
Michael Voss insists Carlton deserve their billing as second-favourites for the AFL premiership after fighting through injury woes and a tough draw in the first half of the season.
The Blues (9-4) leapfrogged Essendon (8-4-1) into second spot on the ladder with a 15.6 (96) to 9.16 (70) win over their traditional rivals at the MCG on Sunday night.