Carlton coach Michael Voss has picked two players for their AFL debut in Thursday night's vital away game against Port Adelaide.

Port Adelaide's Ken Hinkley and Carlton's Michael Voss are forecasting a torrid time in their season-shaping AFL clash in Adelaide.

Port Adelaide's Ken Hinkley and Carlton's Michael Voss are forecasting a torrid time in their season-shaping AFL clash in Adelaide.

Port Adelaide have thrashed a lacklustre Carlton by 50 points as the pressure intensifies on Blues coach Michael Voss.

Port Adelaide have thrashed a lacklustre Carlton by 50 points as the pressure intensifies on Blues coach Michael Voss.

Buddy Franklin called for Michael Voss to be sacked soon, and as pressure builds, the Carlton coach has responded.

Buddy Franklin called for Michael Voss to be sacked soon, and as pressure builds, the Carlton coach has responded.

Carlton coach Michael Voss has emphatically declared the Blues' AFL season remains alive, despite sitting three games outside of the top eight.

Both Carlton and Port Adelaide have swung the axe for Thursday night’s do-or-die clash between the clubs at Adelaide Oval.

Carlton coach Michael Voss said his players "let our club down" in their 56-point loss to the Magpies.