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Ratten laughed that he had asked Jo to buy a ticket in Thursday night’s $80 million Powerball jackpot, and once the call came through from club president Andrew Bassat he thought that might have been all of his luck used up. The car was travelling at more than 100km/h and “speed was an obvious factor”, they said.The road to the crash scene runs straight for a little over 1km, before a sweeping left-hand bend.The local bank manager had raised the alarm and the local CFA captain was first on the scene.It was about the sixth accident he’d seen involving the death of a teen in the area, he said.Locals slowed as they passed the scene, curious to see where yet another tragedy had unfolded.Cooper’s distraught uncle, who asked not to be named, came too, but was too devastated to speak.While there, he collected a shoe and necklace that had come off in the crash.Tributes flowed online for the popular student who was remembered as “a kind-hearted kid who cared for everyone before yourself’’.The driver of the car was under police guard at Maroondah Hospital yesterday before he was discharged last night.Other teammates rallied together at the club, trying to work out how one of the best days of the year turned into one of the worst in its history.FRIENDS, former teammates and complete strangers have rallied around Brett Ratten after the coach was yesterday told of his son’s tragic death.Past and present AFL players and officials rushed to Ratten’s side as he attempted to deal with the news.Carlton great Craig Bradley was among those to visit the Ratten family and offer his support.“It’s obviously devastating news,’’ he said.Former Carlton ruckman Justin Madden said his former teammate was in the thoughts of all who had crossed paths with him.“It’s a tragic loss and our hearts go out to Brett and his family.’’.Premier Daniel Andrews and Hawthorn Brownlow medallist Shane Crawford were among those offering their sympathy.Melbourne players wore black armbands in tribute to Ratten’s loss — a former assistant coach at the club — during their match against Western Bulldogs yesterday.Hawthorn, which has given Ratten time off, released a statement spelling out the club’s shock and support for its assistant.“Hawthorn Football Club is deeply saddened to advise Brett Ratten’s son, Cooper, was involved in a car accident overnight that has claimed the 16-year-old’s life,’’ it said.“Cooper, who was a rear passenger in the vehicle, received life-threatening injuries and died en route to the hospital.’’.Carlton, where Ratten played 255 games and was senior coach for another 120, also released a statement.“The Carlton Football Club extends its deepest condolences to Brett Ratten and his family following the tragic loss of his 16-year-old son, Cooper,’’ it said.“The thoughts and prayers of all connected with the club are with the Ratten family, friends and the Yarra Glen football community at this extremely difficult time.’’.Sydney Swans defender Jeremy Laider, who played under Ratten at Carlton in 2011-12, took to social media to share his support for the Hawthorn assistant.“Thoughts are with Brett Ratten and his family,’’ he tweeted.

By Michael Ramsey - AAP on Aug 7, 2019, 8:45pm St Kilda will begin the process of interviewing caretaker coach Brett Ratten for its vacant full-time coaching job next week. Brett Ratten with children Cooper, 3, and Tanner, 11 weeks, in 2002. St Kilda are set to interview caretaker coach Brett Ratten next week, as they begin their search for a full-time coach.Speaking to reporters ahead of Sunday's clash with Fremantle, Ratten said the process would begin next week. You will be with us every minute of every day,” the 255-game champion wrote.“You had so much potential and ability in the things you set your mind to. Vandals attack mobile speed cameras 0:22. Because you're coaching the team, you've probably got to stagger it a little bit different as well. "It hasn't been a brilliant year or anything, but it's been a solid year and an encouraging year when you consider some of the players that have really developed this year," he said. He died later.The teen had been flung 40m from the back seat of a Volkswagen Tiguan that had spun out of control, rolling several times. You can find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out,Invalid postcode. The 17-year-old driver was discharged from hospital last night, while the other boy was transferred from Box Hill Hospital to The Alfred.Detectives were waiting to ­interview the driver, and confirmed they were examining alcohol and drugs as factors in the high-speed crash.Cooper’s father — the Hawthorn assistant coach, 1995 Carlton premiership player and former Blues coach — placed the emotional tribute to his son in today’s.“We love you so much and we will miss you forever. I love you Cooper, my boyfriend now my angel ... forever,” she wrote.Mr Erickson, who had employed Cooper as a plumber, said the club held a “typical football club social function” on Saturday night.“I worked the bar and I know there were no under-age people sold alcohol,” Mr Erickson said.“They (the under-age players) know the drill — they don’t come and ask for it because they’ll be refused.”.Cooper, regarded as a talented backman, and his under-18 teammates beat Wandin on Saturday to secure a finals spot.Specialist crash detectives from the police major collision unit were trying to establish exactly what happened in the hours preceding the smash.The survivors and other witnesses were expected to be interviewed as officers conduct a painstaking recreation of the accident.Detective Sgt David Yeoman said speed was an “obvious” factor and that there had been thick fog in the area.The car was heading south when it failed to negotiate a sweeping left-hand bend and rolled, he said.“Visibility was right down to minimal levels. "We've got some things in place between myself and the club.