Will he stay or will he go? The answer will be known shortly .... While devastated that he is likely gone I thinks its more important to focus on what the club can control, like obtaining the best compensation for PD, weather that's a trade with another club or Compo pick from the AFL and then using that compensation wisely.
We have been through this before, Gunston, Davis, Tippet yet the club has managed to replace these guys every time, not many clubs would be playing finals if they lost those 3 in successive seasons let alone your coach mid way through the season.
Now Mr Noble and Mr Ogilve keep using your magic formula and keep the club on track to success weather PD stays or PD goes.