AFL Media's Howard Kotton takes a look at the milestones on the horizon for Carlton in 2018:

Kade Simpson, 300 games
In his 16th season, the left-footer is due to become only the fifth player in Blues history to reach the 300-game mark. If the durable Simpson plays every game, he will celebrate the milestone in Round 15 against Port Adelaide at the MCG.

Marc Murphy, 250 games
The skipper is due to reach his mark in the same match as Simpson's 300th, in Round 15 against the Power. In 10 more matches, he will pass his father John, who played 246 games for Fitzroy, South Melbourne and North Melbourne between 1967-80. Murphy will captain the Blues for the 100th time this Saturday against Gold Coast at Etihad Stadium.

Levi Casboult, 100 games
While Casboult made a slow start to the season against the Tigers last week, he is due to bring up the ton on a Friday night against the Western Bulldogs in Round 6 at Etihad Stadium. It has been a long road for the oft-maligned key forward/ruckman to reach the milestone, but he has improved his kicking for goal and was the Club's leading goalkicker last season with 34.

Locker room history looms for Levi

1968 anniversary
Victories against arch rival Essendon are always savoured, but this one would be particularly sweet as the Blues celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1968 premiership in round eight when they host the Bombers at the MCG. As always, there is sure to be plenty of spice in this contest.

50 games against Brisbane
Carlton must travel north for its game against the Lions in round 16. The Blues hold the advantage 28-21 in their head-to-head clashes, but they have struggled recently at the Gabba, having lost their past four against the Lions at the venue.