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Fremantle won again.

AFLVideoCommentsIt doesn’t feel like six in a row: Why Dockers have upside

Fremantle have won six games in a row but the players aren’t getting carried away and the feeling in the rooms is that they still have plenty of room for improvement despite their great start to the season.

Craig O'Donoghue

Shai Bolton of the Dockers celebrates a goal.

AFLCommentsBolton explodes to claim Arthur Leggett Medal

Fremantle mid-forward Shai Bolton maintained his explosive start to the season by winning the Arthur Leggett Medal in a scintillating final quarter display.

Glen Quartermain

Fremantle fought passed Carlton.

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The sign Dockers showed which has them on verge of greatness

It wasn’t the one-sided belting many predicted during the week, but Fremantle showed a sign that separates the good teams from the great in their dogged win against Carlton, writes Mitchell Woodcock.

Mitchell Woodcock

Shai Bolton of the Dockers celebrates a goal.

AFLCommentsRECAP: Bolton leads Freo to sixth straight win

Fremantle are chasing a sixth straight win as they host a Carlton side under massive pressure on and off the field in their showpiece Len Hall Tribute game. Follow all the action live!

Jake Santa Maria

Ollie Hollands won’t play against Fremantle.

AFLCommentsBlues withdraw Ollie Hollands from Fremantle Dockers game

Carlton have withdrawn Ollie Hollands from tonight’s game against Fremantle, deciding it is in his best interests to not play after an emotional week for his family.

Craig O'Donoghue

Carlton captain Patrick Cripps and inset, Michael Voss.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumLeaders must step up to support captain Cripps: Ex-Blue

A former Carlton star has called on other leaders to step up and support captain Patrick Cripps, as the beleaguered Blues prepare to face a red-hot Fremantle at Optus Stadium on Anzac Day.

Samantha Rogers & Craig O’Donoghue

Jye Amiss and Josh Treacy celebrate a goal.

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ELLIS: Dockers won’t go easy on battered Blues

Carlton will relish the chance to leave the Melbourne bubble after a week in the spotlight but don’t expect a rampaging Fremantle to let them off the hook, writes Xavier Ellis.

Xavier Ellis

Alex Pearce and Mason Cox of the Dockers leads the team off the field after their Derby win.

AFL CommentsDockers unchanged for Blues battle

Fremantle are unchanged for the third time in four games as the Dockers look to pile on the pain for a beleaguered Carlton in their Len Hall tribute game.

Jake Santa Maria

Liam Reidy and Luke Jackson during a drill last year.

AFLVideoCommentsEx-Docker Reidy locked in for clash against former club

Liam Reidy is a confirmed inclusion to face Freo on Saturday night - and Michael Voss says the ruckman won’t have to study too much opposition footage to understand how the Freo midfield goes about it.

Chris Robinson

Michael Voss speaking today.

AFLBlues have been ‘bullied’ over handling of Hollands: Voss

Michael Voss says he and his staff have been ‘bullied’ over Carlton’s handling of Elijah Hollands, with the Blues coach lashing out at public criticism of the club.

Chris Robinson

Ollie Hollands has thanked the AFL community for their support of Elijah

AFLVideoCommentsOllie’s heartfelt message for Blues brother

Elijah Hollands’ fellow Blues brother Ollie has said the Hollands family will be ‘forever grateful’ for the outpouring of love and support for the Carlton player following his hospital admission. 

Chris Robinson, Jake Santa-Maria and Xander McGuire

Ben Hollands has penned a message about his son. Source: Supplied

AFLPremiumHollands’ dad shares heartbreaking post

Carlton star Elijah Hollands’ father has shared an emotional post on social media after his son’s hospital admission sparked concerns.

Tyler Lewis

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UPDATEDPremium‘Challenging’: Hollands breaks silence

Elijah Hollands’ brother has broken his silence after the Blues forward was admitted to hospital earlier in the week.

Tyler Lewis

Elijah Hollands celebrating a goal earlier this season.

AFLVideoFather of hospitalised Blue posts powerful message of love

The father of Elijah Hollands has posted powerful and emotional words of support amid the Carlton player being admitted to hospital, vowing to “lift him up until he is restored in full.”

Chris Robinson

Michael Voss with Elijah Hollands last Thursday night.

AFLCarlton footballer admitted to hospital

Carlton’s Elijah Hollands has been admitted to hospital in the wake of his mental health issue from last Thursday night’s game against Collingwood, the club says.

Chris Robinson

Michael Voss and Elijah Hollands.

AFLVideoCommentsBlaming Carlton is the easy option for Hollands fallout

Mental health is a complex subject matter that can’t be reduced to a sound bite as much as many people think it can be.

Georgie Parker

Patrick Cripps opens up on unfiltered.

UNFILTEREDPatrick Cripps opens up on lowest point of his career

‘That was probably the first time I reckon as a player I started losing a little bit of confidence.’

Ben Sutton

West Coast must look at Patrick Cripps or Lachie Neale to help Harley writes Mick Malthouse

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MALTHOUSE: Eagles should seriously consider Cripps or Neale

In an exclusive column for The West Australian, legendary West Coast coach Mick Malthouse says the Eagles should seriously consider recruiting Patrick Cripps or Lachie Neale.

Mick Malthouse

Jagga Smith has made an immediate impact.

AFLCommentsRising Blue extends contract after just two games

A Carlton young gun has penned a long-term contract extension despite playing just eight quarters of football at AFL level.

Tyler Lewis

Michael Voss has an uphill battle to keep his job in 2026.

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Blues fans must get real about finals chances in Voss debate

Even the best coaches can only do so much with the list in front of them and Carlton don’t have the talent to compete for finals.

Georgie Parker 

Mr Sayers has denied posting the photo to social media. NewsWire/Martin Ollman.

AFLPremiumDirty laundry aired in lewd photo scandal

A former AFL club president has hit back at claims he defamed his wife during an investigation into a lewd photo posted to his social media account.

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Carlton defender Jacob Weitering has admitted his teammates let their emotions get the better of them.

HEAVY LOSSVideoCarlton star makes ice-cold admission about teammates: ‘No doubt’

The veteran defender refused to shy away from the truth when the burning question came.

Cameron Noakes

Jagga Smith, Sam Lalor and Zeke Uwland are set to light up the AFL this season.

AFLCommentsPremiumThe rising stars set to take the AFL by storm

The next generation of footy superstars are here — and they’re ready to graduate into household names this season. 

Josh Kempton

Charlie Curnow will make his debut for Sydney against Carlton on Thursday night.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumHodge: New super Swan Curnow has a point to prove to Blues

AFL great Luke Hodge says Sydney super recruit Charlie Curnow will have a point to prove against his older side Carlton when they meet in the highly-anticipated season opener at the SCG on Thursday night.

Mitchell Woodcock