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Good Riddance

That's not right is it...wasn't it Don Hanly?

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#DonTheStash

Didn't he sing "Boys of Summer"?

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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.

Ah yes, that's the guy.

Carry on.

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#DonTheStash

Just checked: he was CEO when we were dragged in, but not when the breaches occurred.

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29 different attributes,
And only 7 that you like;
20 ways to see the world,
Or 20 ways to start a fight.

Something like "I know the Blues will soon be strong, after the Carlton Boys Club has gone"?

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Just because I'm offended, doesn't mean I'm wrong.

Happy retirement to a true blue

Glad to see the title change.

Could have chosen to not get involved, ala Fitzpatrick. Instead did. At the worst possible time. Regardless of the outcome, will always have my respect for putting the hand up.

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BLUES 2010: PAV AND JUDD = FLAGS. DOING IT FOR THE LOVE OF DICK PRATT.

HAVE YOU SIGNED UP FOR TALKINGCARLTON SUPERCOACH 2009 YET?

He was a hard as nails backpocket.......importantly; No.19 never let us down on the ground.

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No ones listening till you make a mistake.

Geez, from the thread title my first thought was "you're joking, don't tell me we've actually lost out on the Grigg trade".

I hope he writes a book about his last 50 years in the AFL. There might be a few skeletons to drag out of the closet.

Regards Cazzesman

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Ricky Gervais - “Everyone has the right to hold whatever beliefs they want. And everyone else has the right to find those beliefs f***ing ridiculous.”

Only got involved for one reason and it had nothing to do with looking after or helping Carlton in the end.

Once had a flight from Launceston to Melbourne delayed. Introduced myself to Ian and had a detailed chat about what I was working on at the time (AFL Football in Tasmania related). He didn't have to talk to me, nor approach me at the baggage claim on arrival to wish me luck and shake hands. Those small things go a long way to show the character of a man - and although 'retired'...Ian could command plenty as a consultant.

Agree with C-Man....a book would be good. Very good.

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BLUES 2010: PAV AND JUDD = FLAGS. DOING IT FOR THE LOVE OF DICK PRATT.

HAVE YOU SIGNED UP FOR TALKINGCARLTON SUPERCOACH 2009 YET?

My opinion ah.... well I think I'll leave this with maybe you need to talk to a few people who where on the board with him at the time.

and this;

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=913960

A couple of Carlton supporters making some comments here as well. I wouldn't because you feed the ferals but....

Sorry, I don't buy it. I can accept the idea that Ian Collins would have had a vested interest in a move to Telstra Dome, however, given the offer the MCG gave us at the time and pressure from the AFL to leave PP, I'm sure we would have ended up there anyway whether he took over as President or not.

I know its your thing to hold on to this 10 years later, and you like discussing it, but really, mate, it's neither here nor there. Former player, administrator and President. Should be enough to give him the respect of holding your personal opinion to yourself, I'd hope.

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BLUES 2010: PAV AND JUDD = FLAGS. DOING IT FOR THE LOVE OF DICK PRATT.

HAVE YOU SIGNED UP FOR TALKINGCARLTON SUPERCOACH 2009 YET?

Do you know Ian personally?

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"Truth, for the tyrants, is the most terrible and cruel of all bindings; it is like an incandescent iron falling across their chests. And it is even more agonizing than hot iron, for that only burns the flesh, while truth burns its way into the soul"     — Lauro Aguirre

Ian is a top bloke and a true Carlton person anyone who knows him personally will confirm this....

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"Truth, for the tyrants, is the most terrible and cruel of all bindings; it is like an incandescent iron falling across their chests. And it is even more agonizing than hot iron, for that only burns the flesh, while truth burns its way into the soul"     — Lauro Aguirre

When Collo was running for President, I put in a call to him to ask his views and intentions on several issues. He wasn't in when I called, but he returned my call, and spent more than 20 minutes talking to me in depth, politely and with great passion for the club. That impressed me at the time, and still does today.

Collo was in one of the least enviable positions someone could find themselves in. The admin equivalent of taking over as coach after Terry Wallace leaves. I don't see him as having conflict of interest with the Docklands move, more competing interests, and like Rhino says, I don't think his involvement would have made any difference to where the AFL moved the Club's home.

Given how bad the Docklands development is, how poorly it was designed and carried out, he's done a magnificent job to stop it being a laughing stock among international sporting venues.

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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.

Did you do you do the old "why aren't the blues taking advantage of the Sydney market bit?". That always impresses Carlton presidents I've heard.

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dane's trolling again