Carlton's recent AFL performance has been a source of concern, with the team squandering large leads and losing crucial matches. The article highlights the team's inability to maintain a high-pressure, bulldozing style of play over extended periods, which is a stark contrast to the strategies of top-performing teams in 2026. Despite Michael Voss's efforts to bring energy and focus on standards and habits, the team's performance has been inconsistent. The author argues that while Voss has received extensive support, including draft picks, media coverage, and club backing, the decision to retain him as coach may have been a mistake. The article suggests that the team's issues run deeper than individual players' effort or fitness, pointing to the coaching style and the team's tactical approach as significant factors. The author questions whether the current coaching strategy is aligned with the team's long-term success and wonders if a change in direction is necessary to address the team's recurring losses.
