Carlton selected former Demon Chris Johnson with its selection in the 2009 Pre-season draft. Johnson has been training with Carlton since pre-season training commenced in late October and he was taken with the Blues selection, number four overall.

In the Rookie Draft the Blues selected three new players to join the Club for the 2009 season and re-drafted three players from the 2008 list. Jeff Gartlett, Luke Stanton and Greg Bentley are the three new players while Darren Pfeiffer, Lachie Hill and Sam Jacobs will remain with the Blues in 2009.

Pre-Season Draft
Chris Johnson
Originally from East Fremantle was drafted by Melbourne with a 3rd round selection (Father/Son), number 36 overall, in the 2003 National Draft. Chris will turn 23 in January and he is 188cm tall, 87kg and he made his AFL debut in 2005.

Rookie Draft
Jeff Garlett
A small forward from Swan Districts in WA, has pace and agility and can also play a role in the midfield.
Born: 3 August 1989
178cm
67kg

Luke Stanton
Athletic tall from the Northern Knights who reads the play well. Stanton represented Vic Metro in the 2008 NAB AFL Under 18 Championships.
Born: 8 January 1990
192cm
84kg

Greg Bentley
Originally from Rosebud and the Dandenong Under 18s, he was selected as a rookie by Port Adelaide in the 2006 Rookie Draft and then elevated to the senior list.
Born: 9 April 1987
187cm
88kg
Played 6 AFL games after making his debut in 2006