‘I Fell Short’: Voss Takes Blame After Carlton’s Horror Season

Star’s absence telling as awards season wraps up

Carlton star Charlie Curnow played 18 games in 2025 but couldn’t crack the top 10 in Carlton’s best and fairest award on a night where coach Michael Voss conceded he also “fell short” as a leader during a horror season.

Lack of resilience, internal fights, culture issues: Voss’ brutal best-and-fairest speech

Carlton coach Michael Voss has conceded he “fell short” as a leader during a horror AFL season in which the Blues “culturally defeated” themselves.

'I fell short': Voss takes blame in Blues' horror year

Carlton coach Michael Voss has called for unity as the club stands firm on Charlie Curnow remaining in navy blue next season.

‘Not a very resilient football club’: Voss admits brutal truth after tumultuous 2025 season

Carlton coach Michael Voss has conceded he “fell short” as a leader in 2025 and issued a call for unity ahead of a huge 2026 campaign.