on the league ladder (2-0-3, 431/405, 106.4%) and Carlton are 16th (1-0-4, 393/513, 76.6%)..
@adelaidefc.bsky.social are now 10th on the league ladder (2-0-3, 431/405, 106.4%) and #CarltonFC are 16th (1-0-4, 393/513, 76.6%)..
#AFL #Round5 #GatherRound #AFLCrowsBlues #WeFlyAsOne #GoCrom #strongertogether
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@adelaidefc.bsky.social 6.3 12.6 14.8 15.10 (100): J.Rachele 4; B.Keayes 3; A.Neale-Bullen 2; I.Rankine,* T.Walker, J.Dawson, R.Thilthorpe, I.Cumming, F.Maley
#CarltonFC 7.4 8.6 9.8 11.8 (74): B.Ainsworth, M.McGovern 2; A.Cerra, O.Florent, E.Hollands, M.Carroll, Z.Williams, F.Evans, H.McKay
33’10”3QT@Adelaide Adelaide 6.3 12.6 14.7 (92): J.Rachele 4; B.Keayes 3; A.Neale-Bullen 2; I.Rankine,* T.Walker, J.Dawson, R.Thilthorpe, I.Cumming; Carlton 7.4 8.6 9.8 (62): B.Ainsworth, M.McGovern 2; A.Cerra, O.Florent, E.Hollands, M.Carroll, Z.Williams
Rankine (Crows, 40AF) and Haynes (Blues, 37) topped the players stats for the third quarter
Josh Rachele (Adelaide, 98AF) and Elijah Hollands (Carlton, 79) top ranked players for the game to 3QT
Adelaide still 10th on the live ladder, Carlton still 16th
33’10”3QT@Adelaide
@adelaidefc.bsky.social 6.3 12.6 14.7 (92): J.Rachele 4; B.Keayes 3; A.Neale-Bullen 2; I.Rankine,* T.Walker, J.Dawson, R.Thilthorpe, I.Cumming;
#CarltonFC 7.4 8.6 9.8 (62): B.Ainsworth, M.McGovern 2; A.Cerra, O.Florent, E.Hollands, M.Carroll, Z.Williams
27’51”HT@Adelaide Adelaide 6.3 12.6 (78): J.Rachele 4; B.Keayes 3; I.Rankine,* A.Neale-Bullen, T.Walker, J.Dawson, R.Thilthorpe; Carlton 7.4 8.6 (54): B.Ainsworth, M.McGovern 2; A.Cerra, O.Florent, E.Hollands, M.Carroll
Five Crows (Dawson 37AF, Thilthorpe 34, Peatling 31, Keays 30, Rachele 29) and Ollie Hollands (29) topped the players stats for the second quarter
Josh Rachele (Crows, 77AF) and Pat Cripps (Blues, 69) are the top-ranked players to the main break
Adelaide are now 10th on the live ladder, Carlton 16th
27’51”HT@Adelaide
@adelaidefc.bsky.social 6.3 12.6 (78): J.Rachele 4; B.Keayes 3; I.Rankine,* A.Neale-Bullen, T.Walker, J.Dawson, R.Thilthorpe;
#CarltonFC 7.4 8.6 (54): B.Ainsworth, M.McGovern 2; A.Cerra, O.Florent, E.Hollands, M.Carroll
37’ QT@Adelaide Adelaide 6.3 (39): I.Rankine 4’; A.Neale-Bullen 17’; J.Rachele 18’, 21’, 35’; T.Walker 24’; Carlton 7.4 (46): B.Ainsworth 5’, 13’; A.Cerra 12’; O.Florent 26’; E.Hollands 28’; M.McGovern 29’; 31’
Josh Rachele (Crows, 47AF) and Sam Walsh (Blues, 42) the best ranked players to date
Carlton are 12th on the live ladder; Adelaide 14th
37’ QT@Adelaide
@adelaidefc.bsky.social 6.3 (39): I.Rankine 4’; A.Neale-Bullen 17’; J.Rachele 18’, 21’, 35’; T.Walker 24’;
#CarltonFC 7.4 (46): B.Ainsworth 5’, 13’; A.Cerra 12’; O.Florent 26’; E.Hollands 28’; M.McGovern 29’; 31’
Crows: $1.13 (13th, 1-0-3, 317 for, 319 against, 99.4%). Ins: Rory Laird, Isaac Cumming, Mitchell Hinge, Luke Nankervis; Outs: Hugh Bond, Reilly O'Brien, Chayce Jones (Omitted), Luke Pedlar (Injured). Blues: $5.80 (13th, 1-0-3 , 307 for, 399 against, 76.9%). Ins: Nick Haynes, Zac Williams, Hudson O'Keeffe Outs: Jacob Weitering (Injured), George Hewett (Omitted), Will Hayward (Suspension). Sportsbet books accurate at time of collation. Gamble responsibly
