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Harley Reid spent some time with the Carlton cheer squad last weekend.

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The Harley Reid convo with Carlton fans that caught my eye

In the aftermath of last week’s loss, Harley Reid wandered over to the Carlton cheer squad for a chinwag, and later chatted with Blues star Jacob Weitering. The Snitch ponders what it was all about.

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Jacob Weitering says he believes there’s room in the AFL schedule for initiatives such as an in-season tournament.

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Blues star open to in-season tournament initiative

Carlton defender Jacob Weitering says he believes there’s room in the AFL schedule for initiatives such as an in-season tournament and revealed what concessions Victorian-based players may like to get on board.

Aaron Kirby

For the first quarter and a half, it was the horrible West Coast of old and that was all Carlton needed to set up a comfortable win.

AFLCommentsEagles blown away early by brilliant Blues

For the first quarter and a half it was the horrible West Coast of old. That’s all Carlton needed to set up a comfortable win.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter is being urged to give Bo Allen an extended run in the Eagles’ senior side and in a variety of positions after spending two weeks as the tactical sub.

AFLVideoCommentsIt’s Bo time! Eagles urged to unlock Allan’s potential

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter is being urged to give Bo Allen an extended run in the Eagles’ senior side and in a variety of positions after spending two weeks as the tactical sub.

Mitchell Woodcock

Jamie Cripps rues a missed shot on goal.

AFLCommentsPremiumEagles set new AFL record for inside-50 waste

If you thought West Coast may have set a new AFL record with the way they wasted chances in their forward line in Bunbury... you were right. See what it is in A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly)!

Chris Robinson

Robert Walls has passed away, aged 74.

AFLVideoCommentsRevered AFL figure Robert Walls dies aged 74

Carlton and AFL Hall of Famer Robert Walls has passed away aged 74 after accessing voluntary assisted dying laws in the face of a terminal cancer diagnosis.

Jake Santa Maria

Funeral for former WAFL and VFL great Peter Bosustow at Perth Football Club. Unknown

VALE BUZZCommentsPremiumCarlton and AFL legends gather for final farewell ‘Buzz’

Peter Bosustow was remembered as a “unique and amazing” footballer at a moving funeral service on Tuesday at Perth Football Club’s Lathlain Park headquarters.

Glen Quartermain

Perth and Carlton high flyer Peter Bosustow in 2016 with pictures of his VFL Mark and Goal of the Year.

AFLVideoCommentsTributes flow for WA ‘footballing genius’ Bosustow

The AFL and WAFL community is mourning the death of former Carlton and Perth favourite Peter Bosustow, aged 67.

Chris Robinson

Andrew McQualter says no one is safe after their latest defeat.

AFLVideoCommentsForm the focus as McQualter won’t rule out more axings

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter says no one is safe from the axe if they’re out of form as the Eagles reel from another devastating defeat.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast were well-beaten by Carlton.

AFLVideoCommentsBlues belting gives young Eagles worst start in club history

Andrew McQualter’s horror start as West Coast coach has gone to another level with their 71-point belting by Carlton ensuring they claimed the unwanted record of worst start to a season in club history.

Mitchell Woodcock

Michael Voss says West Coast’s axing of midfielder Tim Kelly will change the way they match up on the Eagles’ midfield on Saturday.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumKelly’s axing causes Voss to ‘re-think’ Eagles match-ups

Carlton coach Michael Voss says West Coast’s axing of midfielder Tim Kelly will change the way they match up on the Eagles’ midfield on Saturday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Harry McKay is set to return for Carlton against West Coast.

AFLVideoCommentsBlues star forward set to return for Eagles clash

Carlton forward Harry McKay is expected to make his AFL return against West Coast on Saturday, as the winless sides meet at Adelaide Oval.

Samantha Rogers

Aaron Naughton was the hero for the Bulldogs.

DOGS WINBulldogs forward becomes the hero after ‘horror night’

Aaron Naughton was ‘not worth a cold pie’ earlier in the game, but stepped up to take ‘his moment’.

Harrison Reid

The Duursma play to help keep Harley happy.

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SNITCH: Eagles big Duursma play to help keep Harley happy

As West Coast launch operation ‘Keep Harley Happy’, their move to secure the talents of his AFLW partner are gaining momentum, writes the Snitch.

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AFL‘Danger everywhere’: Lions on alert for multiple threats

The looming cyclone set to hit Brisbane has the Lions on edge and the coach locking away furniture as another challenge to their premiership defence.

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Jagga Smith limps off the ground during Saturday’s practice match against St Kilda.

AFL CommentsACL heartbreak for top Carlton pick in practice game

Carlton’s top draft pick Jagga Smith has ruptured his ACL and is set to miss his entire first season in a devastating blow for the teenager and his club.

Jackson Barrett

A former top-10 pick back in 2020, West Australian Denver Grainger-Barras is almost certain to be left without an AFL club this season.

AFL CommentsPremiumHe was a top-10 pick, now West Aussie set for AFL scrap heap

A former top-10 pick back in 2020, West Australian Denver Grainger-Barras is almost certain to be left without an AFL club this season.

Jackson Barrett

Charlie Curnow will miss round one of the AFL season.

Carlton BluesVideoBlues star suffers another injury setback

Charlie Curnow has been forced to go under the knife again with Carlton revealing when they expect their star forward to play this AFL season.

Ben McClellan

Carlton chief executive Luke Sayers has been exonerated by an AFL Integrity Unit investigation into a lewd photo posted to his social media account. Michael Klein

AFLPremiumBlues president steps down after AFL probe

Carlton’s president has stepped aside despite an AFL Integrity Unit investigation clearing his name over a lewd image scandal.

Ed Bourke

Carlton president Luke Sayers.

AFLVideoCommentsBlues president steps down amid photo scandal

Carlton president Luke Sayers has stepped down from his position, moments after the AFL made a ruling on its investigation into a nude photo posted to his X account.

Aaron Kirby

Luke Sayers has been embroiled in a lewd photo scandal.

LEWD PHOTOVideoCommentsCarlton president embroiled in lewd photo scandal

The Blues’ top boss has been forced to act quickly after a graphic image circulated.

Harrison Reid

Hawthorn midfielder Mattea Breed is poised to join Collingwood in one of the biggest trades of the AFLW player movement window. Michael Klein

AFLWPremiumPies circle breakout AFLW star

Collingwood is set for an AFLW trade coup as Carlton hardly had to pay for a rival club captain in a head-scratching deal.

Ed Bourke

Jack Carroll is set to join St Kilda.

AFLCommentsDelisted Blue joins Saints as delisted free agent

St Kilda has signed discarded Carlton midfielder Jack Carroll as a delisted free agent before this afternoon’s deadline.

Mitchell Woodcock

New Lord Mayor Nick Reece and deputy Roshena Campbell were told the results on Thursday. NewsWire / Nadir Kinani

UPDATEDAFL great fails in bid Lord Mayor tilt

An AFL legend who played nearly 300 games with Carlton has just failed in his bid to be Lord Mayor of one of Australia’s biggest cities.

Clareese Packer