Ratten sacked

[GVGjr]

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It's a filthy game. It is an absolute disgrace the way the press, notably Herald sun and Age have speculated on this.

And Malthouse has been anything but profesional with his comments as well.

If true, Malthouse has done exactly what Hird did to Knights.

Ratten to Port will gain momentum. I think he is a good coach.

[comrade]

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Yeah but it doesn't mean they'll get success because of it. I'm not confident they have the personnel to win a flag.

I agree.

[AndrewP6]

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If true, then that is disgraceful (and probably typical, in the case of that filthy mob Carrrrlton). To come out and say they won't be doing anything until season's end, and then before season's end, give a guy the flick, absolutely stinks. IF it's true.

[Sedat]

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The Herald-Sun subbies will be licking their lips at being able to use the headline..."Ratt-sack" one last time

[LostDoggy]

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The Herald-Sun subbies will be licking their lips at being able to use the headline..."Ratt-sack" one last time

I've been using it all week.

[LostDoggy]

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They say he is going to coach the last game! Why would he want to?

[Ghost Dog]

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If true, Malthouse has done exactly what Hird did to Knights.

Ratten to Port will gain momentum. I think he is a good coach.

He's well liked isn't he? Gold Coast have caused headaches this season. Hunt arguably booted Richmond out of the top 8. Then after falling away, Ratten rallied his blokes, only to have all the good of a string of good games unravel. The GC game definitely cost him his job. Stupid really.

Just goes to show though, upsets happen. Take heart Dogs.

[Remi Moses]

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How in hell are they beneath the salary cap ?
Cloke and Judd in the one side!
I am Cheating should be the motto.

[LostDoggy]

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How in hell are they beneath the salary cap ?
Cloke and Judd in the one side!
I am Cheating should be the motto.

If you look at the portion of Judd's wage that doesn't count (i.e. paid by Visy) it's probably possible.

[Bornadog]

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If you look at the portion of Judd's wage that doesn't count (i.e. paid by Visy) it's probably possible.

Judd has one year to go on his 5 year deal which is reported at another $600,000. Simpson and Waite can go on the Vet list, so apparently they have room.

[Ghost Dog]

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Press conference: Sacked, but will coach this week. Feel bad for him.

[Mofra]

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50.8% winning record, and just signed an extention at the end of last year.

It's a cut-throat business, especially considering Carlton had injury issues mid-year.

[LostDoggy]

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It really does highlight why some coaches would play injured players though doesn't it? It's their career or his, basically…

[Ghost Dog]

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50.8% winning record, and just signed an extention at the end of last year.

It's a cut-throat business, especially considering Carlton had injury issues mid-year.

Walls ( who I dislike ) makes a good point, Worsfold and Clarke all had lengthy periods where their Win / Loss was around 50%.
Sacking their coach and getting Malthouse hopefully sets them up for a massive fail.

[GVGjr]

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Walls ( who I dislike ) makes a good point, Worsfold and Clarke all had lengthy periods where their Win / Loss was around 50%.
Sacking their coach and getting Malthouse hopefully sets them up for a massive fail.

There has to be more to this than what they are saying. He has another 12 months to go on his contract so unless it's a board member or two insisting that he go or a sponsor who will come on board if someone else is appointed it doesn't make a lot of sense.
Has Malthouse already got the job?