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linkhttps://www.carltonfc.com.au/club/history calendar_today24-03-2020 21:48:33

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A unique influence from the Apple Isle.

In the wake of the recent launch of the League's 19th franchise Tasmania Devils, thoughts turn to the many Tasmanians who have donned the dark Navy Blue in the days, weeks, months and years before.

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A visit from Tom Brady and the upcoming Super Bowl had us digging through the archives to share the story of Colin Ridgway - the 'Bagger who paved the way for Aussies in the NFL.

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A story spanning 67 years has unearthed season’s tickets cards and club medallions from years gone by.

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Friends like these πŸ†

On the eve of Naughton's Parkville Hotel's 150th anniversary, premiership players of the 1980s returned to relive old times at the iconic Carlton establishment.

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We love finding out more about the rich history of our Club. πŸ’™

Gen's dad Rob donned the Navy Blue for the reserves in the 1970's and '80's, and has reconnected with some former teammates.

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Carlton greats have gathered together for the launch of 'Blue Brilliance', now available at The Carlton Shop.

The book chronicles the team’s bitter rivalry with Richmond through the 1970s, especially the 1972 Grand Final.

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Brian Walsh - a member of our 1973 Grand Final team, and our leading goalkicker plus Best Clubman in the same year - has passed away.

Vale, Brian πŸ’™

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A truly special night enjoyed by all.

Past players and their sponsors came together to enjoy a delicious meal at Cecconi’s and relive many of the countless memories from the glory days.

Find out more about our Past Player Sponsorship program below.

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A 300th game special from Craig Bradley against this weekend's opponent 🫑

The Blues did it for Braddles when clashing with the Hawks back in 1999!

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76 years after Fred Stafford sunk Essendon in the last seconds of the '47 GF, his great-grandson recreates an iconic moment in Carlton history... πŸ₯Ή

Goalkicker: Kai Stafford, current rover for Greensborough's U10 Blue
Boundary umpire: Fred Stafford jr.
Caller: 3KZ's Norman Banks

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A historic moment potentially captured on film. πŸŽ₯

We're looking to find footage from Ron Barassi's first home game as Captain Coach for the Blues in 1965.

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A big thank you to the fan who generously donated this image of our 1927 Carlton touring team which met Geelong in an Exhibition Match on the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Historian Tony De Bolfo shares more about the trip and game.

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A welcome visitor to IKON Park in the lead-up to Sunday's match with Collingwood.

Peter Julian McKenna, Carlton player no. 864. πŸ’™

A welcome visitor to IKON Park in the lead-up to Sunday's match with Collingwood. Peter Julian McKenna, Carlton player no. 864. πŸ’™
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With new footage released of the controversial call in the 1979 grand final, umpire Bob Barker maintains his decision.

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'The game offers such a terrific platform.'

It was seven years ago now that the first AFL Carlton Respects Game was played, in front of none other than Joe Biden.

Marc Murphy remembers a day which ended in the current President leaving with a Navy Blue No.9 guernsey.

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