I certainly have believed Melbourne should do everything it can do to persuade Mick Malthouse to come to Melbourne, although there is something about him that doesn't sit well with me. None the less football is football and you take what you can for some advantage. I have been intrigued by the shift in his conversation from that which we saw on the "footy show" which seemed to me to be saying, 'come and get me if you want me', to the conversation a few weeks later which became adamant that he was definitely staying at Collingwood. Yes of course there is a premiership to be won and it won't take much to make the 'colli' - wobble. So get rid of any distraction seems wise. However,could there be another thread working its way out in his mysterious mind. I have suggested elsewhere that there will be no positions available next year on current reading of coaching positons in Melbourne. Yes it is speculative. The most vulnerable will be Ratten. The blues are progressing well toward there peak, yet the bluebaggers just don't seen to be totally convinced about him. You get the feel that one significant slip and he's out. And who would they turn to? of course Mickey the Magpie. The Key to this is naturally Swan once a magpie now at the blues. He did it with Judd, ie created a shame process. I would bet my bottom dollar he has already been speaking to MM. The message would be clear. Quieten down, finish your year, you will be here with us, before you can say, "I'll show you Eddie".

I like the way you are scheming, Harro. And just for kicks, can I toss in that I think Malthouse is very much in the frame at Melbourne, too.

I certainly have believed Melbourne should do everything it can do to persuade Mick Malthouse to come to Melbourne, although there is something about him that doesn't sit well with me. None the less football is football and you take what you can for some advantage. I have been intrigued by the shift in his conversation from that which we saw on the "footy show" which seemed to me to be saying, 'come and get me if you want me', to the conversation a few weeks later which became adamant that he was definitely staying at Collingwood. Yes of course there is a premiership to be won and it won't take much to make the 'colli' - wobble. So get rid of any distraction seems wise. However,could there be another thread working its way out in his mysterious mind. I have suggested elsewhere that there will be no positions available next year on current reading of coaching positons in Melbourne. Yes it is speculative. The most vulnerable will be Ratten. The blues are progressing well toward there peak, yet the bluebaggers just don't seen to be totally convinced about him. You get the feel that one significant slip and he's out. And who would they turn to? of course Mickey the Magpie. The Key to this is naturally Swan once a magpie now at the blues. He did it with Judd, ie created a shame process. I would bet my bottom dollar he has already been speaking to MM. The message would be clear. Quieten down, finish your year, you will be here with us, before you can say, "I'll show you Eddie".

A very good mate of mine is a Carlton supporter. He said to me not long ago that he thinks Mick Malthouse is a dick head but if he came to be coach of the Blues, he'd be a champion. I have a similar frame of mind.

Good points...After Tonight Ratten is under pressure..Nothing suprises me about Carlscum, and yes Malthouse could be there next year.

But i think Melbourne would be a more rewarding challenge, so it will be fascinating to see how things play out.

I certainly have believed Melbourne should do everything it can do to persuade Mick Malthouse to come to Melbourne, although there is something about him that doesn't sit well with me. None the less football is football and you take what you can for some advantage. I have been intrigued by the shift in his conversation from that which we saw on the "footy show" which seemed to me to be saying, 'come and get me if you want me', to the conversation a few weeks later which became adamant that he was definitely staying at Collingwood. Yes of course there is a premiership to be won and it won't take much to make the 'colli' - wobble. So get rid of any distraction seems wise. However,could there be another thread working its way out in his mysterious mind. I have suggested elsewhere that there will be no positions available next year on current reading of coaching positons in Melbourne. Yes it is speculative. The most vulnerable will be Ratten. The blues are progressing well toward there peak, yet the bluebaggers just don't seen to be totally convinced about him. You get the feel that one significant slip and he's out. And who would they turn to? of course Mickey the Magpie. The Key to this is naturally Swan once a magpie now at the blues. He did it with Judd, ie created a shame process. I would bet my bottom dollar he has already been speaking to MM. The message would be clear. Quieten down, finish your year, you will be here with us, before you can say, "I'll show you Eddie".

There was a bit of a slip tonight...might get interesing if they go straight out of the finals.....I wouldnt mind Ratten back at Melbourne... Did a great job with our mids in 2000...