Cats chief linked to Blues job
CARLTON is chasing highly respected Geelong chief executive Brian Cook.
The Blues are eyeing Cook, who is one of the game’s most successful administrators, to help lead the club’s administration alongside No.1 coaching target Ross Lyon.
Cook, 65, was set to retire at the end of the season after an illustrious 23year CEO career at the Cats, including three premierships.
He is being replaced by former AFL boss Steve Hocking in the Geelong role but was expected to stay on at GMHBA Stadium in a consultancy role.
It remains unclear whether Cook is interested in joining the Blues but it shows Carlton wants to lure high-quality administrators to help spearhead the club’s revival after eight years out of the eight.
Carlton has been contacted for comment.
Carlton president Luke Sayers has refused to guarantee chief executive Cain Liddle and football manager Brad Lloyd’s positions.
Liddle is under pressure after a review into the club’s football operations led to the sacking of coach David Teague.
Cook did not return phone calls on Monday.