THE CARLTON Football Club has today entered its next phase of the extensive independent football department review that has been conducted by external panel members Geoff Walsh, Graham Lowe and Matthew Pavlich. 

As communicated last week, the external panel had delivered a final report to new President Luke Sayers, the Club’s Board of Directors, and CEO Cain Liddle.  

This report contains detailed information from key stakeholders across the entire football department and will be used as a basis for the Club to make necessary and informed decisions to take the football department forward and improve on-field performance. 

In a letter direct to members, President Luke Sayers has outlined the next phase of the process, now that the Club’s AFL season has concluded. 

“With our AFL season complete, our club is now in a position to fully brief the senior leaders of the Football Department on the review findings. This process will commence this week and will involve consultation between the Board and football department regarding the recommendations provided,” President Luke Sayers said. 

“The Club will take the necessary time required to absorb this review and any outcomes or decisions will be made on the timeframe that is in the best interest of the Club, not based on external expectations or pressure.  
 
“As always, I remain committed to continue being open and transparent with our members and supporters regarding any outcomes and decisions that will arise out of this review, including the summarised findings, and as such, once this process is complete, our members will be the first to know.”