Carlton Football Club 2012

The Carlton Football Club was founded in 1897 and with a record equalling 16 VFL Premierships (along with Essendon Football Club), their first premiership victory was in 1906, are one of the leading sporting clubs in Australia and the world.

Nicknamed the ' Blues’, they played the majority of games at Princes Park (aka Optus Oval), but now play their home games at Etihad Stadium (formerly Telstra Dome) and the MCG. Club colours are navy blue and white with a distinctive CFC on the front of the jumper.

Carlton supporters come not only from all over Australia, but from around the world, and they have long been one of the most powerful clubs in the league. In recent times the club has not tasted much success, but with champion player Chris Judd leading the way at Carlton, the future looks very bright for the Blues.

Carlton in 2011
Carlton had an improved season in 2011 and they introduced players such as Jeremy Laidler and Nick Duigan who added plenty of bite down back alongside forwards turned defenders Lachlan Henderson and Chris Yarran who provided plenty of run from defence.

Marc Murphy, Mitch Robinson and Chris Judd were dependable for the Bues as they finally won their first final under coach Brett Ratten.

Carlton 2011 Best and Fairest winner: Marc Murphy

Marc Murphy ended the Chris Judd stranglehold on the best & fairest with a brilliant season that included 699 disposals, 22 goals, and almost 5 tackles a game.