Carlton fans chant 'we want Fraser', talks on coaching future imminent

Carlton fans are vocally endorsing interim coach Josh Fraser for the permanent head coach position, chanting his name during the team's recent victory. Fraser has made a compelling case for the role since stepping in mid-May, guiding the team to an impressive 10 wins against just two losses after an initial 1-8 start.

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Fraser himself acknowledged that conversations about his future with the club are imminent, stating they will occur sometime this week. Despite the fan and player support, he has not officially applied for the position, focusing instead on his responsibilities as interim coach.

Half-back Adam Cerra expressed the players' strong backing for Fraser, calling the decision on who will lead the team next the "hardest question at the club." Cerra praised Fraser's impact, attributing the team's turnaround to a combination of his coaching influence and the players' elevated performance. He noted that Fraser has fostered an environment of freedom and simplicity, allowing players to explore their best game.

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At some stage this week there'll be an opportunity to have some conversations with the club. It'll be sometime this week.

Fraser has maintained a narrow focus on his interim role, despite frequent questions about his future. He emphasized his responsibility to the players, staff, and the club, stating that he has concentrated his energy on the team's performance rather than hypothetical scenarios.

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Obviously the club's got their processes. We've got full faith in that process and their decision and we'll support whatever they pick. 'Frase' has been great. The boys obviously love playing with him. We'll leave that to the club.

The Blues currently sit eighth on the ladder, eight points clear, with two games remaining. Fraser suggested the team's recent success is driven by their commitment to hard work rather than "daring to dream."

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Frase has probably allowed a bit of freedom for us to do that, a bit of simplicity in the way we're trying to play. It hasn't set too many boundaries on us. It's more trying to explore what our best football looks like and building that week to week.