Should we talk to Ratten?

[LostDoggy]

I've seen many posts from various posters questioning our current coach's match day expertise and tactical nouse and although i don't entirely agree i thought i would throw up the question.


Should we have a look at Ratten as a senior assistant to Macca, to help with match day tactics and so forth?

[BulldogBelle]

Re: Should we talk to Ratten?

We definitely should before the pies claim him.

[Bornadog]

Re: Should we talk to Ratten?

We definitely should before the pies claim him.

Yes we need some experience.

[Murphy'sLore]

Re: Should we talk to Ratten?

I'm sure I heard that one of the strikes against Ratten was that he was a static, unresponsive game-day coach, which suggests he wouldn't be ideal for us at the moment.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Should we talk to Ratten?

I think he is damaged goods and will be so for a while.
Described as a 'great Carlton man' why wouldnt you be angry with the way it's panned out for him after say the club was ruthless!
Coaching out the season when there is nothing to gain?
Stinks a bit too much for me.

[Ozza]

Re: Should we talk to Ratten?

An interesting proposition as a midfield coach.

[always right]

Re: Should we talk to Ratten?

I think he is damaged goods and will be so for a while.
Described as a 'great Carlton man' why wouldnt you be angry with the way it's panned out for him after say the club was ruthless!
Coaching out the season when there is nothing to gain?
Stinks a bit too much for me.

Not sure what you are saying.

Do you mean he wouldn't be interested or we wouldn't be interested in him?

[LostDoggy]

Re: Should we talk to Ratten?

He may be a "Carlton Man" but i'm sure he is also a career-minded individual. His days at Carlton in any capacity are well and truly over i would think.

I wouldn't be against it. He is very Experienced at the top level as both a coach and player and i rekon he would be a valuable asset. I hope the dogs hierarchy have a look at him.
He can take Monty's spot.

[LongWait]

Re: Should we talk to Ratten?

He may be a "Carlton Man" but i'm sure he is also a career-minded individual. His days at Carlton in any capacity are well and truly over i would think.

I wouldn't be against it. He is very Experienced at the top level as both a coach and player and i rekon he would be a valuable asset. I hope the dogs hierarchy have a look at him.
He can take Monty's spot.

Rumor around that Cameron Mooney is earmarked for that spot.

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Should we talk to Ratten?

Cameron Mooney? I just don't get it. He was a good player, but how much coaching experience does he have? I'd have a Gary Ayers or a really solid and proven tactician any day. This is what we lack.

[Nuggety Back Pocket]

Re: Should we talk to Ratten?

Yes we need some experience.

Ratten is a quality person and would be great as a 2IC to McCartney,who does lack IMO the experience of someone like Ratten around him. Ratten has been savagely dealt with by Carlton and a new lease of life at the Bulldogs would suit both parties.

[mighty_west]

Re: Should we talk to Ratten?

Rumor around that Cameron Mooney is earmarked for that spot.

I have heard that one as well, I wouldn't be against someone like Ratten at our club, would certainly bring in alot of experience, and going by the way he's handled himself today, quality person as well.

[Topdog]

Re: Should we talk to Ratten?

No harm talking to him. He might know of some good places to go out for a meal. Wouldn't bother talking to him about coaching though.

[Bornadog]

Re: Should we talk to Ratten?

Wouldn't bother talking to him about coaching though.

Any reason?

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Should we talk to Ratten?

I think Ratten will enjoy being at a club where he can get a bit more perspective. Maybe he's a bit too passionate about Carlton.