Carlton teenager Harry Dean stars in impressive defensive debut season

In his debut season, the 18-year-old partnered with vice-captain Weitering in Carlton's defence.

Why it mattersHis strong debut shows Carlton has found a talented young player. He could anchor their defence for years.

AustraliaAFL fans across Australia see Carlton's young prospect as a sign the struggling team may rebuild successfully.

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Hayward push to play, Haynes in doubt for Geelong final

Carlton's Will Hayward is pushing to play Friday's elimination final against Geelong after missing last week. Teammate Nick Haynes faces a fitness test on his ankle.

Why it mattersBoth teams have key players in doubt heading into a knockout match. Final team lineups could swing the result.

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Fremantle's minor premiership offers no guarantee against Hawthorn's upset bid

Since 2016, the pre-finals bye has narrowed the gap between top and fourth-placed teams, leading to multiple upsets in qualifying finals.

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Carlton teenager Harry Dean stars in impressive defensive debut season

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Hayward push to play, Haynes in doubt for Geelong final

Fremantle's minor premiership offers no guarantee against Hawthorn's upset bid

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