Carlton will post one of the biggest financial losses in the club's history, and are expected to be $2 million in the red after notching just four wins for the 2015 season.

The result follows a $1.6 million loss for the 2014 season, but of more concern to the Blues is the fact they are in danger of breaching a "debt ceiling" imposed by the AFL, which underwrites a maximum $5 million Westpac overdraft for every club in the competition. According to the most recent accounts, Carlton have overdrawn that facility.

Could young Blues star Patrick Cripps be heading to the Dockers next year? Credit:Josh Robenstone

Blues president Mark LoGiudice has briefed influential club figures in the past month on the significant trading loss and debt issues.

Carlton will on Wednesday announce that CareerOne has been signed as the club's joint major partner for the next two seasons, along with Hyundai, while CareerOne's parent company Acquire Learning has extended its deal as shorts sponsor for a further two years.