Carlton and their new CEO Graham Wright have made the first move to reshape their football department for the 2026 season.

After announcing only last week that Michael Voss will coach in the 2026 season, the Blues have made the call to part ways with football boss Brad Lloyd.

Lloyd, a former list manager at Fremantle, has been at Ikon Park since 2018.

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The respected figure is the brother of Essendon great Matthew Lloyd.

It has been speculated for weeks that Lloyd’s job was under serious threat after a disastrous season where the Blues will be disappointed bystanders during the finals.

Now Carlton have confirmed that Lloyd will depart the club at the end of the season.

Lloyd, who is also the brother of former Geelong football boss Simon Lloyd, has survived plenty of tumult in his time at Carlton.

He was there in 2019 when the club sacked Brendon Bolton and he also watched on in 2012 when David Teague was sacked.

“It has been a privilege to see the growth of our football program over the last seven years, to arrive here at the end of a two-win season in 2018 and progress to finals and a preliminary final — it has been off the back of an incredible amount of hard work from so many good Carlton people,” Lloyd said on Tuesday morning.

“The best part of this job is seeing people growing and working so closely together to strive to achieve a common goal, and I want to sincerely thank all of our staff for their contribution towards that.

“It has been an honour to lead this football department and work for the same club my father represented. I firmly believe it is full of great people with great values, and strong foundations have been established here to take the club forward.”

Incoming Carlton CEO Graham Wright thanked Lloyd “for his tireless effort and commitment” to the club during a rocky seven-year period.

“Brad has been a central part of Carlton in recent years: he has progressed and led the football department through some significant adversity during that time, as well as back-to-back finals appearances,” Wright said.

“Brad’s commitment to see out the final two weeks of the season speaks to his dedication and care for those around him. He is a great football person, well-respected right throughout the industry, and we wish Brad the very best for what the next chapter holds for him.”

Wright said the recruitment process for the general manager of football role would commence immediately.

“While there is no set timeline, we will be sure to update our members once this appointment has been made,” Wright said.

Wright said he had gained a thorough understanding of every aspect of the football club in recent months, and “particular attention has been given to the football department”.

“I appreciate the open dialogue I have been afforded by our players, coaches and staff — with every conversation centred around what is best for Carlton and how our club can succeed.

“Successful clubs don’t rely on individuals; they are a product of collective excellence across many areas and that is what we are striving to build.

“While clearly our primary focus is on improving football performance - and despite excelling in other areas across the club - my observation is that there is great upside to enhance the connection and integration with our supporters.

“We want to earn respect in this competition, making our people proud to wear the monogram. We have an opportunity to further strengthen our connection as a Carlton community and make sure every member feels the strongest sense of belonging possible. “