Geelong assistant renowned for his strategy James Kelly tops the coveted list for Carlton’s senior coach job.
He has publicly confirmed he’s firmly focused on the Carlton role, not Essendon’s opening.
Kelly primarily works with Geelong’s midfield and has not stated any plans to leave.
Geelong did not comment on team movements.
Carlton’s panel strongly denied favouring any candidate, calling that talk false.
The panel will objectively judge all applicants properly and promptly reveal its pick later this month.
Overall decisions will come once after interviews are done.