Carlton's current interim coach Josh Fraser wants to make his role permanent after a blistering start. (Getty Images: Quinn Rooney)
Carlton interim coach Josh Fraser has voiced his intentions to become the club's next full-time coach.
Fraser initially said he would not pursue the role when he took over after Michael Voss's mid-season departure, but a run of 10 wins in 12 games has seen him have a change of heart.
Fraser joins Jaymie Graham, Corey Enright, James Kelly and Daniel Giansiracusa in the race to be Carlton's next coach.
Carlton caretaker Josh Fraser wants the full-time coaching job.
Fraser has told Carlton hierarchy he is keen to become the permanent head coach after his stunning success as interim boss.
The former Collingwood ruckman has won 10 of 12 games since the departure of Michael Voss and is now among five candidates for the permanent job.
Fraser, 44, initially said he wasn't interested in being the full-time coach from next season.
Carlton has won 10 out of 12 games under Fraser's guidance, surging into finals contention. (Getty Images: Michael Willson)
But he has changed his mind after his blistering start to coaching, and now appears the frontrunner in a field of five.
Fremantle's Jaymie Graham, St Kilda's Corey Enright, Geelong's James Kelly — all current assistant coaches — have interviewed for the role, along with Hawthorn's head of development Daniel Giansiracusa.
Fraser's about-turn comes as he revives the on-field fortunes of the Blues, who were languishing with one win and eight losses when Voss departed in mid-May.
Carlton appears set for a wildcard finals berth, sitting 10th on the ladder and two wins clear of 11th-placed St Kilda with two rounds remaining.
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The Blues meet the Western Bulldogs on Sunday before their last home-and-away game against ladder-leaders Fremantle.
