Carlton fans of the 21st century think little of our love and adoration of recent indigenous Blues Eddie Betts, Jeffery Garlett, Andrew Walker and Chris Yarran as they've excited us all with their exploits on the field. However the path of indigenous footballers to the AFL stage where they so obviously belong - and excel - has not always been clear or supported.

It was only really through the last 40 years that their talent has shone through. This quote from within the Blueseum really brings out this point:

Before St Kilda's Nicky Winmar made his celebrated stand against racism at Victoria Park; before Jim and Phil Krakouer redefined the art of ball-handling, and before a succession of brilliant aboriginal small forwards transformed the forward pocket from a respite station for tired rovers into a major avenue to goal – there was the mercurial Syd Jackson; a gifted, courageous aboriginal footballer who was a star in two Carlton Premiership teams.

Now, with Carlton appreciation for pure football skill unquestioned, we thought it worthwhile to highlight the various indigenous players who have joined our Club.




Some will note that we are not able to fill a full team from senior players. And some Blues had disappointing short stints due to injuries or lack or opportunity.

However it would be an interesting team to play against!