Western Bulldogs president David Smorgon staying on for a flag

[Throughandthrough]

Fantastic news!


Now we all have to make a vow to spell his name corectly for 12 months.


NB the Dogs are SO lucky he's a doggies fan.

[Desipura]

Fantastic news!


Now we all have to make a vow to spell his name corectly for 12 months.


NB the Dogs are SO lucky he's a doggies fan.

As well as spell the word corectly correctly.

[Bulldog Revolution]

Smorgo has been a brilliant president, and I hope he gets his moment in the sun as much as I want it for myself

I guess to address GVG's concerns about new blood that over the next 3 years Smorgo and the board needs to be focusing on bringing on board some other potential presidents

[LostDoggy]

As well as spell the word corectly correctly.

Ha ha ha ha!!

I read in Johnno's book that as a kid David was originally looking at barracking for Richmond, but his first experience at a Tigers game wasn't pleasant (he was hit with an umbrella). Maybe we should all thank that umbrella wielding person!!

[Throughandthrough]

As well as spell the word corectly correctly.

i'm great at spelling, but my typing is rubbish.

[Sedat]

Not sure if we have a succession plan in place for the presidency, but the one person I would love to see in this role for the club at some point in the future is Chris Grant. The respect he commands on and off the field, his strong business acumen, his love and loyalty for the club, I could not think of a better future president of our club when Smorgo decides to call it a day.

[Nuggety Back Pocket]

Its a good approach but I'm of the view that it would be good thing to have other talented people interested in coming onto the board. Perhaps its just a sign that the three were very unlikely to be unseated anyway because of their significant contribution.

The Board still lacks people with football smarts. Our CEO, Campbell Rose has done a great job but doesn't have a football background. The football department has operated on a shoestring budget for far too long and there is an urgent requirement to beef this vital area up.I personally would sacrifice a George Pappas type if a football/business type would put his hand up. Steve Wallis would be an ideal candidate.

[BulldogBelle]

Great news!!!

We certainly do have unfinished business... ;-)

Succession planning for Smorgon's eventual retirement needs to be looked at.

Of our current board members, who does the forum think would be capable and successful in the Club President role in the future???

[comrade]

I like what is written on the board behind Smorgo -- that's everything we need to do in a nutshell, the hard part is doing it, but at least no one is under any illusions as to what we should be aiming for.

I agree. The administration's priority must be football first, business stability a very close second.

Hopefully this leads to increased spending on the football department, with a list manager being the first investment.

[LostDoggy]

Great news!

Have to laugh at the comments on the HS website, some people are just silly.

[LostDoggy]

Great news!!!

We certainly do have unfinished business... ;-)

Succession planning for Smorgon's eventual retirement needs to be looked at.

Of our current board members, who does the forum think would be capable and successful in the Club President role in the future???

Sue Alberti without a doubt.

[LostDoggy]

Ha ha ha ha!!

I read in Johnno's book that as a kid David was originally looking at barracking for Richmond, but his first experience at a Tigers game wasn't pleasant (he was hit with an umbrella). Maybe we should all thank that umbrella wielding person!!

More to thank Richmond for? They need to stop doing us so many favors.

[LostDoggy]

Sue Alberti without a doubt.

I'd certainly be proud to second this if it ever became a motion.

[LostDoggy]

I wonder who the 'newcomers' are?

Probably You & Me

[LostDoggy]

Probably You & Me

No, couldn't be. I'm Alberti til I'm shirty. Maybe the Beard and the Furphys were thinking of running on a follicle platform for change?