Mike Fitzpatrick put forward as possible candidate for next Carlton Blues president

Influential Carlton figures have backed former AFL Commission chairman Mike Fitzpatrick as the best candidate for Blues president after the resignation of embattled businessman Luke Sayers.

The Blues are hunting for a replacement for Sayers, who stood down on Wednesday despite being cleared of breaching AFL rules over the posting of a lewd image from his X account.

Luke Sayers quit as president of Carlton Football Club. Credit: Elke Meitzel

The league investigation found he did not post the image himself or tag an executive from Carlton sponsor Bupa, and that his account was “compromised”.

Vice-presidents Robert Priestley and Patty Kinnersly have been appointed interim presidents, with Sydney-based investment banker Priestly favoured internally for the role.

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