Carlton Supporters Club

My name is David and DJC represents "David: Just Carlton" (it should really be D:JC!)

My great grandparents lived in Lygon Street, behind what is now a gelateria.  They became Carlton supporters on arrival in Australia (I think it was compulsory for folk who lived in the suburb) in 1888.  They came from Staffordshire but the family had lived in the Lakes District for around 5,000 years before moving.  I'm an archaeologist so I take great interest in human settlement patterns and migration.

I grew up in Coburg which was in Carlton's zone and had lots of contact with Carlton players through my older brothers, footy club pie nights, etc.  Brent Crosswell was a regular visitor at our home during his first few years in Melbourne.

I started going to the footy when I was about ten and I used to wear a Carlton jumper with "2" on the back.  We had a spot under the Heatley stand stairs and I can remember the crowd hurling good-natured abuse at Pig-Iron Bob as he walked up the stairs.  Needless to say, John Nicholls is my favourite player but I have been lucky to see so many great players over the years - not to mention a reasonable number of premierships although I wouldn't mind another in the next few years.

The game that remains fixed in my memory is a victory over Richmond in the night footy competition at Albert Park.  It was notable because Ron Barassi knocked the stuffing out of Roger Dean and turned our fortunes around.  Footy was a simpler, more brutal game then.  When I was a little older, standing in the outer, scoffing a few beers and pies, and queuing at the urinals in between watching legends like Doull, Jesaulenko, Swan McKay, Percy Jones, Wallsy, Perovic and many others do their thing was the best way to spend a Saturday arvo.

I have been a regular on this site for a few years now and I find it really informative and entertaining.  I'm a little disappointed that we have lost some of the stalwarts from years gone by but the discussions are still lively and reflect diverse views on everything from Mick Malthouse to the POTUS.

I'd like to welcome our new members and encourage them to have a say.  We've established that no-one here knows anything about footy so let your thoughts be known; they will add to knowledge 

Gointocarlton: The handle comes from the good old days when every star player from other clubs were always "going to Caaaaarltn".
Name: Nando
Heritage: Italian (but Aussie from cradle to grave)
Moto: "you can barrack for whoever you like....as long as its Carlton"
Favorite quote: "we are Carlton, f--- the rest" (I know there were alot of people who didnt like it when Stick said that, I personally loved it!)
Occupation: Director of a small Engineering Consultancy firm
Favorite game: 99 Prelim
2nd Favorite Game: 95 Granny
Favorite All Time Carlton Player: Cant name one, Andrew Mckay and Kade Simpson are me two all timers which I cant split. Why? Not superstars of the comp but ever reliable, team first, ruthless on the field, gave 120% week in week out, dire defenders (close to my heart), only those in the inner sanctum know their true worth and importance to the team, play(ed) for the jumper. Doull would have been the same I'm sure but these two combine old school qualities into the modern era. Blokes like that are the heart and soul of your club
Favorite Other Sports: All sport except anything American. I'd rather m--------- with a cheese grater than watch anything that's American sport.
Most hated team: Cheats FC by the length of the The Nullabor.
Favorite Ground: The G
Least Favorite Ground: Etihad
Least Favorite Ground back in the Day: Viccy Park

I couldn't let that one pass Baggers.......one out of left field for most Blues supporters in recent history.  A Tassie boy, a hundred gamer by the time he was 25 & from all reports a heart the size of Phar Lap.  Must have ripped the guts out of the club when he tragically lost his life.  Deserves to be mentioned more than he does.  Well done mate.

PS I also started on the other site and migrated to this one. I started in the days of Synbad, Massive, Navy Andrew (or was he this site?) and another maniac starting with J who's handle escapes me. Very colorful days they were.

Great to read so many posters stories. A lot of deep rooted Carlton passion here.

Also a welcome to Ryanscott who joined us yesterday. Happy posting mate 

Loved every bit of that Crash