Category: Carlton

  • Blues Welcome Four New AFLW Talents

    Blues Welcome Four New AFLW Talents

    The Carlton Football Club has welcomed four new talented players to their women’s team. Lulu Beatty, Madeline Hendrie, Mariana Anthony, and Chloe Wrigley will be joining the club in the 2023 AFLW Supplementary Draft. Beatty, a young defender, has been highly regarded for her work rate and football IQ. The 18-year-old currently plays for the […]

  • Irish duo join Carlton ranks

    Irish duo join Carlton ranks

    Carlton Football Club has announced the exciting additions of Irish athletes Dayna Finn and Erone Fitzpatrick to their AFLW team during the Sign and Trade period. The versatile duo brings a wealth of transferable skills from their experiences in Gaelic football, basketball, soccer, and camogie. Embed from Getty Images Dayna Finn of Ireland during the […]

  • Young defender stays loyal to the Blues

    Young defender stays loyal to the Blues

    Key defender Lewis Young has signed a three-year contract extension, committing himself to the Navy Blues until 2026. Young joined Carlton at the end of 2021 after a three-way trade with the Western Bulldogs and West Coast Eagles. He made his debut for the club in Round 3 of the 2022 season and has since […]

  • Carlton signs Hill to another year

    Carlton signs Hill to another year

    The Carlton Football Club has commenced day one of the AFLW Sign and Trade Period by announcing that reigning Best and Fairest winner, Mimi Hill, has signed a one-year contract extension. Embed from Getty Images The 20-year-old had already committed to playing in season eight but extended her contract until at least the end of […]

  • Carlton loses McEvoy under new Expansion Rules

    Carlton loses McEvoy under new Expansion Rules

    Carlton Football Club has confirmed that Lucy McEvoy will depart the team through the AFLW Priority Signing Period (PSP). The departure comes as a result of new rules announced last week that permit the four recent AFLW expansion sides to recruit established players who have played three or more seasons without needing to facilitate a […]

  • Carlton adds ruck depth with Hudson O’Keeffe signing

    Carlton adds ruck depth with Hudson O’Keeffe signing

    The Carlton Football Club has added to its ruck depth with the signing of Hudson O’Keeffe during the Pre-Season Supplemental Selection Period (SSP). At over two meters tall, O’Keeffe is a promising athlete who has impressed with his vertical leap, speed, and agility. O’Keeffe’s impressive performance at the NAB League level for the Oakleigh Chargers […]

  • Bad luck Blues – Williams out for 2023; Philp surgery

    Bad luck Blues – Williams out for 2023; Philp surgery

    Carlton defender, Zac Williams, has been ruled out for the 2023 AFL season after suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during training on Friday. The injury was confirmed after scans and he will undergo surgery next week to repair the ACL. According to Carlton Head of Football, Brad Lloyd, “These incidents are so […]

  • Carlton football GM departs following internal review

    Carlton football GM departs following internal review

    Statement from the club: The Club can confirm General Manager of Women’s Football Brett Munro has departed IKON Park. Following the completion of the independent review conducted into the Blues’ AFLW program, further discussions were had with Munro, where he was informed his contract would not be renewed. “Brett Munro has shown unquestionable dedication to […]

  • Carlton’s AFLW Review complete

    Carlton’s AFLW Review complete

    The Carlton Football Club has released the outcome of an independent review into its AFLW program. Read the full Club Statement >> The review was commissioned to identify barriers to on-field success and improve overall performance, and was led by Errol Amerasekera, Director of Bluestone Edge Consulting. Despite the AFLW program having a big year […]