2021

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2021 Summary

After a fascinating COVID-impacted season where the Blues showed a great deal, at times, but a penchant for ceding runs of goals in quick succession, the Blues started planning for a big 2021 by specifically targeting pace and delivery from defence. The pre-season brought in some ready made AFL joy with the recruitment of Adam Saad from the Bombers and Zac Williams via free-agency, to really assist with that run forward from contested ball.

The Blues began with the customary Round 1 clash against the Tigers, who were again the reigning Premiers. The Tigers were impressive, particularly Dustin Martin, as they dispensed with the Blues but there was no shame in the performance. A disappointing Round 2 loss followed, before the Blues regrouped with wins against the Dockers and away to the Suns to hit 2-2 by Round 4. A continually deep injury list was a worry as the Blues ebbed and flowed with gallant wins, and some troublesome losses - particularly against the bottom teams. A shocking loss to Port in Round 22 with a weakened outfit would kill us all.... Alas the Blues again missed the finals, and this time for the 8th season in a row which was a difficult and disappointing Club record.

The Blues were able to farewell Marc Murphy in his 300th match, the Round 22 game, just the 6th Blue to achieve this feat. Murph, good luck in retirement! AFL Legend Eddie Betts would follow, as would great clubman and fan favourite Levi Casboult as the Blues started to lose some experience. In less of a surprise David Teague would be shown the door as Coach after 50 games across 2 1/2 seasons, as the Blues board (and fans) became impatient with this list build and the abovementioned lack of finals. Still a good list, still some stars - 2 All Australians (and Weitering horribly unlucky)! - but..... where were we heading?

Despite the on field problems, 2021 would be remembered for some off field successes. More than a month out from the start of the 2021 AFL season, the Carlton Football Club announced that last season's record membership has already been surpassed. The football club was now debt free for the first time since 1996...

People of 2021

Coach: David Teague
Assistant / Development Coaches: Assistant Coach (Forward): Cameron Bruce, Assistant Coach (Defence): Dale Amos, Assistant Coach (Midfield and Stoppages): John Barker, Assistant Coach (Midfield and Transition): Brent Stanton, Head of Development: Luke Power, Development Coach / VFL: Daniel O'Keefe
Football Performance and Strategy Coordinator Brent Manson
Football Analyst Jack Noble
Football Analyst Matthew Hodges
Wellbeing and Engagement Manager Lillian O'Sullivan
Director of High Performance Andrew Russell
Captains: Patrick Cripps & Sam Docherty
Leadership Group:
President: Mark LoGiudice

Milestones

Debuts: Luke Parks, Corey Durdin, Brodie Kemp
Debuts (Carlton): Lachie Fogarty, Oscar McDonald, Adam Saad, Zac Williams
50 Games: Harry McKay, Sam Walsh, Paddy Dow
50 Games (AFL): Matt Kennedy
100 Games (Carlton): Sam Docherty
100 Goals (AFL): Jack Martin
200 Games: Eddie Betts, Ed Curnow
300 Games: Marc Murphy
50 Games (Coach): David Teague
Coleman Medalist: Harry McKay 58 goals.
All-Australian Initial 40 Man Squad: Harry McKay, Sam Walsh, Jacob Weitering

Retirements: Eddie Betts, Levi Casboult (re-retired in 2025 after some time at the Suns), Marc Murphy Delistings: Michael Gibbons, Sam Ramsay

