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Carlton players during pre-game warmupCarlton's overall position began to improve in 2007, when businessman Richard Pratt, Steven Icke and Collingwood's Greg Swann came to the club as president, general manager of football operations, and CEO respectively ; although Pratt's presidency lasted only sixteen months, after which he was replaced by Stephen Kernahan, the new personnel stabilised the club's off-field position.

Pagan was sacked as coach mid-season after a string of heavy defeats, and was replaced by former club captain Brett Ratten.

Then, prior to the 2008 season, Carlton was able to secure a trade for's Chris Judd, one of the league's best midfielders, to join the club as captain.

The time spent at the bottom of the ladder also allowed Carlton to secure three No. 1 draft picks – Marc Murphy, Bryce Gibbs and Matthew Kreuzer – who helped the club's on-field position.

Brett Ratten led Carlton to the finals from 2009 until 2011, but was sacked with a year remaining on his contact after the club missed the finals in 2012, and was replaced by former and premiership coach Mick Malthouse.