Michael Voss
Michael Voss (born 7 July 1975) is a former professional Australian rules football player with the Brisbane Bears/Lions and current senior coach of the Carlton Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
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Voss in April 2018 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Michael Voss | ||
| Date of birth | 7 July 1975 | ||
| Place of birth | Traralgon, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Morningside (AFLQ) | ||
| Debut | Round 18 1992, Brisbane Bears vs. Fitzroy, at Princes Park | ||
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 88 kg (194 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1992–1996 | Brisbane Bears | 79 (72) | |
| 1997–2006 | Brisbane Lions | 210 (173) | |
| Total | 289 (245) | ||
| Representative team honours | |||
| Years | Team | Games (Goals) | |
| 1992–1993 | Queensland | 2 (0) | |
| 1996 | Allies | 1 (0) | |
| International team honours | |||
| 2001–2006 | Australia | 4 (0) | |
| Coaching career3 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (W–L–D) | |
| 2009–2013 | Brisbane Lions | 109 (43–65–1) | |
| 2022– | Carlton | 47 (26–20–1) | |
| Total | 156 (69–85–2) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2006. 3 Coaching statistics correct as of 2023. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Voss was a triple premiership captain with the Brisbane Football Club. He was also the first Brisbane player to win the Brownlow Medal (1996), which is considered the game's most prestigious individual award; won the Leigh Matthews Trophy twice (2002 and 2003), which is awarded annually to the league's most valued player; and has been inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame. Additionally, he represented Australia in the 2006 International Rules Series. As a player, he was noted for his fearless play, inspirational leadership, and the ability to turn a game.