“We have never spoken to Mick about a role here at our club,” Kernahan said today.
“We have had no need to as we have a mix of successful and knowledgeable coaches led by senior coach Brett Ratten.
“Instead of speculating on matters and looking for outside influences, and getting it wrong, it would be more appropriate to focus on the team’s poor performance. That is what everyone at the club is doing, looking at turning this around.”
Kernahan said the Club acknowledged the fact the team has been hit hard by injuries which had impacted on the performance and confidence in recent weeks.
“We have a number of our key personnel out injured, including the majority of our leadership group.
“However that is part of the game, it does not excuse Saturday night’s shocking performance,” added Kernahan.
In relation to comments by Eddie McGuire earlier today on Malthouse being a potential good fit for Carlton, Kernahan was direct in his reply.
“I think it is absolutely inappropriate for other club Presidents to be discussing or speculating on Carlton Football Club matters.
“Eddie knows very clearly my stance on this matter. This is not the first time I have had to remind him to refrain from making such comments about our Club, I hope it is the last,” said Kernahan.
