The Carlton Football Club has further outlined the approach it will take to appoint its next AFL Senior Coach.
The process will draw on individuals with demonstrated success, recent experience within elite environments, and a strong understanding of the breadth of responsibilities expected of a modern senior coach.
As previously communicated, Chief Executive Officer Graham Wright and General Manager of Football Chris Davies will lead the process, alongside Blues President Rob Priestley serving as a conduit with the Board. Former Premiership coach Adam Simpson will round out the group, providing valuable external perspective into the contemporary demands of the senior coaching role.
The group will undertake a thorough assessment of all potential coaching candidates, and in consultation with Football Director Greg Williams, will identify a preferred candidate to take to the Board for approval.
Priestley updated Carlton members on the selection process in a letter today.
“The process to appoint our next AFL Senior Coach will be guided by experienced and contemporary football insights, with three of the most well-credentialled football people in the AFL industry focused on the task,” Priestley said.
“Graham and Chris continue to lead the transformation of our football department, and we were clear that for this coaching process to be as effective and thorough as possible, an objective view is required.
“Adam’s perspective comes from his own experience as a 10-year, premiership-winning coach, and a decorated playing career of more than 300 AFL games and two premierships with North Melbourne.
“The group brings a practical, well-informed lens shaped by their day-to-day exposure to the realities of leading successful football clubs, and as part of a comprehensive process, will assess all candidates over the coming months to identify the individual best placed to succeed as Carlton’s AFL Senior Coach.
“While we understand our club’s coaching selection process will be one of significant interest, out of respect to all potential candidates involved, we will not be providing a running public commentary until the process has been completed and a preferred candidate has been approved by the Board.
“This process will be done in the same manner as we have approached other critical decisions relating to our club’s transition period – with calmness, rational thinking and a Carlton-first mindset.”
