Not sure whether I should post this here (Grass Roots football section), but couldn't find anywhere else to post.

Was checking out wikipedia today and stumbled across the Carlton soccer club. Upon further examination, it was apparent that this club, despite its short existence, had a lot of on-field success and produced a wealth of good players, including Vince Grella, Mark Bresciano, Joshua Kennedy, Daniel Allsopp, Vince Colosimo and Archie Thompson. I remember them being established by the Carlton Australian Rules football club, but never being very familiar with club football in Australia, I could never figure out 'why' they were so successful.

Can anyone explain the on-field success of this particular club?

Does anyone think a football club established by an AFL club (Or some sort of partnership) could ever be achieved in the future with the A-League? I think a lot of AFL supporters are beginning to warm to the A-League.