I disagree. They've set the agenda, not the media. It was either this or be seen to do nothing for the next few weeks, and we know how well that'd go down...

Say what you want say and think what you want to think about Malthouse, his treatment by the media is a vindictive attack on him personally, but also his family. I think it's a disgrace. Yes, we're all baying for blood, but the level of carcass gnawing is pitiful. I understand this may be the media's opportunity for "revenge" against a guy who's bullied many reporters, but this is just a blitheness of bitterness and capriciousness IMO.

There are ways to handle these situations, but it appears certain sections of our society, lead by media, just wants the gory, sensational outcomes. Sad.

All legends of the game come to an end. He's no different.
If you don't perform, you get the arse. Mick would have ended hundreds of careers over the years. It's his turn.
Look to the future.

I don't mind it. Addressed the issues, outlined a timeline for a decision, spoken with coach face to face, explained reasoning and also reiterated that there will be no quick fixes.

Fair enough IMO.

they just make shit up as they go along

R2 we are rebuilding
Mick will coach out the year
then its we need wins
mick will coach out the year, we honour contracts at carlton
ooh- err we acknowledge their may be a tipping point
we realise now that me must change tact and will decide in 2 weeks

what happens if we win the next 2 games (yes unlikely)

reactive, makey uppey nonsense

now pigeon holed themselves into a corner with the 2 week deadline and intensified the negative circus on the brand

Ok let me get this straight..
Has this club hired and fired the last three coaches they have had before the end of their allotted contacts? Or is it four?
Are we supposed to take them seriously?
This has all the hallmarks of a dysfunctional club as I keep saying

Just think this through logically.

If team MLG seriously need the 2 matches to decide if Micks the man for the next 5 years then just turn off the lights shut the door.

Logically, the decisions been made and he's sakced.

Mick just walk away now and don't continue this charade.

In the history of any club, what percentage of coaches have gone out under their own terms or actually completed contracts?

It's OK sacking Mick.. But who's going to take responsibility for all this?

In the history of any club, what percentage of coaches have gone out under their own terms or actually completed contracts?

You mean at crap clubs?
Where it's a passing parade of sscked coaches work crap records.. Solicited for employment by boards who hire and sack?
Many.. Many coaches...
Crap clubs always have a passing parade of coaches.. Hired and sacked early..

Think about the flag winning coaches in strong clubs during the last decade... Not that many..
Then look at the bottom of the ladder