Adelaide will be aiming to harness the momentum of a vocal home crowd when they open Gather Round against a struggling Carlton side at Adelaide Oval Recent Form Adelaide showed significant heart in Round 4, instigating a 44-point turnaround before falling just short by 2 points against Fremantle Carlton is in a state of tactical crisis, surrendering a 21-point lead to North Melbourne in a demoralising 10-point collapse. They have now lost three games this season after leading at half time Key Players Jordan Dawson was a consistent threat last week, finishing with 23 disposals and 2 goals Carlton ruckman Marc Pittonet was arguably the Blues' most influential player in the loss, recording 11 disposals, 4 clearances and 2 goals
Head-to-Head The Crows have established a psychological edge over the Blues, winning their most recent encounter in 2025 by a massive 60 points. Adelaide has won four of the last five meetings between the two clubs Adelaide Oval is a fortress for the Crows during marquee night games, and Carlton’s depleted defensive line will struggle to contain the Crows' multi-faceted attack TIP: Adelaide by 33+
Crows: 13th, 1-0-3, 317 for, 319 against, 99.4%; Blues: 13th, 1-0-3 , 307 for, 399 against, 76.9%.
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Josh Rachele is an annoying pest with his goal celebrations, but i would cut off my left nut to have him at Carlton. We need a talented and feisty shit stitter on the team. Too many soft spoken introverts at Lygon St for my liking #AFLCrowsFreo #CarltonFC
36’50”FT@Marvel North 3.3 5.7 7.9 14.12 (96): Z.Duursma, C.Trembath 3; N.Larkey, P.Curtis 2; J.Darling, C.Zurhaar, H.Sheezel, J.Simpkin; Carlton 3.4 6.4 11.7 13.8 (86): B.Kemp 3; M.Pittonet,* H.McKay, M.McGovern 2; N.Newman, E.Hollands, S.Walsh, J.Smith
Trembath (North, 39AF) and Ollie.H (38) topped the player stats for that quarter
Daniel (North, 115AF) and Ollie.H (Carlton, 106) are the top ranked players
North are now 3rd (3-0-1, 384/333, 115.3%) while Carlton have slipped back to 15th (1-0-3, 307/399, 76.9%).
36’50”FT@Marvel
@nmfcofficial.bsky.social 3.3 5.7 7.9 14.12 (96): Z.Duursma, C.Trembath 3; N.Larkey, P.Curtis 2; J.Darling, C.Zurhaar, H.Sheezel, J.Simpkin;
#CarltonFC 3.4 6.4 11.7 13.8 (86): B.Kemp 3; M.Pittonet,* H.McKay, M.McGovern 2; N.Newman, E.Hollands, S.Walsh, J.Smith
29’16”3QT@Marvel North 3.3 5.7 7.9 (51): N.Larkey, Z.Duursma 2; P.Curtis, J.Darling, C.Trembath Carlton 3.4 6.4 11.7 (73): M.Pittonet,* B.Kemp, H.McKay 2; M.McGovern, N.Newman, E.Hollands, S.Walsh, J.Smith
The Hollands brothers (Ollie 52AF, Lij 44), George Hewett (42), Harry (34), and Adam Cerra (30) are top of the stats for Carlton with George Wardlaw (also 30) for North
Daniel (North, 99AF) and Hewett (Carlton, 80) head the player stats at 3QT
North are down to 7th while Carlton are still 12th
29’16”3QT@Marvel
@nmfcofficial.bsky.social 3.3 5.7 7.9 (51): N.Larkey, Z.Duursma 2; P.Curtis, J.Darling, C.Trembath
#CarltonFC 3.4 6.4 11.7 (73): M.Pittonet,* B.Kemp, H.McKay 2; M.McGovern, N.Newman, E.Hollands, S.Walsh, J.Smith
#AFL #Round4 #AFLNorthBlues #ShinbonerSpirit #strongertogether
27’17”HT@Marvel North 3.3 5.7 (37): P.Curtis, N.Larkey, J.Darling, C.Trembath, Z.Duursma; Carlton 3.4 6.4 (40): M.Pittonet,* B.Kemp 2; M.McGovern, N.Newman
