It was a long time coming, but Michael Voss' decision to leave Carlton has opened the door for many possibilities as the search begins for a new senior coach.

Names have already been linked to the Blues amid the turmoil at Ikon Park following a disappointing 18 months.

Pressure on Voss hit fever-pitch after a 1-8 start to the new season, including multiple second-half fadeouts.

Here are 10 names who could be a part of the Carlton conversation...

Hayden Skipworth

The Pies assistant coach has been close on a few occasions, narrowly missing the Eagles top job that was filled by Andrew McQualter.

Skipworth has ambitions to lead an AFL side, and his apprenticeship at Essendon and Collingwood has him prepped for the rigours of senior coaching.

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