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Sydney Morning Herald
3 days ago
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘Pressure is gonna be on': Trade talk, a Byron Bay getaway and rebooting the Blues
Camp Curnow has remained closed for the winter as the embattled Carlton players went their separate ways across their bye week in a bid to resurrect their underwhelming season. Dual Coleman medallist Charlie Curnow said on Saturday the Blues did not feel a need to replicate their collective soul-searching efforts of 2023. Two years ago, the Carlton players famously spent the weekend around a campfire at Ed Curnow's Surf Coast farm to help rekindle their dwindling season and propel them towards a preliminary final. This time around, key forward Curnow flew north to Suffolk Park, near Byron Bay, and spent time with a friend whose partner had recently had twins. 'It was a bit louder than I thought it was going to be with two new baby twins,' Curnow said. 'But that's the best thing about the bye round, you can go and do something that you haven't really, or you can't normally do on a normal week of work, you know, go see some old friends from school.' Curnow said his brother Ed's wife, Emily, had also had a baby recently, and she did not want 44 footballers descending on their Torquay property and eating all their food. 'It's probably different circumstances to two years ago,' he said. 'I think Camp Curnow might be put on hold, hopefully to the end of the year.'
The Age
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Age
‘Pressure is gonna be on': Trade talk, a Byron Bay getaway and rebooting the Blues
Camp Curnow has remained closed for the winter as the embattled Carlton players went their separate ways across their bye week in a bid to resurrect their underwhelming season. Dual Coleman medallist Charlie Curnow said on Saturday the Blues did not feel a need to replicate their collective soul-searching efforts of 2023. Two years ago, the Carlton players famously spent the weekend around a campfire at Ed Curnow's Surf Coast farm to help rekindle their dwindling season and propel them towards a preliminary final. This time around, key forward Curnow flew north to Suffolk Park, near Byron Bay, and spent time with a friend whose partner had recently had twins. 'It was a bit louder than I thought it was going to be with two new baby twins,' Curnow said. 'But that's the best thing about the bye round, you can go and do something that you haven't really, or you can't normally do on a normal week of work, you know, go see some old friends from school.' Curnow said his brother Ed's wife, Emily, had also had a baby recently, and she did not want 44 footballers descending on their Torquay property and eating all their food. 'It's probably different circumstances to two years ago,' he said. 'I think Camp Curnow might be put on hold, hopefully to the end of the year.'
Daily Mail
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
AFL legend Matthew Lloyd brutally calls out Carlton star Charlie Curnow - 'doesn't fight as hard as he should'
AFL legend Matthew Lloyd has called for Carlton star Charlie Curnow to show more on-field grit, adamant the two-time Coleman Medallist 'doesn't fight as hard as he should.' Lloyd, who booted 926 goals in his decorated career with Essendon, made the scathing assessment on Channel 9's Footy Classified. He also declared on Monday the Blues have 'three holes in their list', pointing to the club's poor running backs, how they lack a standout running midfielder and have no elite small forwards in his eyes. Next in Lloyd's sights was Curnow, whose form has been mixed in 2025 - and the Bombers champion urged the key forward to be better. 'I don't think Charlie Curnow fights as hard as he should,' Lloyd said. 'They've (also) got eight players who are in the worst for kicking inside 50 in the competition, that's one thing, but when Charlie is getting beaten, I see him roll over far too easily. 'You compare him to champions like (Geelong's) Jeremy Cameron and (GWS') Jesse Hogan.' Carlton - who sit in 12th spot after 11 rounds - have the bye this weekend. Michael Voss' men are next in action on Sunday, June 8 when they take on Essendon at the MCG. The Blues have won just six of their past 20 games, with Voss' future as head coach in the spotlight. Speaking on Channel 7's The Agenda Setters, controversial footy commentator Kane Cornes urged the club not to move on Voss. 'I just think it's so clear and obvious what the problems are,' he said. 'Clearly it's personnel, there are so many holes, namely a small forward of any quality. 'There (also) just needs to be some calm. 'The last thing Carlton need is a new coach, the last thing they need to do is sack another coach.'
ABC News
10-05-2025
- Sport
- ABC News
Blues star Harry McKay shines spotlight on mental health after early-season struggles
Carlton forward Harry McKay has encouraged people to open up about their mental health while reflecting on his struggles earlier this season. McKay was speaking on Friday night following the Blues' 15-point win over St Kilda in "Spud's Game", which honours late Saints great Danny Frawley and raises awareness for mental health advocacy. Earlier this season, McKay needed three weeks out of the game because of his mental health issues. "Any time you can, talk about it," McKay told the Seven Network. "A problem shared is a problem halved. So I think the more we can talk about it, speak to a mate, the better. "Everyone is so supportive and brings so much love, so it's really great to be able to have a night like this. "The more we can speak about it and get around each other and help each other, the world will be a better place." McKay played a crucial role in the Blues' defeat of the Saints, kicking three goals. Fellow key forward Charlie Curnow also kicked three majors in the win. Blues coach Michael Voss said it was crucial Curnow and McKay were playing together again. "Charlie and Harry are very important pieces to us. We just haven't had them together for a lot of games," he said. "The more games they play together, I feel like the back of the year, they'll hit some solid form. "They were really good again." The Blues sit in provisional ninth place on the ladder with a 4-5 win-loss record. AAP/ABC
ABC News
09-05-2025
- Sport
- ABC News
St Kilda vs Carlton live AFL updates: Charlie Curnow under injury cloud heading into must-win clash for Blues
Carlton is adamant star forward Charlie Curnow's knee issue isn't serious after he suffered a knock at training ahead of a blockbuster clash against St Kilda. Follow the live blog below, keep up to date with all the latest stats in our ScoreCentre, and tune in to our live radio coverage.