Ladder

Pos	Team	W	D	L	Pts	For	Agn	%
1	Melbourne	17	1	4	70	1888	1443	130.8
2	Port Adelaide	17	0	5	68	1884	1492	126.3
3	Geelong	16	0	6	64	1845	1456	126.7
4	Brisbane Lions	15	0	7	60	2131	1599	133.3
5	Western Bulldogs	15	0	7	60	1994	1501	132.8
6	Sydney	15	0	7	60	1986	1656	119.9
7	Greater Western Sydney	11	1	10	46	1768	1773	99.7
8	Essendon	11	0	11	44	1953	1790	109.1
9	West Coast	10	0	12	40	1752	1880	93.2
10	St Kilda	10	0	12	40	1644	1796	91.5
11	Fremantle	10	0	12	40	1578	1825	86.5
12	Richmond	9	1	12	38	1743	1780	97.9
13	Carlton	8	0	14	32	1746	1972	88.5
14	Hawthorn	7	2	13	32	1629	1912	85.2
15	Adelaide	7	0	15	28	1616	1971	82
16	Gold Coast	7	0	15	28	1430	1863	76.8
17	Collingwood	6	0	16	24	1557	1818	85.6
18	North Melbourne	4	1	17	18	1458	2075	70.3

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Gallery

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  2021 - Zac Williams; Own the Now.
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  2021 - Zac Williams; Trade done.
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  2021 - Zac Williams Carlton bound.
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  2021 - AFL Club's Membership Ladder.
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  2021 - Jack Carroll.
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  2021 - Liam Stocker.
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  2021 Rd 22 - Brodie Kemp handballs on debut.
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  2021 Rd 22 - Corey Durdin on debut.
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  2021 Rd 22 - Corey & Josh Honey.
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  2021 Rd 22 - Josh Honey breaks through a tackle.
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  2021 Rd 22 - Liam Stocker marks strongly.
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  2021 Rd 22 - Marc Murphy's 300th Game.
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  2021 - Thank-you Murph.
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  2021 - Thank-you Levi.
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  2021 - Thank-you Eddie.
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  2021 - Thanks Eddie.
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  2021 - Thanks Eddie.
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  2021 - Eddie Betts baulking pose.
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  2021 - Jack Silvagni; Then & Now.
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  2021 - Zac Williams.
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  2021 - Coleman Medalist; Harry McKay.
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  2021 Coleman Medal - Harry McKay.
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  2021 Rd 23 - Eddie & Levi's last hurrah.
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  2021 Rd 23 - Eddie Betts 350 Games.
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  2021 - Goal of the Year should be named after Eddie Betts.
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  2021 Rd 23 - Thank-you Levi.
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  2021 - New Blue Adam Saad.
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  2021 - New Blue; Oscar McDonald.
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  2021 - Zac Fisher.
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  2021 - Charlie Curnow; The Missing Link.
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  2021 - Chris Judd; Hall of Fame Inductee.
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  2021 - Sam Walsh.
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  2021 - Zac Williams; Done Deal.
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  2021 - All Australian's Harry McKay and Sam Walsh.
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  2021 - Buzz's battle with cancer.
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  2021 - Former Blue; Spotwood's Nick Graham.
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  2021 - Former Blue; Port Melbourne's Patrick Kerr.
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  2021 - Ed Curnow signs on again.
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  2021 - Brodie Kemp locked in for another two seasons.
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  2021 - Nic Newman signs on again.
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  2021 - Marc Pittonet signs on fro another two seasons.
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  2021 - Jack Silvagni signs on again for the Blues.
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  2021 - Sam Walsh.
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  2021 - Sam Walsh finishes 4th in the Brownlow.
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  2021 - John Elliott Montage.
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  2021 - RIP John Elliott; 1941 - 2021.
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  2021 - Harry McKay.
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  2021 - Michael Voss; the New Carlton Coach.
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  2021 - Matt Kennedy signs on for another season.
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  2021 - Josh Honey signs on for another season.
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  2021 - Former Blue Aaron Hamill joins the Blues coaching staff.
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  2021 - Aaron Hamill quote on new role at the Blues.
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  2021 - Carlton President Luke Sayers.
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  2021 - New Blue George Hewett.
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  2021 - Williamstown's new recruit; Former Blue Harrison Macreadie.
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  2021 - Williamstown's new recruit; Former Blue Cameron Polson.
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  2021 - Matt Kennedy.
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  2021 - New Blue George Hewett.
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  2021 - George Hewett article.Herald-Sun.
