CARLTON'S hierarchy has addressed the media following the departure of Michael Voss as head coach.

Blues president Rob Priestley, CEO Graham Wright and footy boss Chris Davies spoke at Ikon Park to explain the decision to part ways with Voss. Voss was not present at the press conference.

You can re-live what the Blues said in our live blog below. The full video press conference will be uploaded shortly.

Voss handed in his resignation in recent days while in Queensland following the loss to Brisbane on Friday night.

After recent discussions with Carlton and footy boss Chris Davies, the decision was made and the two parties parted ways in a call the club had been set to make for several weeks.

Blues assistant Josh Fraser will take over from Voss as interim coach.