Voss’ future ‘on a knife’s edge’ as Blues board meets hours after Dees sacking kickstarts market

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The Carlton board is tonight holding a scheduled board meeting with extra stakes for coach Michael 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 be pushed into making an early call on Voss, who’s now viewed as the most under-pressure coach in the AFL.

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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”.

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.

Michael Voss, senior coach of the Blues looks on during the round 21 AFL match between the Fremantle Dockers and Carlton Blues at Optus Stadium on August 03, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) Source: Getty Images

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 CEO 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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