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Josh Fraser appointed permanent Carlton senior coach

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2026-08-31 04:25 UTC → 2026-09-11 04:16 UTC · added ~~removed~~

Following Michael Voss’s resignation in May, assistant Josh Fraser was installed as Carlton’s interim senior coach. He orchestrated a significant turnaround, leading the Blues from a 1–8 start to an 11–10 record, which secured an improbable wildcard finals berth. On August 11, 2026, Fraser officially entered the race for the permanent head coaching role starting in 2027, joining a shortlist that included Corey Enright, James Kelly, Jaymie Graham, and Daniel Giansiracusa. On August 17, 2026, the Carlton Football Club officially appointed the 44-year-old former No. 1 overall draft pick as its permanent AFL senior coach. Carlton president Rob Priestley and CEO Graham Wright praised Fraser’s leadership, identifying him as the standout candidate due to his “professional qualities and innovative mindset.” ~~He is expected to sign a multi-year contract, potentially lasting at least three years. Following the team's successful resurgence, former~~ Former coach Michael Voss ~~commented on~~ has supported the ~~club's transformation. Voss described~~ transition, describing the Blues as the “equal-form team in the competition” over the preceding 10 to 11 weeks and ~~noted~~ noting the team's evolution into a player-led ~~organization. The club moved into~~ organization under captain Patrick Cripps. While Voss noted that the ~~finals series~~ team's percentages make a premiership run a “tough gig,” he expressed confidence in their ability to ~~face Geelong~~ compete in an their upcoming elimination final at against Geelong. As the ~~MCG.~~ club enters a new era under Fraser, Carlton is undergoing a significant roster overhaul. General manager Chris Davies confirmed the club will utilize free agency, the trade period, and the draft to address needs in key forward firepower, defensive depth, and midfield stability. This follows a period of list management where the club delisted nine players, including father-son duo Ben and Lucas Camporeale. The club is also managing the contract statuses of players such as Ollie Hollands and Adam Saad ahead of the upcoming movement period.

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