As a youngster I saw Dick play in the Under 19's. Who would have thought then that 50 odd years later he would save the club.

Good one Dick.

As a South Aust based supporter and as all South Australians we thank you Richard for saving our club and putting them back on the map. Thankyou

Dick,

You saved our wonderful club at Carlton. We will be forever grateful to you!!

Our heartfelt wishes to your family over losing such a great man.

Thank-you,

Love the Woodsford family xxxx

Thank you Mr.Pratt for helping to save our fantastic football club. We will never forget you. I hope someday soon we can win a premiership in your honour.

RIP Richard and condolences to all close to him he will be in the hearts of the Carlton faithfull forever. . Go navy Blues in 09!

We would like to pass on our deepest condolonces to the Pratt family at this very sad time. We wish you all a long life. The best way now to honour Dick now would be for the players to dedicate the rest of the year to him and strive for the premiership! GO BLUES

It is impossible to put in words what you have done for this great club.



You picked us up when we were down.



My thoughts are with the Pratt family at this time



C'mon the Blues!



Forever grateful

Thank You for bringing this proud football club back to where it deserves to be. Hope the boys can win you a flag this year because your the man who has gotten us to this point.

You are a legend of the game and most of all a legend of the carlton football club. Your contribution and revival of the club is an unmatched and unrivaled effort. You have given us all so much, you will be sorely missed.

Thankyou

I'm not a Carlton supporter, but a Visy employee. I was in the synagogue during the funeral service for Richard.



Just before the service started, the team arrived, with coach, looking the part with their suits and Carlton ties. The Blue Boys had arrived!



It was a moving moment, and would have made him proud.



I'm a Saints supporter, and used to joke that it would have made life easier at Visy to be a Carlton fan. That said, it was obvious to me and everyone else that he loved the club. It gave him enormous pleasure, and was a major part of his life in his final years.



Much as it hurts to say it: do him proud this season!

To the family of Richard Pratt we grieve for your loss and say thank you and good bye to a great man.

To the Prat Family,

Deepest Sympathy to you all on the passing of Richard Pratt. He was a man who was a True Blue and whose generosity will be remembered through all generations. He single handedly turned the fortunes of the Carlton Football Club around.

All Carlton Supporters are eternally grateful.

As a lifelong passionate carlton supporter, you came to the club in there darkest hour. Not only did you rejuvenate the club, but also the supporters and banded them togeather. My thoughts are with you and your family

Rest in Peace

Richard Pratt's legacy is a symbol of hope and benevolence. And demonstrates mans capacity to give to their fellow firends and family unconditionally. Even though now we are saddened by his passing,in the future we will be reminded of Richard Pratts generosity and acts of good will through Carton's success both on and off the field.



My sincere condolences to the family.



Regards

James

Richard, you were an insperation to the carlton football club and you will be forever. Your generosity and love towards the club will never be forgotten. You are a big part of why we stand tall as a club today. My deepest sympathies go out to your family and to those close to you. Having you at carlton made me so proud to be a member and your passion for the club will always be apart of us... Thank you.

He saved our beloved club. Restored our nearly-lost tradition week in week out.

He was a legend

He was a president

He was a philanthropist

He was an idol

He was the Carlton Football Club's 21st century saviour

RIP Dick

forever remembered week in week out, for as long as the Carlton football club live to play this great game.



Always and Forever

Rest in Peace

Have a Good nd life richard. miss u heaps and go the blues.

My blueheart goes out to the pratt family I had the plesure of speaking to Mr Pratt the last family day thanking him for saving our club.To me he is an angel and a hero he looked so happy being with his carlton family.Richard Pratt we will miss you forever in our bluehearts

As a long time Blues supporter, I simply wish to say Thank You to Mr Pratt and his family for saving the Blues. There is a future at the club that I will be able to share with my young daughter as it was shared with me when I was a child. All Blues suppporters thoughts are with the Pratt Family in this time of Grief.

Richard Pratt will always live on at Carlton Football Club.Carlton stick to the plans Dick has put in place for us please.Richard Pratt rest in peace.

We would like to pass on our deepest condolonces to the Pratt family at this very sad time. We wish you all a long life. The best way now to honour Dick now would be for the players to dedicate the rest of the year to him and strive for the premiership! GO BLUES

Richard Pratt also brought me back to Carlton. i believed in his vision for the club and i still do.

Now is the time for everyone to pay up and support this proud footy club, and get to 50,000 members.

to Richards family, my heartfelt condolences to you all. to lose a father, husband and all round great guy is a tragedy for anyone.

There is a far reaching Navy Blue family that is always there for you i'm sure. best wishes to you all.

Thanks for saving the Carlton Football Club Dick. You didn't put you money where your mouth is, you put it where your heart is!

Sorry for your loss, Richard's contribution to the CFC has put us in the best position to win a flag in the coming years and I hope the players do it for him

THANK YOU MR RICHARD PRATT FOR GETTING THE MIGHTY BLUES BACK ON TRACK. DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE PRATT FAMILY. GO BLUES. MR PRATT WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED.

To family and friends a great loss, but also an inspiration to many. Thanks Dick, your legacy is set in concrete. RIP.

A truly incredible man who made a difference to more families than anyone will ever know. His generosity to the young people of the Western Suburbs was truly amazing. He breathed new life into the Carlton Football club and I will be eternally grateful for that. Let's make sure that his efforts were not in vain!

You will be sorely missed. Many had tried and worked hard to resurrect our proud Club, but it was your leadership, vision and support that achieved it, and has set us on a course for further greatness. The Club is once again stable, full of hope, belief and a burning desire to win - everything. Thank you.

Richard Pratt you were our saviour. If it wasn't for you we wouldn't be where the Carlton Football Club is today. You were not only our saviour you were our mentor. Thank You Richard Pratt

Bryce 15

Many thanks for all you have done Mr Pratt for the mighty Carlton Football club and the community at large. May you rest in peace.

My respects to Mr.Pratt and appreciate all contributions he did for the community and the country. His contributions to our club, The Carlton Blues, brings the spirits back to where we are now. Your spirits and faith will stay with the club. Hope you rest in peace.

How wonderful was Richard, when one of his family was in deep and suffering pain, he reached his arm around, gathered the clb close to him, and told us not to worry he will now take control it will all be ok.

A wonderful man, with the passion, and belife of a 1000 men, thank you Richard, thank you!!

I would like to pass on my sincere condolences to the Pratt family. i played football with Dick as a teenager for Carlton and although we lost touch as the years went on, his 'rock hard' love of the carlton football club shone brightly and his legacy i am sure will continue to due so for a long time into the future. Deepest sympathy to family.

Kind Regards,

Alf Clarke

Carlton is priveleged to have had such a great leader and generous benefactor over such a very long time. Now we must continue the work he has begun, always remembering his kindly face and twinkling eyes. He was such an outstanding person. My deepest sympathy to Mrs. Pratt and his children. May he long look proudly over the Carlton Family he so loved. God Bless.

My thoughts are with all the family at this very sad time.Mr Pratt was a very special man not only to his family but to many Australians and Carlton Supporters.

Without a doubt, the Blues needed a saviour and Richard Pratt did it single handedly. The Club had lost all credibility both on and off the field and he restored the Club back to where they should be and where they traditionally had been for many many years. We now hope that the Club is strong enough and stable enough to continue on from his great work by putting the icing on the cake with a premiership in the next 2-3 years.

Obviously a great great man.

As a supporter and member of Carlton i take this opportunity and wish the Pratt family an extended sympathy and hope your name is always remembered for your generosity and loyality.Yours sincerly.

Dear Richard Pratt,

I will miss you!!!!

I am so so that you have gone.

but your memoiries will be here.

Thankyou for saving our great club Dick.

We owe every future win and premiership to you for all you have done to get us back to where we belong. kicking arse.

Now my boys can grow up knowing what its like to support the greatest club on earth.

REST IN PEACE

GREAT MAN GREAT CLUB GREAT SUPPORTERS ETC LETS MAKE SURE HIS NAME IS NEVER FORGOTTEN AT CARLTON R.I.P. RICHARD PRATT

My condolences to all in the Pratt Family. I had lost my Dad just over 12mths ago and it's still hard to know that he has gone. Dick had contributed to so much to Carlton and the community I'm sure Heaven will be blessed with his spirit and in some way Carlton can help ease the pain as Dick watches from above.

RIP,

Regards The Warren Family

verry sorry to hear about the passing of richard ' not just as a carlton member my heart goes out to you the loosing of a loved one is verry hard on all the family i have beeen there before he was a great man in australia to sport and to the country .i wish him peace and for the family all my deapest simpathy from myself and all of my fammily in the west we will never forget. take care from garetyh winn go blues

R.I.P Richard from the bottom of all CARLTON SUPPORTERS HEARTS, you now have the best seats in the house for CARLTONS next premiership. You WILL NEVER be forgotten. And the biggest THANK YOU ever for saving our MIGHTY BLUES ( which we will be sagain thanx to you. R.I.P MY FRIEND GO BLUE BOYS (lets do it for the Pratts)

Richard Pratt,A great Ausralian and a generous man who has done so much for our country and the Mighty Carlton Football Club.My thoughts are with your family.

Robert Eggers

I will never foget what Richard has done for the Carlton Football Club. My thoughts go out to his family and friends.



Rest in peace, Richard.

Our thoughts with all the Pratt family at this sad time.



May he rest in peace.

No one can sum it up better than what the Carlton cheersquad wrote on our banner last Sunday afternoon.



"Richard Pratt, Our Saviour, Your legacy will live on"



Deepest condolences to the Pratt family and anyone associated with this God-like man, may his sweet soul rest in peace.

He picked up his beloved Blues when they on the verge of falling over, and just for that one deed, us Carlton supporters owe him our lives, our pride and joy is the Carlton Football Club and he was the ultimate saviour.



Mr Pratt, i know the boys will play out the year, and hopefully up until the grand final, in your memory.



Dearest Regards,

Stephanie, Carlton through and through

Our deepest sympathy to the Pratt Family.

A Great Australian and saviour of our great footy club.

You will live in the hearts of all Blues supporters forever.



We all love you!!!!!



God bless you.



REST IN PEACE

















REST IN PEACE

The saviour of the navy blue,thus, a best mate for me and you.A man of generosity beyond all talk,for him we'll crush that reigning hawk.Still they'll say,'they aint all that',so lets win a flag for Mr Pratt.If not for he,Carlton would be gone,may the legacy of Dick long live on.RIP Richard Pratt.

Richard was a great contribution to our beloved club he has brought us back to live and no must ever forget hat he single handedly did it! a true blue through out... my deepest condolences to the Pratt family and friends he will be sadly missed by all.



RIP Richard Pratt

Vale Richard. You will be missed by all of us.

We are grateful to Richard for his

fine example he had set and especially to the time he had spent with Carlton football club since his early beginnings through to his crusade as the white knight.

you will be missed but never forgotten as we feel your presence in spirit forever.

Richard Pratt you are a marvalous marvalous man when I heard on the news you became president of this great football club it brought a tear to my eye your legacy will live on RIP

a true saviour of the carlton football club RIP

Thank you Richard for all you have given to our club.

Psalm 23 -

God bless your family in your passing. You will always be remembered for all you have given. I live well lived.

Im so sorry about your sad loss.He was a great man and a good chairman and president of the mighty blues.He will be greatly missed. From Jacob (11 years)

Richard, what you have donr for the Carlton Football Club shows on every player,member and supporter who have pride in the club. My only prayer is that you and your family are at peace. May the club honour your memory forever as our there saviour. Carn Blues, lets do it for the Pratt Family.

R.I.P Great Man.

Apart from bailing out my beloved Blues, Mr. Pratt was a good employer and worked harmoniously with the unions. My sincerest condolences go out to his family and close friends. Shalom.

Thanks for everything Dick. Carlton will win for you.



R.I.P

Deepest sympathy to the Pratt Family.

Thank you Richard for saving our great club. You will never be forgotten. R.I.P. Richard. Come on boys you can do it for Dick. Good luck for the rest of the season.

our condolences n thoughts go out to the pratt family n the carlton football club i hope this will b an inspiration to the carlton football team

to the pratt family youre father was a good man you should all be so proud of him he will be sadly missed by all he gave so much our thoughts are with you all look after each other god bless you all from a true carlton fan and member

RIP Richard, what you have done for the Carlton football club will never be forgotton! A true gentleman

Hi Richard



My son Ethan is almost 11 years old. When I was Ethan's age, I lived next door to you in Kew. I loved Sunday night Chinese food at your home. Everyone was welcome. At around that time at the unripe age of 12 I saw my first Blues Premiership. 1979, Wayne Harmes, Jezza, etc.etc. WOW!!



Before Chris Judd chose us last year (which was BECAUSE OF YOU), my son Ethan asked me the question "Dad, was Carlton actually really good once?" It was hard to take. My son was going to see a team that was failing most weeks and had no good memories of them. I immediately took Ethan to JB Hi Fi and showed him all our winning grand finals from 1968 on DVD. Then I showed Ethan the sole Collingwood DVD that was available. I told Ethan to choose whether he wanted the 8 Carlton DVD's or the 1 Collingwood DVD. Ethan chose well. We bought 8 DVD's.



Thank you and toda raba for enabling me to now take Ethan to watch the Blues with great hope. It is hope that keeps us alive - "HaTikva" - a famous national anthem you'd know well. I can now look at Ethan in the eye and say to him "see Ethan, I told you that it would happen". You saved my credibility in my son's eyes. But more importantly you saved our team. Thank you.



It's time for you to now rest. Be at peace for you will always be well remembered, and remembered well.



PS. While you're there have a game of cards with Itzik - I'm sure he'd like that.

A great man who has resurrected a great club. My son will now be able to see what many of us have great memories of. As so many have said, thank you for reuniting the Carlton family. Our thoughts are with your family and the entire Carlton family at this time. Words cannot express our gratitude to you. "Mens Sana In Corpore Sano" you.

Mr Pratt gave us faith when we had little,hope when we had none and charity unbounded. Thank you from a longtime Carlton fan.The family can be proud of their dignity through this difficult time and I offer them my sincere sympathy.

Thank You Richard for everything you have done for the Carlton Football Club, your a good man. I wish Richards family all the best.

To the Pratt family,

Our deepest condolenses. Your all

in our hearts and thoughts, we pray for you all at this hard time.

Thank you Dick for all your generosity to ALL. As members of the Carlton Football Club we thank you for pulling us through from the dark times where we thought our wonderful club would close down. God sent you to us and gave us hope and lifted us so that we have regained our respect and our

self esteem as a major Club in the League. Thank you for your generosity for providing your help with ideas and funds to help us from the mire. Now you have gone to your rest and we pray for your dear wife Jeanne and all your children and grandchildren. You have fought the good fight kind Richard, go to your rest in peace.

Thank you for being there for Carlton Football Club.

I am here for you on your lose

A Great Carlton man, and a champion for the community.

Thank You for saving my club.



Rest in Peace.

Thanks Richard for helping to get this great club out of the shites!You have given us supporters hope that finally after 14 years in the wilderness,we can now start to become successful again and be where we belong,on top.Your dedication is unparalled and i'm sure i speak for everyone when i say thanks for saving this mighty club. R.I.P Richard.Don't let him down boys!

To a great man will always be mr carlton football club. Hope the boys do it for him go blues.

may god rest his soul and give strength to his family.

he will be greatly missed by all carlton supporters and by all the charities they have been supporting over the years....REST IN PEACE...

Deepest condolence to the Carlton Football Club & The Pratt Family on this sad time.He was a true Carlton person who did everything in his power to help the mighty Blues.RIP.C'mon Blue Boys win it in 09 for Dick.

A very sad day for the Carlton FC. A terribly sad time for the Pratt family, our thoughts and our gratitude are with them.

thanks richard for all you have done for the cfc

Deepest sympathy to the Pratt family,all at Carlton Football Club,and Visy..with the passing of the late great Mr Richard Pratt.



Words cannot express my heartfelt thanks to you for lifting the club out of it's darkest days.

I couldn't imagine life without the Mighty Blues.The 17th flag is on the way because of you,and for this we are eternally grateful.



May you rest in peace

Condolences to the Pratt Familt,Dick was a super true australian and for what he has done for Australia and the Carlton Football Club will never be forgotern we will miss you heaps

rest in peace great man.

GO BLUE BOYS.... BRING IT BACK TO VISSY PARK

Kind Regards

Ken & Lyn Pavitt

Richard, your passing away it is a great loss not just to your family and many friends but also to the Carlton Football Club, the players and the supporters. You were a great man, an inspiration and we are going to miss you greatly. Rest in peace.

my condolances to the pratt family,thanks for what you did to help our great club dick.from a life long blues fan

In Loving Memory of Mr.Pratt.

I hope the blues continue to rememebr him and play on to continue his legacy.

Richard Pratt will for ever be remembered by many as a great, kind, hard working, passionate human being!

Its not fare that his life was cut short by the spineless efforts of the ACCC.



Dick Pratt was the man who saved Carlton FC and gave it a new life.



I wish his family long life.

Rest In Peace!!

Richard Pratt not only did you save this great club but you united it.

You planted the seed and it's a shame you will not see it blossom.

RIP

Hi



Saturday night, I will wear a black armband and chant out "Richard" to every Carlton goal.



RIP Mr Pratt

Only met you once But what an experience. So dynamic yet so sincere. I still remember your song and dance routine. It was a great night. My condolences to ALL the Pratt Family

Our sincere condolences to the Pratt family. Richard was a great bloke and will be sadly missed. He will never be forgotten for what he did for all and the Carlton Football Club. Rest In Peace Mr Pratt.

