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FULL VOTES: Blues young gun wins Rising Star, falls just short of perfect season | Young star win…

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FULL VOTES: Blues young gun wins Rising Star, falls just short of perfect season

Jagga Smith has capped off a stellar year by winning the Ron Evans Medal

JAGGA Smith has become just the second Carlton player to win the Telstra AFL Rising Star Award, capping a brilliant 2026 campaign that confirmed his status as one of the competition's brightest young midfielders.

Smith joins teammate Sam Walsh as Blues to win the prestigious award, receiving the Ron Evans Medal at Tuesday night's AFL Awards ceremony.

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Jagga Smith has claimed the 2026 AFL Rising Star, becoming just the second Blue to win the award.

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On Tuesday night Smith, the pick three of the 2024 Draft, joined Sam Walsh (2019) as Carlton’s only winner.

Remarkably, Smith drew 54 votes to win the award – the same number as Walsh, and the equal-most since North’s Harry Sheezel in 2023.

Only Collingwood’s Nick Daicos (60 votes) in 2022 has polled higher in a Rising Star count, with Smith following in Daicos’ footsteps as the second Oakleigh product to win the award.

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Jagga Smith has been crowned the 2026 Telstra AFL Rising Star, receiving the Ron Evans Medal at tonight’s AFL Awards

Jagga Smith has been crowned the 2026 Telstra AFL Rising Star, receiving the Ron Evans Medal at tonight’s AFL Awards.

Smith won the award with 54 votes, ahead of teammate Harry Dean (39 votes), the West Coast Eagles’ Willem Duursma (29 votes) and North Melbourne’s Cooper Trembath (28 votes).

The 20-year-old received the Ron Evans Medal and $20,000 thanks to Telstra, after polling a maximum five votes from 10 of the 11-member All Australian panel.

Smith became only the second Carlton player to win the award, after Sam Walsh also polled 54 out of a possible 55 votes in 2019.

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August 25, 2026
‘I doubt it’: Blues boss all but rules out Elijah Hollands’ Carlton return | Graham Wright …

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Graham Wright provides an update on Elijah Hollands’ future at Carlton

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The Blues announced Josh Fraser as their new senior coach earlier in the week, with a wave of momentum heading into the Wildcard final.

Carlton CEO Graham Wright joined 3AW Football and opened up about the Elijah Hollands situation and his future at the club.

“He hasn’t been back to the club and considered what he does,” Wright said on 3AW Football.

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August 22, 2026
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Blues appoint caretaker as full-time coach after fairy tale run

Carlton has appointed current caretaker coach Josh Fraser as full-time senior coach for 2027 and beyond.

The Blues’ board met on Monday following their qualification for the Wildcard Round to tick off the final elements of the decision.

He will sign a contract tying him to the club for at least three years, with confirmation from Carlton to come this week.

Under Fraser, the Blues have won 10 of 13 games, plus a draw with the Western Bulldogs on Sunday that locked them into the top 10.

Before that, they were 1-8 and sitting 16th on the ladder. Coach Michael Voss quit following a loss to Brisbane.

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CARLTON could make its coaching decision as soon as this week. The decision is staring the Blues in the face, wearing a hoodie.

The Blues have maintained throughout the second half of the season they wanted to make a decision before the end of the 'minor rounds' of the year.

And after Sunday's draw with the Western Bulldogs, there is more to come for Carlton after locking in a top-10 berth with a round to play.

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Blues make it official: Fraser to be announced as Carlton coach

Josh Fraser will be confirmed as Carlton’s new senior coach on Tuesday.

The Carlton board met on Monday to ratify the recommendation that Fraser be confirmed as coach and two sources with knowledge of the appointment confirmed to this masthead that he would be announced as the person to replace Michael Voss.

Former VFL coach Fraser, who was appointed as caretaker when Voss departed in May, has overseen a stunning transformation of the team, winning 10 games and drawing another from 13 matches in charge.

Final details of the length of his contract were being finalised, but a source with knowledge of the situation said it was likely to be a three-year deal.

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August 17, 2026
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Blues’ finals fate in their hands as brutal Dogs wildcard scenario looms — LIVE AFL

Carlton can stamp its finals ticket with a win over the Western Bulldogs on Sunday afternoon at Marvel Stadium. Live updates below!

A win for the Blues (11-10, 99.6%) would not only lock them into the 10, but put them in the box seat for an eight-versus-nine wildcard showdown with Collingwood.

