‘Mercy rule': Baffling start to AFL blockbuster

News.com.au - 16/03
Charlie Curnow got away with murder as Carlton made a red hot start in 2023.

Charlie Curnow got away with murder as Carlton made a red hot start in 2023.

The superstar forward committed a cardinal sin early in the first quarter of the season-opener against Richmond at the MCG on Thursday night when his aim was a mile off when returning the Sherrin to a Richmond player.

The Blues had coughed up the ball on the centre wing when Marlion Pickett was awarded a free kick as the ball rolled to Curnow.

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