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AFL match report: Blues battle hard in Gather Round defeat

A recap of the Gather Round opener against Adelaide.

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What they said: Blues “closer to where we need to be”, says Voss

The full transcript from Michael Voss' post-match press conference.

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AFL R5 | Match highlights

Watch the highlights from the Gather Round opener at Adelaide Oval.

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AFL R5 | Bend it like Ben: Ainsworth pumped after snappy start

Ben Ainsworth produces a stunning pair in the first term to get his side fired up.

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    "Enjoying the journey" | Cerra's 150th game

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    AFL team news: Trio of changes for Gather Round opener

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    Persistence in Navy Blue: Cerra, McGovern reach 150

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    What they said: McKay, Blues searching for 120 minutes

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AFL R5 | Voss post-match

Michael Voss speak to the media after the Round Five clash against Adelaide in Gather Round.

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    AFL R5 | Voss post-match

    Michael Voss speak to the media after the Round Five clash against Adelaide in Gather Round.

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  • 08:13

    AFL R5 | Match highlights

    Watch the highlights from the Gather Round opener at Adelaide Oval.

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    AFL R5 | Haynes post-match

    Nick Haynes speaks to Carlton Media after the loss against the Crows in Round 5.

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    AFL R5 | Bend it like Ben: Ainsworth pumped after snappy start

    Ben Ainsworth produces a stunning pair in the first term to get his side fired up.

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  • 04:26

    "Enjoying the journey" | Cerra's 150th game

    Adam Cerra spoke with Carlton Media ahead of his 150th AFL game in our Gather Round opener against the Adelaide Crows.

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    Match Committee | Hansen on Round 5 team selection

    Ash Hansen previews the team and the changes heading into Round 5 against the Crows.

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    Airport drop-off with Matt Carroll and Frankie Evans

    Frankie Evans and Matt Carroll took the new Hyundai Santa Fe to the airport to kick-start Gather Round!

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    Presser | McKay, Walker launch Gather Round

    Harry McKay and Taylor Walker joined media to launch Gather Round in South Australia.

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    Presser | Michael Voss previews Gather Round

    Michael Voss spoke to the media ahead of our Round Five clash against Adelaide in Gather Round.

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    "Everyone is so welcoming": Boileau on move to the Blues

    Carlton Media sat down with new recruit Brooke Boileau and spoke about settling in at Carlton.

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    Full interview: Davies on fadeouts, further frustration

    Head of Football Chris Davies spoke on 3AW the day after Carlton's Good Friday SuperClash loss to North Melbourne.

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  1. What they said: Blues “closer to where we need to be”, says Voss

    The full transcript from Michael Voss' post-match press conference.

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    AFL match report: Blues battle hard in Gather Round defeat

    A recap of the Gather Round opener against Adelaide.

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  3. AFL team news: Trio of changes for Gather Round opener

    Nick Haynes will play his first game of the season in Gather Round.

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  4. Persistence in Navy Blue: Cerra, McGovern reach 150

    Adam Cerra and Mitch McGovern will run out for their respective 150th AFL games on Thursday night.

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  5. What they said: McKay, Blues searching for 120 minutes

    Hear from Harry McKay leading into Gather Round.

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  1. Boileau on transitioning to the Blues, Carlton culture, and reuniting with Poppy

    Brooke Boileau spoke to Carlton Media on her move to the Blues.

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  2. Starring Scholz signs long-term deal

    Young star Poppy Scholz has re-signed with Carlton on a long-term contract extension.

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  3. Strachan farewells Blues

    Glenn Strachan to depart Blues

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    Spirit of Carlton honours Bendigo’s finest

    The Carlton Football Club’s on-field fortunes have been seriously shaped by some of the Bendigo district’s greatest exponents of the great Australian game.

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    Search for the 'Holy Grail' leads to new museum find

    The 150-year-old story of the Blues' lost Holy Grail, a replica with a historical Carlton link and an example of the Club's enduring spirit.

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  5. 'Soapy', 'Sticks' and the Carlton story that endures

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