Carlton is investigating degrading and threatening comments made in a since-deleted Blues fan podcast episode.

Plus, Luke Beveridge has called for a major AFL list overhaul in the wake of devastating injury tolls around the league. More in AFL Daily.

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BLUES INVESTIGATE UGLY FAN PODCAST COMMENT

Carlton has launched a probe into Blues fan podcast The Jumper Punch after the release of a since-deleted episode containing violent comments about female-driven supporter group Carlton Besties.

Rocco Stagnitti, host of The Jumper Punch podcast, and other panellists were discussing which fellow Carlton content creators Stagnitti could beat in a boxing match.

While speculating about other Blues creators, Stagnitti said on the podcast, which isn’t affiliated with Carlton: “Name one creator out there that I wouldn’t beat up … I’d punch the f–k out of the Besties. I would win that, wouldn’t I?”

The remark evoked hysterical laughter from the three other podcast members.

One of the panellists joked: “There we go, Respects round right there.”

The Herald Sun reports that Carlton’s membership department, ahead of the club’s annual Carlton Respects match against Geelong in Round 12, is looking into whether the podcasters are club members.

The Blues are celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Carlton Respects, their flagship initiative that aims to prevent violence against women.

In its clash with the Cats next Friday night, Carlton will wear orange – the international colour of harmony – socks, as well as a guernsey with an orange-outlined monogram.

In a video posted to The Jumper Punch’s Instagram account on Thursday, Stagnitti claimed his comments were part of “a light-hearted discussion about a charity boxing night”, adding that they were “never meant to be a serious threat to anyone”.

“Although my intentions were not malicious, I completely acknowledge that what I said promotes the wrong message, and made many feel uncomfortable,” Stagnitti said.

“This is a position I would never want to put anyone in, but more importantly, women.

“For that, I am sorry, and I apologise to anyone that was affected by my comments.”

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BEVO’S CALL FOR MAJOR LIST OVERHAUL

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has called for larger AFL lists and more flexible player promotion rules to help clubs navigate growing injury tolls.

Beveridge likes the idea of an extended supplementary list that clubs hit by an injury crisis, like Richmond, could access.

The long-time coach understands the finer details of such change would need to be deliberated but says the growing length of the season is too much for a list of 42.

Beveridge’s idea would not only ease injury tolls but also create more incentive for players to continue in the state leagues after being overlooked in the draft.

“I prefer no deadline, drafts are important, you need key dates and you need to prepare, plan and strategise to make sure your list is worked through in a really sophisticated way,” Beveridge said in part.

“One of the things, talking about having conversations with the AFL, I think we need more fluidity in the scope to bring players onto an AFL list to be able to play them.

“Richmond are probably now a primary example, like a supplementary list to be able to feed players into it to call on them as your injury toll worsens.

“The 23 rounds, the pre-season games are still there, when Tasmania come in there’s likely to be another round – with only 42 outside of category B, it’s not enough on a list, I don’t think.”

Beveridge expanded, suggesting the supplementary list should match the Devils’ approved 48.

“I think the opportunity to have a four to six supplementary approach and maybe even send it out a bit further for a team and club like Richmond who are really feeling the pinch with their injury toll,” Beveridge added.

“There’s a bit to work through around the detail of that and who comes off and what hold you’ve got on them at the end of the year but I really feel like we need that.

“It’s something for the future, I think the plans for Tasmania and how many they’ve got on their list.

“I think every AFL club should have the scope to have something similar if you’ve got an injury toll.”

— Tyler Lewis, NCA NewsWire

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FLAG-WINNER’S BIG PENDLES TAG CALL

West Coast premiership defender Will Schofield has urged West Coast to tag Collingwood legend Scott Pendlebury in his record-breaking game.

The Magpies will go into Saturday’s historic clash — which will see Pendlebury play his 433rd match to break the VFL/AFL all-time games record — as warm favourites to beat the Eagles, who’ll be coming off an inspiring win over the GWS Giants in Round 10.

Speaking on Fox Sports News’ AFL Tonight, Schofield said the Eagles could set a run-with role for multiple Pies players, but Pendlebury might be the best option.

“I’d love to see Brody Hough go to Scott Pendlebury. I really would,” Schofield said.

“Three games ago for Collingwood, he won the (Anzac Day) medal, was best on ground and had over 40 touches.

“You can’t say he’s a passenger in this side. He’s incredibly influential, and I reckon a lot of Nick’s (Daicos) touches come off a Scott Pendlebury clearance.

“You could do worse than to tag Scott Pendlebury in his record-breaking game. That would be the ultimate respect, making it a hard day for him and making sure he doesn’t have a good day. I hope West Coast have that attitude.”