Geelong assistant who is highly regarded James Kelly tops the top list for Carlton’s senior coach job.
He recently confirmed he’s solely focused on the Carlton role, not Essendon’s opening.
Kelly primarily works with Geelong’s midfield and hasn’t stated any plans to leave.
Geelong did not comment on personnel movements.
Carlton’s panel categorically denied favouring any candidate, calling that talk false.
The panel will objectively judge all applicants properly and in due course reveal its pick later this month.
Ultimate decisions will come once after interviews are done.