Overview

• Carlton fell to 6–10 after a 56-point defeat at the MCG, effectively extinguishing their hopes of a top-eight finish with seven rounds remaining.
• Coach Michael Voss admitted the team delivered “a really poor performance” and conceded they let the club down against their arch-rival.
• President Rob Priestley publicly declared Voss safe through the remainder of the season despite intensified scrutiny over Carlton’s form.
• Incoming CEO Graham Wright will lead an off-season review of football operations aimed at addressing the club’s recurring collapses and selection challenges.
• Collingwood consolidated its position atop the ladder with a 14th win as coach Craig McRae expressed empathy and plans to reach out to his former Brisbane teammate.