With 16 premierships to its credit, Carlton is considered one of the game’s most successful and powerful clubs. While having recently experienced some lean years, it’s clear the air of expectation has returned to Carlton.

After reaching the finals in 2009, 2010 and 2011, coach Brett Ratten and captain, Chris Judd, along with the Blues' army of supporters, are eagerly looking forward to 2012 and beyond.

Coach: Brett Ratten

Captain: Chris Judd

Premierships: (16) 1906, 1907, 1908, 1914, 1915, 1938, 1945, 1947, 1968, 1970, 1972, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1987, 1995

Brownlow Medallists:Bert Deacon 1947, John James 1961, Gordon Collis 1964, Greg Williams 1994, Chris Judd 2010

300 game players: Craig Bradley 375, Bruce Doull 365, John Nicholls 328, Stephen Silvagni 312, Justin Madden (Carlton/Essendon) 332

AFL Hall of Fame Legends: Ron Barassi (Melbourne/Carlton), John Nicholls, Alex Jesaulenko

Norm Smith Medallists: Wayne Harmes 1979, Bruce Doull 1981, David Rhys-Jones 1987, Greg Williams 1995