No Oppo Supporters St.Kilda sack Brett Ratten

[stavro#4]

I know I’m in a minority but I’d love GT to coach again.

Minority of 2.

#bringGThome

Leppers

 

[stavro#4]

Ross Lyon firming as next St Kilda coach after the sacking of Brett Ratten

Brett Ratten

Age

52

Ht

184cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

22.4

5star

K

12.1

4star

HB

10.3

5star

M

2.9

3star

T

3.0

5star

No current season stats available

D

26.4

5star

K

13.8

5star

HB

12.6

5star

M

3.4

4star

T

1.6

4star

Jay Clark, Sam Landsberger and Michael Warner


Great headline. Solid group of authors

 

[Diehard Saint]

As much as I like Ratten, some of our footy in the last two seasons has been absolutely putrid at its worst, and beautiful at its best. The inconsistency between the highs and the lows two years in a row though is not really tolerable. Of course Ratten is not the only variable in that inconsistency but being the head coach the buck should stop with him in some sense.

As for the extending then axing the contract I can understand the strategy in place which Bassat and Lethers outlined in the press conference, and what’s important is that they acknowledged in hindsight it was a mistake. Okay, good. That’s footy for you it’s a harsh industry but that’s the reality.

Feel this is the right move for the club moving forward and that we are still on a trajectory of improvement, one which this off season has been characterised by the bringing in of new staff and good footy people. Refreshing our club external to the players was definitely on my wants list.

Potentially really exciting times to come with a new head coach and forwards coach. With Enright down back, Hayes in the mids, Walsh, Dilena and other like individuals filling our club now we are building a culture of success.

Look at the impact Enright had on our defence this year, imagine if we got that with Hayes in the middle and a new coach up forward, all tied in by a new head coach. I can buy in to that picture. And if there’s one thing our club and players need right now is a little buy in. Not far off it if the pieces come together and we continue to draft well.

Just watched the presser now as I had to miss t live.

I thought they handled it very well and explained their thought processes clearly. If you do a review, it needs to be done thoroughly, with every facet of the club targeted. I like Basset, I think he’ll take no prisoners - and I 100% stand by the fact he admitted to making a mistake, but that to just leave it compounds the error.

Thought they explained the reasoning behind his mid year signing well, and I agreed with their thinking. They spent enough time with Ratts to see how/if he could improve - it was not just a fly by the seat of their pants decision.

Almost everyone on here appears to agree with this step, probably a first ever. I doubt that’ll be the case regarding the coach we hire.

Personally, I want an experienced, hard a*se of a coach - and if that’s Ross, Pyke or similar, I’m good with that.

 

[Dr Spaceman]

We all know gringo wants a captain coach to be welcomed back into the fold.

Born leader.

Typical weirdo South Aussie

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[#gosaintas]

Ross Lyon firming as next St Kilda coach after the sacking of Brett Ratten​

Jay Clark, Sam Landsberger and Michael Warner


Great headline. Solid group of authors

s**t - is this really happening
hard to get my head around it but Ratts gone is a definite positive. Just dunno about RTB returning...

 

[phantom13]

Put him in the Ruck.

I reckon I joke about this reference once or twice a week and nobody gets it.

 

[pebblesofsand]

Can't believe that Ross Lyon will be seriously considered for the job.

Dinosaur - clearly past his use by date

Enright and Lenny may as well leave now for the amount of input they'll be able to give.

Just imagine Lethlean having to step in between Walsh and Lyon when they have their first blue.

 

[sunny3193]

I couldn't give a flying feck what you or your mate think , the bloke that i spoke to this morning was meant to be having dinner with him on Wednesday night but Ratts Mrs was sick so they didn't catch up.

If what i posted had been posted by a few other select posters i bet you wouldn't have questioned them , how dare another poster have some info

Well, when you’ve spent your entire time questioning the validity of anyone posting inside information on this board, don’t be surprised that you get the same schtick back at you.
Harden up.

 

[Sun Ra]

I reckon I joke about this reference once or twice a week and nobody gets it.

That Walls was a sniper ?

