Condolences to the Pratt family, and to the many who have had their lives enriched by your mere presence.

And from your other family, everyone associated with the Carlton Football Club, including players, officials, boot-studders and supporters, owe you our thanks. We would not be here today if not for your generousity and love. With every young fella who pesters his parents for a Carlton guernsey for Christmas, your legacy will continue to echo.

We will fulfill the promise we made to you, the Carlton Football Club will be the greatest sporting organisation in the land once again, and it's all because of you. As a Collingwood supporter on Bigfooty aptly put it

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WADA medical director Dr Alan Vernec describes Essendon* FC drug case as biggest scandal in team sport the world of sport has seen. #WC2WB

#GUILTY

My deepest condolances to the Pratt Family

RIP Richard and thankyou for reviving and rebuilding the Blues to the pah to where we belong

Thankyou for all you have done for charity and the Blues

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CFC TAC Squad everyone over 25 must be traded sounds like Loguns Run

Vale Richard Pratt and deepest condolences to the Pratt family.

His contributions to Australian life are extraordinary and many and are an example to the rest of the nation as to how we should live our lives.

We will miss him at Carlton for his deeds ring loud and true, however if should be the that the nation will miss philanthropists of his nature more.

Thank you to the Ricrhard and the Prattt Family.

Rest in peace Dick. A true legend of the Carlton Footy Club, and our saviour...........no doubt. Your contribution to this country can never be underestimated. We'll win the next flag for you mate, and sooner than later.

My sincere condolences to the Pratt family.

What can I say about his contribution to the Carlton Football Club? I can say that he turned the club I love from being the joke of the competition, from one which I would literally cringe when I heard the President speak, back to being respected, feared and on the path to success. No one who loves the club and who lived through the dark period will ever forget Dick, his family and their contribution to this footy club.

Thanks Dick, may you rest in peace. It is at least comforting to know that the last game that you saw your beloved Blues was a win, even if it was on the TV. Hopefully the players respond this weekend and give tribute to Dick one last time.

Time for Swann, Sticks and company to think of a fitting permanent memorial to Dick.

RIP Richard Pratt.

Thank you. The world is a better place because of you.

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THEY LIKE TO SEND UP!!!!!!!!

Until each team plays each other the same number of times, the AFL, as a fair dinkum competition, cannot be taken seriously.

He (Mr Swann) said the honour and pride associated with the club's traditional navy blue jumper was priceless.

We've lost one of our greats today, but he won't be forgotten as long as the Carlton Football Club is around.

"Naflah Ateret Rosheinu"

The crown on our head has fallen



Thank you Richard Pratt

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They will know that they've been playing against the famous old dark blues

R.I.P. Richard Pratt and condolences to his family.

Thank you for all that you have done, and not just for Carlton.

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

May peace be with you.

To Jeanne, Anthony, Heloise and Fiona - long life.

(It is Jewish tradition to wish immediate family "long life".)

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Mens sana in corpore sano.

Bring back the laurel wreath logo!!!

RIP Dick.

The Blueseum and memories might be all we would have left of Carlton if it wasn't for your kindness, passion, knowledge, time and generosity.

It is a tad strange to see no mention of Pratt's daughter Paula as his next of kin...

Rest in peace Dick
Many people are better off due to your kindness, and goodness in helping those that needed help.
I didnt realise what the Pratt foundation had actually done until I read some of the amazing stories from people who were helped by Dicks foundation.

Australia has been a better place due to you and your kindness to others.

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Vale - Richard Pratt

Condolences to the Pratt family and friends

For non-Carltonians you were a rich man who gave us hand-outs
I think I speak for all Carlton faithfull when I who know you gave us much more than money
You gave leadership and direction and above all else ........ restored faith and hope in our proud and great club

For this we thank you and will be forever greatful
Lest we forget

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Don't worry Essendon* ....... We still hate your guts

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Vale Dick, you will be missed. Condolences to the Pratt family.

My original post was ''snipped", I made it in sadness and ANGER.

My anger being directed at a certain individual whom I named. My MISTAKE.
Sorry mods.

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The problem with Socialism is, you eventually run out of other people's money.

Vale Dick.

Thanks for all you did for the Blues.

This next premiership is for you.

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"Two roads diverged in a wood,
and I,
I took the one less travelled by,
and that has made all the difference."

Robert Frost

Thank you for everything you have done for us, you were truly a great, great man. May your legacy continue now and forever.

Great that the Blues sent you out with a win. Your love and generosity towards the Carlton Football Club will not be forgotten. Sympathies with family and friends.

Not a bad seat to watch the game from up there.

I've been thinking about Pratt's death and what he represents to Carlton, purely and simply he is a saviour, I don't have faith in any religion, but Cartlon is pretty much as close to a religion i will ever come, so to me Pratt is my God.

Now this is all great for me having the chance to shake the mans hand and thank him and all pay my respects, but what about my kids who are both under 3? I would love the club to invest into a statue outside the club so when I do take my kids to Princes Park when they older and understand, I can point to the statue and say, this man saved my club, if it wasn't for him we wouldn't be standing here today.

News Ltd has an online condolence book if you'd like to add your messages of thanks and condolences there: http://www.legacy.com/gb2/default.aspx? ... 3882734935

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And so while others miserably pledge themselves to the pursuit of ambition and brief power, I will be stretched out in the shade, singing.

RIP Mr.Pratt.

I still remember the joy of Mr.Smorgon being dumped, and that being bettered shortly after with news of your arrival. Add to that the almost immediate difference you made to the Carlton admin staff - let alone the players and fans - and your impact cannot be questioned.

On a personal level I had the pleasure of exchanging emails with his EA to get his Blueseum bio right - always good with time for his favourite causes!

Thanks for reversing the ignominy.

Molsey