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Re: Geelong
It’s dodged and we don’t know the rules but everyone should do it too.
It’s dodged and we don’t know the rules but everyone should do it too.
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Re: Geelong
Was the position actually advertised is the bigger test and was a thorough interview process conducted?
I don't think anyone genuinely sees this as anything other than a consultant type roleWestern Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"Comment
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Re: Geelong
I wonder if Butters would like a position with Mission Foods for the next few years as a young role model to help bring the brand out to the younger generation, make a few appearances each year for a nice little earner on the side?Comment
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Re: Geelong
The AFL is supposedly looking into the Chris Scott job with Morris Finance.More of an In Bruges guy?Comment
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Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"Comment
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Re: Geelong
Not sure how else the AFL will fill the time in between now and 20 November? May as well engage in an exercise of window dressing that will ultimately determine the Cats are amazing, run their club so well, and attract sponsors prepared to offer C-level leadership roles to senior coaches for nothing in return.
By and by that's just on top of being able to attract a player on a huge third party deal with a major sponsor and Geelong sycophant/ supporter on a reasonable playing contract (no chance his hiring was a long term plan to avoid AFL scrutiny - the pliable media already on record as suggesting it was just a coincidence Baglenka was a Cotton On marquee product before the trade).
I'd like nothing more than for these mollycoddled arseholes to cop a hit that triggers a decent look at their player arrangements since the mid-2000s. But it ain't gonna happen.TF is this?.........Obviously you're not a golfer.Comment
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Re: Geelong
AFL begins inquiry into Chris Scott’s new role with Morris Finance
The AFL has asked Geelong to clarify coach Chris Scott’s new position with club sponsor Morris Finance and how it fits within the soft cap.
Morris Finance announced Scott in a new role of chief of leadership and performance last week and the AFL has made inquiries with the Cats in recent days about the nature of the job.
The questions to the Cats centre around Scott’s payment and whether the new job differs from past arrangements between the sponsor and Geelong.
The Morris Finance logo has sat on Scott’s club polo in recent years as the official Geelong coaches sponsor and the company has sponsored the Cats for 14 years.
Morris Finance was also retired forward Tom Hawkins’ long-term player sponsor.
Geelong has been contacted for comment about the AFL’s inquiry.
The Cats will be given time to respond to questions from the league.
All third-party deals within the AFL must be cleared by the league to ensure they don’t flout the soft cap rules, in which clubs can only pay football staff within the cap, which will sit at $7.68m next season.
It is not unusual for league HQ to question clubs about arrangements like Scott’s new gig.
When asked last week about whether the job fit within league rules, Scott told Channel 7 the question was “one that should be directed at the AFL. They will give you a clearer answer.”
“You obviously wouldn’t go into something unless you were crystal clear on how it is to work,” the coach said.
Geelong CEO Steve Hocking said the club welcomed the “exciting announcement” in a press release from Morris Finance.
“It (the job) underscores the enduring relationship between Geelong Football Club and Morris, which has only deepened in the past 14 years,” Hocking said.
“Morris has been more than a sponsor; they have been an integral part of our club’s journey, supporting our coaches and players. We look forward to many more years of collaboration and shared achievements.”
Morris Finance managing director Nathan Murray said the company had “stood by Chris and the Cats through their triumphs and challenges, and we are excited to continue this journey with Chris in his new role”.
Morris’ website claims “we specialise in finance, investment and leasing”.Comment
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Re: Geelong
I'm sure they have been more than a sponsor and have indeed played an integral role in the clubs journey supporting coaches and players.Comment
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Re: Geelong
If the AFL gives this the green light then a lot of coaches will be able to start similar set-ups with club sponsors.
They might as well remove the coaches salary from the soft cap or completely remove the soft cap restrictions.
I wonder if enough clubs will apply pressure on the AFL to review it or look at it as an opportunity to work around the system.Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"Comment
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Re: Geelong
So if the AFL signs off on all third party deals, why are they asking for clarity on a deal that has already been announced? The whole thing is a rort and a shit show.Our 1954 premiership players are our heroes, and it has to be said that Charlie was their hero.Comment
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Re: Geelong
Did Bevo get paid when he did work with Vic Uni after the flag?The curse is dead.Comment
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