Former West Ham striker Carlton Cole has tipped Jarrod Bowen as a future Hammers captain. Bowen, who netted a hat-trick against Brentford on Monday night, is enjoying his most productive Hammers season in front of goal with 17 strikes in all competitions. Since signing from Hull City in 2020 for …
Read More »Cornes urges Carlton to make ‘brutal’ McKay call
Kane Cornes believes Carlton should leave star forward Harry McKay out of its preliminary final team, saying he “adds pressure” to the team due to his poor kicking. McKay missed Carlton’s semi final win over Melbourne last week, but is expected to return to the side for its clash against …
Read More »Beloved Carlton star Silvagni headed towards exit
Veteran AFL journalist Damien Barrett has predicted Carlton’s Jack Silvagni to be at another club season, despite his improved form of late. The 25-year-old was out of favour at the start of the 2023 season, but has found his groove in recent weeks, notably booting four goals in a win …
Read More »Carlton warned against haphazard Hardwick chase
Kane Cornes has cast doubts on whether Damien Hardwick is the man to lead Carlton out of its current hole, suggesting the club needs to continue backing Michael Voss. Voss has found himself squarely in the hot seat after the Blues slumped to their seventh loss in their last eight …
Read More »‘Broken’ Carlton exposed by damning vision
Matthew Lloyd was so scathing of Carlton defender Nic Newman on Monday night that, while dissecting vision of him from the weekend, the Essendon legend admitted to thinking he’d pulled a hamstring. On Nine’s Footy Classified, Lloyd pored over footage from Carlton’s 26-point defeat to Brisbane, including a contest between …
Read More »AFL legend’s plea to wayward Carlton star
Carlton coach Michael Voss has denied that star forward Harry McKay has confidence issues in front of goal after another wayward performance from the Coleman Medal winner. McKay finished with just one goal and missed several chances on Sunday as the Blues slumped to their second straight loss, with St …
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