Overview
- Carlton coach Michael Voss, speaking Thursday, said public commentary on Elijah Hollands’ case is “bordering on bullying” and defended the club’s staff.
- Voss said Hollands remains in hospital and that he has been communicating through the player’s family to give him space.
- The AFL’s fact‑finding with Carlton is ongoing and WorkSafe Victoria has begun preliminary inquiries into match‑day decisions and welfare processes.
- Carlton said it has provided the AFL with an account of the Round 6 events after footage showed Hollands struggling in the warm‑up and recording one disposal before he was benched late.
- Hollands had previously taken personal leave and disclosed mental‑health and alcohol issues, a history that now shapes scrutiny of how clubs spot risks and the safeguards the AFL may tighten.