Overview

• CEO-designate Graham Wright has warned he will make tough decisions that could include dismissing coach Michael Voss after Carlton’s 4-7 start placed his position under review.
• Wright’s history of passing over Voss for Collingwood’s coaching role in 2021 has intensified debate over whether Voss can retain his duties through his contract, which runs until the end of 2026.
• Commentators highlight holes in Carlton’s list, citing a lack of outside speed, creative ball movement and a quality small forward as key factors in the club’s poor forward-50 efficiency.
• Analysts have proposed bold list strategies such as trading Sam Walsh, Harry McKay or Tom De Koning to secure draft picks and relieve salary-cap pressure.
• An AFL commission plan to shift more coach salaries outside the cap could curb Carlton’s payout costs if Wright opts for a coaching change.