‘The perfect Carlton sacking’: Inside the Voss decision and what’s next for the Blues

‘The perfect Carlton sacking’: Inside the Voss decision and what’s next for the Blues

Author: Code Sports May 12, 2026 Duration: 9:48

Jon Ralph and Josh Barnes dissect Michael Voss' departure from Ikon Park, cast their eye over the contenders for the job, and analyse what could be next for the senior players.

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