Ratten quits Norda Melbourne

[magnifisaint]

Sorry that it ended up this way. Got shafted by the Saints but should never have been given a contract extension. Will always be remembered as a great footballer.

[SaintPav]

Health reasons cited.

All the best Ratts.

[n1ck]

North Melbourne press release says "intention to move onto a new challenge."

[Viscount Jeremiah]

Sorry that it ended up this way. Got shafted by the Saints but should never have been given a contract extension. Will always be remembered as a great footballer.

And a really good person and assistant coach too I think

[Otiman]

Not a terrible coach. Our best between Lyon mk1 and mk3.

[Vortex]

The man deserves a rest from footy, the game was fantastic in helping him heal after the tragic loss he experienced but life must have been mostly a blur since…just at a guess.

A good man is Ratts.

[Mr Magic]

Maybe the fool who thinks it’s funny to have a photo of him as an avatar will finally discover some class and remove it?

[asiu]

one of my mates
with family working for the AFL
is STRONG on North heading to Tassy

he'll nod his head sagely at this news

hmmm

all the best Ratts

thank you for your service around our joint

[saynta]

Maybe the fool who thinks it’s funny to have a photo of him as an avatar will finally discover some class and remove it?

Well said and aptly described

[Trev from the Bush]

Health reasons cited.

All the best Ratts.

A top fella Ratts, he didn't deserve to be shafted although I understood the reasoning which have become clearer with time. I was concerned about his health before he was sacked, more so afterwards. He did a good job as caretaker at North and didn't appear to have the weight of expectations on his shoulders. However, I still felt he appeared to need a break from the pressure of football.

Go get a job at a trout farm, a horticultural farm or something that gives you time to stop and smell the roses, Brett. You are deserving of a long and healthy life.

[happy feet]

Maybe the fool who thinks it’s funny to have a photo of him as an avatar will finally discover some class and remove it?

+1 agreed. Very poor form from the SS member concerned and I hope he also changes his avatar to something that is not disrespectful.

[saynta]

Maybe the fool who thinks it’s funny to have a photo of him as an avatar will finally discover some class and remove it?

+1 agreed. Very poor form from the SS member concerned and I hope he also changes his avatar to something that is not disrespectful.

I think the forum has Buckley's chance at seeing that happen anytime soon.

[Yorkeys]

Of course the avatar in question is a contradiction in terms.
In that context the title speaks to its owner not the image?

[happy feet]

Maybe the fool who thinks it’s funny to have a photo of him as an avatar will finally discover some class and remove it?

+1 agreed. Very poor form from the SS member concerned and I hope he also changes his avatar to something that is not disrespectful.

I think the forum has Buckley's chance at seeing that happen anytime soon.

Could a moderator amend it?

[asiu]

Could a moderator amend it?

one would hope not
nor should it be amended ... imo

thats the tip of a very very long wedge

thats Duddles turf 'n his alone
... it's his nic

its his right to accede to the request/s or not
... regardless of our opinion

freedom of expression only counts when someones going against the grain

[happy feet]

Could a moderator amend it?

one would hope not
nor should it be amended ... imo

thats the tip of a very very long wedge

thats Duddles turf 'n his alone
... it's his nic

its his right to accede to the request/s or not
... regardless of our opinion

freedom of expression only counts when someones going against the grain


I support freedom of speech, freedom of expression, but what people must realise is that those freedoms come with responsibilities as well. Unfortunately those keyboard warriors in social media land don’t understand it or choose to understand it.

[asiu]

i'm open to being convinced of that position

though

what i read
.... is the talk of 'supporting the two freedoms'

with none of the walk required to actually support them


mmmmm

then

what responsibilities ?
(given this id picture context)

who determines that responsibility for the 'keyboard warrior' to meet ?


a social justice warrior ?


hmmm

[B.M]

Ends up with an ok coaching record

Finals at both Carl and StK and about 50% win loss

[Ghost Like]

Of course the avatar in question is a contradiction in terms.
In that context the title speaks to its owner not the image?

100% correct. No need to amend someone else's window into a soulless soul, they left it open. Enjoy the view, laugh at them & move on. Recognise the words, not the image, imagery or imagination.

[skeptic]

Maybe the fool who thinks it’s funny to have a photo of him as an avatar will finally discover some class and remove it?

+1 agreed. Very poor form from the SS member concerned and I hope he also changes his avatar to something that is not disrespectful.

I think the forum has Buckley's chance at seeing that happen anytime soon.

Could a moderator amend it?

As this has been specifically asked… it’s not really an area that I feel comfortable venturing into mostly for the reasons that ASIU articulated.
If anyone would like to discuss it further, I’ve created a thread in the admin forum here for these types of conversations.

[happy feet]

i'm open to being convinced of that position

though

what i read
.... is the talk of 'supporting the two freedoms'

with none of the walk required to actually support them


mmmmm

then

what responsibilities ?
(given this id picture context)

who determines that responsibility for the 'keyboard warrior' to meet ?


a social justice warrior ?


hmmm

What I am saying is post the truth and not lies. Attack the argument and not the person. Be respectful. Admit it when you have made a mistake or a genuinely wrong.

In other words, don’t do a Donald Trump.

[Banger9798]

Not a terrible coach. Our best between Lyon mk1 and mk3.

Did alot of good things at the Saints without anything like the support RTB has now.

Genuine good bloke, hope he goes well.

[asiu]

What I am saying is post the truth and not lies. Attack the argument and not the person. Be respectful. Admit it when you have made a mistake or a genuinely wrong.

beautiful

thats the positive polarity intent , well expressed
(caring about others as well as self)

though

that still leaves the negative polarity intent
(caring only of their conclusions)
and the fence sitters intent
(the 2 bob each way crowd/undecided as to where their moral allegiance lays)

who ALSO have their respective 'freedoms to choose'


a fair n open community has to accomodate all 3 types
... for thats the nature of our humanness

ie
Duds rights over rule our wonderings ponderings n pronouncements before the bell even rings for R1
... imo ... still.

if , fair 'n open community interaction is the goal

[CQ SAINT]

Why do we have avatars?

[asiu]

so as , i can have the best one