To Richard Pratt,

What a wonderful contribution you have made to the Carlton Football Club as a player, president, sponsor, fan and saviour and all of the Australian community through the Visy hubs centres to all donations across the community. You will be sadly missed, To all of your family our thoughts are with you all.

R.I.P champ.

The Munari Family.

Thank you for sharing the same (maybe greater) passion for the Carlton Football Club. Not only did you save it, you have put in place a structure that will enable it to prosper. For that I can not thank you enough. Myself and my children will continue to cheer for the Mighty Blues for you. RIP.

My deepest sympathy to the whole of the Pratt family. He was passionate and unswerving in any of the things he set out to do and was truly an inspiration to all. What he did for our club will never be forgotten and will, I am sure, propel Carlton to great heights this year and many years to come.

Rest in peace Richard Pratt.

Thank you Richard Pratt for saving our beloved Carlton Blues, your commitment will never be forgotten by all current and future supporters of the Mighty Blues across the land.

Condolences to your family.

RIP from WA.

On a blue day, a true blue passed

Blue to his core, Which has left such a cast. Blue are our hearts as we move from the past, Only thanks to a man called RP.

I did not know you though I feel I did. I saw you in person at Carrara when the Blues were beaten by the Kangaroos but not by much. I stood outside the fence and hailed "King Richard! Hail the King , the King is dead, long live the KIng!" Thankyou for doing all you have for our great club, thankyou for getting her off her knees, thankyou! My thoughts go out to the Pratt family.

a sad day for every decent australian ,not just carlton supporters . a truly great man

a true carlton man!!!

will be sadly missed

To a true blue we will surely miss you but your spirit will live on forever to inspire our boys to greater things on and off te field.

we will never forget you rip dick

Thanks for everything you did for our beloved footy club. Your contribution will never be forgotten. Rest peacefully.

I have been a long time member of the CFC, My grandfather was a past player and life member of the club.

Not in our time with Carlton have I seen such a humble person as Richard "Dick" Pratt. Not in my time at CFC have I witnessed such a person as Dick, His person alone lived Carlton, He will be missed!

A saviour. The John Nicholls medal,

The Dick Pratt?

To the Pratt Family,



Firstly,l wish to express my deepest sympathy to the Pratt family,losing a family member is the toughest test we are faced with in life. I was never fortunate enough to meet Mr Pratt, although his peers and the Carlton faithful knew what a brilliant man he was. I personally want to thank Mr Pratt and his family for saving our club from the inevitable demise it was facing, with out his leadership and direction the club was gone and so were my belovered blues. Your efforts will be remembered forever to so many people. Thank You, R.I.P

Im so sorry about your sad loss.He was a great man and a good chairman and president of the mighty blues.He will be greatly missed. From Jacob (11 years)

Im so sorry about your sad loss.He was a great man and a good chairman and president of the mighty blues.He will be greatly missed. From Jacob (11 years)

To the Pratt and Carlton Family,our thoughts are with you.Please every carlton supporter get behind this great club [as Richard did]and support our boys because we are on the verge of something great thanks to Richard. R.I.P

Thank you Richard for reviving the famous old dark blues. Rest in peace.

Dear carlton football club and the pratt family..



i am deeply saddened by the loss of a great man and a great leader of our proud club. Im only 17 but i still value the contribution that richard made for this club to bring it from the jaws of extinction. I love this club, and as all supporters we will back the blues 100% in 09 and do it for richard.



he will be sorely missed by every1 as well as my dad n myself..



GO BLUES do it for richard ,, 09 THEY KNOW WHERE COMING!

Thank you Richard for reviving the famous old dark blues. Rest in peace.

Dear carlton football club and the pratt family..



i am deeply saddened by the loss of a great man and a great leader of our proud club. Im only 17 but i still value the contribution that richard made for this club to bring it from the jaws of extinction. I love this club, and as all supporters we will back the blues 100% in 09 and do it for richard.



he will be sorely missed by every1 as well as my dad n myself..



GO BLUES do it for richard ,, 09 THEY KNOW WHERE COMING!

dear richard i hope you RIP love alana

thanks richard for bringing life back into the carlton football club! i guess you are our god at carlton! i know you will forever look down and continue to guide us in the right direction!



my condolences go to your family.



rest in peace richard.



billy

Richard, from the bottom of my heart, thank you thank you thank you thank you for giving me and many thousands OUR club back, i know people saw you as a money machine and thought money will get us back from deaths doorstep, it helped, but what you have given us, The Mighty Carlton Football Club is a platform of people who will lead the direction for many more years of success, through unification and professionalism, You have instaled the ignorance of what carlton is, ask Sticks, he will tell us, My only regret is not being able to share a drink with you celebrating our 17th flag, bye for now CHAMP

Over forty years ago I became a member of the Carlton family - Dad took me every week and now we take my daughters, all together, all bound to our club. So many champions, so many legends but none more important than our hero Dick Pratt. His absolute belief in, dedication to and passion for our great club affected us profoundly. To the Pratt family, we loved your Dick and offer you our heartfelt condolences. He is now the embodiment of the Carlton Football Club and his spirit will live on at Visy Park forever.



Thank you so much for everything. xx

My families thoughts are with you and your family. Mr Pratt was an inspiration to me and the Carlton Football Club. He will be missed. In your memory Carlton will remember you.

Week in and week out we travel in on the Ballarat Train to watch our beloved Blues, yet that may have come to an end until the day Mr Pratt saved us from the depths of despair and closeness to our club folding. We will always be very thankful for Mr Pratt saving our GREAT Club and our memories which will now continue to grow.

He will long be remembered R.I.P

Regards The Ballarat Train Gang

To the Pratt family my thoughts are with you on your loss. Dick you are a hero and a great inspiration you saved The Carlton Football Club and every game we play and win for the rest of the year will be dedicated to you. This week when we play Hawthorn im sure the navy blues will come out firing and get us over the line.

Ive been a Carlton surporter all my life and im proud to be one and you saved a great club



Best Wishes



Brendan Whitford



Proud Carlton Surporter forever



RIP Sir Richard Pratt

A great man whom without Carlton's hitory would look very different.

Thank you. Rest in peace.

Dick Pratt was a friend . On my last visit to Australia i spoke with Dick about our common problem of prostate cancer which i thought he had licked as i had . When i became Prsident in late 1979 i asked Dick and John Elliot to review the Clubs tangled financial affairs.He didnt hestitate .When Dick became President this great Club was on the ropes . Nobody could have turned the Blues around as Dick did - a great achievement . The most fitting tribute to his memory would be to win a Flag in his honour . He will be missed as a husband , father and a true Blue .

Rest in Peace .



Ian Rice

President 1979-1983

My thoughts are with you and your family. you dug us out of a great hole. The boys will go out this weekend and smash the hawks and it will be for u mate thanks again and long live the carlton football club.. R.I.P

Thank you for sharing Richards life with all of us,a great man who will be sorely missed by many.

Go Blues.

Words cant explain how we feel for what you did for "THE MIGHTY BLUES 'When ever we build on the magnificent achievements we have at Carlton, I'll be thinking we done it for you Pratty, thanks for future memories, you were one out of the bag, love you mate, I know you will be watching all the games in that big tele in the sky, wish you were still here....Thanks a lot, kick some goals up there mate.....Love and sympathy to all the family, I know you are proud......Peter......GOOOOOO BLUES

Thank you Mr Pratt. You gave us back our beloved football club.



My deepest sympathies to the Pratt family.



One God one Football Club

Richard Pratt;

Thank-you for saving the carlton football club, the money and thought and effort you put into the club was outstanding, and all carlton supporters will agree and thank you a lot.



You were a good good man!



RIP PRATTTTTTY.

I just read the fabulous Black Armband tribue to Richard Pratt on the website which I believe sums up every true Carlton supporters memories growing up. Richard Pratt will be sorely missed but he has lifted the club to where it is today and we are all so grateful. My family will also be wearing a black armband to the game on Saturday! Let's encourage every supporter at the game to wear a black armband in recognition of this amazing gentleman!

My father Alan (slicker) Smith went to school (University High)with Richard and also played 19's and Reserves with him at Carlton. He to, like Richard is a true blue. Over the years I have heard many stories. Even though I never had the privelidge to meet Richard I feel like I know him. Both my family and my Father would like to pass on our thoughts at this sad time. Larissa Ferguson and Alan 9Slicker) Smith

RIP Sir Richard Pratt



You have given me, my family, my friends and the millions more Carlton supporters their beloved club back to where we once belonged - strong, proud and mighty!



May your good name live on in the memory of our great club.

May you now rest in peace, & watch our blue boys, see if you can pull a few favours from the man above. A premiership would be excellent

To Richard Pratt and Family

You have reignited the passion back at carlton.R.I.P

We would like to send our condolences to the Pratt family and

their generosity and support in saving our proud club

Thankyou for making this club great again and without u carlton would still be sitting bottom of the ladder thpughts to your friends and family





cam dempster 1 blues fan

We are so sorry to hear of the news. Please accept our well wishes to your family and we will always remember what you did for our favourite football club - Carlton

The soul of Richard Pratt will rest in peace.

I reiterate the sentiments of "the Ghost" in yesterday's article online at carltonfc.com . Until then I hadn't comprehended the legacy of Dick at Carlton. But now more than ever I realise too that Dick had saved more than the Club but also the memories of my father and the memories of many like me and the Ghost.



Vale Dick. Gone but not forgotten.

Richard



Thanks from the bottom of our hearts for all you have done for the Carlton Football Club and for all those charities and people you have supported.



You are an inspiration, and will truly be missed.



Hopefully the boys have learned to be as determined and passionate as you.



Rest in Peace

We send our sincere condolences to the family of Richard Pratt.

Dick, whilst you were a true leader of men in corporate life, your family life and at the Carlton Football Club, you will also be fondly remembered as a man for the people.

Thank you for your support of the CFC throughout your life and most recently for your inspirational leadership. For 3 generations of lifelong Blues supporters and members your legacy will live on forever.

May you rest in peace.

The Allans.

What a wonderful example for all people regardless of position in society and that is to give of yourself and to the community in the areas you are passionate about.



Many thanks Dick for personally reviving the hopes of thousands of Carlton fans, myself one of them, and teaching us not to lose what is great about our club.



Rest in peace.

Sincere condolences on the sad passing of Richard Pratt to his wife, family and the Carlton Football Club. A generous and great Australian.

For all you have done throughout the years, not only for the Carlton football Club, but many other organisations, individuals, companies and charities, thank you. Your generousity is amazing!

I have followed the Blues for over 60 years through thick and thin and our last thin period has been devestating and I can not thank Mr. Pratt enough for leading us from the wilderness.My condolences to his family on their great loss.

you,ll never be forgoten for what you have done for everyone. will be missed for ever.

thanks lots.

A sad day when Richard departed. He will take his place in the Pantheon of great Australians. His love of Carlton FC and his saving of it is already legend.



Deepest sympathy to Richard's wife and family.

Thank you Mr. Pratt for your total support of the Carlton Football Club. May you now rest in peace. Sincere sympathy to your family

To the Pratt family,

My deepest sympathies to your family at this time. Richard Pratt was a fine man, who at our darkest hour saved us. We will never forget his generosity. Our future success is his doing and we will never forget him. Rest in peace.

to the pratt family very sorry for your loss . thank you for all you let dick do for our beloved blues. when all seemed lost, he has given us all new belief. all things are possible to he who believes, due to dick, we re-believe . rip

go blues. bill. syd. nsw.

To the Pratt family,

My deepest sympathies to your family at this time. Richard Pratt was a fine man, who at our darkest hour saved us. We will never forget his generosity. Our future success is his doing and we will never forget him. Rest in peace.

My deepest sympathy to the extended Pratt family.

sincere condolences to the pratt family on the loss of your loved one.richard may have departed but his memory and vision will always be with us.phil nelligan,chiang mai thailand.

Our deepest condulances go out to the Pratt family in this time. We appreciate what Mr Pratt has done for us in the past few years and the New Blue Generation in debited to him forever. Thank you for giving us hope and putting the pride back in the blue. Go Blues.

Richard, what you did for the Carlton Football Club in their time of need shows what an inspiration you were. When you took over as President it immediately brought extreme excitement and belief back to the club. I'm sure I speak for everyone, from the players, officials, board members and especially the loyal humble supporters. You will be sadly missed.



RIP Pratty.



Andy Moratis

To the Pratt family i offer my sincere commissreations on your loss.Richard (Dick) played a significent role in the saving and subsequent rebirth of our great club and i, my 18 year old daughter and hundreds of thousands of navy blues will be forever grateful.Hw was a great business man and a truly successful Australian and this country has been made a better place through his efforts.I realise that Visy Park is the current name but what about "Richard Pratt Stadium".

Go Blues

To the Pratt Family we offer of condolences and thoughts. Richard was indeed a doer a quality that is sadly lacking in the World today. We would also like that that Richard via the family for saving Carlton, a club that I supported all my life.



Thankyou

Many thanks Richard for what you have done to ressurect our club. My condolences to you wife and family.I am 71 and come from your era and have followed the blues since 1945 and because of you we are now enjoying the sight of our footballers living up to the great traditions of the navy blues.RIP

My sympathies and thoughts are with your family at this time on the passing of a great man and leader. CFC and supporters will sorely miss him. Regards Wayne Bird

My deepest sympathy to the Pratt family...Dick will live on forever in the hearts of all Carlton supporters, and those who know his generosity. It is up to the boys on the field to show how much you meant to us, and will always mean to us. Thanks for restoring our great club back to where it rightfully belongs. You will be so missed.........Go Blues!

RIP Richard Pratt, a great man and a great Carlton man. Thank you for saving our club.



God bless you.



Alav hashalom.

Can't say I knew Mr Pratt. But I do know what he has done for the CFC and, as a result being as a member and supporter, what he has indirectly also done for me, as I share the love for the Club. Thank you Mr Pratt and sincerest condolences to the Pratt family.

To the Pratt family,

We were sorry to hear of your father/husband passing away. He died in the knowledge that he was widely loved and respected, with so many people visiting him and paying tributes on sites like this over the last week.

As Carlton supporters we are very grateful for his contribution spanning more than our lifetime to our great club.

We will be flying over to Melbourne from SA to watch the Blues take on the Hawks this weekend. We will wear black armbands in Richard's honour.

We are sure the Blues will do him proud.

Kind regards

Carolyn, Blair and Jesse Hanel.

Sincere condolences to

The Pratt family

Richard you were also the Father of the Carlton family

Thankyou for being such a great person and being there for the Carlton Footy Club and many others in the course of your life

Rest in Peace

Tripp family

Thank you to the great man who saved our club. I look forward to my children being able to cherish our great football team like I have thanks to the generousity and leadership of Richard Pratt.

Deppest sympathy to the Pratt family and all at CFC on the passing of a TRUE BLUE gentleman

Richard youi were the saviour of the Carlton Football Club, you will never be forgotten as the players showed by their performance for you last weeks & when we win our next flag it will be for you. Rest in Peace

Bryan Muscjhialli

A generous wonderful supporter of CFC.deserving all tributes being paid him.

On behalf of the Board of Directors and members of the Bulky Goods Retailers Association, I would like to convey our sincere condolences to the Pratt family. Visy Recycling became an Associate Member of the Bulky Goods Retailers Association through our involvement with Richard Pratt. Richard Pratt in our eyes was a man of great vision and commitment.

Very sad at his passing. As passionate Blues supporters in that he gave us back our belief as a great team, and as a person for his unassuming and quiet support of many people in many walks of life. Thank you and RIP Richard Pratt.

In honour of a great man, not only his charity to others but his love for The MIGHTY Blues has helped set the wheels in motion for us to once again become the force we were. It is now up to our great club to honour Richard by finishing what he had started, embrace the challenge and move forward. Rest in Peace Richard.

Every time Carlton takes the field, Dick will be remembered

thankyou richard for all the great work youve done for the carlton fc you will be very missed by all



cheers m8

R.I.P

The measure of an individual is never about how much money they made, or how big their business was, or the number of assets they accumulated but simply the size of their heart and their will to share whatever they can. On this measure Richard Pratt stands as a giant amongst us all and his passing is not only a sad day for his family, but also for the community as a whole.

I and my family offer heartfelt condolences to the family of a wonderful man who gave so much to others and asked so little for himself. Thanks Mr Pratt.

From all the Carlton family in W.A. and especially from my son Marcus and I (Blues tragics)can we say thank you to a great man, a great Carlton man for his contribution not only to our club, but to the community as a whole. May we express sympathy to his wife and family on their loss and may they rest easy in the knowledge that he was loved, admired and respected by a great many people in our country. His legacy will long remain.

To the man and family that gave as good as they got I and my family wish you all the best in this sad time. Richards legacy will be his spirit.

Whilst I did not know him personally, I met him and saw him at various Carlton functions over the last couple of years. His absolute love of Carlton was evident. It just shone out of his face. That love and his generosity will always be remembered.

It is people like Richard Pratt who have and can make a difference in the community. Thank you for all the support your family have given to Carlton Football club and extended commmunity programs. You will be sadly missed. Condolences to the Pratt family. Riposa in Pace.

All our thoughts and prayers are with Richard's family at this sad time. Carlton will beat Hawthorn on Saturday in memory of him.

No amount of thanks can express the gratitude I am sure the carlton football club and its supporters have towards Dick Pratt and his family. He was a great man who has made our football club what it is today. We are eternally grateful to his kindness and love for our team and he is irreplacable. Our thoughts are with the pratt family but his legacy will live on through the mighty blues! Each win will be for Pratt and I am positive that he will be watching each week still cheering his blue boys on from the sidelines!

Best wishes.

