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WATCH: Field of Dreams finalistsAdam Simpson set for coaching return with Victorian club
Jaiden Sciberras • November 18th, 2025 6:13 pm
Carlton is rumoured to land a major addition to their coaching group in 2026, reaching advanced talks with West Coast premiership coach Adam Simpson.
As reported by 7News reporter Mitch Cleary, Simpson has been in talks with the Blues over a potential part-time role as a director of coaching, with hopes of assisting under-fire head coach Michael Voss.
Having communicated with several Victorian-based clubs, it has been reported that Simpson has settled on the Blues.
Off the back of a disastrous 2025 season, the Blues have revamped their coaching panel, letting go of head of football Brad Lloyd and defensive line coach Aaron Hamill, while introducing several new line and development coaches to support Voss.
After being backed in by new CEO Graham Wright, Voss will coach with reinforcements over the final year of his deal.
Simpson was let go by the West Coast Eagles in July of 2024 and will relocate to Melbourne following a range of media commitments.
It is expected that the 2018 premiership coach will remain in the media sphere whilst working with Carlton.