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As for the Dogs (12-9, 93.9%), a win would all but lock them into a wildcard clash with Collingwood in two weekends’ time, given their percentage. A loss, and it could well be a trip to Adelaide Oval to play the Crows.

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For all of Josh Fraser's feats at Carlton, helping the Blues avoid crumbling when the pressure is on may be the best of them.

If they are able to handle the Marcus Bontempelli-less Western Bulldogs on Sunday, Carlton will have booked their spot in the wildcard round of finals.

It has been one of the most dramatic in-season turnarounds in AFL history, up there with 2023, when the Blues unexpectedly made a preliminary final.

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August 16, 2026
Ultimate guide to Saints-Blues double-header for Spud’s Game | ‘Faceless’ foes to face off as…

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Ultimate guide to Saints-Blues double-header for Spud's Game

Here's everything you need to know ahead of the season opener between St Kilda and Carlton

THE AFLW season kicks off this Sunday as St Kilda and Carlton do battle at Marvel Stadium in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.

The game forms part of a double header with the Saints-Blues AFL clash, giving fans the chance to see both sides in a huge day of footy action.

Sunday evening is also the sixth edition of Spud's Game, which brings together people in the community to have conversations that matter and break the stigma around mental ill-health.

Sarah Hosking, Josh Gabelich and Nat Edwards preview Spud’s game and discuss the AFLW season opener, Eric Bana’s love for Danny Frawley, the latest on Jack Silvagni’s shoulder injury and the stories behind Carlton’s goal celebrations.

‘Faceless’ foes to face off as Carlton and St Kilda scrap for wildcard spot

There will be plenty of familiar faces on both sides when Carlton take on St Kilda at Marvel Stadium in what is arguably the most consequential clash between the two clubs since the 1972 preliminary final.

Liam Stocker will be donning a Saints jumper for his 100th AFL game when he lines up alongside other ex-Blues Jack Silvagni and Tom De Koning, while former Saint Blake Acres will wear the No.13 Carlton jumper Stocker wore in his 28 matches with Carlton.

Another win under interim coach Josh Fraser will kick the Blues two games clear of St Kilda in the race for a wildcard spot, while Ross Lyon’s team will leapfrog Carlton if they win – with a softer draw in their remaining two matches likely to see them home.

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AFLW Team Selection: Spud's Game v Carlton

The Saints name their first side of the season to take on the Blues in Spud's Game.

St Kilda has named its first side of the 2026 season to take on the Blues in the AFLW season-opener at Marvel Stadium on Sunday.

Two Saints will pull on the red, white and black for the first time, with draftee Abby Hobson and former Hawk Sophie Butterworth named for the season opener.

Earlier today, Darcy Guttridge (injured) was replaced by Kyla Forbes in the extended squad, with Forbes named as an emergency.

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August 9, 2026
Cruel Blues blow as milestone man injures hammy | The mark of the man: Teammates don’t hold back …

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Cruel Blues blow as milestone man injures hammy

Nic Newman's 150th game ends early after the luckless defender appears to ping his hamstring in the opening term

Chad Wingard, Josh Gabelich and Nat Edwards discuss the stars from both sides declared ‘good to go’ for Hawthorn’s clash with Essendon, the tall Hawk proving rival clubs wrong and why teams should be wary of a smiling James Sicily.

Chad Wingard, Josh Gabelich and Nat Edwards discuss if Toby Greene has played his last game for the Giants and why neither GWS or Sydney can be trusted this season.

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The mark of the man: Teammates don't hold back for Newman's 150th

Three close mates of Nic Newman spoke about his milestone – and also got some revenge on Carlton’s No.24.

Nic Newman will play his 150th AFL game when Carlton takes on Gold Coast, a milestone for an individual who has very much had to do it the hard way.

A popular figure amongst all his teammates, the three-time Best Clubman has made a key impact during his time at IKON Park… but has also been more than willing to fire off some comments about his teammates along the way.

Three close mates sat down with Carlton Media this week to speak about the milestone – and also get some revenge on Carlton’s No.24.

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Carlton’s milestone man has day cut short after soft tissue injury

Beloved Carlton clubman Nic Newman will take no further part in Carlton's crucial clash with the Gold Coast Suns on Saturday, succumbing to a hamstring injury very early in the contest.

It's a bitter blow for the defender, souring a day of celebration, as the former Swan took to an AFL field for the 150th time.

