Josh Fraser will be announced as Carlton's next senior coach shortly after securing a spot in the Wildcard Round.
Fraser replaced Michael Voss in May after the Blues slumped to a 1-8 record. In 13 games as Carlton interim coach, Fraser has claimed 10 wins, including matches against Geelong and Brisbane, as well as the important draw against the Western Bulldogs.
He has played a straight bat throughout the entire process, and he only officially presented to the Carlton coaching panel last week.
Fraser was in the running for the role alongside Jaymie Graham, Corey Enright and James Kelly.
A report from SEN has indicated the former Collingwood and Gold Coast player has signed a deal for at least three years.
Following a 13-year playing career for Collingwood and Gold Coast after he was taken with Pick 1 in 1999, Fraser joined the coaching caper, leading the Suns' reserves team in the NEAFL in 2014.
He signed with Carlton's VFL side in 2016, where he served as senior coach of the Northern Bullants. Fraser returned to the Pies to work alongside Craig McRae as an assistant as well as the VFL coach for three years, before joining the Blues at the beginning of this season.
More to come.
