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Carlton Blues

Judd looking forward to kicking more goals

Jon Pierik Carlton skipper says revamped interchange rules may allow him to grant coach Brett Ratten's wish and kick more goals next season.

Blues set to fire: Judd

Chris Judd

Jon Pierik Carlton captain Chris Judd says the Blues can make the ''significant'' improvement next season that club powerbrokers are expecting.

Carlton great James passes away

Carlton Brownlow medallist and Team of the Century star John James has died after a long illness.

AFL

Blues to learn from Pie and Saint defences

Jon Pierik Five-day camp in Sorrento will help Carlton's players improve fitness and provide bonding experience for new faces on list.

Out of Africa and into Carlton

Michael Gleeson Nicholas Duigan was preparing to embark on what he thought would be the next stage of his career. He was right, but it was not the career he was expecting.

Axed Fisher stranded on 99

Brad Fisher.

Key forward Brad Fisher is the biggest name among seven players cut from Carlton's list.

Injury forces Hadley into retirement

Richard Hadley.

Julian Trantino and Martin Boulton Carlton midfielder Richard Hadley announces his retirement, saying he is disappointed injuries prevented him from fulfilling his potential.

AFL

Crows, Blues complete Jacobs deal

Sam Jacobs.

Adelaide admit they gained a bargain by confirming the AFL trade that brings ruckman Sam Jacobs back to his home state of South Australia.

Grigg a Tiger, Collins a Blue

Shaun Grigg

Emma Quayle, Jon Pierik Young Richmond forward Andrew Collins agreed to a three-year contract with Carlton, enabling uncontracted Carlton midfielder Shaun Grigg to make his way to Punt Road.

AFL

Blues show interest in Tigers' Collins

Brett Ratten

Emma Quayle Richmond forward Andrew Collins emerges as potential trade for Carlton's Shaun Grigg, as the Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn were far apart on a deal to get Josh Hill into brown and gold.

AFL

Magpie hero Brown joins arch rival Blues

Gavin Brown.

Julian Trantino Former Collingwood premiership player and captain Gavin Brown has joined the Blues' coaching panel as an assistant coach.

Richardson leaves Bombers for Carlton

One-time Essendon coaching hopeful Alan Richardson leaves the Bombers to become Carlton's senior assistant coach.

Dogs deal early in trade week

Julian Trantino The Western Bulldogs emerge as early pacesetters in trade week, securing two father-son selections and appearing likely to sign both Justin Sherman and Patrick Veszpremi from Brisbane and Sydney respectively.

Grigg walks out on Blues

Michael Gleeson A third Carlton player walks on the club this off-season with midfielder Shaun Grigg ay telling the club he wants to be traded to Richmond.

AFL

Blues deny interest in McDonald

James McDonald.

Will Brodie The manager of former Melbourne captain James McDonald thinks his charge may play for Carlton in 2011. But Carlton CEO Greg Swann denies his club is interested in signing the 34-year-old for 2011.

Judd the best of the Blues

Carlton captain wins third consecutive John Nicholls Medal.

Jacobs wants to join Crows

Much-improved Carlton ruckman tells the Blues he wants to be traded to Adelaide.

AFL

An all-time great cements place in history

Chris Judd

Rohan Connolly Whether or not the football world simply became bored of his being so good, there seemed to be as much nit-picking as admiration for the Carlton captain this year.

Judd charges to medal No.2

Michael Gleeson Chris Judd recorded one of the most stunning charges in Brownlow Medal history to win his second medal as the AFL's best player and enhance his reputation as one of the greats of the game.

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Bolter from the Blues: early season form lands Judd his second Brownlow Medal

Chris Judd

Greg Baum CARLTON captain Chris Judd was judged best-on-ground in his first five games this season - an unprecedented streak - and proceeded to win his second Brownlow Medal at the gala count in Melbourne last night.

AFL

Judd wins Brownlow Medal

Juddy

Carlton captain Chris Judd has set a record vote-gathering sequence to win his second Brownlow Medal for the AFL's fairest and best player.

Harvey back with Saints as Blues shed three assistants

Jake Niall St Kilda great returning home to his old club after two years as assistant coach at Carlton, which has cut two other assistants and will have a revamped coaching panel.

Harvey returns to St Kilda

Robert Harvey.

Will Brodie Former St Kilda champion midfielder Robert Harvey is returning to the Saints after two years as an assistant coach at Carlton.

Latest Fevola controversy: pressure mounts on Lions

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Caroline Wilson Brendan Fevola's senior teammates rally around him and tell friends they believe he could have been unfairly victimised by the Brisbane Lions and the AFL.

Strife and times of Brendan Fevola

Will Brodie Brendan Fevola, now 29 years old, has had trouble enough for a much longer life.

AFL

Blues rethink Walker plan

Andrew Walker.

Michael Gleeson Enigmatic Carlton utility's impressive performance in surprise forward cameo in club's elimination final prompts rethink on future of former No. 2 draft pick.

Judd laments Blues' wasted chances

Samantha Lane Shattered Chris Judd says Carlton failed to meet its season expectations following club's second heart-breaking finals loss in 12 months.

Sydney delivers a cruel double-whammy to Blues

Kirk and Roos in full voice.

Martin Blake Carlton is over-run for the second year in a row.

Never-say-die as Swans sneak in

Sydney Swans Football Club

Michael Cowley, Sydney With the crowd, players, staff, and officials, there were probably about 42,000 at ANZ Stadium. At one point almost all of them thought the Swans were gone.

Inspired tackle and goal by youngster seals win

Michael Cowley, Sydney When it comes to the Swans and finals, close matches and pivotal moments often seem the norm.

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