The Hydra ~ Caro rears her head again

[Magpietothemax]

We haven’t had a boardroom crisis for so long it’s not funny and surprise surprise that coincides with Eddie’s tenure as Prez

Chairman Mao also didn't have a lot of boardroom issues during his reign, for similar reasons

Beneath every dictator there is a social base of support. Dictators are not (just) megalomaniac individuals, they are representative of definite factions. That is why i agree with David Hatley that we need an entire board spill. That way at least there is a chance to sweep out all the old faction which for so long has accommodated itself with mediocrity on the field and acceptance of the status quo

[slangman]

Could anyone who knows David Hatley ask him to come and get some signatures prior to the presidents lunch as many Club 5 members will be attending that function tomorrow.

All Club 5 members are eligible to vote in elections so their support is critical to any move to spill the board.

[robevpau1]

Seems the existing board and MCC possibly colluding together!

"David Hatley was told at a meeting with Collingwood president Mark Korda on Friday afternoon that the Melbourne Cricket Club would not allow him to seek the necessary signatures at the Collingwood-Port Adelaide game.

Instead, Hatley will be outside Gate 1 near the Ponsford Stand from 1pm to 3pm on Sunday in an effort to get eligible voting members to sign his petition.

“Unfortunately the MCC has degreed we can’t collect signatures inside the ground,” Hatley said.

“For those wanting to sign, but (who) cannot attend Sunday or live interstate, we’re still working on a digital solution and will provide more information soon.”

https://twitter.com/superfooty/status/1 ... 60/photo/1

[Lazza]

We haven’t had a boardroom crisis for so long it’s not funny and surprise surprise that coincides with Eddie’s tenure as Prez

Chairman Mao also didn't have a lot of boardroom issues during his reign, for similar reasons

Beneath every dictator there is a social base of support. Dictators are not (just) megalomaniac individuals, they are representative of definite factions.

Absolutely correct. I’m in the Buckley faction and definitely not a megalomaniac. More of a live and let live soul who loves Collingwood.

[Rd10.1998_11.1#36]

Chairman Mao also didn't have a lot of boardroom issues during his reign, for similar reasons

Beneath every dictator there is a social base of support. Dictators are not (just) megalomaniac individuals, they are representative of definite factions.

Absolutely correct. I’m in the Buckley faction and definitely not a megalomaniac. More of a live and let live soul who loves Collingwood.

In the context of the board, there is no "Buckley faction"... Korda has not committed to him and Browne is yet to express an opinion

There were no boardroom crises during Eddie's time because he made it very difficult for anyone to oppose him by stacking the board and eliminating elections - that's partly what brought us to where we are today

As Franco Cozzo would say: Megalo, megalo, megalomaniac

[Magpietothemax]

In the context of the board, there is no "Buckley faction"... Korda has not committed to him and Browne is yet to express an opinion

There were no boardroom crises during Eddie's time because he made it very difficult for anyone to oppose him by stacking the board and eliminating elections - that's partly what brought us to where we are today

As Franco Cozzo would say: Megalo, megalo, megalomaniac

I was referring to the Eddie MacGuire faction. The entire board consists of the Eddie MacGuire faction. They moved to get rid of him when it was no longer tenable to keep him as their masthead, but they are still totally compromised by their previous support for Eddie. That is why Korda is so indecisive: he is a product of the reign of Eddie, where every decision was commandeered by Eddie, and none of Eddie's faction either had, or desired to have, an input. They simply acquiesced with the status quo, because it suited their immediate interests. Now, with Eddie's presence ripped away, we are left with an indecisive, vacillating, weak willed and weak kneed rabble who will be incapable of making any necessary decisions. The decision to install Bridie O'Donnell, unconstitutionally, and regardless of her open support for the Bulldogs, is a totally predictable consequence. More such decisions will be forthcoming unless the Collingwood FC can liberate itself from them.
The issue is that Browne's ticket has in no way clarified what its program is, or how it would differ from the current incompetents. The fact that Browne is a mate of Eddie is a very ominous sign.
We need a total board spill and we need Deus ex machina, another candidate completely independent of Eddie and Bux to raise his hand.

[Rd10.1998_11.1#36]

I totally agree

[Mr Miyagi]

Sponsors are very concerned about a hit to their interests

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/egm ... 57u5g.html

[GreekLunatic]

now that the sponsors have had their say whats next

[Ronnie McKeowns boots]

Sponsors are very concerned about a hit to their interests

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/egm ... 57u5g.html

This is very concerning, when the sponsors start to query the running of the Club, well its like the Coach having 'the full support of the board'....

[Ronnie McKeowns boots]

The new Board member is on Offsiders on ABC as we speak

[Ronnie McKeowns boots]

Waleed asked her what the story was with the voting rights issued, and whether the Club knew, or whether she told them...she initially said yes she did tell the Club, then the answer morphed into it being the Club knew she supported all AFLW teams. Most unconvincing.

Not really sure why she was on the panel at all, clearly knows very little about the game, didn't seem liked she had watched the games being discussed

[Mr Miyagi]

after watching the ABC interview I’m even more convinced she should not be on the Collingwood board and those who appointed her also need a serious wake up call. If Dr O’Donnell is more interested in the AFLW and has little to no interest in Collingwood specifically, then she should go seek a position with the AFL, stop using Collingwood as a platform and not let the door hit her ass on the way out. Same for any other board member.

[Mr Miyagi]

Sponsors are very concerned about a hit to their interests

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/egm ... 57u5g.html

This is very concerning, when the sponsors start to query the running of the Club, well its like the Coach having 'the full support of the board'....

Yeah the sponsors are obviously worried, particularly after the racism report as well as criticism of Treloar’s trade. Bottom of the ladder and yeah, sponsors will be sweating. One thing that’ll get board members attention is $$$

[Lazza]

now that the sponsors have had their say whats next

I say piss them off