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