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Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has backed two of his assistants as contenders for the vacant Carlton job while preparing for a clash with an unpredictable opponent.
For the second time in as many years, the Bulldogs will confront an opposition in their first game under a new caretaker coach, when Josh Fraser leads the Blues at Marvel Stadium on Saturday night.
'He's ready': Coach backed to take over from Michael Voss as Carlton boss
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has offered a ringing endorsement for assistant Hayden Skipworth to take over as Carton boss. The Blues are on the hunt for a new coach after Michael Voss stood down this week after four years in charge.
Premiership-winning coaches Adam Simpson, John Longmire and Paul Roos have all had their names thrown in the ring, while experienced pair Ken Hinkley and Nathan Buckley could also come into consideration. Carlton CEO Graham Wright said he wants to go through a formal process to find the Blues' next coach, which potentially gives untried assistants an edge in the race.
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"Capable and ready as anyone": Western Bulldogs coach endorses pair of assistants for Carlton top job
Western Bulldogs assistants Brendon Lade and Daniel Pratt are more than "capable" to take on the senior coaching gig at Carlton, according to Luke Beveridge.
The Blues are on the search for another top dog after Michael Voss handed in his resignation earlier this week, and pundits scramble for the best live option.
Lade and Pratt are well-credentialed in the AFL landscape, and are among the names deemed candidates for the vacant role.
"Over the journey we've had assistants come and go," Beveridge said.
"When you consider Brendon Lade is right up there with doing all the yards. He's a big friendly giant. He's as capable and ready as anyone. Pratty is in the boat as well.
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