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Caretaker role to Ratten
July 24, 2007 THREE-time Carlton best-and-fairest winner Brett Ratten has been appointed caretaker coach by the Blues for the mainder of the AFL season.
Ratten, 36, who played 261 games and kicked 133 goals in a 14-year Blues career, is currently assistant coach of the club, and replaces Denis Pagan, who was sacked yesterday.
Ratten is also expected to be on the shortlist to be the club's next full-time coach from 2008 onwards.
"I am looking forward to working with our players and coaches to help set Carlton on the path to future success,'' Ratten said in a statement.
"This is a huge challenge for everyone at the club. The players have a lot to play for.
"There is still much for them to achieve as we strive towards becoming a more competitive, professional and united outfit, which is why we will be looking closely at the playing list in these last six weeks.''
The Blues have lost their past five matches to slump to 14th place on the ladder.
Ratten's first match in charge will be against St Kilda on Saturday.
"Brett has a wonderful football knowledge and his recent coaching experiences have enhanced his position,'' said Carlton chief executive Greg Swann.
"It is this knowledge and experience that has provided him with this opportunity.
"An added bonus for all Carlton people is Brett's long affiliation with the club and his standing as one of Carlton's great players.''
Ratten played 255 games for Carlton between 1990-2003, winning the best-and-fairest award on three occasions and captaining the club in the final two seasons of his distinguished career.
He has served as an assistant coach with Melbourne and Carlton and also spent a year as head coach of Melbourne suburban club Norwood.
AAP
Caretaker role to Ratten
July 24, 2007 THREE-time Carlton best-and-fairest winner Brett Ratten has been appointed caretaker coach by the Blues for the mainder of the AFL season.
Ratten, 36, who played 261 games and kicked 133 goals in a 14-year Blues career, is currently assistant coach of the club, and replaces Denis Pagan, who was sacked yesterday.
Ratten is also expected to be on the shortlist to be the club's next full-time coach from 2008 onwards.
"I am looking forward to working with our players and coaches to help set Carlton on the path to future success,'' Ratten said in a statement.
"This is a huge challenge for everyone at the club. The players have a lot to play for.
"There is still much for them to achieve as we strive towards becoming a more competitive, professional and united outfit, which is why we will be looking closely at the playing list in these last six weeks.''
The Blues have lost their past five matches to slump to 14th place on the ladder.
Ratten's first match in charge will be against St Kilda on Saturday.
"Brett has a wonderful football knowledge and his recent coaching experiences have enhanced his position,'' said Carlton chief executive Greg Swann.
"It is this knowledge and experience that has provided him with this opportunity.
"An added bonus for all Carlton people is Brett's long affiliation with the club and his standing as one of Carlton's great players.''
Ratten played 255 games for Carlton between 1990-2003, winning the best-and-fairest award on three occasions and captaining the club in the final two seasons of his distinguished career.
He has served as an assistant coach with Melbourne and Carlton and also spent a year as head coach of Melbourne suburban club Norwood.
AAP
Fairytales do come true be beloved Red Soxs are proove of that but like the Demons that had to wait eternity for that to happen haha 
