The bold calls that set up Blues surge… while balancing shrewd trade game

The bold calls that set up Blues surge… while balancing shrewd trade game

It’s been a slow burn for Blues fans after witnessing a lengthy rebuild — and some of the club’s darkest days. But the long 10-year wait to return to the finals stage would’ve all felt worth it for moments like last weekend in a famous semi-final win over Melbourne, to now ultimately, be back in…

Jarryd Lyons claims ‘unexpected’ VFL honour after thrilling vote count as 20yo’s draft hopes get big boost

Jarryd Lyons claims ‘unexpected’ VFL honour after thrilling vote count as 20yo’s draft hopes get big boost

Jarryd Lyons’ rollercoaster season and footy career has taken an uplifting turn, with the Brisbane Lions midfielder claiming the VFL’s top individual honour after a dramatic vote count. Lyon on Monday night was crowned the 2023 J.J Liston Trophy winner, polling 26 votes from 14 games to win by two votes from Southport star Boyd…

‘Can’t find a weakness’: How decade-long Blues build put side on verge of 23-year first

‘Can’t find a weakness’: How decade-long Blues build put side on verge of 23-year first

It’s fitting Patrick Cripps was drafted at the close of 2013, because Carlton’s build to finals success has been a decade in the making. The Blues enter Friday night’s contest looking to qualify for their first preliminary final in 23 years and are in the midst of their first finals campaign since 2013. It has…