MARKING Carlton’s inaugural Common Ground game against Hawthorn on Sunday, thirty people became Australian citizens on match day, as the Blues held a citizenship ceremony at Etihad Stadium.
Taking their final affirmations on the field, joyous tears were shed as more than 30,000 footy fans helped welcome them to their new official home.
Creating a sense of belonging through cultural and social inclusion, the Blues’ Common Ground game will continue to be a permanent fixture on Carlton’s calendar.
The Carlton Football Club would like to thank the Department of Home Affairs for its assistance in making the citizenship ceremony possible.
Below is a selection of AFL Media's snaps from the citizenship ceremony:
