Carlton Football Club - Club History

Club History

Carlton has had a long and successful history, and is one of the most successful clubs in the VFL/AFL. Together with fierce rivals Collingwood, Essendon and Richmond, Carlton was considered historically to be one of the league's "Big Four" clubs, and enjoys a healthy rivalry with all three others.

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