Overview

• Carlton suffered a 50-point loss to Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval, slipping to 6–9 and effectively ending their finals chances.
• Key senior players Patrick Cripps and Jacob Weitering failed to perform, compounding Carlton’s on-field struggles.
• Michael Voss defended his team’s effort as a collective responsibility and stressed unity over blame ahead of the next match.
• Fans vandalised Carlton’s Ikon Park headquarters with graffiti demanding the board’s removal while calling to retain Voss.
• Incoming CEO Graham Wright is poised to lead an off-season review that could reshape Carlton’s football operations and coaching staff.