The person who wrote vile death threats aimed at Carlton coach Michael Voss has been identified and banned for five years.

But in a strange twist, the person was a Collingwood club member, not a Carlton supporter, as was widely thought when the story first became public.

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New details have also emerged around the threats, which included the word “murder” and was sent on the MCG’s anti-social hotline.

There was also a reference to ‘23 missing persons’, 23 being the total number of players in an AFL team.

News Corp later reported the full message.

“I’d like to report 23 missing persons and pre-emptively report the murder of Michael Voss,” the message said.

After the fan was identified, Collingwood released a statement.

“Collingwood supports the sanction issued to a club member following their misuse of the MCG’s anti-social behaviour hotline during the Round 17 match against Carlton,” the club said.

“The club is very disappointed by the member’s actions which have resulted in a five-year ban from both the MCG and AFL – Collingwood will follow suit.

“Collingwood will not tolerate any threats to officials, supporters or individuals involved in our great game – such conduct is unacceptable and not representative of the club or its values.”

AFL integrity and security boss Tony Keane said the anti-social hotline at venues was designed to ensure everyone attending the match could do so in a safe and inclusive manner.

“And the majority of times this service is used appropriately,” he said.

“We understand there is passion in the game however the text message in question sent to the MCG hotline on Friday crossed the line.

“Regardless of the intent, no coach, player, official, staff member or fan deserves to be threatened in such a way, and now that patron has lost the privilege of attending the footy.”

Collingwood won last Friday’s match against arch-rival Carlton by 56 points, piling more pressure on Voss as the Blues dropped out of finals contention.

Carlton is now sitting 12th on the ladder with a 6-10 record and will face reigning premiers Brisbane at Marvel Stadium on Thursday night (tonight).

Voss coached the Blues to a preliminary final loss against Brisbane two years ago and also made the finals last year, before dramatically dropping off the pace this season.

Vandals also sprayed graffiti on the walls at Carlton’s Ikon Park headquarters last month, calling for the club board to be sacked.

Voss’s job is guaranteed at least until the end of this campaign.

He has received plenty of support this week from rival coaches, including his old Brisbane premiership teammate Craig McRae at Collingwood and Lions counterpart Chris Fagan.

- With AAP