Carlton coach Michael Voss has received a contract extension

Carlton coach Michael Voss wants to take his team to “another level” after signing a contract extension until the end of 2026 which will allow him to push for a drought-breaking premiership win.

It marks a staggering turnaround for Voss, who was under enormous pressure as recently as Round 15 last year when the Blues sat in 15th on the ladder with just four wins.

But Carlton then went on a stunning nine-match winning streak which paved the way for a first finals win in a decade in an elimination final victory over Sydney.

They backed that up by sending Melbourne packing in the semi-final, with their blistering run only ended by grand finalists Brisbane Lions in a preliminary final at the Gabba.

The Blues have also re-signed CEO Brian Cook as they look to win a first premiership since 1995.

“We want to restore pride in members, fans, staff, everybody, to wear our monogram again. The connection this football club has with its people is unlike anything I have ever experienced across the four decades I have been part of this game,” Voss said after inking his deal.

“To experience that on a daily basis is a privilege. Whether that is walking into the Club, speaking with our members and supporters in the street or the countless messages of support I am lucky to get.

“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.

“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.”

Carlton president Luke Sayers said great organisations are built around “quality people” like Voss and Cook.

“The Carlton Football Club has never been more united in who we are and what we stand for, Brian and Michael have been pivotal in establishing that,” president Luke Sayers said.

“It is not too much to say that two years ago our football club needed to rebuild its identity, fast forward to now and Carlton has a genuine strength in numbers, our vision never clearer and our hunger to earn success greater than ever.

“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.

“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.”

Carlton will head back to the Gabba for the opening round clash with the Lions on March 8.