MICK Malthouse will not make a decision about possibly coaching Carlton until October, according to his manager.
Peter Sidwell issued a statement following 48 hours of intense speculation regarding Malthouse's future and that of current Carlton coach Brett Ratten in the wake of Carlton's shock loss to Gold Coast on Saturday night.
In the statement, Sidwell, Malthouse's long-term friend and manager, said the flood of public comment surrounding the three-time premiership coach was "unedifying".
"Michael's first and greatest priority is to confirm he has the support of his wider family and friends," the statement, released on Channel Nine's Footy Classified, said.
"That will precede any decision as to whether he wishes to go back into coaching.
"The current media speculation in regard to any and all football clubs future decisions is unedifying.
"Michael will not entertain any approach until October and then only if he has resolved favourably his concern for others. There will be no further comment re this matter."
In June, Damian Barrett told AFL.com.au's Access All Areas Carlton had made an approach to Malthouse to coach the club.
In a day of development:
- Carlton great Robert Walls pleaded with the Blues to stick with Ratten
- Carlton president Stephen Kernahan sent a public blast to Blues players
- Ratten issued a letter to Carlton members, saying the Blues had 'too many passengers' in 2012
- Malthouse said if he didn't coach in 2013, he would never coach again
