CARLTON insists they remain an attractive destination and a big club in the AFL, even after moving on a fifth full-time coach in 14 years.
The Blues will embark on yet another hunt for a leader to end their 31-year premiership drought, after Michael Voss departed as coach following a disastrous 1-8 start to the season.
Carlton chief executive Graham Wright has declared the club in "genuine transition", just three years after the Blues were five goals up in their first preliminary final in 23 years.
But Wright, who would not be drawn on what Carlton were looking for in their next coach, remains optimistic the Blues can turn around their fortunes swiftly.
"Carlton's one of the big clubs in Melbourne, one of the big clubs in the AFL," Wright said.
"You come to Ikon Park, it's a fantastic venue, a great facility.
"We've got a lot of really good players, a lot of great people, so I think it'd be really attractive and a great club to come and coach."
Former Collingwood ruckman Josh Fraser has been confirmed as the club's interim coach, having re-joined the Blues' staff ahead of the 2026 season.
Voss coached Carlton 103 times after being appointed for the 2022 season, leading the club to a preliminary final in 2023 - the club's best result since 2000.
The Blues were still able to reach finals in 2024, but were eliminated in the first week and have won just 10 of 32 matches since the start of 2025.
Carlton sits 16th on the ladder, only ahead of Richmond and Essendon on percentage, as they prepare to face the Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium on Saturday night.
The Blues' last premiership came back in 1995, with the once-mighty club having gone through eight senior coaches - David Parkin, Wayne Brittain, Denis Pagan, Brett Ratten, Mick Malthouse, Brendon Bolton, Teague and Voss - this century.
Premiership coaches John Longmire and Adam Simpson were both flagged as potential replacements at Carlton when Voss was in trouble last year.
Simpson took on a consultancy role with the Blues this season in a bid to support Voss.
Carlton decided to back Voss into the final year of his contract, before the Blues lost key players Charlie Curnow, Tom De Koning and Jack Silvagni during the trade and free agency period.