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CARLTON could start its radical club rebuild in coming weeks with coach Mick Malthouse the only key pillar left untouched by the end of 2014.
Powerbrokers agitating for change at Carlton are predicting major turnover in the days after the Easter break following Round 5.
Some key figures are overseas in the week leading into Easter, but those calling for a major clean-out held key talks again after Sunday's humbling loss to Melbourne.
It means the mood for change will only intensify in coming weeks, with growing momentum for the new look from influential club figures, powerbrokers and board members.
The Blues have already forecast more radical list changes this year, planning to turn over another 10 or more players.
Carlton president Stephen Kernahan has some big decisions to make on the future of his club. Source: News Limited
But the off-field changes could be more significant, with the potential for a new president, chief executive, recruiting boss and rejigged board.
Carlton powerbroker Bruce Mathieson is adamant a new broom must be swept through Carlton, pointing directly at CEO Greg Swann and president Stephen Kernahan.
Highly-regarded chief executive Swann, close to being poached by St Kilda on a four-year deal this summer, is under pressure given the results and lack of membership growth.
St Kilda believed it was desperately close to winning his services on a four-year deal but after enjoying rolling three-year deals at Visy Park he is now on a season-by-season contract.
The poker machines donated by Mathieson contribute millions of dollars yearly, which means his call to review the tenures of Swann and president Stephen Kernahan carries huge weight.
Kernahan is prepared to hand over the reins early should a successor be identified, with director Mark LoGiudice likely to be elevated.
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The Blues have already revamped their recruiting department, changing some interstate staff and elevating Shane Rogers.
But the Herald Sun reported this weekend after attempting to poach Geelong's Stephen Wells they would try to pursue Sydney's Kinnear Beatson or Hawthorn's Graeme Wright.
Highly-rated recruiter Luke Williams was poached last year but lasted only six months and is said to have been taken aback by the old-school methods used at the Blues.
Malthouse's position is rock solid, with football boss Andrew McKay again stating yesterday if anyone could right the ship it was wily veteran Malthouse.
Kernahan believes Malthouse, 61, would be prepared to rebuild Carlton but Swann said on Saturday any contract extension would only come at the end of the season.
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Malthouse faces key decisions on some of his veterans given the Blues will quickly turn into rebuild mode with more early-season losses.
Heath Scotland (34 in July) will retire, with Chris Judd saying this month he was still enjoying his football but unsure if he would play on next year.
Brock McLean is out of contract, Andrew Carrazzo is 30 and injury-prone, and Bryce Gibbs is still considering free agency offers.
Carlton had indicated as recently as last week to 31-year-old Jarrad Waite it would re-sign him.
But amid confusion about exactly why he was dropped it is not clear where he fits into Malthouse's plans.
Kade Simpson (30 in May) and Andrew Walker (28 next month) have re-signed after consistently strong performances.
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