Former Carlton president John Elliott has been banned from the club over his allegations relating to the sexual misconduct of players in the 1980s and 90s.

In a withering condemnation of his former mentor and close friend, Carlton president Stephen Kernahan accused Elliott of disgracing the club and casting a slur upon everyone associated with it.

Kernahan said an internal investigation by the club had failed to support Elliott's claims that the club paid off women to keep them from going public in relation to alleged rapes during his term as president from 1982 to 2002.

"The allegations refer to a period prior to the current administration and as such we have addressed this matter with former administrators and officials of the club and confirm that we have no knowledge of the allegations made by Mr Elliott," said Kernahan.

Kernahan, who was captain of the club under Elliott between 1987 and 1997 said he was bewildered by the allegations and found Elliott’s comments regarding the treatment of women as disgraceful.

"As far as we are aware there is no basis to John’s allegations so why he made them only he can say," said Kernahan.

"We have noted that he has since publicly claimed to know nothing about these alleged payments."

"These comments and his ongoing behaviour have impacted negatively on everyone who was associated with this club during his time as president."

"Having then trivialised the matter is appalling and while he does not represent this club there is no doubt he has disgraced the Carlton Football Club and in doing so slurred everyone connected with Carlton."

"Everyone at Carlton - members, supporters, officials, players, coaches, past players, indeed the entire Carlton family - have been insulted by John's comments and actions."

"As a result, while John harbours such opinions he will not be welcome at the club and he will not be permitted to attend any official Carlton Football Club functions."