{
  "id": 414221,
  "title": "Carlton fans chant 'we want Fraser', talks on coaching future imminent",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/carlton-fans-chant-we-want-fraser-talks-on-coaching-future-imminent",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-09T22:06:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News",
    "slug": "abc-news",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-10/decision-on-carlton-blues-coaching-pitch-looms/107015656"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Interim Carlton coach Josh Fraser has led the Blues to victory in their past ten matches, securing a 10-2 record since replacing Michael Voss in mid-May. Fans at Docklands Stadium chanted for Fraser after their 44-point win over St Kilda, but he has not yet formally applied for the full-time coaching position. The Blues are currently eight points ahead in 10th place, with two upcoming games against the Western Bulldogs and Fremantle. Fraser has received support from within the club hierarchy, and discussions about his potential appointment are expected to begin this week. Adam Cerra, a half-back for the team, expressed confidence in Fraser's leadership and the players' performance under his guidance. Fraser emphasized his focus on the team and his responsibility to the club, despite hypothetical concerns about potential wildcard matches. The team's success can be attributed to Fraser's influence and the players' effort to adapt and improve under his management.",
  "summary": "Carlton fans are chanting Josh Fraser's name and a similar endorsement from the club's hierarchy for the Blues' interim coach to take the reins full-time could follow as soon as this week.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}