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  2021 - New Assistant Coach; Ashley Hansen.
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  2021 - New Assistant Coach; Tim Clarke.
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  2021 - Sam Docherty's battle with cancer.
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  2021 - Eddie Betts joins Geelong's coaching staff.
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  2021 - Samo traded to West Coast Eagles.
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  2021 - New Blue; Adam Cerra.
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  2021 - Adam Cerra Deal Done.
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  2021 - New Blue Lewis Young.
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  2021 Rd 11 - Michael Gibbons watched by Matty Cottrell.
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  2021 - President Luke Sayers comments on the player trade period.
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  2021 - Liam Stocker's season's rating.
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  2021 Rd 23 – Farewell Eddie Betts
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  2021 - Mick Gibbons delisted by the Blues.
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  2021 - Liam Stocker; Best Young Player Award.
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  2021 - AFLW Coach Daniel Harford & AFL Coach Michael Voss.
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  2021 - Marc Pittonet; most hit-outs in a game.
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  2021 Rd 10 - 100 Carlton Games; Lachie Plowman.
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  2021 Rd 18 - Jack Silvagni honours the passing of Serge.
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  2021 - Young Blue Jack Carroll playing in the reserves.
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  2021 - Thank-you Jonesy; Liam Jones retires.
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  2021 - Future Blue; Sth Fremantle's Jesse Motlop.
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  2021 - Future Blue; Sth Fremantle's Jesse Motlop kicks for goal.
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  2021 - Future Blue; WA U/18 Rep. Jesse Motlop.
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  2021 - Liam Jones retires.
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  2021 - Corey Durdin footy card.
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  2021 - Jordan Boyd.
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  2021 Rd 14 - Tom De Koning in ruck contest.
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  2021 Rd 16 - Tom De Koning gets the sit on Henry.
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  2021 Rd 19 - Tom De Koning gets a pack ride over Nth.
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  2021 Rd 19 - Tom De Koning sits on the pack.
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  2021 Rd 20 - Josh Honey celebrates after goaling.
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  2021 Rd 22 - Corey Durdin on debut with family behind him in the crowd.
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  2021 Rd 23 - Tom De Koning goes for another hanger.
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  2021 - Future Blue; Nth Knights Dom Akuei marks strongly.
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  2021 - Future Blue; Nth Knights Dom Akuei in ruck duel.
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  2021 - Future Blues; Motlop & Akuei.
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  2021 - Jordan Boyd.
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  2021 - New Blue; Jordan Boyd.
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  2021 - Jordan Boyd in Carlton's VFL team.
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  2021 - New Blue; Alex Mirkov.
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  2021 - Alex Mirkov.
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  2021 - Alex Mirkov taps the ball in the VFL.
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  2021 - Carlton's VFL; Alex Mirkov at the centre bounce.
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  2021 - Adam Saad.
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  2021 - Oscar McDonald.
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  2021 - Luke Parks.
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  2021 - Luke Parks at training.
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  2021 - Zac Williams.
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  2021 Rd 1 - Oscar McDonald.
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  2021 Rd 1 - Adam Saad drives the ball long.
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  2021 Rd 2 - Lachie Fogarty in the warm-ups.
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  2021 Rd 2 - Lachie Fogarty shoots for goal.
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  2021 Rd 3 - Lachie Fogarty about to handball.
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  2021 Rd 3 - Luke Parks prior to his debut.
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  2021 Rd 7 - Lachie Fogarty on the break.
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  2021 Rd 7 - Luke Parks spoils the pack.
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  2021 Rd 10 - Zac Williams celebrates a goal.
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  2021 - Former Blues premiership forward Ross Ditchburn.
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  2021 - Michael Gibbons.
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  2021 - Lachie Fogarty.
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  2021 - Tom Williamson.
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  2021 - Michael Gibbons.
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  2021 Rd 1 - Tom Williamson about to handball.
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  2021 Rd 20 - Tom Williamson looks for options.