"One and eight ... 12 of 40''.
Carlton president Rob Priestley summed it up in four numbers and one sentence.
Blues chief executive Graham Wright told media on Tuesday the Michael Voss call wasn't a "decision based on win and loss", but of course it was.
In a fairly ho-hum coach departure presser without Voss himself, the Blues head honchos used the term 1-8 countless times.
The numbers just didn't add up for Michael Voss, who fell on his sword in the lead up to Friday night's loss to the Brisbane Lions.
Voss, knowing his days were numbered, went to the Blues' head of football Chris Davies on Friday and said he was ready to walk.
"He came in and said I think it's right time to clear the air," Priestley said.
"He resigned so the decision is mutual today."
The Blues in August last year gave Voss the green light to coach on this year - even though he was under severe pressure and coming out of contract.
Wright said he was adamant he had no regrets for giving Voss one more shot at it.
Priestley said he would make no apology for the call and the club wanted to give Voss an opportunity to coach on.
The Blues clearly pointed to a lack of improvement in areas outside contested ball and stoppage.
Quick ball movement and transition, which the powerful clubs are doing so well, is clearly an area of grave concern.
"It's been accelerated I think by the rule changes," Priestley said.
The Blues are in no rush to appoint a full-time replacement, with Josh Fraser set to be interim coach.
Wright was adamant the incoming Tasmania club would not expediate any calls.
"We've not spoken about Tassie. Tassie is 2028 so they're a way off," Wright said.
Of the Blues' vacancy, Wright said: "I think it will be a great club to come and coach ... one of the big clubs in Melbourne, one of the big clubs in the AFL ... great people, a lot of really good players."
Davies made a point of saying the Voss call was not signalling a wasted season and reminding everyone there are 14 rounds left.
"The idea that this year will be wasted is not (one) I am willing to entertain at the moment," Davies said.
"Our next step, clearly, is to make sure the group sticks together."
