Brett Ratten has loved being North Melbourne’s caretaker coach however is hoping at hand again the reins to Alastair Clarkson following a drought-breaking win.
The Kangaroos will head to Perth this Sunday determined to finish a 16-game shedding streak once they face hapless West Coast at Optus Stadium.
North’s final victory got here on the similar venue, manner again in spherical two once they upset Fremantle.
The Kangaroos additionally defeated the Eagles per week earlier at Marvel Stadium, beginning Clarkson’s time at Arden St in fashion.
But actuality has set in since, with North assured to complete bottom-two for the fourth-straight season.
Ratten will coach North for the tenth and remaining recreation earlier than Clarkson returns to guide the Kangaroos full-time after he stepped away in May to take care of his psychological well being amid the pressure of the Hawthorn racism saga.
“Just counting down the days, and post the press conference on Sunday will be the finale,” Ratten instructed reporters on Wednesday of his time in cost at North.
“I’ve had some real enjoyment, it’s been a shame we’ve been close without the victory.
“If we play like we did final week (towards St Kilda), we will give ourselves an opportunity. If we play just like the Hawthorn (recreation), we’re not going to offer ourselves any probability.”
A defeat to West Coast would take North to their worst losing streak since 1971 when they were beaten in 17-straight matches.
But the Kangaroos will regain co-captain Jy Simpkin for the cellar-dweller clash following the star midfielder’s struggle with concussion.
West Coast (1-17) have plummeted to new lows since their last meeting with North, having lost a club-record 16-straight games following their round-two triumph over GWS.
The Eagles have gained simply three of their final 44 video games to position severe stress on 2018 premiership coach Adam Simpson.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
