IT was the year of the Navy Blue debut at Carlton with Bluebaggers getting a first glimpse of youngsters and newcomers across the AFL and AFLW seasons.
Take a look back at some of the best debut moments over the year.
Matt Owies:
Spotlight | Owies' debut (R16)
Go inside Matthew Owies' AFL debut.
Mua Laloifi:
AFLW R1 | Mua recaps Navy Blue debut
Vaomua Laloifi recaps her debut performance following Carlton's win over Richmond.
Josh Honey:
Spotlight | Honey's debut (R12)
Go inside Josh Honey's first AFL game as we spoke to parents Diane and Neil.
Brooke Vernon:
BTGC | Brooke's big day
Episode nine. Brooke Vernon and her family detail a special day which ended in her Navy Blue debut.
Matt Cottrell:
Spotlight | Cottrell's Debut (R11)
Go inside the debut game of Matthew Cottrell.
Lucy McEvoy:
Highlights: McEvoy's star on the rise
Look back on the best of Lucy McEvoy's NAB AFL Rising Star performance in Round 1.
Marc Pittonet:
Spotlight | Pitto's Blue debut (R2)
Go inside Marc Pittonet's debut for Carlton.
Sam Philp:
Access | Philp gets named
Watch the moment Sam Philp found out he'd be making his AFL debut.
Jack Martin:
AFL R1 | Martin kicks four
Jack Martin kicks four goals in his debut for the Blues.
