Carlton coach Michael Voss gives assessment of Blues' AFL finals hopes
Former Carlton coach Michael Voss assessed his former team's chances in the upcoming AFL finals, noting their strong form under interim coach Josh Fraser. Despite the team's momentum, Voss expressed skepticism about their ability to win the premiership this season.
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Michael Voss departed as Carlton coach in May. ( Getty Images/AFL Photos: Chris Hyde )
Michael Voss says the Blues are "the equal-form team of the competition" but feels an AFL premiership may be beyond them this season.
Voss exited the Blues in May, with Josh Fraser becoming interim head coach before taking on the role full time.
The Blues face the Cats in an elimination final at the MCG on Friday night.
Link copied Share Share article Michael Voss has stopped short of declaring Carlton a genuine premiership threat but sees no reason his former team cannot make a deep run in the finals.
The Blues are riding a wave of momentum under Josh Fraser, who has engineered a remarkable turnaround since taking the coaching reins when Voss stepped down in May.
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