AFL 2025: Carlton make Michael Voss call after marathon Blues board meeting
The future of Carlton coach Michael Voss remains uncertain, with a call on his 2026 status not made at a marathon five-hour board meeting.
Voss remains in the job for now with only one top Blues figure commenting on Wednesday night.
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Vice-president Patty Kinnersly, asked by Seven whether it was an important day for Voss' future, said: 'Every day is important for a football coach.'
The coach left club HQ around 5:30pm AEST with the meeting completed around 7:30pm.
Michael Voss leaves Ikon Park while the board meet. Picture: Glenn McFarlane
It held extra stakes for Voss in the aftermath of Melbourne's sacking of Simon Goodwin.
Part of the Demons' reasoning for axing their premiership coach on Tuesday was to get to market and ensure they can complete the hiring process before the off-season.
And footy insiders believe the Blues could yet be pushed into making an early call on Voss, who's now viewed as the most under-pressure coach in the AFL.
Seven's Mitch Cleary declared from Ikon Park on Wednesday evening Voss' future is 'well and truly on a knife's edge, despite holding a contract for next year'.
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Voss has a 44-42-1 record as Carlton coach but after 2023's miracle run to a preliminary final, the Blues have failed to record a September win despite premiership aspirations, and will not play finals in 2025.
Goodwin presented to Melbourne's board at a meeting last week, which then decided to fire him a week later.
And while it's been expected the Blues will wait to make a call until new chief executive Graham Wright takes over on August 15, the Demons' position in the market could force the club's hand.
The club also has major decisions to make regarding football boss Brad Lloyd, whose future is uncertain, and their assistant coaching panel.
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