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...

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Ash Hansen/Josh Fraser

The Blues assistants have aspirations to be senior coaches one day.

Fraser will get a leg up as the interim replacement for Michael Voss, while Hansen has been in discussions regarding other top jobs.

However, the pair could be marred by the struggles at Carlton in Voss' tenure, and a fresh start elsewhere may be on the cards.

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