Carlton enters first-ever wildcard final 11-1-2 under new coach Fraser

Carlton faces Melbourne on Saturday night in the club's first AFL wildcard final — a sudden-death September match for teams outside the top eight. New coach Josh Fraser, appointed on a three-year deal on 17 August 2026, has guided the Blues to 11 wins, one draw and two losses from 14 games. Fraser's message: "Nothing is guaranteed."