Three Roos: Daniel (68AF), McKercher (66), and Stephens (57) top the player stats with Newman (Carlton, 54)
Three Roos: Daniel (68AF), McKercher (66), and Stephens (57) top the player stats with Newman (Carlton, 54)
North is still 6th with Carlton on 12th
27’17”HT@Marvel
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3.3 5.7 (37): P.Curtis, N.Larkey, J.Darling, C.Trembath, Z.Duursma;
#CarltonFC 3.4 6.4 (40): M.Pittonet,* B.Kemp 2; M.McGovern, N.Newman
#AFL #Round4 #AFLNorthBlues #ShinbonerSpirit #strongertogether
28’48”QT@Marvel North 3.3 (21): P.Curtis 12’; N.Larkey 17’; J.Darling 19’; Carlton 3.4 (22): M.Pittonet 7’; B.Kemp 14’; M.McGovern 28’
North have three of the top4 ranked players: McKercher (35AF), Daniel (34), and Powell (30), while Boyd (28) is the fourth for Carlton.
North are still 6th on the live ladder but Carlton are up to 12th.
28’48”QT@Marvel
@nmfcofficial.bsky.social 3.3 (21): P.Curtis 12’; N.Larkey 17’; J.Darling 19’;
#CarltonFC 3.4 (22): M.Pittonet 7’; B.Kemp 14’; M.McGovern 28’
#AFL #Round4 #AFLNorthBlues #ShinbonerSpirit #strongertogether
North: $2.29: 6th (2-0-1; 288 for, 247 against, 116.6%); Ins: Jack Darling, Zac Branch; Outs: Tristan Xerri (suspended); Lachy Dovaston (rested 😳 🤔); Carlton: $1.63: 16th (1-0-2; 221 for, 303 against, 72.9%); Ins: Nic Newman, Wade Derkson, Jordan Boyd, Adam Cerra; Outs: Harry Dean, Zac Williams (injured); Campbell Chesser, Hudson O’Keeffe (omitted).
Harry Sheezel (126AF) and LDU (105) top the player-stats average for North, with Blue Sam Walsh with suspended Roo Xerri on 101 Key Players: North veteran Luke Parker was instrumental in the back half against Essendon, gathering 33 possessions @90% & 13 marks to provide vital stability to the young Roos line-up Carlton midfielder Elijah Hollands was a standout in an otherwise disappointing loss, finishing as the Blues' highest-rated player with 25 disposals@ 80%, 2 goals, & 7 score involvements Head-to-Head The rivalry has been balanced recently; North Melbourne won the most recent encounter in Round 15 of 2025 by 11 points. However, Carlton claimed a massive 82-point victory earlier that same season in Round 6 The Kangaroos will look to exploit Carlton’s apparent lack of durability in the final hour of play. If the Roos can maintain their high-pressure system through the first half, history suggests the Blues may struggle to respond TIP: North Melbourne by 20+
North Melbourne will seek to capitalise on their recent breakthrough when they host a Carlton side searching for answers following another second-half collapse Recent Form: North were gritty and composed in their 12-point win over Essendon. The Kangaroos snapped a decade-long hoodoo against the Bombers, showing significant maturity to hold off a late charge at Marvel Stadium Carlton is currently struggling with consistency. In Round 3, the Blues led Melbourne by 43 points before a catastrophic second-half fadeout resulted in a 23-point loss, marking a total -153 point differential in second halves this season
North: $2.29: 6th (2-0-1; 288 for, 247 against, 116.6%); Carlton: $1.63: 16th (1-0-2; 221 for, 303 against, 72.9%)
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So #SturtFC & #CarltonFC legend, Peter Motley, has released a book on his life. For those interested.
