Josh Fraser’s glorious seven-game winning streak as caretaker coach may be done after Carlton’s soggy 63-point loss to Hawthorn on Saturday night – but it may ultimately help him step into the hot seat on a permanent basis.
Fraser has maintained he is not in the running to replace Michael Voss, but support, from fans and internally, for the former Collingwood ruckman grew through a stunning resurgence where he reshaped a stagnant game plan.
Patrick Cripps of the Blues handballs whilst being tackled.Getty Images
That run came to an end under drenching rain at the MCG, but it need not be a major issue.
He said through the week his time in the interim role had strengthened his beliefs, having been a senior coach at VFL level.