Michael Voss stunned, but unfazed by recent Carlton trade rumours

Ryan Cook

Michael Voss stunned, but unfazed by recent Carlton trade rumours image

Carlton coach Michael Voss says he’s stunned by recent trade talks suggesting rival clubs are out to poach two of the Blues’ most important players this offseason. 

With trade speculation and contract talk rampant over the last 48 hours, key forwards Harry McKay and Charlie Curnow are reported targets across the league, alongside star midfielder Sam Walsh.  

Voss, who escaped for a quick getaway during Carlton’s recent bye week, said he was caught off guard when he first became aware of the news overseas. 

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“Yeah, there was a bit of speculation about our boys over the last week or so, I nearly fell off my day bed in Fiji when I read some of it,” Voss said.  

"All I would say on that is that they're extremely important to us, since my time here over four years, having those two up front.” 

With 11 games left to play and plenty of ground to make up sitting 4-7, the Blues face another must-win clash on Sunday night against an equally desperate Bombers outfit at the MCG.  

Curnow played a crucial role in kicking two goals when the Blues defeated the Dons by 26 points last year, while McKay remains a question mark heading into Round 13 after missing Thursday’s scheduled training session. 

"All I'll say is that talking as the coach, I love them both out there, both playing in good form. And I know how hard they are to play against. I know how much better we are when they're both there,” Voss went on to say.  

Walsh, meanwhile, could test free agency with his contract expiring at the end of 2026, although Voss remains confident all three of his gun players know their worth. 

"I think these boys know how valuable they are to us as people and as players, so I tend to deal with what's real as opposed to what's hypothetical,” Voss added. 

Ryan Cook

Ryan Cook is a freelance sports journalist from Australia. Ryan has over 10 years of experience covering the NFL with a background in fantasy football, betting and podcasting. A passionate NFL fan, Ryan made the 8,700-mile journey to Lambeau Field in 2021 to watch his beloved Packers play. He remains a diehard Cheesehead and an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs.