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Hollands (right) with Blues coach Michael Voss after the loss to Collingwood.

Top AFL executive takes charge as pressure grows on Blues to explain why Hollands played

The AFL ordered Carlton to table their review into why Elijah Hollands took to the field amid a “mental health episode”, coming as the league turned to one of its top officials to play a key role in the investigation.

  • Jon Pierik

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Voss and Hollands leave the field.

For Michael Voss and Carlton, this is much worse than blowing another lead

The football experts – the coaches – should have pulled Hollands from the field when it was evident he was incapable of performing.

  • Jake Niall
Elijah Hollands after the loss to the Magpies.

Elijah Hollands had a mental health episode during match

The Carlton player, who has spoken publicly about struggles with anxiety, was aware that he was having issues during the match but in the past he had been able to work through similar episodes.

  • Danny Russell, Jon Pierik and Jake Niall
Talor Byrne consoled by Will Hayward.

‘I feel sorry for the young lad’: Pendlebury’s words for heartbroken Blue as Pies claim a thriller

After leading into half-time and three-quarter-time, the Blues suffered through a Pies blitz in the fourth – led by Nick Daicos and Jamie Elliott.

  • Hannah Kennelly, Danny Russell and Russell Bennett
Man in the middle: The Cats need to find a way to keep Patrick Dangerfield fit and healthy.

AFL round six teams and expert tips: Danger returns for Cats’ Friday night blockbuster

All the changes to the teams right across the competition as they’re announced.

Nick Daicos will play his 100th AFL game against Carlton on Thursday.

Aura, instinct and hunger: Ninety-nine games in, Nick Daicos is near perfection

Nick Daicos grew up immersed in football. Watching patterns. Absorbing movement. Imagining plays, consciously or not. That kind of football IQ isn’t just learnt, it’s lived.

  • Libby Birch
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Carlton coach Michael Voss addresses the media.

The Pies have had more modern-day success, but the Blues’ future is brighter. Here’s why

Carlton are better-placed than Collingwood for the future as the famous rivals prepare to go head-to-head on Thursday night.

  • Peter Ryan
Koby Bewick is a father-son prospect for Essendon.

‘Same as Carlton’: Why the Bombers and Blues are on the same page for this AFL fight

Carlton and Essendon have talented prospective father-sons in 2026 and 2027 respectively, and don’t want the rule changed until they’ve had their lick of the ice cream.

  • Jake Niall
Out of action: Steele Sidebottom will miss Thursday night’s clash against the Blues.

Magpies dealt injury blow, as Voss urges Blues to reignite rivalry

Collingwood will be without another premiership hero, while the Blues are ready to recall two key defenders for Thursday night’s clash in their bid to end the Magpies’ stranglehold on them.

  • Jon Pierik
Zak Butters and other Port Adelaide players clash with the umpire on Sunday night.

‘How much are they paying you?’: The alleged umpire abuse Butters must defend at AFL tribunal

AFL umpire Nick Foot has alleged that he heard Port Adelaide star Zak Butters say “how much are they paying you?” before he paid a 50-metre penalty and reported him for abusive language.

  • Peter Ryan and Jon Pierik