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34’34”FT@MCG Carlton 6.2 7.4 9.8 11.11 (77): M.McGovern 3; E.Hollands 2; J.Smith, P.Cripps, T.Byrne, H.McKay, B.Ainsworth, M.Carroll; Melbourne 0.1 1.6 7.8 15.10 (100): B.Fritsch 4; K.Chandler, H.Langford, E.Langdon 2; B.Mihocek, T.Sparrow, P.Cross, H.Sharp,K.Pickett
34’34”FT@MCG Carlton 6.2 7.4 9.8 11.11 (77): M.McGovern 3; E.Hollands 2; J.Smith, P.Cripps, T.Byrne, H.McKay, B.Ainsworth, M.Carroll; Melbourne 0.1 1.6 7.8 15.10 (100): B.Fritsch 4; K.Chandler, H.Langford, E.Langdon 2; B.Mihocek, T.Sparrow, P.Cross, H.Sharp,K.Pickett
Four Demons (Max “250” Gawn, 141AF; Jack Steele, 135; Kozi Pickett, 134; Tom Sparrow, 114) and one Blue (Sam Walsh, 105) top the player stats).
Melbourne is now 8th; Carlton is now 16th. The whole ladder is topped by Gold Coast (3-0-0, 191%) and Bulldogs (3-0-0, 137.2%), and propped up by Essendon (0-0-3, 61.8%) and Richmond (0-0-3, 56.9%)
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28’40” FT@The’G Carlton 6.4 9.9 9.13 10.15 (75): M.McGovern 2; B.Ainsworth,* M.Pittonet; B.Kemp, G.Hewett, H.McKay, W.Hayward, C.Lord, Z.Williams; Richmond 3.3 5.6 7.12 9.16 (70): R.Mansell 3; S.Greene, S.Lalor, T.Lynch 2
Last quarter player headed by Tigers Jayden Short (43AF), Tom Lynch (37AF), and Nathan Broad (36AF), then three Blues: Zac Williams (31AF), Will Hayward (28AF), and Mitch McGovern (27AF).
Player stats for the game headed by Tiger Jayden Short (114AF) and Blue Sam Walsh (100AF). Debutant Sam Grlj with 90AF, 19 touches (13 kicks) at 89% efficiency, 4 tackles, 7 marks.
Carlton now 6th (70.9% 1-1) with the bye nek week; Richmond 8th (95.7% 0-1)
28’40” FT@The’G
#CarltonFC 6.4 9.9 9.13 10.15 (75): M.McGovern 2; B.Ainsworth,* M.Pittonet; B.Kemp, G.Hewett, H.McKay, W.Hayward, C.Lord, Z.Williams;
#RichmondFC 3.3 5.6 7.12 9.16 (70): R.Mansell 3; S.Greene, S.Lalor, T.Lynch 2
#AFL #AFLRound1 #AFLBluesTigers #strongertogether #GoTiges
31’5” 3QT@The’G
#CarltonFC 6.4 9.9 9.13 (67): M.McGovern 2; B.Ainsworth,* M.Pittonet; B.Kemp, G.Hewett, H.McKay, W.Hayward, C.Lord;
#RichmondFC 3.3 5.6 7.12 (54): S.Greene, S.Lalor, R.Mansell 2; T.Lynch
#AFL #AFLRound1 #AFLBluesTigers #strongertogether #GoTiges
29’39” HT@The’G Carlton 6.4 9.9 (63): M.McGovern 2; B.Ainsworth,* M.Pittonet; B.Kemp, G.Hewett, H.McKay, W.Hayward, C.Lord; Richmond 3.3 5.6 (36): S.Greene 2; R.Mansell, Tom Lynch, S.Lalor
Second quarter player stats headed by Blues Ollie Florent (38AF), Sam Walsh (33AF), and Tiger Steely Green (33AF)
First half player stats headed by Blue Sam Walsh (66AF), four of his mates (P.Cripps, J.Smith, C.Lord, and H.McKay) the Steely Green (54AF) for the Tiges
Live ladder shows Carlton now in 6th (78.6%) with Richmond on 10th (57.1%)
29’39” HT@The’G
#CarltonFC 6.4 9.9 (63): M.McGovern 2; B.Ainsworth,* M.Pittonet; B.Kemp, G.Hewett, H.McKay, W.Hayward, C.Lord;
#Richmond_FC 3.3 5.6 (36): S.Greene 2; R.Mansell, Tom Lynch, S.Lalor
#AFL #AFLRound1 #AFLBluesTigers #strongertogether #GoTiges
35’15” QT@The’G
#CarltonFC 6.4 (40): B.Ainsworth 3’; M.Pittonet 6’; M.McGovern 7’, 16’; B.Kemp 10’; G.Hewett 23’
#Richmond_FC 3.3 (21): S.Greene 9’; R.Mansell 19’; Tom Lynch 30’
#AFL #AFLRound1 #AFLBluesTigers #strongertogether #GoTiges
