With the decade drawn to a close it is time to reflect on the events that took place and celebrate the achievements of those who excelled. In that spirit we give to you our Top 10 Blues of the 2010’s.
Note: All statistics and honours listed relate to time spent at Carlton during the 2010-19 period only.
10. Eddie Betts 87 games, 167 goals. Carlton Leading Goalkicker: 2010, 2012.
9. Ed Curnow 165 games, 36 goals. Second Carlton Best & Fairest: 2019. Third Carlton Best Fairest: 2018.
8. Jarrad Waite 69 games, 135 goals. Carlton Leading Goalkicker: 2014.
7. Andrew Walker 115 games, 107 goals. Carlton Leading Goalkicker: 2011.
6. Bryce Gibbs 165 games, 103 goals. Carlton Best & Fairest: 2014.
5. Matthew Kreuzer 145 games, 68 goals. Third Carlton Best & Fairest: 2017. All Australian Squad: 2017.
4. Kade Simpson 215 games, 76 goals. Carlton Vice Captain: 2013-14, 2016. Carlton Best & Fairest: 2013. Second Carlton Best & Fairest: 2016, 2018. Third Carlton Best & Fairest: 2014.
3. Marc Murphy 188 games, 122 goals. Carlton Captain: 2013-2018. Carlton Best & Fairest: 2011, 2017. Second Carlton Best & Fairest: 2014, 2015. All-Australian: 2011. AFLCA Player of the Year: 2011.
2. Chris Judd 101 games, 63 goals. Brownlow Medal: 2010. Carlton Captain: 2010–2012. Carlton Best & Fairest: 2010 Leigh Matthews Trophy: 2011. All Australian: 2010, 2011. Madden Medal: (2015)
1. Patrick Cripps 101 games, 47 goals. Carlton Captain: 2019. Carlton Best & Fairest: 2015, 2018, 2019. Leigh Matthews Trophy: 2019. All Australian: 2018, 2019. AFL Rising Star Nominee: 2015. AFL 22under22 Team: 2015, 2016, 2017.
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