Here’s a snapshot of what the media had to say:
Carlton forward Jeff Garlett charged with affray by police over early-morning brawl in Melbourne centre
Herald Sun - AAP
Carlton player Jeff Garlett has been charged with affray and won’t travel with the side to Adelaide for Friday’s round-22 clash with Port Adelaide.
Garlett’s charge is in relation to an incident early on Sunday August 3.
The forward has been bailed to appear in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court in November, the Blues announced late on Wednesday night.
Mick Malthouse and Carlton move on and look ahead to 2015 season
Herald Sun - Sam Landsberger
Mick Malthouse says Carlton has already turned its attention to 2015 as the veteran coach faces his first season in a decade without September action.
Malthouse says the Blues made huge gains this season, highlighted by Marc Murphy’s sharp leadership improvement.
The Blues are expected to unveil club debutant No. 8 against Port Adelaide at the Adelaide Oval tomorrow.
Carlton’s Jeff Garlett charged over CBD incident
The Age - Larissa Nicholson
Carlton forward Jeff Garlett has been charged by police over an incident in the city earlier this month.
The club released a statement on Wednesday night saying Garlett would not travel to Adelaide for the Blues’ match against Port Adelaide on Friday night.
Carlton’s statement said that Garlett has been charged with affray in relation to an incident in the early hours of Sunday August 3 this year, had been bailed and would appear in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on November 3.
Blues have improved in three areas, says Malthouse
The Age – Jon Pierik
Carlton coach Mick Malthouse has identified three areas in which the Blues have improved as they begin plotting a strong pre-season in a bid to have a more successful 2015.
In what has been, at times, a tumultuous season on and off the field, the Blues have just seven wins, but have shown in recent performances against Geelong, North Melbourne and Fremantle, they can match it against the league’s top teams.
Malthouse said the Blues had improved in leadership and mental strength and would also benefit from having as many as nine fresh faces take to the field this season, with midfielder Nick Holman, a third-round selection last year, in the mix to face Port Adelaide on Friday night.
Don’t bag the tags: Malthouse
The Australian – Greg Denham
Carlton coach Mick Malthouse is warning against an over-reaction to taggers.
Thomas unlikely for Blues against the Power
AFL Website – Nat Edwards
Carlton midfielder Dale Thomas is unlikely to play against Port Adelaide on Friday night.
The former Magpie has had a light week on the training track after he sprained his right ankle and sustained bone bruising to his knee during last Friday night’s loss to Geelong.
Thomas will be put through a fitness test on Thursday before a decision on selection is made, but he was not seen at Melbourne airport on Thursday morning as the team flew out to Adelaide.
