Hi all, I propose that we have an amnesty on all comments relating to changing coach. If you have teed off before, if you are harbouring grudges or think changes are necessary then let's forgive and forget.
My view is we have a very good coach. One who by any yardstick has outperformed better credentialled successors (Malthouse) at Carlton and the new flavours of the month (Bolton, Teague).
Based on the facts that clubs who have stuck to their coaches have had success and we should do the same.
Look at Hawthorn who stuck with Clarkson after the disappointments they had after the 2008 premiership and Kennett was never keen on him.
Richmond with Hardwick who was on hanging onto his job at end of 2016 and the person who they did get rid of was Choco Williams who is playing a key role at Melbourne.
Geelong with Thompson who after an ordinary 2006 was lucky to keep his job
Melbourne with Goodwin who has endured 2 poor seasons before now and are favourites for the premiership
Port with Hinkley who was lucky to keep his job
Bulldogs with Beveridge after the success of 2016 has finally got th[/list]em where they should be this season.
So let's hold fire on all coaching changes, stick with Ratten and enjoy the ride.