I was just looking at the photograph of Richard Pratt outside Princes Park - Carlton logo proudly displayed on his suit lapel, hands raised in a victory salute and with a big smile.



It is a powerful image that will be up there alongside Jezza's mark as one of the iconic images of the Carlton Football Club.



Thank you Sir Richard.

To The Pratt Family, The Carlton Football Club and the Business Community.

As a true Blues believer, thank you for stepping in and saving our Footbll Club in it's darkest hour. Your passing will not go unnoticed the people at Carlton will forever b indebted to Richard Pratt. I'm sure he will continue to watch over theBlues fom his vantage piont in heaven.

I was deeply saddened at the death of Richard, even though i did not know him. He stood for everything that was good in our great nation, and his treatement of late by prosecutors sickened me. For mine, he will always be remembered as a great man, and someone to aspire to.



Regards

John Di Losa

CEO

Cold Xpress Australia Pty Ltd

My wife Lesley and I offer our deepest sympathy to Richard's family and want to thank Richard for his amazing generosity to many many people during his lifetime.

Dick Pratt was a friend and a fellow prostrate cancer sufferer . On my last visit to Australia we compared notes - I thought he had it licked as I had . Unfortunately not . When I took over as President in late 79 I asked Dick and John Elliot to review the Clubs tangled finances . He didnt hesitate and did a great job under difficult circumstances . His subsequent achievements for the Club have been outstanding . Nobody could have done what Dick did in our hour of need . He will be sorely missed as a man , father , husband and a true Blue .

Ian Rice

President 1979- 1983

To the Blues.

I send my deepest sympathy to the Pratt family. I am deeply sorry for your lost' but I feel that all blues fans have lost an important member of Carlton. Richard Pratt did so much more then financial support, he gave us all hope! the board, coaches, players, members and supporters! we will forever be grateful for your generosity and your love for the Blues! thank you mate. You are the true meaning of being an Australian someone who cares not just for their family but also their mates! From all of the united Carlton family (you were our grandpop), thank you and sadly Goodbye. WE ARE THE NAVY BLUES!!! and, THEY KNOW WE'RE COMING!!!

RIP:Dick pratt u were a legend and on behalf of myself and my son we would like t thank u for everything uv done for the mighty blues u will never be forgotten NICK&JAMES VERGOS

...it is with deep sorrow that we read of Richard's passing. We too in the US will be wearing black armbands on Saturday.



"Do not go gentle into that good night,

Old age should burn and rave at close of day;

Rage, rage against the dying of the light.



Though wise men at their end know dark is right,

Because their words had forked no lightning they

Do not go gentle into that good night.



Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright

Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,

Rage, rage against the dying of the light.



Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight,

And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,

Do not go gentle into that good night.



Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight

Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay,

Rage, rage against the dying of the light.



And you, my father, there on the sad height,

Curse, bless me now with your fierce tears, I pray.

Do not go gentle into that good night.

Rage, rage against the dying of the light. - Dylan Thomas"

Richard was standing in the middle of the oval at the Carlton family day shortly after taking on the Presidency. As I walked past I said "Great to have you on board." He turned around,shook my hand and said "Thank you very much." The great man was also humble and an absolute gentleman. My family (four generations of Carlton members) thank you and your family for your commitment to our beloved Blues.

Thanks Dick. Without the passion that you showed to get the Carlton FC back up and running, a lot of supporters may have missed out on a great revival. RIP Dick, thanks very very much from a passionate supporter.

My condolences to the Dick's family, the club and his vast array of friends. I don't know of another man in my lifetime who did more to use his wealth and power to lift the country around him. Thanks for all you've done Dick.

To the Carlton Football Club and the Pratt Family.



Our hearts and thoughts go out to you in this time of great sadness. We would like to acknowledge the immense personal contribution and positive influence Richard has had on the club and amongst the supporters. Aside from our families, we love nothing in this world more dearly than the Carlton Football Club and to say that the club itself may not have been around anymore, or at the very least in it's current form, without the aide of Mr.Pratt would be an understatement. In saying that, we would like to thank Mr.Pratt and his family for everything they have done, and for giving hope to the people that love this club and live from weekend to weekend to watch us play.



Remember Dick every time you pull on that Guernsey boys, show us what it means to bleed navy blue.



Kind regards,

Heath & Mandy.

In Carltons darkest hour we were fortunate to be saved . Now in the Pratts darkest hour lets not mourn the death of Richard but celebrate the life of this humanitarian who gave so much .The best gift to him now is to beat Hawthorn. Thankyou

RIP The Robz from Adelaide

Mr Pratt you were a great man and will always be remembered as the saviour of the Carlton Football Club.Rest in Peace and my sincere condolences to all your family. You will be MISSED.

A great legend has now passed but his memory will always be with us.

Richard was amazing in what he had done for the club in this short period of time and if it wasn't for him we might not have been in the AFL to date.



Condolences to family and friends.

REST IN PEACE

To all our Blues

- a sad day for Carlton with the passing of Richard Pratt, so I feel as President of our growing supporter Group here in Wagga that we need to acknowledge his more than generous contribution to our great club over many years - especially in our critical years since 2000 when he has almost single-handedly saved us from extinction in this great game - not only financially but also in restoring an unending belief in the might of the CFC for our future generations.



From his profile spanning nearly 60 years, we get a sense of perspective of just how much he meant to Carlton.

We at Wagga particularly support the tributes shown on the CFC site - from President Sticks, coach Ratts and the "Ghost" who says it all:

He was our Lionheart, our champion on the white horse. He saved this great club; he gave it back to all of us, the Carlton family. We each have separate families, different lives, we are many strangers who have never met and yet – standing next to someone at the football when they cheer and I cheer we look at each other and we know, despite all the differences, we are family. We are part of the burgeoning Bluebagger army. This Saturday we will all be wearing a black armband in Richard’s memory.

On behalf of the Wagga Carlton Blues Group, we extend our sympathies to Richard's family at this sad time of great loss - may he forever rest in peace.

We send our deepest respects to the Pratt family...all the way from the US. Blues fans over here are saddened at the news.

To the Carlton Football Club and the Pratt Family.



Our hearts and thoughts go out to you in this time of great sadness. We would like to acknowledge the immense personal contribution and positive influence Richard has had on the club and amongst the supporters. Aside from our families, we love nothing in this world more dearly than the Carlton Football Club and to say that the club itself may not have been around anymore, or at the very least in it's current form, without the aide of Mr.Pratt would be an understatement. In saying that, we would like to thank Mr.Pratt and his family for everything they have done, and for giving hope to the people that love this club and live from weekend to weekend to watch us play.



Remember Dick every time you pull on that Guernsey boys, show us what it means to bleed navy blue.



Kind regards,

Heath & Mandy.

To the Pratt Family,our deepest condolence on the passing of Richard, may he rest in peace, he will truly be missed as a remarkable person and a very generous man.

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of a great Bluebagger. RIP Dick.

Dear Mr Pratt,

Thanks for everything that you have done for the Carlton Football Club and it's supporters. Bringing the club back from the brink and leading it in the right direction. Your legacy has been etched in the clubs history forever.

RIP Mr Pratt - A true gentleman. Gone but will never be forgotten!

Condolences to the Pratt family. A great man who will be foreva remembered and a man who laid the foundation for carlton FC to come in the many years, and Mr Pratt, you know what?...."they now know we are coming"............

To the Pratt Family,our deepest condolence on the passing of Richard, may he rest in peace, he will truly be missed as a remarkable person and a very generous man.

YOU WILL BE SADLY MISSED YOU WERE A LIVING LEGEND THEY SAY THE BEST ARE TAKEN FIRST REST IN PEACE PRATTY AND GOD BLESS

Sincere Condolences

My deepest sympathy to the remaining members of he Pratt family as I have been moved by the stories in both papers of the contributions he has made, not only to Carlton F.C but to Australia and the environment....I hope his legacy lives on at CFC and the community.

Thankyou Richard Pratt for all your support to the Carton Football Club. We will remember you.

Thank you so much Richard. What you have done for the Carlton Football Club will always be remembered.



Your legend will live forever.



Premiership number 17 will be for you.



Condolences to the Pratt family.



Rest in Peace,



Andy and Amy Jones

our sincere condolences to the pratt family at this heartfelt time a great loss to ur family and the carlton family u r unquestionably a carlton legend rip xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

A great smile- a big heart. Thankyou.

Deepest sympathy to the Pratt family and Carlton Football Club.

A heartfelt thank you to Richard for the guidance and strength to bring our wonderful and great club through one of its darkest times. And now all supporters and members will look forward to the good times again.THEY KNOW WE'RE COMING.....LOOK OUT

I am deeply saddened at Mr Pratt's passing.I have been a member for 30 years and I am looking forward to the future at the Club. A future Mr Pratt paid a big part in creating. Rest in peace. Go Blues

sir richard pratt god bless you never to be forgotten king of the carlton castle forever

Mr Pratt was one of the best my heart goes out to all family memebers

I like to thank the later Richard Pratt for saving my favour football club Carlton. I have been a member of the best football club in Austalia since 1991.I am a Western Australia who love Carlton since i was a small child. please let the Pratt family i am sorry for the lost off husband and father. The carlton Football club is a great club for the help off Richard Pratt.

Thankyou

Dominic Frisina 0418907185

Dominic

rest in peace Dick.



you have done alot for the country and the carlton footy club. your attitude is an inspiration to us all.im a carlton supporter and have been for all my life and the way you turned the club you love from 2001 to what it is today personnaly cant thank you enough. you will be sorely missed and hopefully theboyscan do it for you this year its the least you deserve mate. again rest in peace

My sincere condolences to the Pratt family. You are a true suppporter of the Carlton Football Club. You are a hero in the eye's of all blue baggers. Thank you for saving the club that I love and have been a supporter of my entire life and a member of for 15 yrs. Rest in Peace Mr.PRATT.

To the Pratt Family,



Our deepest condolence go out to you at this time. Richard was an inspiration and has had a far reaching positive influence on so many lives and the community.



Thank you for all that you have done. You will be sadly missed.

To the carlton football club,on behalf of my wife and i we send our condelences to the pratt family and the carlton football club family.richard will surely missed.I hope richards passing will reunite the whole club to achieve something special this year.best wishes

Australia, not just The Blues, is a better place for Richard's time here. There is no doubt about his love for all things Blue and for that I will forevever laud his direct and long involvement. To his family at this time I express my condolonces and I feel sure that he will now forever be kicking the footy in the sky and giving direction by divine inspiration.

To the Pratt Family, our family sends their condolonces to a great man. You will be the reason that my two year old daughter will be able to follow Carlton in years to come and your legacy will live long after your passing, telling her that you were the saviour of the club we love.



Rest in Peace

I'd like to offer my sincere and heartfelt sympathies to the Pratt family. Jeanne, his son Anthony and daughters Heloise, Fiona and Paula, to his extended family, friends and work colleges.



I never got to meet Mr Pratt personally but I know he has had a profound impact on many peoples lives through his achievements in business, his philanthropy and his leadership at the Carlton Football Club.



I am sure his legacy will live on at Carlton forever, as we resume our place amongst the football elite.



His contribution and dedication to the club will never be forgotten.



Rest in Peace

You are a true Australian!

My condolinces to you and your family. You saved our club and i am grateful. LONG LIVE THE CARDBOARD KING

Sorry to hear the passing of the great man as he has given so much to this great club and will always be the Saviour of Carlton. Now it is time to prove too everybody that the blues are coming in 2009 and beyond and hopefully win a premiership in 2009 or 2010.

Our condolences to the Pratt family. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.



May Richard Rest in Peace.



Best Wishes,

Kovas Family.

Pratty,

Your legend will live on for many years to come. You saved this great Club and for that all Carlton supporters are truly greatful. Our next flag, which is just around the corner, will be in honour of your dedication to saving Carlton and re-establishing it as a powerhouse in the AFL! Cheers

to the family of the great richard pratt he is carlton's god and now he is sitting with god. carlton and all of australia will miss this great aussie icon many thanks and peace be with us all

There is never enough words to express the difference someone can make in your life.Not only from a football perspective but also from personal belief.This is the one thing Dick Pratt done for not only the Carlton Football Club but also for anyone who lacked self belief to realise that all mountains are conquerable if you have self belief.Dick, you will always be in our hearts and remembbered all that you gave to Carlton and the community. RIP mate.You are a true champion....



Crooty...West Australia

My deepest condolences to the entire Pratt family on the loss of your husband, father, grandfather and respected member of the Carlton family.



My heartfelt thanks also, that through Richard's tireless work over so many years for the Cartlon football club that we are in the strong position we are today. Particularly pertinent for me as I also watch my 75 year old father, who brought us to this country when i was a small child and who has supported Carlton with a startling passion ever since, dying from the same cancer. Saturday may also be the last Carlton game he sees. So Mr Pratt, and the wonderful Carlton football club, thank you so much for the joy you have brought to me and my wonderful dad for so many years.



Rest in peace.

Erica

THANX DICK FOR SAVING OUR GREAT CLUB

Sir Richard Pratt

You will be remembered for eternity

RIP.



P.S. GO BLUE BAGGERS

To The Pratt Family,

I would like to pass on my sincere condolences on the passing of "the great man who saved the blues". When we (CFC)were in our darkest hour, the light shone upon us when Richard walked back in through the doors of Princes Park. I hope you the family can draw on similar strength in your time of mourning. History will show that it wasn't just your familys financial generosity that saved the club, but the presence of a strong leader! I still remember how great it was to pick up a paper after Feb 9th 2007 - The media were now writing about us in a positive light again. Even though we may have been a little premature, the "blues swagger" was back in supporter land.

Thankyou, and may Richard Rest In Peace.

My condolences to the Pratt family, he was good to us at Carlton, in the late 90s early 00s we struck trouble and we were lucky enough to have a great and extremely generous Carlton supporter join the club, he turned the almost extinct club around. We owe as passionate Carlton supporters Richard Pratt alot. His time, effort and in some cases money saved Carlton.



R.I.P

Sincere condolences to Mr Pratt's family. A great and generous man, who will be sadly missed by the Carlton Football Club Family. Richard Pratt will never be forgotten. XXX

My thoughts are witht the Pratt family and the carlton foot ball club !!!! Richard Pratt has bought back the passion that is in the Carlton football club and with out him i dont no where we would be !!



RIP Richard Pratt u will be missed by the players and supporters of this Great club !!

One word describes Richard Pratt to me.....LEGEND! Your inspiration, motivation and committment to the CFC will truly be missed and cherished, at the same time. Goodbye!

I was very sad to hear of the passing of Richard Pratt. I will always be grateful for the support and faith he had for the Carlton Football club as well as all he has done for Australia. A truly good person. My thoughts go out to his family and friends. Rest in Peace Richard Pratt - You will be greatly missed

First and foremost, to the Pratt family, please accept my family’s condolences for your loss. Our great land became so much stronger because of people like Richard Pratt.

Secondly, thank you Richard, for an immeasurable contribution to all things that the Carlton Football Club is becoming. Your generosity and nous in securing our future (Swann, Ratten, Princes Park redevelopment and a man named Judd, to name but a few examples) will enable me to continue to see my son live and love the old dark navy blue. That means an awful lot to me and my family.

Dick, we will always remember you, not only for saving our beloved club, but for all you've done for our community and the life you've lived. Carlton - Do it for Dick!

Im just your average carlton member,who gives the Pratt family well wishers. A great man has passed away today, which this average member will never forget. My 16 month old son will also lean the history of the Richard Pratt the soul behind carlton.

thanks for pulling carlton out of

trouble you will be sadly missed by everyone my sympathy to the pratt family you are agreat man

go the blue baggers rick

Membership no. 0000196118

My sincerest condolences to all family, friends & associates of Richard Pratt. A Saviour for Carlton. I have been a member of CFC for 51 consecutive years & know that heartache will be felt throughout Australia at the passing of this great warrior.

BIG LOSS NOT ONLY IN FOOTBALL BUT FOR ALL AUSTRALIAN COMUNITY .

WE ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GREAT MAN !

When Richard Pratt took over at Carlton Football Club I wouldnt have believed it possible that the turn around in belief and attitude was possible.

Thank you Richard Pratt for giving back to me the football club I am proud of.

To Richard's family I extend my sincere condolences on a tragic loss. His vision and energy will live on.

A great man who gave so much and also bring a new life into our football club and will always be rememberd for that rest in peace pres

Mr Pratt, I never met you. But i am forever grateful for what you did for my club, our club the Carlton Football Club ( you made every Carlton fan feel it

was their club again). I have heard some of the stories of your kindness and genorosity and i wonder about the other stories i will perhaps never hear of, about of all the other great things that you did in secret. Your life seemed to transcend the best that the best writers have written in literature of fabled heroes. In your your case you were a real person and a true living icon which made us marvel you. Thankyou for your Passion, your Vision, your Kindness and love for all things you did. Mr Pratt

souls live forever and it is only our bodies that die.

Farewell and so long, Johnny

Deepest sympathys to the Pratt family. It is never easy losing someone close or who has done so much and touched the lives of so many. Thankyou Richard Pratt for saving our beloved Blues and giving us a bright future. May you rest in peace and watch The Navy Blue soar to great heights.

Yours in Blue, MacDonald family.

Thankyou for being there when we, the 'Carlton' family needed you. You handled yourself with true dignity and courage, when the ugly Australian, tall poppy syndrome, reared it's unappreciative head. Your great deeds of generousity and kindness altough silent until now, will hopefully, one day be given true recognition by ALL in our wonderful land, where your legacy will live on beyond the controversy created by other self-interested people in our Community.

You will be sadly missed Richard!

