Claim: Matthew Allan played for Carlton and Essendon from 1994 to 2005 and has played a total of 161 games in his career.
Evidence: He joined with the Carlton Football Club in 1992, and debuted in 1994 as the 1000th player to represent Carlton. He was traded to the Essendon Football Club following some foot injuries and made his debut with the club in 2004. In 2005, he played one game before knee soreness resurfaced (which had kept him out of action for four games in 2004), and following this, at the end of the season Allan confirmed his retirement. 161 Games Career 
Games 161 Career Essendon Essendon Carlton Carlton Carlton Carlton Carlton Carlton Carlton Carlton Carlton Carlton