 

[Diehard Saint]

Got them playing consistent finals and into a granny. Granted that didn’t turn out too well. Just saying he should be considered


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Had a team of Ferraris to start with. I could have done what he did.

 

[Diehard Saint]

It is all BS. He bailed for more money and a longer contract and blindsided the club. He was broke at the time apparently.

Not according to Riewoldt.

 

[stavro#4]

Can't believe that Ross Lyon will be seriously considered for the job.

Dinosaur - clearly past his use by date

Enright and Lenny may as well leave now for the amount of input they'll be able to give.

Just imagine Lethlean having to step in between Walsh and Lyon when they have their first blue.

What exactly makes his a dinosaur and past him use by date?

 

[phantom13]

That Walls was a sniper ?

Nah, anyone taller than 6ft having a quiet day “give him a spell in the ruck just to get a feel for it”.

Used to hear it on the 10 commentary weekly.

 

[stavro#4]

Nah, anyone taller than 6ft having a quiet day “give him a spell in the ruck just to get a feel for it”.

Used to hear it on the 10 commentary weekly.

Back when we were successful

Back when we had Ross

 

[Saintscomemarchingin]

Choco Williams, luv the guy

 

[prophetic1]

Some of those pit team practice drivers are pretty good. Moto GP especially. Often do better lap times than the for real guy.

Ricky BOBBY v Cal NAUGHTON Jr

SHAKE & BAKE SAINTS!

 

[Sun Ra]

Nah, anyone taller than 6ft having a quiet day “give him a spell in the ruck just to get a feel for it”.

Used to hear it on the 10 commentary weekly.

In his playing days he was. He used to pick off smaller players with his elbow. More discreet than Carl but Walls picked on smaller victims.

 

[Mowman]

Well, when you’ve spent your entire time questioning the validity of anyone posting inside information on this board, don’t be surprised that you get the same schtick back at you.
Harden up.

This
Made me giggle
But you have a point

 

[sunny3193]

Hardly a disaster ...... happens in Soccer all the time

Manager gets contract ..... gone 8 games later

Tottenham Hotspur, manager gets sacked after 7 or 8 games.
New Manager (Conte) takes them into fourth and Champions League by the end of the year.

 

[Sun Ra]

Ricky BOBBY v Cal NAUGHTON JrView attachment 1536294

SHAKE & BAKE SAINTS!

Is that where Morrison got that from ?

 

[Barrels]

Ross Lyon firming as next St Kilda coach after the sacking of Brett Ratten​

Jay Clark, Sam Landsberger and Michael Warner


Great headline. Solid group of authors

 

[pebblesofsand]

What exactly makes his a dinosaur and past his use by date?

Game plan, player management.

His last 4 seasons were 16th, 14th, 14th and 13th with a 30+% win rate.

Pass - no doubt he'll get off on the media speculation but his record says he's not the messiah he likes to think he is.

 

[Max the great]

Also, just about all of the ex saints players absolutely love him can't speak highly enough of him despite him leaving they understand the reason.
Gardner said he is the best coach by far he has ever had without question.
Even when he was in WA whenever he went back to Vic he was catching up with them.
He definately wins the hearts and minds of his players.

Exactly. Hard nut but they still love him and is a great tactical coach. What more would you want.

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[NarklesHelmet]

Back when we were successful

Back when we had Ross

I know you’re big on Ross and I rate his defensive set up coaching and man-management (elite) but as you’ve mentioned, it’s absolutely vital if we go down the Ross-route we get a coach in who knows how to move the ball quickly and effectively in the modern AFL landscape.

And that person needs to be a big enough personality to stand up to Ross.

That’s not easy to find.

If we DO find that person, then I’m all in for bringing Ross Lyon back.

 

[Max the great]

I really hope the club have arranged a send off for Ratts this arvo with all the players coming to the Danny Frawley Centre for a BBQ and a full on piss up.
Everyone should be encouraged to get pissed as a maggot and duke out anything that comes as a result. A cleansing, if you like.

Invite Hanners and have a few noseys as well? Good bonding session.

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