Thank you, I was a migrant like you and at 9 years old arrived in a small town in country victoria from the UK it may as well have been MARS ! anyway long story short you helped save aomething that helped me fall in love with MARS ! Carlton football club , my father and I are proud members . Thank you to the Pratt family from the Tuddenham's

It is a sad day that Carlton and the community of Melbourne have lost an icon and good bloke in Richard. Our sympathy to the Pratt family.

onya dick

I never met Richard Pratt, but I felt as if I knew him, he seemed such a wonderful generous man who will be sadly missed. My sympathies to his family

Deepest condolences to the Carlton Football Club and the Pratt Family,at this sad time.He was a true Carlton person,who did everything in his power to help the Carlton footy club.C'mon Blues win it in 09 for Dick. R.I.P.

Sympathies to the Pratt family and the passing of Carlton Footy clubs saviour. We will miss his genorosity and smiling face.

RIP

To the Pratt family, friends and colleagues,

I am truly saddened to hear of the passing of such an inspirational man.

Thinking of you all and wishing you happiness in the knowledge that Richard made such a positive impression upon so many that never even met him.

Sincerely,

Tony Cox.

What a man! Thank you Richard,you cannot be replaced and you will never be forgotten at Carlton . Condolences to your family David Wade

A true gentleman who gave so generously. A real Australian Icon. He will never be forgotten and has showed us all how to live life to the fullest. Rest peacefully.

we know what it is like to loose a family member so dear to your heart, we are sincerly sad to hear of your lose.



Kind Regards,

The Williams family



Mount Elephant Pancakes, St.Marys, Tasmania, 7215



63722263 or 63722164



rest in peace Mr.Pratt

How much more inspiration do we need as a club, a community, a team...its strange that in death the future can seem so bright..thankyou

May you rest in peace Dick you were a true blue who gave us hope in our darkest hour you will live in our hearts forever Bob and Jake Gregory

You were such a great man who stood tall in the clubs time of need , so Mr Pratt i stand tall for you now and wish you all the best in your new role. My thoughts go out to your family and friends. R.I.P

RIP Richard Pratt.



Thx,

Rosh

A truly marvellous man has left us, but his achievements not only at Carlton but in the wider community will ensure he will never be forgotten.

one man can save not only a club with a history of over a 100 years but make so many thousand people happy and thankfull. and that is only what he did for the carlton football club. he did this in many areas. amazing. R.I.P

To a great man ,My thoughts and preys are with you and your family.For what you have done for the carlton football club and for all of victoria, you will be sadly missed but you will never be forgotten .Thank you Richard Pratt,( GO BLUES ).Best wishes stephen perry.

Vale King Richard, a pillar of our great club

Thanks for saving a great club. Sincere sympathy to the Pratt family.

Our thoughts to Richard's family, and a huge thankyou for bringing Carlton back from the brink. The club will now grow stronger because of his strength and loyalty. Respect to you always

R.I.P. RICHARD PRATT. THANKYOU SO MUCH FOR BRINGING THE CARLTON FOOTBALL CLUB BACK TO LIFE. YES THANKS TO YOU THE SWAGGER IS BACK AT CARLTON.

At a time when we were at our lowest and many were quick to critisize this man showed his unwavering loyalty and support and did all he could to raise us with the view of restoring us to our former glory. How sad that he wont be here to see us reach the pinnacle of his actions but as we surge forward getting bigger and better let us always remember the man that was our driving force and be forever grateful. We are the club we are and will be because of the sacrifices he made and the faith he had. RIP

Sincere condolences to the Pratt family at this difficult time. May the fond memories of Richard remain strong in your hearts.

Like Richard I'm hoping the Mighty Blues can complete a dream season with the ultimate prize... and if so it will be due in part to his passion, commitment and support of the club, it's administration and the players - Go the Navy Blues

To the Pratt family, my sincerest condolences. Richard is a great man who single handedly saved Carlton from extinction and for this Carlton supporter like me and many many others will remember you forever. I salute you Sir!

Our hearts go out to the Pratt Family on the passing of Richard. He was a great and kind man and a shame it is only over the last two weeks it has been shown just how generous he was. He had a big heart and a great smile always. May the family find comfort in the wonderful memories you have together.

As a Carlton fan & member for over 30 years, I'd like to pass on my condolences to the Pratt family.

This will sound ironic, but in early 2007 I mentioned to a work collegue it was bizarre to me that the Carlton Football Club were on the brink of financial disaster while the third richest man in Australia, a man with a grandstand named after him, a man with Carlton coursing through his veins, appeared to be standing by & doing nothing. A week later he was president of our great club. I should never have doubted Mr Pratt. From that point on, being a Carlton supporter has become fun again. The financial shackles lifted, the players certain of their futures can run around & serve this great club with pride & honour. Thanks in no small way to Mr Pratt, they do indeed know we're coming. All those who knew him spoke of a humble, kind & generous man.

I live 3 hours north of Melbourne but wouldn't miss Saturdays game for the world, as a mark of respect for this great man, a man who worked hard to become who he was and in doing so saved our club.

RIP Dick Pratt, for those of us who didn't know you will still remember you each time the Old Dark Navy Blues come to out to play.

DARREN ROSS

A genuine, heartfelt thanks for all you've done for our club. You be sorely missed.

Richard was a fantastic Blues man never to be forgoten, Thanks for the faith

RICHARD A TRUE BLUE !!!

Our thoughts are with you and your family, you were a great inspiration just not to the club but to the whole community. Richard Pratt you will be dearly lost at the club and your memories will pump strong throughout the Carlton Football Club and our community. We might be little but our dad will always make us rember you for what you did.

Our Thoughts are with you and your family. Although I never meet Richard in person I was very sad and emotional to hear the news of his passing. The Carlton football club will never forget you and we thank for saving our club. You were a great man and your family loved you dearly and the momories will live on forever. May God bless you and watch over you. Thanks again the Filippi Family

My sympathies are with the pratt family in this time of sorrow.

To me, Mr Pratt was a kind gentle man who always had time for people, especially the every day run of the mill person.

He never ignored any person at the carlton family days.

My prays are with you all

from sharyn gilbert

we are sorry that mr pratt has died and we thank him for his help with the Carlton Footy Club. Go Blues!

I have been a carlton supporter all my life.Our deepest condolences to the pratt family we met richard once what a great man thank you.

Richard Pratt was a ledgend he was generous and he has supported the CARLTON FOOTBALL CLUB SO MUCH.lONG LIVE dICK PRATT

I would like to send my kindest regards to the Pratt Family. Being a passionate Carlton supporter & going each week during our toughest times..It was a God send that Richard Pratt came to the rescue..His leadership & unity has made a tremendous impact on & off the field..Thank you Dick..You will never be forgotten..May you rest in peace..

Kind regards

Michelle Grech

i and im sure many other blues fans are deeply saddernd by the lose of such a great man for every in our hearts go blues

About 3-4 years ago i was at Visy Park with friend on a business meeting. I noticed on the wall that a man by the name of Richard Pratt was on the board or around the club in our great years but had disappeared whilst we were in turmoil. I said to my friend we need this man back he is obviously very important to the club. He came back and the world at Carlton changed. Richard I never met you personally but you have left your mark with me and touched my heart in a very special way. Your legacy will forever live on in our hearts, our minds and our club



Regards

Joe Torcasio

i and im sure many other blues fans are deeply saddernd by the lose of such a great man for every in our hearts go blues

Thank you so so much for helping my beloved blues, you resurrected them from the doldrums and have given them hope and financial support.



Thanks



Judy Miles

Our thoughts are with the family and close friends. You were an inspiration to your family,business and the Carlton FC. Thank you for saving our club.

Rest in peace

Richard (DICK} ,You will be sadly missed by all of our PLAYERS AND SUPPORTERS.Thank-you for saving our dearly loved football team in CARLTON, when times were at there darkest.You have given us Carlton supporters something we have not had for YEARS.For that we LOVE YOU RICHARD.I know you"ll be up there cheering us on with my MUM and DAD Who also both died of cancer and both CARLTON supporters.deepest sympathy to the PRATT family.R.I.P (HOPE THE BOYS CAN GET UP THIS WEEK AND DEDICATE THE WIN TO DICK) BEST WISHES ANTHONY COLACINO

Being a member of Women of Carlton, I had the pleasure of meeting Richard & Jeanne at Raheen last year. Lovely people welcoming us into their home. Our deepest sympathy from one Carlton family to another.

Richard Pratt would have to be the most respected man in world.

Richard was a caring and generous man that would help anyone when they were down.

As a Carlton Supporter i am extremely grateful for what Richard did for the football club.

I would just like to send my condolences to Richards Family.

With Love Tim.

A truly great Australian, in every sense of that term. Not only did he love the Blues, like I do, but he had a wonderful social conscience, often unseen in people of his circumstances. Sadly missed. Go blueboys

my condolences to the pratt family

I too am a fellow immigrant ,Australia is the best country only made better by men like DICK PRATT . Our love of CARLTON is shared.To the Pratt family our thoughts are with you.R.I.P

My thoughts are with those deeply touched By Mr Pratt's death, especially his family - why mourn when you must be so very proud! Unfortunately, I won't get to full-fill a wish of meeting the man who inspired hope and provided opportunity for so many. If his legacy of determination, focus, commitment and a will to be better than the rest is taken "seriously", with discipline, by the players of CFC - then we can truly say - "they know we are coming" (and their will be no stopping us - other than ourselves!)



Well done and thank you Mr Pratt! - I guess I'll meet you next time mate.



jas

CFC volunteer

Condolences to the entire Pratt family.



I wanted to say how well respected Dick was amongst his employees, I never met him but worked as a supplier to Visy and it was so clear how he was so highly regarded as being a wonderfully caring and thoughtful man.



That certainly came across in many of his exploits helping sport in Australia and particularly Carlton when we really needed a savior.



I know no-one involved with Carlton will ever forget you! Not just this weekend but for all weekends when I get down to the game I'll remember your valuable contribution!



Thanks Mr Pratt!



Rest In Peace.



Nathyn C

sincere symphathy to The Pratt Family . As CFC members we appreciate what he has done for the club...

Richard Pratt, A beautiful man with a massive heart. What you did for the carlton fc will always stay in our true blue hearts forever. It's all because of you DICK (THEY KNOW WE'RE COMING) thank you so much for making us all smile again. RIP

to the carlton football club and the late great richard pratt





i am sending my regards on the lost of richard pratt it is a deverstating lost at these time and carlton will get over the line agasint hawthron







best whishes





andrew furlanetto

Now is the time for all Carlton Supporters to step up and truly live the legacy of Dick Pratt, even through his busy life he showed the true love of the club we believe in, I am now and hope others are more than ever committed to the proud and passionate cause of our club, Dick had no motives except the love of the club and has set an example that I will not only follow now but for years to come no matter what the situation, We are, have and always will be the Navy Blues

I will never be as rich as Mr Pratt was in terms of dollars,but through his commitment and passion for our great club, he has enriched my life and the lives of my children.

Thankyou Mr Pratt.

In the business world Richard Pratt was respected as the "Cardboard King", in the Bluebaggers world, he is revered as the "Carlton King"

Sympathy to the Pratt family.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Pratt family at this time.

He will always be remembered for his outstanding achievements, the least of which was bringing the Carlton Football Club back from the brink. Thank you Richard.

Deepest condolences to the Pratt Family



You were the saviour to this club and for that I am forever grateful.



I am so glad that I had the chance to met you at the family day.



Rest in Peace and I thank you...

You will always be remembered for giving us hope and saving our Football Club.



Thank you.



Sincere condolences to the Pratt family.



Tony & Joey Betros

My thoughts and prayers go to the Pratt family. Richard's achievements were many, but the one I will remember most is getting Chris Judd into the number 5.

Just a very big thank you from our family

Thank you Dick.



The world (and Carlton) is a better place thanks to you.



Everytime the blues run out on the ground (win,lose or draw) it is thanks to Richard Pratt and a tribute to him.



Our thoughts are with the family and many friends

RICHARD you will remain in our hearts forever A TRUE BLUE. On behalf of the Bonfante family Our thoughts are with the Prat Family in this time of sadness.

I feel so very sad that Mr Ricard Pratt is no longer with us, He was and is a great Australian, he will be missed by so many,especially his family and our mighty mighty Blues. Over many years i had the pleasure in meeting the great man and i always left feeling the better for the meeting,may God hold Richard in the Palm of his hand and give as you have given,rest in peace Dick.

When I was a younger lad, I harboured dreams of becoming the President of Carlton. That dream has not come true yet, and may never eventuate. But I am glad that there are people like Richard Pratt to live the dream of being in charge of Carlton and taking on the enormous responsibility that leads to providing something that brings so much pleasure to so many people.



Primarily because of Richard, I still have a Club to support, and a strong and vibrant one at that. I, like all true Blue supporters, am grateful to Richard Pratt for all that he has done for my Club. He was instrumental in bringing the Carlton family together, and has left a legacy that many of us should be able to enjoy and cherish for the rest of our time.



So long, kind Sir.

Never to be forgotten...

Always Remembered...



R.I.P Pratty...True Blue...!!!

Our deepest condolences to the family on the passing of an extraordinary man. He was a saviour in many ways.

will miss u pratty but u will always be in our hearts at home and with the blues

Carlton Football Club will forever be indebted to Richard Pratt for saving it from in-fighting that was tearing the club apart. He has been a true gentleman who restored dignity and pride when it was most needed. He will be sadly missed by us all - sympathy to all his family at this sad time.

This morning when i woke and found out the news that a great man, a great australian and a great figure who we as a football club and community were so lucky to have involved with had passed away. I can not explain the feeling of sadness that had come over me.



I would like to thank this great man for all his support and inspiration that he has provided to our great club the best club in not only australia but the world.



May his memory live on not only in our minds but in our hearts. May we all band together to support our club not only on field but off field as well. I know i for one will continue to support as much as i can to this wonderful club just like our saviour and prince had done so himeself.



Mr Pratt my heart goes out to your family hearing of your passing my heart goes out to all who knew you on an intimate and personal level. My deepest sympathies go out to all the Pratt family.



May we all come together now and support and help our club prosper to become the super force that it once was. Mr Richard Pratt helped to start this process going together we shall continue to achieve this.



May we all players,administration,supporters,members and everyone else involved with the Carlton Football Club make you proud.



R.I.P. Richard may god take care of your wonderful and generous soul.

My family wish to pass on sincerest condolences to the Pratt family.

As a Carlton supporter, I feel deeply indebted to the Man who saved our Club. He bought back hope and our decorum after so many tragic (Ian Collins)years. Hopefully his spirit and loyalty will remain with us to see us continue as a dominant and prestigious force in the AFL.

May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to the Pratt family and the Blues footy club on the passing of Richard. The blues will never forget the generosity of the Pratt family.

Carn the Blues

Richard Pratt, the saviour of Carlton FC.



Rest in Peace

Our sincere condolences to the Pratt family. The world has lost a great man, husband, father, grand father and human being. He has left in presence but will always remain in our hearts and thoughts. May his legacy live forever. He was and always will be a True Blue Champion. May he rest in Peace. Morris Del Monte & Family

My family wish to pass on sincerest condolences to the Pratt family.

As a Carlton supporter, I feel deeply indebted to the Man who saved our Club. He bought back hope and our decorum after so many tragic (Ian Collins)years. Hopefully his spirit and loyalty will remain with us to see us continue as a dominant and prestigious force in the AFL.

May he rest in peace.

i met you twice :) and had photos together and carlton family days. you have done so much for the carlton football club. thank you richard

Thanks for your support and bringing us out of a hole we may have been buried in. Thanks also for Visy which brang my best friends family to Australia and without that I would be in a much worse position in my life,

Rest In Peace Richard Pratt

Your generosity will never be forgoten and you have made a difference to many peoples lives. God Bless and may you rest in peace.

Sir Pratt...Thankyou for saving my club in its darkest hours...You have done so much for so many and your legacy will continue for many generations to come...This year at family day i met you on the oval with your lovely wife as you walked around...I was so pleased to get a photo with you and have the honour of shaking your hand...An you whispered something too me...And now it's up to the boys to deliver on that promise... You have delivered on many of yours...you will be sadly missed...Thankyou... "A Fello Carlton Family Member" R.I.P

See ya mate, Carlton and all the fans will miss you. Thanks for all you have done for the club.

RIP

Met Mr Pratt after he returned to Carlton a couple of years ago at the pre season day at Visy Park. He said hello to my son and I as we walked past him. He spent the next 10 minutes or so asking us what we thought about where the Blues were at the time. We signed up as members (after a long absence) after talking to him. Couldn't believe a man of his standing was taking the time to ask us what we thought. I said the club needed to be more competitive on the field. He got us Chris Judd. Enough said. Our thoughts are with the family. Rest in Peace Mr Pratt.

The family of the late Soapy Vallence convey their sympathies to the family of Richard Pratt on his untimely death.

Our deepest heart felt condolences go out to the Pratt family on the passing of the 'great' Richard Pratt.

He was an incredible servant of his beloved Carlton Football Club.

Regards

Mark Singarella and family

To the Pratt family,



Our thoughts are with you at this time with the loss of such a great man. What Richard did for the Blues can not be repeated in words, but can only be spoken by his actions, and those who worked, played and are members of carlton will always know how he saved this great club.



May he now have his day, and be able to R.I.P, as he deserves.



the Ludwell Family

We met Mr Pratt briefly at Carlton events, but quickly appreciated his unassuming nature and personal charm and warmth. A great man has passed, but we celebrate his memory and give our deepest condolences to his family.

I send my sincere regards to Dick's family for their loss.

As a tribute and because it was the last match that he had a chance to watch, why don't the Carlton F.C and Western Bulldogs strike a medal/cup in his honor?

