Michael Voss’ position as Carlton coach appears increasingly uncertain after the club’s board convened on Wednesday evening for a critical meeting to assess the state of its football program.
While senior board members arrived at Ikon Park, including president Robert Priestley and vice president Patty Kinnersly, Voss was seen quietly exiting the club’s headquarters more than three hours later, avoiding the waiting media pack as speculation over his future intensifies.
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Though the gathering was scheduled as part of the club’s monthly board routine, the timing, just two days after Melbourne sacked Simon Goodwin, has only added fuel to the fire.
With the Demons now first in line for high-profile coaching candidates, Carlton’s decision-makers are believed to be weighing up their next move carefully.
Voss, who is contracted through next season, has come under mounting pressure following another underwhelming campaign. The club's top brass is expected to examine everything from football department structure to player movement plans, with rival clubs already circling names like Tom De Koning and Jack Silvagni.
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Incoming CEO Graham Wright, who officially starts on 15 August, has held ongoing discussions with Voss and is tipped to make sweeping changes to the football department once in office.
While assistant coach Ashley Hansen is still under contract, the futures of football boss Brad Lloyd and several other assistants could also come under the microscope.