The Carlton Blues are a professional Australian rules football club based in Carlton, a suburb of Melbourne. Founded in 1864, they are one of the oldest and most successful clubs in the Australian Football League (AFL). The team's colors are navy blue and white, and they are known for their passionate fan base. The club has won a total of 16 premierships, making them one of the most decorated teams in the league's history. Their home games are played at Marvel Stadium, and they have a fierce rivalry with the Collingwood Magpies, known as the "Collingwood-Carlton rivalry."