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AFLW grand final won't move to Docklands Stadium despite rapid sellout at Princes Park
The AFLW grand final won't be moved to Docklands Stadium. The showpiece between North Melbourne and the Brisbane Lions quickly sold out. The venue for Sunday's grand final, Princes Park, previously had a capacity of 30,000, but recent redevelopments to Carlton's headquarters have significantly reduced that. The premiership will be decided in front of a crowd of 13,000.
‘It’s not available’: AFL-owned Marvel Stadium not an option as AFLW grand final sells out in less than a day 13,000 tickets for the showpiece event at Carlton’s home venue were snapped up within a day of going on sale. Marvel Stadium, owned by the AFL, would have ensured a larger attendance. Ikon Park previously had a capacity in the 20,000s but the capacity has been reduced because of ongoing redevelopments.
‘It’s not available’: AFL-owned Marvel Stadium not an option as AFLW grand final sells out in less than a day 13,000 tickets for the showpiece event at Carlton’s home venue were snapped up within a day of going on sale. Marvel Stadium, owned by the AFL, would have ensured a larger attendance. Ikon Park previously had a capacity in the 20,000s but the capacity has been reduced because of ongoing redevelopments.
Recruits Hollands, Fantasia determined to boost Carlton Elijah Hollands and Orazio Fantasia will boost Carlton's depth. The pair were both at the club on Monday as the majority of Carlton's players, except for superstars Patrick Cripps and Charlie Curnow, trained. Hollands won't be available for Carlton's first two games of the season after the 21-year-old was suspended by the AFL for conduct unbecoming.
Australia news LIVE: Israel-Hamas ceasefire extended; Lehrmann defamation trial continues 13,000 tickets for the showpiece event at Carlton’s home ground were snapped up within a day of going on sale. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Israel for the third time on October 7.
Carlton premiership legend Ted Hopkins dies aged 74 Ted Hopkins, who won the VFL premiership with the club in 1970, has died aged 74. The forward is famous for sparking a stunning second-half revival in the 1970 decider against Collingwood. Hopkins scored three of Carlton's seven goals in a phenomenal 10-minute burst at the start of the third quarter.
Carlton premiership hero Ted Hopkins dies Ted Hopkins died on Monday after being unwell for some time. He was a member of Carlton's 1970 premiership team, coached by Ron Barassi. Hopkins was the founder of Champion Data, which pioneered the use of advanced statistics in the AFL.
Carlton premiership hero Ted Hopkins dies Ted Hopkins died on Monday after being unwell for some time. He was a member of Carlton's 1970 premiership team, coached by Ron Barassi. Hopkins was the founder of Champion Data, which pioneered the use of advanced statistics in the AFL.
Carlton's 1970 premiership star Ted Hopkins dies at 74 Ted Hopkins is the fourth member of Carlton's 1970 grand final team to have died following the deaths of Vin Waite in 2003, Sergio Silvagni and Neil Chandler last year. Hopkins only played 29 VFL games before retiring from top-flight football at the age of 21. In 1995 Hopkins founded Champion Data - one of the first companies to tabulate AFL match statistics.
The factor that united Blues, Pies, Saints and Demons in this year’s draft Nine of the 64 players drafted were over 200 centimetres. Collingwood, Melbourne, Carlton and St Kilda all said they plainly targeted speed as a priority in the draft.
The factor that united Blues, Pies, Saints and Demons in this year’s draft Nine of the 64 players drafted were over 200 centimetres. Collingwood, Melbourne, Carlton and St Kilda all said they plainly targeted speed as a priority in the draft.
Incredible moment footy star Brendan Fevola smiles and winks as he gets beaten up in his first MMA... Carlton legend Brendan Fevola was beaten up in his first MMA fight. The footy legend took on Tony 'The Tradie' Ciccone at Festival Hall on Saturday night. He said he needs to improve his fitness for the contest.
Pre-mixed alcopop Hard Solo to be renamed Hard Rated The Alcohol Beverages Advertising Code Scheme said today it found that the branding and can design of "Hard Solo" could "strongly" appeal to underage people. Manufacturer Carlton and United Breweries acknowledged the decision and confirmed it would make the change to Hard Rated by February 9 next year. Pub taps with Hard Solo decals will also be changed by that date.
Melbourne mum uses fridge to prepare for Arctic temperatures in ultramarathon Sia Kindberg is training at the University of Melbourne's Carlton campus. The 42-year-old from Moonee Ponds will fly to the Arctic Circle where she'll join 39 international competitors in Ice Ultra. It's a five-day race across 230 kilometres of bitterly cold terrain.
Carlton recruit Elijah Hollands avoids cocaine possession conviction AFL player Elijah Hollands has avoided a criminal conviction after admitting cocaine possession. The Carlton recruit from the Gold Coast Suns appeared in Southport Magistrates Court on Tuesday when he pleaded guilty to one drug possession charge. The court was told his wallet was found in The Star casino with less than 1g of cocaine inside.
Carlton player Elijah Hollands handed two-match suspension by AFL following drug possession admission Elijah Hollands was found guilty of conduct unbecoming by the AFL. The 21-year-old was still a Gold Coast-listed player when he was found in The Star casino with less than one gram of cocaine inside his wallet. He will not be available for Carlton's first two games of the 2024 season.
Footy star cops ban after being busted with cocaine in a casino toilet just a month before the... Elijah Hollands has been banned for two matches. The Carlton recruit was busted with cocaine. The 21-year-old was still a Gold Coast-listed player. He has expressed deep remorse over the incident.
AFL to 'wait and see' on future of Opening Round The AFL will "wait and see" how the inaugural Opening Round is received before committing to it being a permanent part of the competition's fixture list. Carlton will be involved in eight prime-time games next year, one more than grand finalists Collingwood and the Brisbane Lions. Adelaide, who climbed the ladder in 2023 but were dudded by a controversial umpiring decision during an infamous late-season match against Sydney, have been given six matches in front of a Thursday or Friday night national TV audience.
Prime-time Pies, blockbuster Blues get best slots in AFL’s 2024 fixture The AFL has released the full fixture for the season that now spans 25 rounds, including the unnumbered opening round. Friday night football has been brought forward from the current 7.50pm start by 10 minutes to a 7.40pm (AEST) start. Good Friday will have two games – Fremantle and Adelaide to follow the clash between North Melbourne and Carlton.
Prime-time Pies, blockbuster Blues get best slots in AFL’s 2024 fixture The AFL has released the full fixture for the season that now spans 25 rounds, including the unnumbered opening round. Friday night football has been brought forward from the current 7.50pm start by 10 minutes to a 7.40pm (AEST) start. Good Friday will have two games – Fremantle and Adelaide to follow the clash between North Melbourne and Carlton.
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