Blaine Johnson Biography

Carlton delist four players including Matthew Watson and Cameron Giles as well as rookies Blaine Johnson and Fraser Russell.

“Each of these players has made a contribution to our football club and I would like to thank them for their hard work over the journey,” Blues football operations manager Andrew McKay said.

Blues rookie Blaine Johnson re-signs with Carlton for another year.

"Blaine is a diligent young man who trains hard and obviously got his opportunity through long-term injuries to other players," Blues football manager Andrew McKay said.

"Now that he has had a taste of senior football we're confident he will be hungry for more and will continue to press his case for senior selection."

Blaine Johnson makes his AFL debut for Carlton at the MCG with 7 disposals (4 kicks and 3 handballs) and a mark in a 15-point loss to Collingwood.