Newman has been among the Baggers' best this season, after the now-departed Michael Voss sorely missed him last season. Newman suffered a ruptured patella tendon injury in the 2025 pre-season, which cost him the entire campaign.

Saturday's match is underscored by its Wildcard Round implications, with Josh Fraser and Damien Hardwick's sides vying for a chance to feature in the game's showpiece month.

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July 25, 2026
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CARLTON has named a change to its 23 for Saturday night’s clash with Hawthorn.

Flynn Riley will make his AFL debut, becoming the Blues’ sixth AFL debutant of the campaign.

Formerly of the Carlton Reserves, it’s been quite the rise for Riley, who was recruited to the Blues in the mid-season draft.

206cm ruck Flynn Riley will join the AFL list after being drafted with pick No.4 in the Mid-season draft.

Riley, who has averaged over 36 hitouts for the VFL Blues this season, comes into the side in place of Marc Pittonet.

Pittonet was this morning ruled out of Saturday night’s clash with Hawthorn after experiencing a minor hamstring strain.

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Toby Bedford finds the gap with a clever finish after Toby Greene gets the better of ex-teammate Jeremy Cameron

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July 11, 2026
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Battered but not broken Blues look to unleash mayhem in State of Origin decider | Angus Fontaine

But if Queensland pick up where they left off in game two, Billy Slater’s Maroons can condemn NSW to a fourth series loss in five years

Most league pundits have had New South Wales twisting in the wind since their 44-24 capitulation in Melbourne. The Blues have won only three deciders contested at Suncorp Stadium in the last 32 years and have lost 15 of 20 Origin matches played there. Laurie Daley has been in a position to wrap up a series nine times now – eight times he’s failed.

But this is Origin, where anything and everything can happen. Pilloried in the media, the Blues are battered but they aren’t broken, with fresh players bringing fresh hope. Queensland, unable to claim underdog status, have practised calm before the storm. In a city angry at their imploding Broncos, the stage is set for a Suncorp barnburner.

Liam Martin is fired up

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He’s known as a ‘wild dog’. But Liam Martin’s pre-game antics will surprise you

About the same time as 50,000 Queensland fans save their loudest boos for Liam Martin when his face is beamed on the big screen before kick-off on Wednesday night, the man himself will be following a strict pre-game ritual beneath Suncorp Stadium.

The TV cameras captured Martin sitting in the sheds with his eyes closed and meditating before a game against the Gold Coast Titans a few weeks ago.

Commentators had a laugh at the vision, while even his mates were quick to ridicule him via text message.

How is it one of rugby league’s wildest and most physical players – the man regularly dubbed “grub” by the Queenslanders, and “wild dog” by his own teammates – could appear so at peace just moments before a game?

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July 8, 2026
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RICHMOND did well to keep pace with Collingwood for three quarters but paid the price for letting down their guard during the second term when it was outscored six goals to one.

The Tigers are still counting the cost of a lengthy injury list but have few excuses for the lack of intensity, with a combined 75 tackles across their past two matches compared to the opposition's 117.

Carlton has turned a nightmare start to the season into an unlikely finals dream as it extended its incredible run since interim coach Josh Fraser took charge to six wins with a victory over West Coast.

Live: Stunning goal from boundary gives Tigers early lead over in-form Blues

Collingwood defender Brayden Maynard could be in trouble after making contact with an umpire during the Magpies' six-point win over the Gold Coast Suns.

The Magpies held on for a 15.14 (104) to 15.8 (98) win over the Suns at Carra Stadium in a contest that had a spiteful end to the first half.

Maynard rushed into a melee after the half-time siren sounded and put his hands on an umpire who was in the middle of the fracas.

The Collingwood defender was seeking Gold Coast's Ben Long, who had hit him in the ribs with a shoulder during another melee just moments before.

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Burning questions for Stealth Night at the ‘G

Stealth Night at the ‘G takes centre stage on Saturday night, as Richmond hosts Carlton in a standalone primetime fixture.

Here are some burning questions that could determine the result of the game.

Despite last week’s loss to Collingwood, Richmond was able to control field position for significant portions of the contest.

The Tigers recorded 51 inside-50s, five above their season average, while 49 per cent of the game was played in Richmond’s forward half. Additionally, Adem Yze’s men were the number one team in the AFL last weekend at converting a handball chain from a stoppage into an inside-50.

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July 4, 2026
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July 1, 2026