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Power of one not enough for Carlton
Chris Judd's immediate stamp of class couldn't hide the fact the Blues only have one of him.
Richo makes the difference
The loser of this match was always going to feel sick and the winner very relieved.
Blues' ace to play solid hand
The first game since returning to Victoria for Brownlow medallist and new Carlton skipper Chris Judd coincides with the club's 200th match against rival Richmond.
Richardson, Tigers' shining light
For the 14th consecutive season, Matthew Richardson is the Richmond Football Club's premier player.
Carlton v Richmond
This game is approaching blockbuster status, with a huge crowd expected, despite the contest featuring the two worst-performed clubs of recent seasons.
Tigers have no excuses: Wallace
Terry Wallace refuses to "crystal ball", but he says the Tiges have no excuses on the eve of round one.
Coughlan and Polak, a tale of two Tigers
Richmond pair Mark Coughlan and Graham Polak are desperate to perform in 2008.
Time to deliver
Any improvement for Richmond won't be based on ladder position.
Crow calls over AFL benefits
Adelaide chief executive Steven Trigg is concerned about the handouts to Victorian clubs.
A road more black than yellow
Too few genuine stars, too few emerging to help them and too little skill.