In 2024, to mark the 160^th anniversary of its inception, the Carlton Football Club identified a core group of former players who had contributed significantly to the Club’s fortunes through the late 19^th and early 20^th centuries.

Accordingly, a total of 21 former players were progressively inducted into the Carlton Hall of Fame through the course of that year.

The names of the Inductees were released in blocks of three – ten from the Challenge Cup/VFA years (mid-1860s-1896); eight who featured in each of the Grand Final victories of 1906, ’07 and ’08; and two Premiership Captains and a Premiership Captain-Coach in the period bookended by two World Wars.

The Inductions followed those of Jack Carney, the late Neil Chandler and Brendan Fevola, who were so honoured at an event staged by the Carlton Football Club in early 2024.

All Inductions were ratified by the Directors of the Carlton Football Club Board, on the recommendation of Members of the Club’s Heritage Sub-Committee.