Re: Old news - Susan Alberti says she can die happy after seeing Western Bulldogs premiership win
Just heard on 774 that Susan retired today! Say it ain't so...
We'll miss you Susie.
Re: Old news - Susan Alberti says she can die happy after seeing Western Bulldogs premiership win
What an outstanding contribution she's made. The club owes her a great deal.
Re: Old news - Susan Alberti says she can die happy after seeing Western Bulldogs premiership win
What an incredible contribution she's made to our club and the amazing growth of women's football
Re: Old news - Susan Alberti says she can die happy after seeing Western Bulldogs premiership win
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Murphy'sLore
Just heard on 774 that Susan retired today! Say it ain't so...
We'll miss you Susie.
I read the article at work. I think a lot of people would have reassessed their official position with the club after the GF win. It is a big loss but she deserves a break as she is now focusing more towards the AFLW.
Our success wouldn't be without her massive contributions. 12 years. My utmost respect for her. Thank-you very much for everything.
HS - Western Bulldogs vice-president Susan Alberti has retired after 12 years as a director at the club
MICHAEL WARNER, Herald Sun
42 minutes ago
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HIGH-profile Western Bulldogs vice-president Susan Alberti has retired after 12 years as a director at the Whitten Oval.
Alberti’s departure will be announced by the Dogs this week as well as a massive financial profit off the back of the club’s drought-breaking premiership triumph.
Alberti, 69, was the major driver behind the establishment of the national women’s football league and a key Bulldogs benefactor, tipping in more than $4 million of her own money.
She declared she can now die happy after witnessing September’s Grand Final win over Sydney.
“After 12 seasons on the board, including three as vice-president, now is the right time for me to leave - on a massive high,” Alberti said this morning.
“I have supported this great club all my life, through the ups and downs, in good times and bad.
“I am proud of everything we achieved on the field this year which led to that magnificent Grand Final win.
“I am also equally proud of my contribution to the clubs healthy position. Our finances are in great shape, we have developed a strong culture and there is no reason why our on-field success won’t continue.
“I look forward to now focusing my energy in supporting the first season of AFLW, which has been a long held dream of mine.”
Alberti famously took on and beat the Footy Show in a 2009 defamation case.
She was made a life member of the Western Bulldogs last year.
Re: Old news - Susan Alberti says she can die happy after seeing Western Bulldogs premiership win
I got to talk to Susie a couple of times this year at functions and what a lovely person to have representing our club and the contribution shes made to society should not be forgotten
She's more than earned the retirement from being a director.
How privileged have we all been to have the likes of Susan and Peter watching over our club and steering it towards a flag?
Re: Old news - Susan Alberti says she can die happy after seeing Western Bulldogs premiership win
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GVGjr
I got to talk to Susie a couple of times this year at functions and what a lovely person to have representing our club and the contribution shes made to society should not be forgotten
She's more than earned the retirement from being a director.
How privileged have we all been to have the likes of Susan and Peter watching over our club and steering it towards a flag?
Agree 100% G.
Re: Old news - Susan Alberti says she can die happy after seeing Western Bulldogs premiership win
What a wonderful and effective leader of our football club on so many issues Susan Alberti has been. Our loss is the AFLW's gain. Womens football can only go ahead with people like Susan Alberti in leadership positions.
I wonder what the appointment of the new Vice President means for the internal politics of the board? Is the next VP Peter Gordon's heir apparent?
Re: Old news - Susan Alberti says she can die happy after seeing Western Bulldogs premiership win
Should we start a Thank you Susan thread? Not sure where it belongs. Anyway, Thank You Susan for being a wonderful contributor and director to our great club. Dignity, class, smart, well spoken....and a passionate Dog's Supporter. What a wonderful role model you are. Great to hear of your continued involvement in women's football too.
Re: Old news - Susan Alberti says she can die happy after seeing Western Bulldogs premiership win
Truly inspirational leadership by Susan. Her contribution will always be remembered.
Re: Old news - Susan Alberti says she can die happy after seeing Western Bulldogs premiership win
Good on her. Deserves to retire a very happy person
Re: Old news - Susan Alberti says she can die happy after seeing Western Bulldogs premiership win
Standing ovation.
Well done Susan and thank you for everything.
Re: Old news - Susan Alberti says she can die happy after seeing Western Bulldogs premiership win
Thanks Susie, you have been an inspiration to all associated with the club but especially to women's football. Enjoy your retirement as well as a few more premierships to come.
Re: Old news - Susan Alberti says she can die happy after seeing Western Bulldogs premiership win
The rule about a maximum 4 terms as a director is a good rule, but it's a damn shame someone of the ilk of Susan won't be a director overseeing a dynasty she helped create. I would love to see Susan given another formal title until she no longer wants it; Number 1 Ticket Holder. I can't think of anyone currently deserving of it more, myself excepted of course.
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josie
Should we start a Thank you Susan thread? Not sure where it belongs. Anyway, Thank You Susan for being a wonderful contributor and director to our great club. Dignity, class, smart, well spoken....and a passionate Dog's Supporter. What a wonderful role model you are. Great to hear of your continued involvement in women's football too.
Good call. Maybe one of the mods can change the thread title just in case a certain user comes onto the forum to read our inane chattering.