My deepest condolences to the family.

Thank you for allowing Mr Pratt to contribute to the Blues in the way he has. He has restablished the Club to be what it should be and I am convinced that we will win a premiership soon. It will be in my mind and many others, dedicated to Mr Pratt.

As a Carlton supporter for 57 of my 62 years and having seen the Mighty Navy Blues win 8 flags in that time I would like to express my sincere sympathies to the Pratt family. Without Dick Pratt's contribution We would not be able to hopefully see our next flag because Dick's input enabled the Blues to right the fast sinking ship and steer a course that will be Dicks legacy for Carlton's future. Dick thank you for your efforts they are greatly appreciated by all true blues. The community overall also owes Dick Pratt a huge thank You as his donations over the years were an indicator of Dick's willingness to give back to those less fortunate then Him. Australia has lost a great Man, Leader and Gentleman and will be the country will be the poorer for his passing

To the Pratt family I would like to send my depest sympanthay on the passing of Dick. He was a great bloke that got Carlton going again after others couldn't. May you rest in peace Dick.

Best wishes

We have all lost a great man and a decent, generous one. I will never forget Richard Pratt. He saved the club that I and so many other hundreds of thousands love. Thank you Richard. Rest in Peace!

What an amazing man!!!! You saved our club! You had faith in the navy blue and never gave up on them! We only wish you could have seen the results through to another premiership. Let's GO BLUES!!! and do it for Dick!!!!

Sincere Condolences go out to The Pratt Family and The Carlton Football Club. Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. You are a true inspiration and champion to all, young and old.

Thank you for all you have done. Your memories will live on forever.

MENS SANO IN CORPORE SANO

-WITH ALL THE CHAMPIONS-

The passing of any member or supporter of Carlton would be truely missed,especially those that beleived in the Mighty Blues as much as the late Richard Pratt

im not sure what to say here but i will say this. Its men like rishard that make this game of ours what it is for him to come to carlton and help us up when we were down is a credit to him and his family. with so many other things we have to deal with in this life he was there to help our great club out in the dark times and bought the blues back to the light. so i say a big thanks to you richard and to his family.RIP richard and GO THE BLUES

I only met Mr. Pratt once, at a match at the MCG last year, he openly shook my hand as if we'd known each other for years.

We all are thankfull for his support at a time when CFC was at its lowest both emotionally and financially and the result is evident in the way the team and management has been conducting itself in recent years.

Thankyou Mr. Pratt.

We are saddened by the death of Richard Pratt - a "True Blue". Please accept our Sincere Sympathies.

A true Blue !!

We owe you a great deal for bringing our fantastic club back to life

You will be sadly missed by all Blues fans around the country. RIP

You will always be remembered for giving us hope and saving our Football Club.



Thank you.



Sincere condolences to the Pratt family.



Tony & Joey Betros

WE thank you Richard for putting our great club back on track, may you rest in peace.our deapest thoughts are with your family at this sad time. GO BLUES.

Not only are you a white knight to the CFC, but also a strong, intelligent giving person. Sympathies to the Pratt family.

It is a sad day to see the passing of such a great man.

He will remain a great inspiration to everyone in the community and to carlton football club.

Rest in peace

As we farewell a legend a legacy begins.

Let’s hold our heads proud and do this legacy justice, learn from one whose inspiration and generous heart touched us all, strive to achieve and except nothing but success.

Even if we had never met the man personally, because of his actions and his passion, we feel like we were there as part of the team. Thank you for making our world a better place.



Deepest sympathies to his loved ones in their time of need, our strength is yours and our thoughts are with you.

Thanks and goodbye

To the Pratt family

I am very sorry for your loss.

Richard you saved our club.

Thank you

Jamie Beovich and family

My deepest and most sincerest condolences to the entire Pratt family. Without the help of Richard this proud and great club would be only a memory. His support in all ways will be forever remembered and always appreciated by the members and fans of the Carlton Football Club.

RIP Richard Pratt

Our thoughts are with his family and the Carlton football club. Mr Pratt was a "TRUE BLUE" after all he did for the club.

WE LOVE YOU PRATTY

YOU WILL ALWAYS REMAIN IN OUR HEARTS AS OUR HERO WHO SAVED THE CLUB WITH ALL YOUR PASSION AND DEDICATION AND SPIRIT FOR THE CLUB..YOU MAY NOT BE AROUND ANYMORE BUT YOUR SPIRIT WILL LIVE ALWAYS AND FOREVER WITH THE CARLTON FOOTBALL CLUB AND ALL US FANS



MY DEEPEST THOUGHTS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY



MAY YOU REST IN PEACE PRATTY...

Besides my own family, the Blues are the constant in my life that brings me pleasure. Without Dick Pratt that pleasure is diminished. Thank you. May you rest in peace. For as long as we wear the Navy Blue we will remember you.

I am a first time member this year mainly through seeing blokes like Dick putting it all on the line to help our ailing club when it needed it the most. He inspired so many people and saved our marvelous club. You will never be forgotten Dick and best wishes to the Pratt family. All the best Sam Hyndman.

Thanks for everything you've done for the Carlton Football Club. RIP.

To Mr Pratts family and friends and the whole of the carlton football club may he rest in piece his spirit will be with you all forever god rest his sole he was a good man from a fan for life

Deepest sympathy to the Pratt family on the sad loss of Dick he was a special and extraordinary person and truly loved the Blues.

Our sincere condolences to the Pratt family. Richard will be greatly missed by you, I'm sure. His efforts to keep the Carlton Football Club alive has been a wonderful tribute to their success so far. I feel confident the boys will do everything they can to fulfill Richards dream and come Grand Final day we will hear Richards voice the loudest. Jeanne, may God give you the strength to go on without your beloved husband. Rest in peace Richard and GO BLUES!!!

Best wishes from

The 4 CFC Members (Darene, Paul, Adam & Kate Davies) from Diamond Creek.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

REST IN PEACE MR PRATT

My condolences to the Pratt family at this very sad time. Dick you will be dearly missed in life and at the Carlton Football Club.

R.I.P.

May Dick rest in peace and God Bless him. His support for our great Club has been imeasurable. Thank and him legacy be remembered long after the final siren. God bless his family and our deepest sympathy goes out to them .

"GO BLUES"

To the Pratt Family our condolences

and to the Carlton Football club we have lost a True believer.I had the pleasure of meeting Richard at the family day sick as he was he was there signing autographs for everyone. God Bless you Richard R.I.P

Now as a football club we need to continue on with the great work as the foundations have been set for promising years ahead

GO THE BLUES

Mr Pratt we can never thankyou enough for what you have provided to the community and the Carlton football club. You are a man that every Australian can be proud of. Thankyou.

Richard Pratt, We are forever grateful for what you have done for the Carlton Football Club. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. May you rest in peace. Our deepest condolences to the Pratt Family.



kindest regards

Mel and Trish

May you rest in eternal peace Carlton's Patron "Saint" Richard Pratt. You will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all blue-blooded Carltonites.



We thank you for making us believe again!!



GO YOU BLUEBOYS !!

To the Pratt family. My best wishes go to you. Richard was a great man and will missed by many. A fantastic contributor to Australia.



God bless,



Chris McGregor

McGregor First National

Hobart Tasmania

To Richards family we pass on our deepest sympathies as your loss is great and our thoughts are with you.

We can asure you that the great things this wonderful passionate man has done for this club will not be lost and never forgotten.

It is because of Richard that my godsons will have a lifetime full of being apart of the Carlton Football Club family.We will make sure they are told the story about our angel Dick, who saved our club from the brink so that they to could bleed Good Old Navy Blue.

For the years of pleasure to come in watching our Blue boys soar and achieve we will be forever greatful to you.

what a turnaround at the great carlton footy club all because of u dick. my thoughts are with u and ur family. hpefully the boys will get over the line for ya.



RIP Rest in peace.

Thank you Richard Pratt. You helped our boys when they needed it most and your dedication and love of the club has showed everyone what it is to be a true BLUE BELIEVER. You will always be a legend and will be sadly missed. xx

A very sad day. Our thoughts go out to the Pratt family. The void will be great but your memories will live on forever. A great man is gone but he still lives through all of you and may this give you the strength you need in the coming days.

Richard Pratt was a great man with a great heart i still remember when he became president him doing bunny ear fingers in front of the club he helped a exelent club from going down and if it wasnt for him judd kruzer gibbs and murphy probably wouldnt be at our club and we would probably be below the top 8 so i think this week against hawthorn we should make this game tributed to Richard Pratt

A true blue.

An inspiration to all.

Our saviour.

Thanks Richard for giving us a great gift when you pulled the once (and now will be again, thanks to you) Mighty Blues out of the mire. Cheers, Carole.

To the man that changed this great club forever and put us back on top where we should be, we thank you. You will never ba forgotten.

To the Pratt family,

Mr. Pratt has left a legacy of which I am proud to be a part of

My sincerest condolences go out to the family and close friends

He will be missed



Greg Phipps

Darwin Australia #325614

There is no doubt Carlton has entered a new successful era, we all have Dick to thank. He was the one that instilled hope and forced all Carlton people to demand excellence, he singlehandedly changed the culture at Carlton back to where it should always be. We owe a great deal to Dick and I'm sure all of the football world sends their best wishes to the Pratt family at this time.

Sincere condolences to Dick's family and thank you for ensuring the Carlton spirit is alive and well.

We sense the loss. Although Dick has passed away, we're not left with a void but rather an inspirational ideal of how we should lead our own lives. Commit to your passion, be accountable, employ the best and appreciate the opportunity for benevolence.

With sincere respect and sadness we offer our condolences to Mr Pratt's family and friends.

Thank you for loaning Dick to us. His influence on our club has been extraordinary. I can only imagine your loss; may he rest in peace.

Thankyou Mr Pratt.

You saved the club we loved. You put the spirit of success back into Carlton.

Thankyou

The Wearn-Jarvis Family

To the Pratt Family

The Carlton family shares in your loss, Without Richard's contribution over a number of years, today their would be no Carlton Football Club for this we say Thank You. I was lucky enough to meet Richard at the 2007 Carlton Football Club Best and Fairest, he said hello and made me feel special as he did to all he meet. He was a Mountain of a Man in every way May he now rest in peace. Here is hoping that Carlton can go deep into the Final this year in his memory.

To the Pratt Families... Extremely sorry to hear of the loss of Richard who did so much for our beloved Carlton Club

Thanks for always having that cheery face when your times and our times have been really tough. Go team, make that smile of Richard Pratt's worth spreading around by playing like the champions we really are.

My deepest condolences go out to the Pratt family.

As a Carlton Football club member, I hope that Mr Pratt's vision & efforts to bring the club out of its darkest moments continues to grow. If anything, we the supporters,club officials / directors & players owe it to Richard Pratt to ensure that we fulfil the vision that he has bestowed upon us.



You are truly a kind individual who has impacted all fans.



I know that you will be looking over us and I hope that we can reach those goals too which you have laid the foundations.



May you rest in peace.

To Richard...thank you. Not just for what you did for our beloved football club, but for all those who have been touched by your generosity, and for the light you have shone upon our world, to show just how much good exists within it, and what it can achieve.



To Jeanne, Anthony, Heloise and Fiona...long life.



My thoughts are with you all, I wish you peace.

Deepest sympathies to the Pratt family on their sad loss. Richard Pratt was undoubtly the most significant president of all time for the Carlton Football club and the saviour of the club at its darkest hour.

He will be sadly missed.

My sincere condolences go to the Pratt family and extended families. Mr Pratt was an absolute saviour to the Carlton football club which i as a mad, proud and passionate member will always be thankful to him to make sure that my beloved football team can get out on the paddock every week and that the club will be around for a very long time. RIP Dick and i hope that the team can do it for you not only this week but for this years flag!!! maybe the Carlton fc and the Western Bulldogs can organise a round each year where the teams can raise money for prostate cancer awareness,seeing a great from each club has passed away from this disease and Dick held on to see his beloved Blues beat the Doggies. It was a great honour to have had you as our leader and it was a great honour to have met you

RIP

yours sincerly

Melissa

Many condolences to the Pratt family and Richards closest friends.



Richard, you have given the Carlton Football Club and many more other people so much joy throughout your life. Through your generosity and hard work, you have touched so many people in more ways than you could imagine.



It's tough knowing that the Great Man that put our club back in business wont be around to share in our greatest moment, but you will always be in our memories forever.



Words can not be written on how thankful I am to you for what you have done for MY/ OUR Club. Every time I look at our jumper, I know I will honour and thank you for allowing me to do that.



Rest In Peace Richard Pratt, a place you so richly deserve to be in.



Richard Pratt - 10/12/1934 - 28/4/2009

A great loss for australia and carlton football club, he was a great australian who will be missed. Thinking about all his family and friends and whould just like to say Thankyou Dick for being you.

A good man who will be greatly missed by those in many walks of life and especially those in the Carlton family who have always known of his committment.

Many thanks for bringing a real buzz back into Carlton FC, financial assistance aside, ideas and team building are critical to on field success. Your obvious leadership qualities will be sorely missed, rest peacefully.

May I pass on my sincere sympathy for your loss and Carlton F C's loss of a great family man, business person, supporter and leader. May He Rest in Wonderful Peace and look down on every Blues game with joy. Yours sincerely - Jenny Duncan

The Pinnical of a Great Man is Richard Pratt,I Would like to offer my Condolences and Best Wishes to the Pratt Family and Friends,may Dick's Legacy live on. Regards Matt Trotman.

Deepest sympathy as the sun goes down on a true leader who made things happen.

Mr Pratt's life story is in itself an inspiration to all, but in particualr the many people who start life from humble beginings. Moreover, his invaluable involvement at Carlton will forever be remembered and fondly appreciated by every True Blue supporter.

Regrettably I never had the previlidge to meet the Great Dick Pratt. As a Carlton Member I am truly greatful for his contribution to the club. Clearly our loss does not in any way equate to yours, our prayers & thoughts are with you all.

Thank you Richard for all you have done for the Blues. As customers of Visy for many many years thank you also for a great product.

From a True Blue Carlton Member and life time Blues fan, it is with great sadness that I recieve the news of the late Richard Pratt's passing.



You are Carlton's Saviour!



RIP and you will never be forgotten...

This is one of the saddest moments in Carlton's illustrious history. A day where we all reminisce and try to comprehend the sudden change that occurred to our club after it's darkest years.

Yes .... one man was responsible.



*** Richard Pratt ***



We and all the Carlton faithful, will never forget the massive contribution that you personally made to this proud club.

I know that one day soon, you'll be watching from above, when our proud club once again rises to the top and lifts that "Holy grail".



Our deepest condolences to the Pratt family.



May you RIP

A true Blue supporter all my life - Vale Carlton's saviour Richard Pratt. Thanks for the memories. Your dedication to Carlton will always be a lesson to all blues supporters. Let's make him proud.My thoughts & prayers are with his devoted family at this sad time. Gone but never to be forgotten. Abide in peace.

From a True Blue Carlton Member and life time Blues fan, it is with great sadness that I recieve the news of the late Richard Pratt's passing.



You are Carlton's Saviour!



RIP and you will never be forgotten...

Sincere condolences to the Pratt family on this very sad day. Richard, you will be remembered as the man who saved our club. When we were at our lowest point, you gave us hope and made us believe. We (Carlton) will be forever in your debt and I only hope that we can repay you by showing the dedication and commitment you showed us. Rest in peace Dick.

On behalf of me and my family to yours we are deeply sorry for your loss as a carlton members we thankyou for what you have done for our great club. Im sure that your legacy will live on within our hearts and our great club thankyou onece again.

may you rest in peace.

charlie.

To MRS PRATT & Family

Sincerest condolences on your loss,Iwill never forget his contribution to the Carlton F.C ,his name and deeds will never be forgotten

Dick u are probaly the greatest president of thecarlton football club. I am 13 years old and the first time i ever saw the navy blues play we got killed by st kilda. I have been a die hard blues fan thouh all the years off 100 point thrashings and 4 win years. You saved us dick, u pulled us out of the depths and brought us wealth, arrogance and Juddy. Without u im not sure what we would have done. If u would have barracked for collingwood juddy would be wearing black and white and we would be $1.10 to win the wooden spoon.

Thankyou Dick May u rest in peace forever and ever

RIP Dick Pratt

Where would we be if you hadn't saved our great club? Thank you. Condolences to the Pratt family you must be very proud of the legacy he has left you.

Heartfelt sympathy to all the Pratt family on the tragic loss of our leader Richard.Thankyou for the joy you have put back into our lives.May you RIP and watch over the Blues from above .Regards Mick

Mr Pratt you were a champion among men and did so much for the general community and the Carlton Football Club. You will be greatly missed. May God be with you.

To the great Richard Pratt.



You will be missed as you showed that politics stays out when it comes to football and all can unite and support the same team.



You will be greatly missed by not only me but every Carlton supporter out there.



It is a very sad day for me as I feel hollow inside now that you have gone to greener fields.



We will meet one day and I shall pass on my thanks once again.



Kindest Regards,

George

I had the pleasure of meeting Dick a couple of times both times at his house grand final day the last time we spoke i thanked him for saving Carlton and he thanked me for supporting them a great man who had a big heart he will be sadly missed my sympathy to his family and the Carlton Football Club

Thank you for breathing life back into our great club. You are an inspiration.

Everytime I see Chris Judd kick a goal I shall remember Dick Pratt for without him Carlton would not have this champion and when CFC wins it's flag it will be for Dick.

Best wishes in your time of loss.

