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Carlton claimed a 15-point practice match win over Geelong, showcasing improved ball movement, elite pressure and the composure of Jagga Smith. While the evolution is clear, costly turnovers remain a lingering concern heading into the season.
Sam Walsh’s contract extension isn’t just a signature on paper. It’s a statement about where Carlton is headed. From No.1 draft pick to All-Australian, finals MVP and co-vice captain, Walsh has become the standard behind the Blues’ cultural alignment. His commitment signals belief in the direction of the club.
Elijah Hollands and Wade Derksen have been offered Carlton’s final two list spots, marking key list decisions ahead of the 2026 AFL season.
Injury Updates on Adam Cerra and other key Carlton players as well as a training report with match simulation notes.
"They called it 'unprecedented.' It was actually the system working exactly as designed.
In the fallout from Elijah Hollands’ on-field distress during Carlton’s Round 6 clash with Collingwood, both the AFL and the club reached for the same playbook: process, deferral, and carefully worded protection. This piece examines how institutional language turns accountability into procedure, scrutiny into 'bullying,' and a welfare failure into another review.
When player wellbeing collides with narrative control, who really owns the decision?"