Multiple reports say Carlton’s recent rise in form could complicate its plans to recruit father-son prospect Cody Walker. The articles link the issue to Carlton’s coaching and list-management situation following improved performances under coach Josh Fraser. As the club moves closer to playing finals, its immediate priorities and timing of decision-making may shift, potentially affecting how and when it pursues Walker. The reports also suggest that a stronger competitive position can make it harder to align recruitment objectives with longer-term planning, particularly when dealing with a high-profile father-son target. While the outlets do not dispute Carlton’s interest in the prospect, they present the same central concern: that making finals may introduce uncertainty or practical constraints into the process of securing Walker, including the sequencing of coaching considerations and draft-related or contract-related steps. Overall, the coverage frames the situation as a potential logistical and planning “conundrum” for Carlton rather than a claim that the recruitment is impossible.