To the Pratt family I express my condolences at the passing of our top player Richard, A man of substance and heart as big as Princes Park . Thankyou for making our "Blues" centre stage once more. A Gentleman Rest in Peace

Our Deepest Sympathy to the Pratt Family. A great Carlton Man who will be remembered for his generosity to the Club and the People. May he Rest In Peace. He is now resting with the angels.

You will always be remembered for giving us hope and saving our Football Club.



Thank you.



Sincere condolences to the Pratt family.



Tony & Joey Betros

A remarkable True Blue. Your legacy will be eternal. Thank you.

Sincere sympathy to the Pratt family.

On behalf of me and my family to yours we are deeply sorry for your loss as a carlton members we thankyou for what you have done for our great club. Im sure that your legacy will live on within our hearts and our great club thankyou onece again.

may you rest in peace.

charlie.

To the Pratt family my deepest sympathy on your loss.

To the Carlton family it is incumbent on us all to continue the revival of our great club to honour of what this great man done for the Carlton Football Club and us its family.



Rest in Peace Richard

Sincere condolonces to the Pratt family. Richard was a great man and will always be remembered. As a Carlton supporter his work in saving our club - words cannot describe our gratitude. Rest in peace.

Many Thanks to Richard and his family for everything they have given Carlton FC and Australia. He will never be forgotten. Our thoughts are with you in this tough time.

Go Blues.

May His Dear Soul Rest In Peace.

Shalom to his family. To All at CFC-Sorry for your loss.

We as a family and long time supporters of Carton Football Club would just like to say thank you to Richard Pratt our thoughts are with you for everything you have achieved for so many people and the Carlton Football club. I feel now is the time to show appreciation to Dick and his family and as the greatest football club, players and supporters to unite and become members and become blue believers to get our great club back on track to once again become the powerhouse of the VFL/AFL. A pact now from the players to ignite and demonstrate always to apply 101% to everything that pulling on a Carlton Football Club jumper stands for, to be proud of our enormous heritage and go the extra yard to win games & Premierships. For too long our culture has been lost and Dick has reistalled our creed and culture the sleeping giant has more than stirred, they know we're coming. Supporters should do as Richard did put there hands in their pockets and buy there memberships and pay for their names to be forever part of the Carlton Football Club through the Blue Believers. I was lucky in 2008 along with my 2 children Jarrah and Cheyenne to meet Richard and my daughter was really touched by his presence, Richard my daughter would like to say that you have the warmest hands out of anyone that she has ever met and we know that you have a big heart. Sir Richard Pratt mens sano in corpore sano, rest in peace. Our thoughts also go out to Richards wife Jeanne and Family.

To the Pratt Family my deepest condolences in this time grieving

Richard you are Carlton Football Club and what it has come to represent. May your legacy be that your memory will always see Carlton and its faithful ever strong



Come on the Blues



Kindest Regards



Geoff Wolfenden

Where do you start about a man like Richard Pratt. I never met the man but I like so many have been touched by his legacy to the Carlton football club. If I had the sort of money Dick had worked so hard to earn I would also have donated to save our Proud club. Thanks Richard for not only putting the 'PRIDE' back into the blues but also for your invaluable contribution to the world environment through Visy. My sincerest condolences to the Pratt family. A great man lost to soon.

Brendan (Mulgrave).

Condolences on the loss of this very good man.

I feel honoured that I have been connected to him through my membership of the Carlton Football family. Rest in Peace Richard Pratt

R.I.P Mr Prat.



The club and the fans will miss you.



But you will never be forgotten.



x x x

THANK YOU MR PRATT

You saved our mighty club and for that I will never forget you.

You are a Blue Boy through and through. Your spirit will live on!

May you rest in peace

To the Pratt family and the Carlton Football Club. My heartfelt sympathy to the family on their loss and to the Carlton Club for losing someone that believed so strongly in them, as we all do. The Blues played so well last Sunday, keep on playing that way for Richard's sake.

Rest in peace Richard.

Hi my name is Alex, and in the scheme of things I guess I am a nobody. The only thing Richard and I have in common is a love of the carlton football club. I would just like to give his family and friends my heartfelt sympathy. Rest in pease Richard. Goodbye farewell amen. Go blues forever.

I have been a Blues supporter for 60 years - and became a member because of the leadership shown by Richard. A great man in so many ways. My deepest condolences to the family but someone to be remembered with great respect for all his achievements and his passionate support of Carlton

Farewell Richard



You saved us during our darkest hour, you will never be forgotten for that :)

RIP Richard, sorry our prayers were not answer, however, there will be no more suffering.

Lets hope the boys can win the flag this year for you.



To the Pratt family sorry for your loss.

Deepest sympathy to the Pratt family - I feel very honored to be part of several generations in our family to have seen Carlton in all it's glory in the late 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's; absorbed the humiliation and dark times several years ago - and more recently wittnessed the rebirth and the Magnigicent Leader of the Carlton Football Club... Mr Dick Pratt you have been a true inspiration, gentleman and legend to so many of us - thank you for the monumental legacy that you have honored us with.

Sincere condolences on your loss. Our thoughts are with you.

Thanks for saving the Club!

Farewell Richard



You saved us during our darkest hour, you will never be forgotten for that :)

Dear Jeannie and family Pratt.



I wrote to richard via e-mail to his PA at Visy industries at the time Richard had decided to become President of the Carlton Football Club and contribute his time and energy and criticle funding in keeping the Club alive. In short he simply kept the Club that my family and I have supported for over 60 years alive and saved it from what was looking as a closed case. In a resent article that was featured in the Herald Sun, I had stated that AFL Clubs in general had a responsibility to contribute back to society, general comunity and the environment etc... Richard in his wisdom has set a very high benchmark for those that are looking at how organisations can acheive this holistic approach whilst realising / acheiving great business acheivments. To add to this in his work Richard and your family's hard work, has more importantly contributed greatly the bettermnent of society as a whole. I have lectured in marketing for over 14 years and have personnaly been involved in establishing business both at a local and international level, and have been very proud and suportive of the Family Pratt contributions to the Arts, environment and society and have often used Richard's approach to business and life as a shinning case study example how this can be acheived. As an academic and business person I will do my outmost to ensure that his legacy will continue through my teaching, further academic research work in relation to business models that incorporate environmently good practice as well as carrying on his name with all of my own and my family's involvement with our much loved Carlton Football Club.



I take a few words from the bible that we should all live by. They are: as asked by Jesus Christ at the Stonning of a sinner in form of punishment, "may the man that has not sinned throw the first rock at a so called sinner" in looking inwards, no one present at the stonning threw any rocks!!!!. We need to look at men for all the good that they bring into this world and shame on those that make a living from targeting people with such contempt in making their lively hood /own bed out of doing so.



My family's much love and our deepest thoughts are with you and the family at this time.



Family Gauci, Angela , Alexandra and Hector xxxxx

all my condolances to the pratt family he was a great man.

I'll be there on Saturday to see our Blue Boys win this game for you Dick!! You were a true legend & will always be remembered as one at the CFC - may you rest in peace, your pain has finally ended...



My deepest condolences to the Pratt family

Our thoughts are with the family at this sad time. The man that strangers saw was a man that was strong, confident, intelligant and someone who had saved our beloved Blue Bloys but what the public did'nt see was a family man with children, grandchildren and a loving wife, these are the people our thoughts are with at this time. Richard Pratt you will be remembered forever!

We wish to convey our sympathies to the Pratt family throughout this very sad period.

Richard will be very much missed throughout the media of which we always kept up with his life. Our best wishes to his son who will no doubt follow in his footsteps, hope he is a Blues supporter as well.

Cheers Vicki

"They know we're coming" was only made possible by the Great Richard Pratt, we owe him so much for his lifetime commitment to our mighty club.

My sincere thoughts are with the Pratt Family.

Richard Pratt will be sadly missed not only by supporters of the Carlton Football Club but by all Australians

It is a sad day for australia and the community that Richard Pratt has passed on and left us.We can celebrate the greatness and high standards and kindness he displayed throughout his life.

I only met Richard Pratt, before the 87 Grand Final. As a 13 year old all I wanted to do was see the Blues win the flag and my father asked Dick if he could arrange the tickets and he can through with the good in what turned out to be one of my best childhood memories - watching Carlton win the Reserves and Seniors Grand Finals. Thank you Mr. Pratt for making helping give me that memory and thank you for all that you have done to help return the Carlton Football Club to the great football club it is. May you Rest in Peace



To the Pratt family and friends, my deepest condolences for your loss of a truly Great Australian.

Such sad news. He will be sadly missed by us all. Forever grateful for what Richard Pratt has done for the BLUES!!

Please accept heartfelt condolences on the passing of Richard. His support for the Carlton Football Club - and his support for Australia through his entrepreneurial business skills will be missed - but also remembered with gratitude.



Rest in peace Richard

Dear Pratt Family,

My deepest sympathy for your loss. As a long time Carlton supporter and member I thank you and Richard for saving the mighty Blues. The whole Carlton FC community will endeavour and ensure that Richards vision for the football club will be achieved and it will be thanks to him that he gave us the strength and resolve to obtain those goals. A sad loss and a man who can not be replaced. RIP Richard Pratt.

Mr Pratt there is not enough complements that we Carlton Football Club Family could give. We Hope the Carlton Football Club gives much joy when watching from above.

My deepest sympathy to the Pratt family.

Please accept heartfelt condolences on the passing of Richard. His support for the Carlton Football Club - and his support for Australia through his entrepreneurial business skills will be missed - but also remembered with gratitude.



Rest in peace Richard

Thanks to Mr Richard Pratt for everything he has done for our Club. It is obvious to me he was a great and generous man in his lifetime. He will be sadly missed. My condolances to the Pratt family. Rest in Peace Richard Pratt......God Bless

Thank you Richard for saving the Club l love so dearly and giving it the structure and resoucres to move forward again and be successful.

Go Blues !!

Myself and daughter Amelia express our sympathies to the Pratt family. A great Carlton man, and I'm sure sorely missed at the club.

I would like to pass on my condolescences to the family and friends of Mr Pratt. My father is dealing with the same medical situation as so many men no doubt are. As a carlton supporter I thank Richard Pratt for his loyal support and contributions to a great club. His legacy will live on. May he be remembered for the many great contributions and any blemishes are already forgotten or should never have been brought to light.

Rest in peace.

R.I.P Dick.

A great Carlton man. What you did for this club will never be forgotten by myself and the thousands of Carlton supporters around the globe.

Jay T

Our sincere condolances go out to the Pratt family from the Burgess Family in Kalgoorlie WA

Was hopping you would get to see premiership number seventeen but such is life. We will miss you Richard and thankyou for the part you played in restoring the fortunes of the Carlton Football club :)

A Gentleman (in all definitions of the word)

Thank you for all you have done for the Carlton Footbal Club Sir Richard , It is greatly appreciated by all members and who knows where we would be without your help and most importantly your guidance . You put us back on track with the right people in the right positions IE Swanny and Juddy.

You will be missed with great sadness and awe .

Best Regards

Peter Nan ( QLD Member )

Sad when anyone dies. My dad died of same. Also a migrant - relatively poor but rich in spirit. Horrible way to die. The end is peaceful so to his family my condolences, and to him, may he soar with the other angels.

A sad day for Carlton fans and my thoughts are with Richard's family and friends. A great all-rounder of life, a hard-worker and I hope to see his memory llive on through the club.

To the family of Mr Dick Pratt may I offer my sincere condolences on the passing of a truly remarkable man who will be remembered not only for his unswerving devotion to and love for the Carlton Football Club but also for his contribution and support of the arts, charities and the broader community. Thank you Mr Pratt for saving our great football club, for leading us out of the wilderness towards a much bigger and better future. May you rest in peace and forever be held close in the hearts of all true Carlton supporters and all Australians who have benefited from your generosity of spirit.

My deepest condolensces. The carlton football club will forever be a man down. If not for Dick, we would have had to move to the Gold Coast. My appreaciation for what Dick has done for society cannot be measures. Go Blues

Thank you Mr Pratt for all you did for Carlton in the dark days. I recently took my 12 year old son to Melbourne and we went to Visy Park, it was the first time I had been there in over 20 years. The work going on there is very impressive. Your memory will live on forever in the hearts of all Carlton supporters. Love to all your family in their hours of sorrow.

My condolences to the Pratt family.

Having lost mum earlier this year a loss of this kind leaves an awful gap.I followed my Dad (Len)and still say GO BLUES vale R Pratt

Thanks for your support throughout the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Go the Blues!

Last week we were wishing him to get well and this week, sadly we wish him farewell. Thank you to Dick's family for sharing this great man with the wider Carlton Football Club Community. We have been blessed to have him such an integral part of our Club. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for everything you've done for Carlton Dick. May your family get comfort knowing how highly you were regarded by so many Australians. Rest in Peace XOXO

Our deepest sympathy to Richard's family, along with our grattitude for his unswerving commitement to the club we all love.

Rest in peace in the knowledge that you lead a good life, always thinking of others - no one can do anymore. God Bless You and keep you safe.

a man who' actions spoke pouder than words, not only did he breathe new life into a struggling football club and players,he gave all the supporters a massive lift with his enthusiasm and commitment to the BLUES. He will be remembered alongside all the greats of this proud club.

Our thoughts are with the Pratt Family, you are a true Australian icon, You will be deeply missed, Your calling to all Carlton supporters to get on board as members was heard loud and clear, hence my family are now members of the might blues, YOU are forever the saviour of the Carlton Blues.

A soul that will be sadly missed throughout the whole community.



Rest in Peace



Nelson Family

You saved our mighty club and for that I will never forget you.

You are a Blue Boy through and through. Your spirit will live on!

May you rest in peace

To Richard's dear family, our thoughts are with you in your time of need. He was THE BEST who will sadly missed by everyone. Our thoughts are with you.

My Family and I send our sincere condolences to the Pratt Family on the passing of Richard. A few years ago I looked after the Visy account by booking all their travel. In my years of dealing with Richard I found him to be a true gentleman and a man of honour. As a mad Carlton supporter I thank him for saving our great club. His legacy and vision for Carlton will live on for a very long time. No one can replace him. In closing I wish the family a long life as is the Jewish traditional saying.



Mike Birnbaum and Family.

Thanks for your wonderful support of the Club over the years. Your spirit will live on. Rest in peace

our thoughts are with the pratt family and the carlton family,thankyou 4 saving the mighty blues

rip

do it 4 dick blue boys

My sincerest condolences to all of Mr Pratt's family and friends on the sad loss of one of natures true gentlemen.



Thank-you Mr Pratt for your love and commitment to the Carlton Football Club over the many years.

You were our savior who gave us hope and brought our great club back from the darkness.

We will be forever greatful.



You were a great inspiration and will be forever remembered as our "True Blue Boy".



Rest in Peace



GO BLUES

Richard Pratt a true blue-bagger, a great man and Carlton's saviour. Carlton and its legion of fans will forever be in your debt, you will be greatly missed. Rest In Peace.

To the Pratt family I express my condolences at the passing of our top player Richard, A man of substance and heart as big as Princes Park . Thankyou for making our "Blues" centre stage once more. A Gentleman Rest in Peace

Dear Dick,



I worked for you a number of years ago and you would not have known me from a bar of soap. That never mattered to me as you always had my respect because of your loyalty to the people who worked for you & those who knew you and their loyalty back to you. I wish you a safe journey in your next life and hopefully we can meet up again sometime so I can shake your hand and say thanks on behalf of the many people that you have helped & known in the past. God bless you.

Michael

Deepest symphony to the Pratt family and close friends. You and all of us have lost a great man and true Australian. Thanks Dick for bring some passion back to Navy Blues, you'll be sadly missed, Rest in Peace

Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. As the father of two boys who are long-term junior members of the Blues, Dick gave us all hope that Carlton would again figure in September action and have a bright future. A true leader of men. RIP

Thankyou....the Carlton football club and all its supporters will forever be in your debt. Sincere sympathy to the family, an extra ordinary man.

I didn't ever have the pleasure of meeting Dick Pratt - but for what he's done for this great footy club I say - thank you - & to his family - my deepest sympathy.

OUR DEEPEST THOUGHTS ARE WITH THE PRATT FAMILY.

RICHARD PRATT

THANKYOU FOR BEING PART OF THE CARLTON FOOTBALL CLUB FROM PLAYER THROUGH TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE GREATEST CLUB OF ALL.

GOD BLESS

Deepest sympathies to the Pratt family during this sad time.

thank-you

To the Pratt family I express my condolences at the passing of our top player Richard, A man of substance and heart as big as Princes Park . Thankyou for making our "Blues" centre stage once more. A Gentleman Rest in Peace

OUR DEEPEST THOUGHTS ARE WITH THE PRATT FAMILY.

RICHARD PRATT

THANKYOU FOR BEING PART OF THE CARLTON FOOTBALL CLUB FROM PLAYER THROUGH TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE GREATEST CLUB OF ALL.

GOD BLESS

Thanks for being a great australian and a true blue -deepest symapthy to Jeannie & family

It is like I have lost a loved. Thank you Mr Pratt for all you have done at Carlton and for Australia.

REST IN PEACE

Mr Pratt you were a champion among men and an inspiration to all, you did alot for the community and the Great Carlton Football Club.

You will be really missed by the the Club. GO BLUES DO IT FOR PRATT!

Our deepest condolences to Jeanne and Anthony and all of Richard's family. There will ony ever be one Dick Pratt

You saved our mighty club and for that I will never forget you.

You are a Blue Boy through and through. Your spirit will live on!

May you rest in peace

My thoughts are with your family and your extended family at the Carlton Football Club. You loved this club dearly (as so many of us do) and it really showed in all that you did for them especially during the hard times. You will be sorely missed by more people than you could realise. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you have done for a footy club I love as much you have, I know that you will be cheering them on from the grandstand in heaven and I know our Blue Boys will do all they can to honour your commitment to them. Again my sincere sympathy and best wishes to your family.

