Michael Voss Quits as Carlton AFL Coach

Michael Voss has resigned as the head coach of the Carlton Blues, with the decision taking effect on May 11, 2026.

The departure comes during a period of significant instability for the club, which has struggled to find form in the Australian Football League (AFL) competition.

Season Performance and Resignation

Reporting from The Guardian indicates that Voss stepped down following a disastrous start to the AFL season. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation further characterized Carlton as AFL strugglers at the time of the announcement.

The move was described by Fox Sports as a bombshell, noting that the embattled coach’s exit is effective immediately.

Industry Reaction

The news has drawn widespread reactions from across the AFL community, where the move was met with shock by several figures.

According to Fox Sports, reactions from the sporting world included expressions of strong personal regard for the coach, with one Carlton great stating, I adore him.

The resignation marks the end of Voss’s tenure leading the Blues as the club seeks to rectify its poor start to the 2026 campaign.