Very happy with the decision.

Even though it's likely we let him go after his contract expires next year, at least we are FINALLY letting a coach see out their contact. No more knee-jerk reactions without a clear plan in place.

My theory is Wright and the board have realised that sacking Voss is unlikely to lead to a miracle turnaround next season, so let him finish his contract and work on fixing other issues in the interim.

And if it turns out Voss wasn't the problem after all, great, they can renew his contract towards the end of next year. No rush.

I wonder if the Collingwood forums have posts wanting to sack McRea now

5 weeks ago they were top of the ladder and 10 points clear of #2. They were about a $1.10 for the Flag. Now lost 4 of 5. AFL is a fickle beast.

What changed? Over confidence? Injuries to key defenders? Age catching up? Dissent in the Board? Coach has lost the players? Houston has lost his mojo? No Daicos, No Pies?

Strange times?

Still, the Media Experts will have the answers. So will the forums

Regards Cazzesman

Nah , master strategist Hayden Skipworth will cop the flack .

Graham Wright the incoming CEO has been employed to make decisions.
First decision/ recommendation is retain Michael Voss as coach. Right fine.
What I find midly amusing, the media saying the board accepted the
recommendation ''unanimously''.
Ofcourse they did, they aren't going argue the point with GW on his first submission.
That would be laughable
So now what or who is next...................

He was copping it on talkback radio last night that's for sure

As was Houston

It's going to be very interesting listening to the fan podcasts next week. Most seemed pretty certain it was only a question of weeks; the Prendercast crew in particular saying anyone who thinks Voss should stay is a moron and that Wright would give their head a needed wobble. I expect they'll all insist they were right, but what about Wright?

Very happy with the decision.

Even though it's likely we let him go after his contract expires next year, at least we are FINALLY letting a coach see out their contact. No more knee-jerk reactions without a clear plan in place.

My theory is Wright and the board have realised that sacking Voss is unlikely to lead to a miracle turnaround next season, so let him finish his contract and work on fixing other issues in the interim.

And if it turns out Voss wasn't the problem after all, great, they can renew his contract towards the end of next year. No rush.

So we're delaying the sakc by a year because, optics?

Wright has had plenty of time to evaluate the coaches.
He has two options... sakc now or extend his contract if he's deemed as the right person going forward.

I don't have a problem with keeping Voss if they believe he's the best choice.
But let's see what happens next year is the worst option... a potential wasted year that won't go down well with anyone.

:lol:
Great decision.
The inside experts didn’t listen to the loudest outside Carlton “experts”.

I read a post from Surrey a few days ago that Voss was gone. I accepted that, but so happy he didn’t get his wish. Good response from Surrey too. We are Al on the same team. Now it’s time to stop eating our own.

To those Carltonians who could see the impact injury had on the game plan, and result, and could see which players were not delivering the basics such as set shots at goal, hitting targets by hand and foot, picking the right option, basically being lazy… there is a Navy Blue god. And I bet you’re relieved the blame for every friggin player failure was not heaped on Voss.

Sitting at a Taverna in Hydra.
I’m so happy that we continue our momentum and move forward.

We started the season with 13 out in round 1 and injury has been and still hovering around 15. We will move on heaps of players lacking skills and mental strength to see out a win.

We dodged a bullet with 800k man Houston. We get back a fit Jagga, Walshy, Curnow, Harry, Newy, Kemp, Acres, Cottrell… and many more… half a team of fit and firing stars. Maybe even Elijah. Good players are lining up to join Blues too. A bunch of new assistants. I have no doubt a different team approach to season 2026 will see a better start than 2025.

It’s 36 degrees and I’m going to drink the day away singing our song. We are the Navy Blues.

I hope SOS stays. If not, we may be better off. He is injury prone. He had an offer from us, and he has exercised his right to get a feel for the market. Opposition teams know he is the son of Steve and may be listening to his old man to go for best offer, not best team. So be it. We only want players who want to play for Carlton. I know they are lining up. We can only fit 44.