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

Voss has been backed to continue as coach into 2026 – the last year of his existing contract –despite a poor 9-14 record this year which left Carlton well out of the finals picture.

Tom De Koning and Jack Silvagni have since left for St Kilda as free agents and contracted star forward Charlie Curnow is agitating for a fresh start elsewhere during the trade period which starts on Monday.

All three were in attendance at the Blues’ best-and-fairest event on Sunday night, when Voss reflected on a turbulent campaign in his address on stage.

“As a leader, I fell short on what was required’,” Voss said.

“That has been a difficult reflection. I

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