The world needs more men like Richard Pratt. A legand, saviour, and a blue through and through... You will always be remembered..

The next Flag is for You Pratty...

RIP. Condolences to the Pratt family and CFC.

You saved our mighty club and for that I will never forget you.

You are a Blue Boy through and through. Your spirit will live on!

May you rest in peace

A very sad day not just for the CFC but for the community as a whole. On a selfish basis I would like to thank the man who saved our club and has given my children and their children the abilty to continue to barrack and be part of this great club. Condolences to the Pratt family.

It wont be the same without him at carlton,always had time to say hello

Condolences to the Pratt family for the loss of a great man. He was an inspiration to all. Our thoughts are with you and I haope you can take some comfort in the knowledge that we all as Carlton supporters mourn with you this great loss.





Best Wishes



Angela & Connor

You saved our mighty club and for that I will never forget you.

You are a Blue Boy through and through. Your spirit will live on!

May you rest in peace

To the Pratt Family,



My Condolences to the Pratt family.

RP - You will be remembered.

God bless you all.

Jim

Sincere condolences to the Pratt family.

Richard will be sorely missed by all fans of the Carlton Football Club.

We can only hope to repay him for saving our beloved club by securing a long awaited Premiership...or maybe two or three!

To save another person is an incredible feat. To save an institution and community beloved by so many is a mark of greatness. Thank you Richard!

R.I.P.

My Deepest regrets to the pratt family at this sad time, As a blues fan i am very greatful to Richard's unforgetable contibution to our mighty Blues. RIP

You saved our mighty club and for that I will never forget you.

You are a Blue Boy through and through. Your spirit will live on!

May you rest in peace

To save another person is an incredible feat. To save an institution and community beloved by so many is a mark of greatness. Thank you Richard!

R.I.P.

On behalf of my family and myself I would just like to extend deepest sympathy to Jeannie and her family at this difficult time. My family have supported Carlton all our lives and my Dad still attends all games at the age of 80!! Richard you saved the Carlton club and any on field success is almost all due to you and the hard work of everyone that you appointed.

Rest In Peace

What a true blue blood you were the fabric of our Club. You will be sadly misssed. Sympathy to the whole Pratt family.

What a man!!! Thank you for helping my beloved blues out of the financial issues they had. You were truly an amazing man in life and you will be honored by our club and each and every true blue supporter.





Come on boys beat the Hawks for Richard.



RIP Richard, our thoughts are with your wonderful family.

Legends are very rare and we have been lucky to have had a TRUE LEGEND of the Cralton Football Club in our lifetime. But most important of all, he was a generous man who helped many people, not just the Football Club. In years to come I will make sure that my girls grow up and remember Richard Pratt as the amn who saved our beloved club. Tahnk you!!!!

My condolences to the Pratt family.



Dick's legacy to the club will be long lasting and never forgotten.



Thank you.

Farewell Richard Pratt, and my deepest thanks as a long standing Carlton supporter and member for all you did through the years for our great club. My heartfelt sympathy to your wife and family, I feel incredibly sad when I think of all that you have suffered needlessly at the hands of the DPP and media in the last years. Your memory will live on through the many acts of kindness and generousity you made everywhere. A great man.

Richard you picked up the phone when we called and as sticks said, we could feel the end of the storm. Now that you are gone we will always remember you for all that you have done for us not only the club but for its fans. When the club was down, so were us fans. Thank you for the hope and belief that you gave us. Rest in eternal peace Mr. Pratt.

Our deepest sympathy to the Pratt family.

Though we did not know you, we knew of you.

You were there in the stands now you'll be there in our hearts.



When you're Carlton, you're Carlton for life.



Never forgotten.

Mr Pratt, will be remember, appreciated and cherished by Carlton people forever, thank you kind sir. RIP.

To The Pratt Family I didnt personally know him but what he did for Carlton Footy Club was Great for the club and he's legacy will live on. "Gone but not Forgotten"

Mr Pratt...

As a lifelong Carlton supporter and member, i have no words to express my gratitude for everything you did for our great club. You were there when we needed you and many others had turned their backs.



I wish you peace.

My heart goes out to your family during this difficult time.

xx

RIP Richard, you will always be remembered at the Carlton Footy Club. A true blue xx Our deepest sympathy to Richards family.

With All the Champions! Is not just about the men on the field. If every there was a Carlton Champion it was Richard Pratt.


Best wishes and thoughts to the family you should all be proud.

Thank you to Richard Pratt and his family, not only for relaunching Carlton as a powerhouse but for other contributions to the Art, Youth and Australia at large.

Dick

You are a God for what you did for this football club!!!



Rest in Peace

Vale, Richard Pratt - truly a man for the people, no matter how humble their stature in life.



Your kindness to our son, Tim, who has Downs Syndrome, and the time you spent talking to him after a game at the MCG has not been forgotten.



Truly a great Carlton man and a great human being.

RIP Richard, you will always be remembered at the Carlton Footy Club. A true blue xx Our deepest sympathy to Richards family.

Dick, you are & always will be the saviour of the Carlton Football Club, thank you.

I just want to say Thankyou to Richard Pratt for his passion and support of our beloved Carlton. To his family my deepest sympathies go out to you. Richard was a truly special man.

It should be the goal of every Carlton player and member to have 10 per cent of the passion and humility of Dick Pratt.

That would make us unbeatable both on and off the field. It is vital that we all contribute to finishing something he started and to do it with pride.

Thanks Dick for your genuine belief and commitment in an organisation that brings pleasure to so many from so many walks of life.

Those to come will ensure that you are never forgotten - I told the story of a great man called Dick Pratt to my eight year old son on the way to school this morning.

Our deepest sympathy to the Pratt family.

RIP you mighty BLUEEEER!

Brett and Maximilian Murray (8) - Gold Coast, Qld

With All the Champions! Is not just about the men on the field. If every there was a Carlton Champion it was Richard Pratt.

Best wishes and thoughts to the family you should all be proud.

Richard, All the young children who barrack for Carlton are indebted to you for saving our great club, and providing them with the potential to enjoy the success that many of us have enjoyed as Blues fans over the years. Your legacy will live on with all of these young supporters for many, many years.



Thank you and RIP.

To Mrs Pratt and family, as a Carlton supporter and long time resident of Shepparton, I feel like many others , a sad loss on the passing of one of our own Grahamvale boys

Please accept my humble condolences on the passing of "our" great man, Richard

As a life long member of the Carlton Football Club, I pass on my sympathies to the family. Dick Pratt was the saviour of our club and his support will always be cherished.

We thankyou for everything that you did for the Carlton Football club, and everyone else who were better off because of your generosity. To Your family our best wishes.

Elizabeth and Irene Barnes

I would like to pass my sincere condolences to the Pratt family. I would like to express my gratitude to Richard Pratt for savimg my club that I have support for over 35 years. he gave his time and money at a time when he would have had other more important this to be worried about. Our club has it pride and survival to thank due to him. I would like to thank for all the other great things you did. Thanks again Richard

Thankyou from the bottom of my heart Dick for saving the Carlton football club. You are a true legend R.I.P.

My thoughts and prayers are with Jeannie Pratt and the family at this sad time. What a privilege for the Carlton Football Club to have had Richard Pratt's loyalty, generosity and commitment. He will go down in history as one of the greatest of this great club and will inspire all those at Carlton through his dedication and love of the Navy Blues.

I would like to thank you Mr. Pratt for saving the club that my son and I passionately support.



You have been an amazing man and you will always be treasured at the Carlton Football Club.



The Pratt family are in the thoughts and prayers of the Clarke Family in this sad time.



May you rest in peace Mr. Pratt.

Thank you Richard Pratt. You singlehandedly saved the Carlton Football Club from distinction, something that I thought would never, ever happen. Your loss will be felt by all football followers, particularly the CFC. My sympathy to the Pratt family.

All our very best wishes to Jeanne and family at this time. You are very much in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Richard Pratt was been a brilliant inspiration to the Carlton Football Club. He will be greatly missed by us all!!!

He will be greatly missed by everyone. A great Man who saved a Great Club.

May God Bless him and take him under his wings

Richard Pratt

Through and Through a true Navy Blue.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Pratt family.

Thanks again Dick, brought the Blues back to the arrogance we once had.

Im glad my cousin and I had a photo with Pratt at the C.F.C DAY in 09.

Peace Richard..

Blues Premiers 09

Richard Pratt - Our Saviour, A Legend - True Blue and a Great Aussie, to the very end. You will live forever in our hearts.



Our deepest condolences to your wife and family.



Rest in Peace....

I wish th Pratt family all the best at this very sad time. I also thank you for sharing Richard with the wider Carlton family, giving us strength,hope,belief and a never give up attitude. His legacy will live on forever.

My kindest regards to the Pratt Family on your great loss.



What a fulfilled & meaningful life he led, and whith pure passion!



He should & will be remembered everytime the Blues run onto the ground for centuries to come.



May the legend live & thrive as I am sure it will.



kind Regards,



Ben Faull

dear mrs pratt and family. On behalf of my mum and family, we are so sad at richards passing .Your family has changed our lifes over the last 30 years and we know what a special man he was from many first hand experiences.We know that mrs pratt and anthony will follow all his good work through .our prayers are with you The chaffey family

My thoughts are with you and your family.



We will all remember you for your hard work and fighting spirit, the same spirit that brought this club back from the brink. Our next flag will be for you Dick and we will always remember you at the CFC.



RIP and always and forever more...Go Blues!

Richard, I am a proud carlton member and have witnessed every game in the dark days period, it appeared there was no return to the top for our greatclub, but you saved us and gave us that opportunity, we are forever in debt to you and you will always live on in the heart of the grand old navy blue, thanks for everything, Daniel

Mr Pratt,



Thanks so much for making our team what it is today - they know we're coming for sure and it's all thanks to you! Not only are a footy legend but you are our guardian angel! I hope your family get through this with as little pain as possible and that it gives our boys the passion to get us into the Top 4 this year - just for you! May you rest in peace



Nxo

The Martin Family send their sincere condolences to the family of Richard Pratt. He was a true leader of "men" in his family life, business and at the Carlton Football Club.His short term as President of Carlton was inspirational and has changed the club forever.He will be missed by all Australians.

To Carlton Football Club and the family of the late Richard Pratt the condolences of all the Rose Family. We were neighbours of the Pratt family in North Kew and have followed Richard's progress through life and now death. A wonderful Carlton man but more importantly a "mentsch" and a wonderful contributor to society and our football club.

He was a champion at the club and will never be forgotten. May he rest in peace. Thank you Mr Pratt.

we will never forget what you done for the club thanks and goodbye

If, to Carlton, CJ is JC, then RP was the holly father. The one who led us from the darkness. The one who made things happen. We thank you for your great efforts and for your love of this great club. Your achievements will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace.

Number 17 is for you Dick!

Dick Pratt saved Carlton football club.FACT

He was a very generous man, employed over 9000 people at visy. He was a great Australian. I offer my deepest sympathies to his family.



Carlton football owes him to continue his legacy. We must continue to be strong both on the field and off. The players must use this,every week .It must be indebted in their souls an conscious mind. Why? As Steven Kernahan said if it wasnt for dick Pratt. The club probably would not have exist in its form now.Simple reward yourself boys by putting in 100 percent mind body and soul every week.That what he would expect of you. SO lets bring into reality every week!

It was an absolute tradegy you have died, may you rest in peace and your legacy wont be forgoten,

I want to pay my respects to the Pratt family. To his fans and football fans in general of the game will miss him. I am doing a project on CFC at TAFE.

Dick, you are my inspiration and I hope my tribute reaches the hearts of you and your family.

May you Rest In Peace

This great man whose many generous deeds will never be fully realised, has provided all supporters and members, by his support, leadership and guidence with the hope that our once great club can again achieve the results of previous years. My Sincerest sympathy to the Pratt Family at this time.

Mr pratt you are a true blue. To the pratt family my thoughts are with you. Go them mighty blue boys.

as one of your former employee im deeply sadden to hear of such a huge loss,you gave me a start in life by being one of your many employees,a start which i now enjoy so much in my later years,Mr Pratt may you rest in peace.

The loss of Richard Pratt is monumental, as was the man. His generosity, love of, and contribution to the Carlton Football Club over decades will unlikely ever be matched, and he will always be remembered as an inspirational leader.

It is incredibly sad that he cannot be here to witness the Blue Boys in victories and premierships to come, but he will always be an integral part of each and every win and premiership. Hopefully he will see them all from his seat in the sky. He will be our very own "Carlton God" shining down from above.

Thank you is not enough from this grateful supporter, but our beloved Richard Pratt will be thought of when the new development is opened and each time the Carlton Football Club makes us proud in victory. Do your very best on Saturday BlueBoys. Do it for the great man watching from above.

come on blues do it for dick, Snag the flag for 09 and bring it back where it belongs. CARLTON PREMIRERS for 09'



R.I.P DICK P, WE WILL FOREVER MISS YOU. THANKYOU FOR SAVING US

To the great carlton footy club and thelate great saviour RIchard pratt.



I am 15 years old and i have been a die hard blues fan all my life. On behalf of myself and all the other supportive blues fans i would like to send regards on to the club and to richards family on the best of intentions. Consolidating you on this rough time i would like to say, may richard rest in peace and that he will never be forgotten in my heart and every other blues supporter's. I am very deeply sorry for your recent loss. I am sure that the "boys" will go out there on saturday afternoon and get us over the line with the win against the reining premiers and dedicate our inspirering win to the late great RICHRD PRATT.



MAY HE REST IN PEACE, HIS SOUL WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN by the carlton community.



may you R.I.P my friend

you will never be forgotten

My condolences to all of Mr Pratt's family and close friends. It fills me with such sadness to hear of Mr Pratt's passing. He was one of a kind, a very likeable, friendly person who always had a smile on his face. Our whole existence as a football club is all thanks to Mr Pratt. We will never forget him, his generosity and all the work he put into resurrecting this proud club. Thank you Mr Pratt. R.I.P.

Richard, as a business corporate sponsor and partner, I decided after the terrible sequence of events that surrounded the Pagan/Mitchell coaching role, that it was time to leave this great club. Then to find the next day after you became president, your staff contacting me to seek an audience with me was humbling as I considered myself as a small but passionate part of this great club. You asked me to return and I have. I enjoyed your handshakes, discussions on all aspects of life and hope that the legacy you have started has provided the joy you so richly deserved in those precious last days. To Jeanne, members of your family and the whole Carlton Football club family, your loss will never be replaced. I have returned to be a small part of this club and will never depart again. God Bless you my friend.

may you rest in peace and in GOD's care dick and our heartfelt sympathies to the pratt family and friends......GOD knew he was coming

A very sad day for the Carlton Football Club and for the Pratt family and friends. My thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. We have to win on Saturday, we have so much to play for, King Richard will be so proud.

RIP Mr Pratt may our next premiership be in your honour.

To the carlton football club and of course dear Richard Pratt.



I would like to thank richard pratt for what he has done for the club, if it wasn't for Pratty the Carlton football club might not even be here today, he saved us when we needed it the most,i am a memeber of the club i love the club and i pay my respects to Richard Pratt for making Carlton be here today and myself looking forward to carlton matches every week.



Best wishes,



Pavle Vladic

Dick



We are two very different people in different stages of our lives but we have one special thing in common - The Carlton Football Club.



For saving the club that I love, a place and people that mean so much to me, from the bottom of my heart I thank you Richard Pratt and wish you a peaceful journey in to the next life.



Rest In Peace and watch Premiership # 17 from the best seat in the house!



Paul M

My condolence goes to Richard's wife

and family on this sad occasion. I worked for Richard in the 70's and my memory of him was that everytime he saw me at work he always said how I was and hows the family.



From me Remy and Family

Condolensces to the Pratt family.



IT TRULY TAKES GREAT PEOPLE TO LEAD FOOTBALL CLUBS NONE GREATER THAN MR PRATT.THE LEGACY THAT YOU HAVE LEFT SHOULD STAND AS A BLUE PRINT FOR FUTURE SUITORS IN THAT POSITION.

AS A CLUB WE MUST NEVER RETURN TO THOSE DARK DAYS.

MR PRATTS CONTRIBUTION SHOULD SERVE AS MOTIVATION FOR ALL PEOPLE INVOLVED.

COMMITTEE, PLAYERS AND SUPPORTERS IT IS UP TO ALL OF US TO BAND TOGETHER AND STRIVE FOR SUCCESS AND RESTORE THIS PROUD CLUB TO NO. 1

MR PRATT YOU WILL BE SORELY MISSED AND PERSONALLY I CANT THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR NOT ONLY SAVING CARLTON BUT AS BEING AN INSPIRATION BY PUTTING BACK A SPRING IN MY STEP



THANKYOU

REST IN PEACE



Thankyou for restoring this great club to where we all know we belong and when we lift premiership 17 you will always be remembered as Carlton`s Mighty Saviour.

Sincere sympathy to the Pratt Family at this time.



MENS SANO IN CORPORE SANO

To the Pratt Family and The Carlton family, Sincere condolences to all of you.

Richard you were a once in a generation great Australian.You were a great story.I have a photo that I took with you a couple of years ago that I will cherish.Thanks for what you did to our great club.Hopefully the club will install a statue of you at Visy Park in respect of what you have contributed to the Carlton football club and the players dedicate the rest of the season to you.

Rest in Peace.

