Huge setback: fans stunned as Michael Voss carlton coach just announced resignation and departure

The Blues fell short at the Gabba but the revival was enough to earn Voss, 48, a new two-year contract.

He will be joined for at least the next two seasons by Cook, who has been an AFL club CEO since 1990 at West Coast, Geelong and now the Blues, reaping five premierships along the way.

Carlton president Luke Sayers – who is seeking to extend his tenure on the board until 2025 – said the commitments from Voss and Cook were vital for the club’s continued growth.

“Brian has brought clarity to Carlton from day one, he is genuine in his relationships across all areas of the football club, and deeply cares for and understands that our people are central to what makes Carlton – as well as having incredible business acumen which has our club well on its way to sustainable, off-field success,” Sayers said.

“Michael Voss is made to coach the Carlton Football Club – a coach of great intellect, who inspires those around him and every Carlton person to not just hope, but believe in what is possible if we remain committed and true to who we are, together.

“Great organisations are built around the quality of their people and they do not come any better than our CEO and AFL senior coach. We are delighted Brian and Michael will continue to lead us beyond 2024.”

Voss said the Blues’ progress was far from finished, and he was grateful for the support he had received from Carlton supporters and officials.

“As Carlton people we have all grown together in the last two years, we are building this the right way but also know we are only at the start of where we ultimately want to go,” he said.

“While we have taken significant steps forward in our progression as a club, our ambitions remain ahead of us. We’ve taken nothing for granted in our journey so far together – we’ll stay humble and continue to get after it, because we know that we have to go to another level.”