Carlton has reportedly secured revered footy executive Chris Davies as its next football boss after weeks of talks.
The Port Adelaide general manager of football, who has spent 11 years in the role at Alberton, is set to join the Blues and coach Michael Voss, with the Herald Sun on Monday reporting the move was “almost certain”.
Incoming Carlton chief executive Graham Wright had sought better support around Voss, who will enter the final year of his contract in what is certain to be another high-pressure season at the helm.
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The Herald Sun’s report states Carlton figures are “extremely confident” of adding Davies but notes the long-time Power boss “is yet to confirm his final decision with the Power”.
If the move goes ahead as expected, Davies will fill the position left by dismissed former Blues footy boss Brad Lloyd.
It shapes as a substantial loss for the Power and first-year senior coach Josh Carr after the departure of Ken Hinkley — who’d also been linked to a role at Princes Park alongside companion Voss.
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It’s the latest move in an off-season of significant change for Carlton, which just days ago confirmed the exits of coaching figures Aaron Hamill, Tom Lonergan and Aaron Greaves.
And in terms of departing player personnel, Tom De Koning and Jack Silvagni have already indicated their desire for a fresh start, while Charlie Curnow has been the constant subject of trade speculation.
Voss spoke on radio on Monday to shut down that Curnow conjecture, but he confirmed the club had told forward Elijah Hollands to explore his options elsewhere amid off-field concerns.