To the pratt family deepest sympathy on the passing of Dick he was a great man prayers with you all and to the club as well

Our tribute to Richard Pratt and his support of the Carlton Football Club must be that we all do everything we can, in good times and in bad, to help the club.

sadly missed champion of the carlton football club, single handedly saved us and will never be forgotten because of that, lets do it for dick boys, premiers 09

you done a great deal for carlton and football in australia thanks mate you will be deeply missed by everyone

I am deeply saddened to hear of Mr Pratt's death. He was a very generous man, a great professional mentor, and a supporter of the footy club I love.

Deepest condolences to your family.

M.Y.D.R.I.P (may your dear soul rest in peace).

To a Great/Special man who made all of us feel special again to.

Thankyou from the bottom of my heart.You have made all of usproud again. After achieving so much in life may you take a rest now. When I meet you upstairs drinks are on me!

We love you Dick!

REST IN PEACE.

Round 6 2009 a sad day for carlton people.

Condolences to the Pratt Family and the Carlton football club on the big loss of a legend. He may have gone, but he is not forgotten. He has achieved so much, but more importantly he has given back alot more. Hopefully we can use this as inspiration not only to win a premiership, but more importantly to win for the man who put us back to where the team belongs. RIP Mr Pratt and thank you so much.

Thanku mr pratt for wat u have done to the footy club and Australia, u will missed. Rest in peace

Great Carlton man.

Great Australian.

Rest in peace.

Today is a very sad day. Not only for Carlton people, but indeed every Australian. Richard Pratt believed in Carlton FC, united Carlton FC, and he saved the Carlton FC. Forever remembered, he really is a HERO! God Bless you Richard Pratt.

Dick Pratt will be forever remembered as the man who pulled our beloved blues out of those dark years between 2002-07 rest in piece to the man who saved carlton.



ricky...

Mens Sana In Corpore Sano

RIP Richard Pratt



Our Sincerest sympathy to the Pratt Family at this time.

Thankyou for all you have done for our great football club and may you legacy live on forever.



Richard Pratt a true Carlton Champion!!!!



The Thompson Family.

May you rest in peace,you will be sadly missed by all.Our thoughts go to your family.Good bye 'Cardboard King'..

Dick was a fine man who helped anybody in need of help. Thanks for your help with rebuilding the footy club. I never met you but I felt I knew you . Now God has a new Right Hand Man. See you Dick

You could not have achieved more in your life and for the Carlton Football club.

If we can achieve only a fraction of what you did the world would be a better place and the Blues will be unstoppable.

RIP - you will always be remembered and respected

on behalf of all the carlton members including myself. and football supporters. Rest in peace Richard. condolonces to the pratt family at this difficult time. Go Blues. The blues will be hawks this week for richard.

No Pratt. No Carlton.

Simple.

We are forever indebted.

RIP.

A man like this comes along all to rarely in life. We should all be inspired by his generosity and ability to pack so much into one lifetime. May all the Blues band together and keep winning for him this year. The new stand must be named in his honour.

Richard...thank you for helping to make the Carlton Football Club what it is today so that my children too can see their greatness in the same way that i have done for all these years - you are a true inspiration and a legend. Rest In Peace.

RIP Richard deepest sympathies to your family & our beloved BLUES.

Look out Hawks! The passion displayed last week will be nothing compared to this week as the boys band together in memory of a great BLUES man and a true Australian legend.

To the family and friends of richard please accept my deepest sympathy i was very saddened to hear of his death this morning.his memory will stay in all Carlton supporters minds for ever hope the boy have another win for him on the weekend

RIP Richard Pratt & sympathies to Pratt family.

Richard was definitely one of the "champions they like to send us" and will be remembered as the savior of this great club.

Our deepest sympathy to Mr Pratts Family, like many others!!!



When in our darkest time and supporters were called upon like you!! I became a member, your impact made a big difference and created a whole new resurgence that’s now instilled into our mighty club and brought it back to life Mr Pratt, I would also like to acknowledge with a Navy Blue HALO the outstanding job you’ve done for the our environment.







Our Saving Grace





Kracka and Family

We are the Navy Blues

Our heartfelt sympathy to the Pratt Family on the loss of a gentleman so greatly admired, respected and who gave so generously.



Richard's legacy shall live forever at Princes Park.



Thank you.

RIP Mr Pratt



Your legacy will live on forever, thank you for saving us, you will always be remembered.



My deepest symapathies and condolences to the Pratt family and friends.

From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for everything you have done...not only for the carlton football club...but everyone you have helped over the journey. You truly our a saviour to many...you will be sorely missed...true hero..

thankyou Richard Pratt for your ideas & sound leadership to put our great club where you intended it to be.Your true passion for our club will be missed & may you Rest In Peace.

The Sassano Family

Dick,

I never met you but you were part of my Family, the Carlton family.

You showed us all the meaning of being true blue,



You were there in our darkest hour & brought the family back together with strength & gave reason for hope.



you will be sadly missed by all Carlton people, but never forgotten.



Deepest sympathies to all in the Pratt family.



We are the Navy blues!

The Pratt Family... My deepest sympathies to you as the nation mourns your husband, father, friend. We mourn with you, side by side for the loss of this remarkable, loving, caring being. Richard bought so much joy and hope into all walks of life and he put a smile on so many peoples faces. Thank-You Richard for saving our beloved Blues, for creating thousands of jobs and for being the true inspirational Australian. If I am half the humanitarian you were throughout my life, than when my day comes I would be content. +Rest in Peace+ Richard. Go Blues...

My sincere condolences to the Pratt Family on the loss of not only a Great Carlton Person & Legend, but also a person who demonstrated he cared greatly for others by the significant amount of charities he donated to Mr.Pratt will sadly missed may he rest in peace.

On behalf of my wife and I we would like to give our condolences to the Pratt family for their loss.

Richard Pratt though I never met him, was a man who was one in a million.

What he did to help the Carlton Football Club come back from where it was heading will never be forgotten.

Also to all the contributions he did to the community should never be forgotten also.

Dick we will miss you.

Rest in peace.



Andrew & Val Ibrahim

"dick". your commitment and dedication to this football club will never be questioned. to your wife and your family i send my deepest condolences. to the fans, the club and to sticks,as you are truely incharge now.it is time that this great man was duely remembered for all the hard work and enthousiasem that he brought back to this very proud club when they needed him the most. he must be hounerd and repected for the great man that was richard pratt. lest we foget. we will remember him.

To the Pratt family & CFC,



I heard the very sad news this morning that Richard had passed away. My thoughts are with the Pratt & Carlton families. A great man who was not only a saviour to our great club but a wonderful philanthropist. You will be greatly missed..



Vanessa

Richard Pratt thank you and when we do get that 17th Flag we will look up and thank you again,

Rest In Piece

My deepest sympathy to the Pratt family



Go Blues



Rohan

Today is a very sad day. Not only for Carlton people, but indeed every Australian. Richard Pratt believed in Carlton FC, united Carlton FC, and he saved the Carlton FC. Forever remembered, he really is a HERO! God Bless you Richard Pratt.

Thank you. You will be remembered.

My condolences to the pratt FAMILY maye richard rest in peace god bless. Thank you RICHARD PRATT.

My deepest sympathy to the Pratt family.



Thank you Richard Pratt from the bottom of my heart for your love and belief in the Carlton Football Club when we needed you the most, you were a true inspiration. You will forever be remembered as our Saviour.



Rest in Peace.



Tracey Meadows - (Grateful Carlton Supporter)

Richard i want to thank you for saving our beloved football club it will always be remembered and my thoughts are with you and your family. May you rest in Peace and Thank-you you will always be remembered

to the carlton football and the legend ritchard pratt,



"VAYA CON DIOS" and thank you for what you did for our club..



BLUES FOR EVER

Edwin Escobar

to the family,our thoughts are with you,will sadly be missed not only to the community but to the whole carlton family,rest in peace brother

Our condolances to the Pratt family. Richard was Carlton's knight in shinning armour during one of our blackest periods as a footy club. I can only imagine the hole he has left in the Pratt family. Thanks for everything Richard and God Bless.

Words will never express our thanks for the belief you instilled back in everyone at the club, right down to each & every one of us supporters.

We've always been a proud club, with a long rich history & over recent years, whilst remaining true blues, our pride was dented & the belief was low. We had all lost our way.

You reminded us all of what it is to be a Blue Boy, the days of old, our pride as a club & our return to the power house the Carlton Football Club is & always will be.

You are Carlton & we the supporters will never forget and carry on the pride & belief in your name



May you rest in peace

Dick, your memory will forever live on with the CFC. RIP

Mr Pratt the Carlton members and supporters bow down to you , you were our saviour and gave us hope for a bright future, God Bless you

Thank Dick. You have given us hope and brought our great club back to life. If only we could do the same for you. R.I.P. To your family heart felt sympathies extended.

My thoughts are with you and your family, you were a great inspiration just not to the club but to the whole community. You showed what a great club we have by your superb attitude. Richard Pratt you will be dearly lost at the club and your memories will pump strong throughout the Carlton Football.

As a lifelong fan of the Blues, i enjoyed the 70's through to the late 1990's and remember what it was like to be a supporter of the most successful and envied club in the competition.



Then we fell apart at the seams. Today we have record membership, excellent leadership, a playing group with the talent to win, a great coach, and most of that was due to Dick Pratt. When he became President I knew he would turn us around, because he was a successful figure who was used to nothing but success. He did exactly what i thought he would do, and we owe him a sense of gratitude today and we should use his memory to make sure we don't let history repeat itself.



There's only one Dick Pratt.

we are so very very sad to hear of the death of such a great man will always be remembered by all supporters of carlton football club

i hope the boys can win on saturday in your honour rest in peace knowing your boys will be trying to win for you

GO BLUES

Words cannot describe how sad I feel for the loss of a man who gave me and my family hope when all seemed almost lost and gone forever. The only way I can repay Richard for his loyalty and unprecedented support of our great club is to continue to buy my Carlton membership and I urge all Carlton supporters who are reading this to do the same. It is now time to celebrate the life of an amazing person and a true Carlton hero. Many people in many households around Melbourne, Australia and even the world are watching with great pride, joy and excitement the resurgence of the Carlton Football Club and this is thanks to 1 man - Richard Pratt. He will remain in the hearts of all football lovers and Carlton followers forever. Long live the King of the Carlton Football Club. Condolences to the entire Pratt family during this difficult period. Rest in peace brother...

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE PRATT FAMILY AND THE CALRTON FOOTBALL CLUB HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED REST IN PEACE RICHARD FROM THE FOSTER FAMILY

My thoughs go to the Pratt family and his friends. All Carlton people from Players,coaches and supporters will all gravely miss you. Richard saved the club from the darkest days and im ure last week we made Dick proud and will continue to.



The Richard Pratt spirit and legacy will continue to live through the Carlton Football Club always.

To The Pratt Family & All at the Carlton Football Club,



On behalf of all Carlton supporters,

our sincere condolences at this very difficult time.



Mr Richard Pratt's love for and commitment to Carlton will never be forgotten!



Thankyou for everything you have done for the club.



Rest In Peace Richard knowing the legacy you have left.

Vale Sir Richard, R.I.P.

My heart is heavy knowing that such a brilliant man has passed.

You were Carlton's shining white night when our team was broken and had lost hope.

Your love of the club and generous financial assistance help put those broken pieces back together and gave us all heart that we would raise and be great once again.

I’m so glad you lived to see your boys do it for Pratty last Sunday against the Dogs.

To Richard's family I send my sincere condolences and hope you find peace in his passing.

Sincerest condolences to the Pratt family & those nearest & dearest to Carlton's hero. Thank you Mr Pratt, for giving many Australians hope, during times when we had none. You may be gone, but the legacies of your family, VISY & the Carlton football club will keep your memory alive forever. Rest In Peace, dear friend.

My greatest sympathies to the Pratt family.

Our great saviour has left us in body but not spirit. Lets not ever forget his passion and love for Carlton and its people and history.

Let his passing galvanise our club into becoming the force we were.

Come on boys lets do it for Mr Pratt.

Thank you Mr Pratt for everything.

I will never ever forget your kindness richard, you will always be no1 in my book. long live dick.

A very sad day! The loss of a great Aussie! RIP Richard Pratt and thank you for what you did for both this country & the Carlton Football Club. Your incredible commitment & efforts will be sorely missed!

RIP Dick Pratt. You were a saviour to the Carlton Football Club and you will never be forgotten. Condolences to the Pratt family xxx

Richard Pratt a true gentleman. The Carlton Football Club has lost its saviour and he will be sorely missed. Rest in peace

Dick

Last week in my email I wrote get well soon I didn't realise that we the Carlton faithful would loose you so soon.

My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

I love the BLUES as you did and now feel empty, but I know you have left us with hope. We are building fast and will soon be feared again. Carlton will make you proud.

I thank you and respect all you have done for our great club.

May you RIP

A gentle man who throughout his life inspired many to dream the dream.His willingness to come across to have a simple chat whilst at many blues games we will forever recall.A man that will always have the respect of the whole community. Deepest condolences to the entire family. Oliveri family

thanks for every thing you have done for the greatest club in vfl and afl history i hope the boys can win you a flag soon so you can watch them in heaven and be so proud of what they have achieved in a long hard road to the top.

May you live on in all our navy blue hearts. RIP Richard Pratt.

Thanks for your contribution and sympathies to your family you are truely the carlton football club saviour in the darkest days. RIP Up the mighty blues

god bless Richard Pratt

he'll have the best seat to see a Carlton vs Geelong grand final this sept.

As far as is Visy goes, your the Sticks Kernahan of your business.

As a Blues who didn't know you all I can say is thanks, cause I am loving this season!

Mr Pratt, when your up there look for God, he'll be the one with a Carlton jumper on!!



YNWA

Richard

To the Pratt family all my thoughts and condolonces go out to your family.

Richard Pratt you will be dearly missed at the Carlton Football Club not just the club but around Australia for what you have done we thank you mate. the memories around the Carlton Football Club and what you have done for the club will never be forgotten.



Thank you Richard Pratt

Rest in Peace.

My deepest sympathies go out to the Pratt family and the Carlton Football Club. Richard Pratts name was synonmynous with Carlton. The club has lost a great person, man who gave everything to this great family, club and community. He will never be forgotten. May he rest in peace.

best wishes

Johnny

ps Go Blueboys

Thanks for the memories Mr Richard Pratt. We cannot express our sympathy at the loss of such an important person to the Carlton Football Club. We have all lost a very important family member even though we were not related. Please rest easy Mr Pratt and keep singing "We are the Navy Blues", we will all make you proud. RIP to the man who put Carlton back on the football map. Sympathy to his family.

From a life long supporter(60 years)of the Carlton Football Club, a simple, thank you Dick. May you rest in eternal peace.

I am deeply saddened by this news,

Mr.Pratt will be dearly missed by the carlton football club and suporters.

Best wishes to the Pratt family,

Rest In Peace

x

thanks richard for saving my club that i love dearly rip

My Grandfather, my Father, myself and my son, have, are, and will be 100% Carlton members,fans and proud of it. My Father died of cancer in 2007 after years of glory he went thru the dark days at Carlton, i know he is smiling down on this club today due to Richard Pratt and so will he.

Thank you Mr Pratt from 3 generations of carlton men!

A great loss for our club,

his spirit and heart will live on forever, through our players and many supporters.



We will never forget the day Richard Pratt saved the Blues.



Deepest regrets to his family,

Rest in peace and a million thank you's,

Bec Evans,

Proud Carlton supporter

To the Pratt Family my deepest sympathy on the your loss.Richard you were the saviour of our great club you gave it a new lease of life with your kind generosity REST IN PEACE.

Come on Blueboys lets go all the way this year and do it for the great man Mr. Ricard Pratt



Regards Robert

From the bottom of our Hearts - Thank You...



Our Sincerest sympathy to the Pratt Family at this time.



Our family will never forget what you have done for the Carlton Football Club.



Rest in Peace.

Thank you Richard Pratt, for showing your passion for the Carlton Football Club, because your passion for the club convinced me to become a member of the club, rather than just a supporter and as a legacy to you, I will continue to be a member. I also know that you will continue to watch over the "Blues" and they will continue to make you proud.

Today we witness the death of a saviour....a legend... a hero... our beloved pratty :(

It wont be the same without him

WE LOVE U PRATTY!!!

From the Smallacombes

In the past twenty one supporting our great club,i can not remember a time as to when Dick became our President and saviour, and brought the whole Carlton Family Together.

For this Dick, i thank you from the bottom of my Heart. RIP

Condolences from Tony Tori and Family.

My thoughts are with you and your family, you were a great inspiration just not to the club but to the whole community. Richard Pratt you will be dearly lost at the club and your memories will pump strong throughout the Carlton Football.

Rest in Peace..

mens sano in corpore sano



It is to be prayed that the mind be sound in a sound body.

Ask for a brave soul that lacks the fear of death,

which places the length of life last among nature’s blessings,

which is able to bear whatever kind of sufferings,

does not know anger, lusts for nothing and believes

the hardships and savage labors of Hercules better than

the satisfactions, feasts, and feather bed of an Eastern king.

I will reveal what you are able to give yourself;

For certain, the one footpath of a tranquil life lies through virtue.

My thoughts are with you and your family, you were a great inspiration just not to the club but to the whole community. Richard Pratt you will be dearly lost at the club and your memories will pump strong throughout the Carlton Football.

Rest in Peace..

To the carlton football culb and the late Richard Pratt.

on behalf of all the carlton suporters over Australia i would like to send our regards out with the best intentions, consuling you through in this rough time. I am 15 years old and i am deaply sorry for you recent loss. Im sure that the blue boys will pull us over the line this week against the premiers and dedicate the win to Dick.



Best Wishes

Ben Burton