Nothing to see here, it's business as usual! (now w/video)

camel · **Posted:** Mon Aug 27, 2012 11:41 am

Business as usual for the Blues
http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/newsar ... fault.aspx

Quote:

“After the weekend’s matches we now know Sunday’s game against St Kilda will be our final match for the season. There will be no decisions and indeed no further meetings to review the operations of the Club until after Sunday’s game.”

That's probably fair enough too.

I just hope Sticks has become used to the word "review" and is prepared to offer any review (hopefully into the entire footy dept and club administration) the respect it deserves.

Dominator_7 · **Posted:** Mon Aug 27, 2012 11:50 am

Sensible move.
No point making a move of Ratts now.
A loss to the Saints on Sunday will surely leave the decision clear cut, if it hasnt been made alrady.

MadBlue · **Joined:** Tue Jul 08, 2008 2:48 pm **Posts:** 171

The Saints game is meaningless, the damage has already been done !

Gavstar22 · **Joined:** Wed Sep 30, 2009 4:18 pm **Posts:** 283

Perhaps the Saints game has a purpose and thats to give a fitting farewell to Ratts, so like Gillard he can "resign" rather than be sacked (no doubt with a payout).

We have the time as our only competition will be Port Adelaide, speaking of which they are meeting this week to work out their processes, I wonder would they be interested in Ratt's if available?

I would like all necessary changes to be in place and well and truly bedded down prior to any recruitment and trade discussions, time will be of the essence if a new coach arrives.

cimm1979 · **Posted:** Mon Aug 27, 2012 12:23 pm

Melbourne and Port sack coaches after poor performances.

Sure the performance will probably be the final straw, but I'm glad they are sticking to their guns. It's an emotional business but, as so often is the case, it's better that cooler heads prevail.

Scotty12000 · **Posted:** Mon Aug 27, 2012 12:28 pm

While we may be a basket case on tthe field (and a little bit off it too), waiting til the end of the season like the Club initially said is the best option. Perception is everything and to pull some big, panicky, ego-driven sacking with one measley week to go is more damaging. Makes us look more in control by waiting.

Ratts to Port? An interesting idea...Eade found another job, so too Harvey, albeit in lesser roles in some respects. Heard whispers Williams might go back to Port, so you'd have to wonder if we're considering him also. Malthouse Williams Ratts all swirling around, if we didn't take Williams you'd have to think he may go to Port but if we do, maybe a change of scenery for Ratts would be welcome. Doubt it though, that's a big job over there with a lot of expectation and pressure, not the kinda thing he'd wanna jump straight back into with only the postcode changing.

Interesting times ahead, will come down to how Clokesque the talks with Malthouse go for us. If he wants too much/too long it'll really throw a spanner in the works. Would expect the Club to speak to all prospectve coaches before making the cut if so, could end up being even worse off otherwise, no Ratts and no real alternatives...

buggermeblue · **Joined:** Sat Dec 30, 2006 1:08 am **Posts:** 231

Exactly the right decision by the club.

No perception of 'knee-jerk' needed. Can tell the world Ratts has been replaced by a more experienced option next week.

camel · **Posted:** Mon Aug 27, 2012 12:45 pm

What if there were four weeks to go?

Scotty12000 · **Posted:** Mon Aug 27, 2012 12:48 pm

camelboy wrote:

What if there were four weeks to go?

There was...and the Club decided to "stick fat."

camel · **Posted:** Mon Aug 27, 2012 3:47 pm

Yeah, but if there was four weeks to go after you promised we'd flog the Suns.

camel · **Posted:** Mon Aug 27, 2012 4:22 pm

[youtube]x7zY0u9NRfM[/youtube]

Sticks speaks!

Sydney Blue · **Posted:** Mon Aug 27, 2012 4:37 pm

He looks a worried man

JohnM · **Posted:** Mon Aug 27, 2012 4:55 pm

I actually can't bring myself to watch it.

AGRO · **Posted:** Mon Aug 27, 2012 5:00 pm

Its really like he expected us to win our last two games, sneak into the finals, then somehow conjure up two finals wins to make the Preliminary Final, therefore making the "Top 4" as foreshadowed at the start of the year.

As per usual with this club - no plan B. :roll:

Princes Park Whistler · **Posted:** Mon Aug 27, 2012 5:11 pm

Where`s Swann in all this? Just never hear from him apart from an occasional giggle fest on Killer Diller Bartletts` show. Good gig if you can get it.

murraycray · **Posted:** Mon Aug 27, 2012 6:02 pm

If Ratts goes I wouldn't be surprised if Sticks pulled the pin . (Solidarity).Which will please the witch hunters on here. And if that happens we sure as hell better have Club Pres ready and waiting.
DO WE ???????

mikkey · **Joined:** Mon Feb 28, 2005 6:27 pm **Posts:** 4129

Princes Park Whistler wrote:

Where`s Swann in all this? Just never hear from him apart from an occasional giggle fest on Killer Diller Bartletts` show. Good gig if you can get it.

I have a gut feel he is on his way out.

JohnM · **Posted:** Mon Aug 27, 2012 6:04 pm

murraycray wrote:

If Ratts goes I wouldn't be surprised if Sticks pulled the pin . (Solidarity).Which will please the witch hunters on here. And if that happens we sure as hell better have Club Pres ready and waiting.
DO WE ???????

Ask Sticks. He's the reluctant president who's only filling in until he finds someone better. Ask him how, three years on, that particular search is going.

Seriously, Sticks leaving a leadership vacuum is quite simply an impossibility. There's nothing to worry about on that score because there's ALREADY a leadership vacuum.

murraycray · **Posted:** Mon Aug 27, 2012 6:44 pm

JohnM wrote:

murraycray wrote:

If Ratts goes I wouldn't be surprised if Sticks pulled the pin . (Solidarity).Which will please the witch hunters on here. And if that happens we sure as hell better have Club Pres ready and waiting.
DO WE ???????

Ask Sticks. He's the reluctant president who's only filling in until he finds someone better. Ask him how, three years on, that particular search is going.

Seriously, Sticks leaving a leadership vacuum is quite simply an impossibility. There's nothing to worry about on that score because there's ALREADY a leadership vacuum.

So if the club isn't prepared for Sticks to give it away. We'll get another ''temporary'' President ?

ThePsychologist · **Joined:** Sun May 03, 2009 9:52 am **Posts:** 7893

mikkey wrote:

Princes Park Whistler wrote:

Where`s Swann in all this? Just never hear from him apart from an occasional giggle fest on Killer Diller Bartletts` show. Good gig if you can get it.

I have a gut feel he is on his way out.

Same impression I got and he's taking a few mates with him.

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