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Blues regain swagger, propped up by Pratt
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Author:  Pklz [ Wed Apr 22, 2009 11:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Blues regain swagger, propped up by Pratt

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RICHARD Pratt didn't remake Carlton so much as restore the club to what it had been before its descent into debt and despair.

Carlton had fallen steeply from bluebloods to beggars when Pratt arrived, and it had lost more than just dollars. The club's modern success was predicated upon money and swaggering self-esteem. Pre-Pratt, the Blues had misplaced those intrinsic Carlton commodities.


http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/rfnews ... 30116.html

Author:  kkk [ Thu Apr 23, 2009 1:43 am ]
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Boy, Jake Niall is a very, very good writer.

Author:  The Normal One [ Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:06 am ]
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Great article, but the debt I'm pretty sure is in the $4mils now?

Author:  Navy Blue Horse [ Thu Apr 23, 2009 9:31 am ]
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kkk wrote:
Boy, Jake Niall is a very, very good writer.


:lol:

Author:  kezza [ Thu Apr 23, 2009 11:47 am ]
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At the December AGM Swann said that the Debt was $6mill, as far as i know this hasnt been reduced yet.

Author:  linchpin [ Thu Apr 23, 2009 12:18 pm ]
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Pklz wrote:
Quote:
RICHARD Pratt didn't remake Carlton so much as restore the club to what it had been before its descent into debt and despair.

Carlton had fallen steeply from bluebloods to beggars when Pratt arrived, and it had lost more than just dollars. The club's modern success was predicated upon money and swaggering self-esteem. Pre-Pratt, the Blues had misplaced those intrinsic Carlton commodities.


http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/rfnews ... 30116.html


I wish someone had the time, the money and the inclination to print a T-Shirt this week, that simply says:

Dick, we thankyou!

All Carlton supporters could buy them at the gates for a minimal cost with the money donated to the club. It would be our way of saying thank you, and something that could be highlighted on the coverage?

Author:  Donstuie [ Thu Apr 23, 2009 2:03 pm ]
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Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day, the saying goes. Teach him how to fish and you'll feed him for a lifetime.


:clap:

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Carlton, as others have noted, has never been a club to worry greatly about due process, and it isn't terribly patient. Many supporters are eager for it to be in the top four this year.

Might be pushing it a bit there Jake :?

Author:  camel [ Thu Apr 23, 2009 2:33 pm ]
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A pretty good read. :smile:

Author:  graemep [ Thu Apr 23, 2009 4:35 pm ]
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I like
Quote:
Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day

teach a man to fish and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day

Author:  dane [ Thu Apr 23, 2009 10:01 pm ]
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Great man.

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