Overview

• Carlton is 11th on the ladder with a 6–9 record and is three wins outside the top eight with eight matches remaining, making finals qualification improbable.
• President Rob Priestley has pledged support for Michael Voss through the end of the 2025 season but declined to confirm his tenure beyond that pending an off-season review.
• Voss has declared the season “live” and emphasises that there is much to gain from the remaining rounds.
• The coach will blood several young players, including Lachie Cowan, Harry O’Farrell, Matt Carroll and Ashton Moir, to accelerate talent development.
• The Blues will be without Adam Saad (concussion) and Jack Silvagni (groin) while vice-captain Jacob Weitering is playing through an ankle ligament injury with a brace.