Fan favourite Eddie Betts has well and truly established himself as one of Carlton’s best.

After being awarded life membership for his eight years of service, the runner-up in last year’s John Nicholls medal opens up to INSIDE CARLTON about the importance of family and how it has helped shape his career as an AFL footballer.

A father to four month old son Lewis, the Blues forward is looking forward to the next phase in his life.

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