To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings, Carlton coaches, players and staff attended a ceremony this morning to remember the 16 Carlton players killed in both World Wars.

A permanent memorial plaque was unveiled at the front of the club, while Blues’ captain Marc Murphy accepted a Lone Pine seedling, which will later be planted at Princes Park.

Among the crowd were some very important guests, including Chad Nash, the great nephew of 10-game former Carlton footballer Fenley McDonald. McDonald was killed at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915.

Carlton remembers 'The Great Fallen' - its former 16 players killed in both World Wars.

Also present was Joan Schinner, the daughter of 1938 Carlton Premiership player Jim Park. Joan was just three years old when her father was killed in action in Wau, New Guinea on 9 February 1943.

Chad and Joan had the honour of unveiling the new plaque, while Carlton president Mark LoGiudice laid a wreath at the base of the memorial.

It’s a timely reminder of the sacrifices young men and women gave to our country, as the Blues prepare to play St Kilda in Wellington this ANZAC Day.