Cripps or Neale? Damian Balassone knows who he prefers.
Almanac Footy: The Pioneers – A finals triptych
October 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Joe Sexton presents his thoughts of Carlton’s finals performances in his triptych about the efforts of the pioneering Blues as he explains.
Round 18 – Carlton v Port Adelaide: And that’s what Bob Turner would have said
July 17, 2023 by 2 Comments
In the finest tradition of sports writing from the outer, Andrew Fraser presents his thoughts on Carlton’s impressive performance against Port, weaving in a reminder of one of life’s characters. [Beaut little piece – Ed]
Round 15 – Carlton v Fremantle: Rock and Roll Football
June 27, 2022 by Leave a Comment
A rollicking ride from Shane Thomas as he riffs on the fans who aren’t singing the Blues for Carlton anymore. It might be a long way to the top, but there’s plenty of sausage rolls along the way!
Round 1 – Carlton v Richmond: Deja Vu
March 22, 2022 by 4 Comments
Collingwood supporter Jackson Mansell attended the Carlton v Richmond Round 1 match and felt a sense of deja vu as he explains.
Round 1 – Carlton v Richmond: Was that really the Old Dark Navy Blues?
March 18, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Pride may yet goeth before a fall, but there was an awful lot to like about the Blues this time, writes RON REED.
Round 19 – Carlton v North Melbourne: ‘They know we’re coming…!’
July 27, 2021 by 2 Comments
‘They know we’re coming’ was a former promotional slogan for the Blues but Peter Fuller wonders if, and when that may happen.
Round 20 – Sal’s Preview: Pardon the diversion
August 2, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli adds his respected insights to picking winners for the Round 20 AFL matches this weekend.
Round 12 – Carlton v Brisbane: When all else fails, in Crippa we trust
June 13, 2019 by 2 Comments
John Butler can’t tell you if this Carlton win means anything in the bigger scheme, but he was glad he was there to watch one of the great individual performances. Ladies and gentlemen, Patrick Cripps!
Round 8 – Carlton v Collingwood: the despair of deflation
May 13, 2019 by 3 Comments
Yvette Hollings has experienced many emotions in her life and they continued for her with the Blues & Pies Round 8 clash as deflation hit her hard.
Round 4 – Previewish (again): A bit of Four Play
April 12, 2019 by 2 Comments
Tipsters, Sal’s preview of everything footy and horseracing for your consideration this weekend.
Round 3 – Carlton v Sydney: Favourite Sons
April 8, 2019 by 4 Comments
Joe Moore has been lucky enough to have not one but two “favourite sons” with the recent arrival of George to his family. Prodigal performances from his Swans have been lacking in recent weeks, but with a victory over Carlton getting 2019 back on track, he is reminded of past favourite sons of the Bloods.
Round 3 – Carlton v Sydney Swans: A footy win is a tonic
April 7, 2019 by 3 Comments
Reflecting upon her road travelled to the Harbour City, Jan Courtin prepares for her return to Melbourne, but not before watching her Swans score a desparately needed win against an improving Carlton.
Round 1 – Richmond v Carlton: Traditions
March 27, 2019 by 2 Comments
Joe De Petro relives the 1972 VFL Grand Final and the rivalry established between Richmond and Carlton, while watching the Round 1 match between the Tigers and the Blues at the MCG.
Carlton 2018: Every rebuild can be unhappy in its own way
September 21, 2018 by 18 Comments
Much furious comment surrounded Carlton’s 2018. John Butler offers his thoughts on the Year of the Double Spoon.
Round 21 – Fremantle v Carlton: Three quarters out of four not enough for Blues
August 15, 2018 by 3 Comments
A new stadium, but a familiar result. The Blues saw three solid quarters of effort disappear in a Fremantle third term blitz. John Butler reports.
Round 19 – Gold Coast v Carlton: The Sunk Cost Fallacy Cup
August 1, 2018 by 10 Comments
When you’ve won 1 of your last 27, any win will do. John Butler evaluates the Blues’ win over the Suns.
Fearless 2018 Round 19: Saving Patrick Cripps
August 1, 2018 by 1 Comment
Fearless is concerned for the welfare of Patrick Cripps. He offers some recruiting advice to the Blues.
FEARLESS 2019 – Round 19: The overdue return of the squirrel grip…
FEARLESS calls out pointless jargon, such as the use of ‘metres gained’ statistics and the over-hyped obsession with ‘players as athletes’. How would a ball-getter like ‘Diesel’ Williams fare in the modern draft?