Carlton will be seeking redemption for their second-half collapse in Sydney when they host a rebuilding Richmond side in the traditional Round 1 opener at the MCG Recent Form: Carlton (10th, 0W, 1L) was humiliated by the Swans in Opening Round, conceding 12 goals in a single quarter during a 63-point defeat. Their defensive structures failed to match the speed of elite transition football in the second half. Richmond (17th in 2025, 5W, 18L) has yet to play in 2026 but their youngsters showed significant promise in their final pre-season simulation. The squad has been energised by a new generation of talent looking to fast-track their rebuild Key Players: Carlton midfielder Sam Walsh was a lone four-quarter performer against the Swans, finishing with 32 disposals, 6 clearances, and 8 score involvements while gaining nearly 700 metres Richmond's young stars, Sam Lalor and Sam Grlj, look ready for an immediate impact after decent showings in Richmond's pre-season games Head-to-Head: Richmond holds a slight psychological advantage in this fixture, having won the last H2H, a 13-point victory in Round 1 of 2025. Both teams have two wins a piece in the last five, with one draw The Blues are under immense pressure to rectify a defensive system that buckled in Round 0, while the Tigers will look to exploit any lapses with their new-look corridor game TIP: Richmond by 10+
Carlton: Ins- L.Cowan, M.Carroll, H.O’Keeffe; Outs- A.Saad (injured); A.Moir, L.Reidy (Omitted) Richmond: N/A
Ladder has Carlton on 10th but only 10 teams have played. Richmond on 17th but this is sorted alphabetically of the 8 sides yet to play.
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40’59”@SCG
#sydneyswans 0.3 2.6 14.9 15.9 (99): J.McInerney 3; J.Amartey, M.Roberts, I.Heeney, C.Curnow 2; MRosas, L.McDonald, T.Papley;
#CarltonFC 2.2 4.4 8.5 (53): M.Pittonet 3 B.Kemp,* W.Hayward, B.Ainsworth, E.Hollands, A.Moir
29’28” HT@SCG Sydney 0.3 2.6 (18): J.Amartey, M.Rosas; Carlton 2.2 4.4 (28): B.Kemp,* W.Hayward, B.Ainsworth, M.Pittonet
Second quarter stats headed by Ollie Florent (32AF) and Mal Rosas (27AF)
First half stats headed by Brodie Kemp (55AF) and Mal Rosas (27AF)
29’28” HT@SCG
#sydneyswans 0.3 2.6 (18): J.Amartey, M.Rosas;
#CarltonFC 2.2 4.4 (28): B.Kemp,* W.Hayward, B.Ainsworth, M.Pittonet
#AFL #AFLRound0 #AFLOpeningRound #AFLSwansBlues #Bloods #Strongertogether
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Curnow Returns to Haunt His Former Club as 2026 AFL Season Kicks Off
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Jagga Smith's Long Wait Is Over, and Bruhn Finally Gets His Footy Back
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Generally I've been out on Michael Voss over his tenure.
But this year, strangely, his specific set of skills might suit this specific Carlton team.
They are less broken than you think.
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One of my favourite goals of all time. Carn the Blues 💙💙💙💙💙💙 #AFLW #AFL #carltonfc #baggers
For those who need to know the line between anti-zionism and anti-semitism, it's where you're happy to attend a bar-mitzvah but leave when it's used to raise funds for the IDF.
#freepalestine
#israel
#antisemitism
#auspol
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Helllooo!
Today's episode is a brief interlude before the trade period kicks off, and it's for those who get a bit too amped (me included). A couple tips if you find yourself crashing out!
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Helllooo! Today on the Blues Kind Show, I present my Trade Period Primer.
Go Blues
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