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Carlton in the VFL/AFL Trivia Quiz

Carlton - the most successful team in the AFL. Here are 10 questions about the famous club.

A multiple-choice quiz by thehalford. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
thehalford

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
154,298

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
727

Last 3 plays: Guest 92 (6/10), Guest 101 (3/10), Guest 49 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In which year did Carlton win their first VFL premiership?

Answer: ( between 1900 and 1909)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the first Blue to win a Brownlow Medal? Hint

Bert Deacon

Gordon Collis

John James

Greg Williams

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where was the infamous 'Bloodbath' Grand Final of 1945 played? Hint

Lake Oval

VFL Park

Princes Park

The MCG

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who is the first player to have kicked 100 goals in a season for Carlton? Hint

Stephen Kernahan

Mick Grace

Harry 'Soapy' Vallence

Alex Jesaulenko

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which number did Alex Jesaulenko wear? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. When Carlton won the Grand Final in 1995 it was their ____ premiership? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many points did Carlton beat Essendon by in the 1947 Grand Final? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who won the Norm Smith Medal for best on ground in Carlton's 1995 Premiership win? Hint

Anthony Koutoufides

Peter Dean

Craig Bradley

Greg Williams

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Question 9 of 10

9. Melbourne was the first club to be formed: was Carlton the second?

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was Carlton captain in 2004? Hint

Anthony Koutoufides

Darren Hulme

Scott Camporeale

Lance Whitnall

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Apr 24 2024 : Guest 92: 6/10
Apr 06 2024 : Guest 101: 3/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which year did Carlton win their first VFL premiership?

Answer: 1906

Mick Grace also became the first player to kick 50 goals in a season in 1906. This was the start of a hat-trick of Premierships and a further 2 Grand Finals afterwards.

2. Who was the first Blue to win a Brownlow Medal?

Answer: Bert Deacon

Deacon was victorious in the premiership year of 1947, James in 1961, Collis in 1964 (when the club finished 10th), and Williams won his second medal in 1994.

3. Where was the infamous 'Bloodbath' Grand Final of 1945 played?

Answer: Princes Park

Princes Park was the home of the GF as the MCG was being used for military purposes. The Blues beat South Melbourne 15.13.103 - 10.15.75.

4. Who is the first player to have kicked 100 goals in a season for Carlton?

Answer: Alex Jesaulenko

'Jezza' kicked 115 in 1970. Soapy was Carlton's previous best, with 86 in 1931. Grace was the first to kick 50 goals in a VFL season (1906) and Kernahan was one of the great leaders of the Blues, and kicked over 700 goals in his career.

5. Which number did Alex Jesaulenko wear?

Answer: 25

Bruce Doull was probably the most famous wearer of 11. John Nicholls, the big Ruckman was number 2, and Ron Barassi was the best No. 31 ever.

6. When Carlton won the Grand Final in 1995 it was their ____ premiership?

Answer: 16

Essendon equalled that when they won the 2000 Grand Final. Collingwood won their 14th in 1990.

7. How many points did Carlton beat Essendon by in the 1947 Grand Final?

Answer: 1

Fred Stafford kicked the winning goal 25 seconds from time. Carlton won 13.8.86 vs 11.19.85.

8. Who won the Norm Smith Medal for best on ground in Carlton's 1995 Premiership win?

Answer: Greg Williams

Williams was rejected twice by Carlton early in his career. Playing for Geelong and Sydney before joining the Blues in 1992, Williams won two Brownlows in his career (1986 and 1994).

9. Melbourne was the first club to be formed: was Carlton the second?

Answer: No

Geelong was second by approximately one month. It was another 5 years before Carlton were formed in 1864.

10. Who was Carlton captain in 2004?

Answer: Anthony Koutoufides

Our 4th captain in 3 years, following Craig Bradley (2002) and Brett Ratten/Andrew McKay (2003).

Source: Author thehalford

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