Carlton interim coach Josh Fraser is set to make a decision this week about whether to apply for the club’s top coaching position, according to multiple reports. All three sources frame the timing as a key moment for Fraser’s future with the team, noting that his interim role has put him in position to formally pursue the permanent job. The articles present the decision as imminent, with Fraser expected to determine whether he will “put his hat in the ring” for the head-coach role. While the pieces do not provide extensive detail on the club’s internal process, they agree on the central point: Fraser’s next step will be decided soon, and the outcome will indicate whether he continues in a caretaker capacity or moves toward being considered for the permanent appointment. The reports also broadly suggest that Fraser’s candidacy would be a natural progression from his interim responsibilities, although they do not cite specific performance metrics or contract terms.