Mick Malthouse looks likely to lead Carlton back into the top 8 according to punters, with online bookmaker sportsbet.com.au pricing them at $1.25 to make the finals next season.

Carlton missing the finals again is seen as a long shot at $3.85.

However a top 4 spot seems more of a task, priced at $2.65. Not making the top four is priced at $1.48.

“They got their man and the market suggests a top 8 spot will be theirs next year, however that top 4 spot they desperately want seems at least another season away,” said sportsbet.com.au’s Shaun Anderson.

Markets courtesy AFL Odds sportsbet.com.au
Carlton to make the top 8 in 2013
$1.25 Yes
$3.85 No

Carlton to make the top 4 in 2013
$1.48 No
$2.65 Yes