CARLTON fan favourite Michael Jamison has hit out at his former AFL club’s stance on marriage equality.

The Blues released a statement on Wednesday declining to endorse the Yes Campaign on marriage equality, as Australians vote in a nation-wide postal survey on the matter.

In a short statement, the Blues declared themselves to be a “leader in engendering equality” but fell short of recommending a yes vote.

“The issue of ‘same sex marriage’ is essentially one of equality; and so the club encourages all of its people to have their say in this important national vote,” it stated.

“As a club, we respect that this is about personal choice, and as such don’t intend to campaign on the issue, but we do strongly reinforce our club’s absolute commitment to equality — and a community that is free from any form of discrimination.”

Jamison, who left the club at the end of last season after 150 matches, suggested it wasn’t good enough.

“You can fence sit when you are debating whether to have a twilight grand final not when it comes to equality,” he wrote on Twitter.

Fair enough too mate. You can fence sit when you are debating whether to have a twilight grand final not when it comes to equality. — Michael Jamison (@mjamo40) September 20, 2017

He went on to further explain why he was so disappointed with his former club.

I reckon they have offended more than they haven't with that statement, unfortunately. However, can't deny anyone's right to their op. — Michael Jamison (@mjamo40) September 20, 2017

Although, can you respect an opinion that states not everyone is equal? — Michael Jamison (@mjamo40) September 20, 2017

Yeah, I'll respectfully listen and respect everyone's right to have an opinion but I don't have to respect their opinion on certain matters. — Michael Jamison (@mjamo40) September 20, 2017

Agree. Probably a slight difference in how different people are treated by others and how they are treated and viewed by the law though — Michael Jamison (@mjamo40) September 20, 2017

Carlton AFLW star Darcy Vescio has also been a prominent campaigner for same-sex marriage.

The AFL has made clear its support for marriage equality on Wednesday, replacing the AFL logo at head office with the word “Yes”.

AFL clubs Western Bulldogs, North Melbourne and Collingwood have also pledged support for marriage equality in the past fortnight, joining long-term campaigners Sydney and St Kilda — who pioneered the annual pride game — on the issue.

Jamison wasn’t the only footy commentator to criticise the Carlton statement.

Bit disappointed by my mob. If you strive for equality and inclusion you only have one option. https://t.co/LEKr38fYib — Andy Maher (@AndyMaherDFA) September 20, 2017

With you @AndyMaherDFA - really disappointing. Not good enough; equality can't be negotiable. https://t.co/aYM88VCXnd — Andrew Giles MP (@andrewjgiles) September 20, 2017

Disappointing Carlton, if you want "equality" support the community that has been denied that right for so long. https://t.co/abEJ4v5hgl — Ryan Fitzgerald (@FitzySA) September 20, 2017