Former Blues fitness boss Andrew Russell will never forget Carlton’s 2023 run to the final four. Nor will he forget how it ended — and the reaction to a brutal defeat to Brisbane that left him stunned.
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Mick Malthouse has been involved with six AFL clubs across his tenure in the league, but said the stranglehold on Carlton from former players and rich powerbrokers was something ‘different’.
Denis Pagan has urged the club not to sack Michael Voss and provided a damning insight into a “toxic” culture he described as “snake pit” during his time in charge.
Club icon Brendan Fevola has had his say on Carlton’s horror run, blasting one of the Blues’ best players and calling for mass changes.
It looked like Carlton were headed in the right direction under Michael Voss. But now another significant shift is needed — and the most emotionally-detached man in football has the keys.
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After an unsuccessful history of being trigger happy, Carlton has preached unity and stability. But after another inexcusable performance, it can’t be a reason to protect Michael Voss now.
After what they dished up at Adelaide Oval on Thursday night, where do the Blues go from here? Is Michael Voss the man? The Carlton coach responded post-game.
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