Peter Jackson helping Dogs with review

[mjp]

Re: Peter Jackson helping Dogs with review

Thanks MJP.

I did happen to do a stint of landscaping in Perth in 2008 to help out a mate with a new baby at the height of the mining boom. That was enough for me, as all the good labour had gone to the mines and what remained just wanted to talk about Asians and tax rather than shoveling cubic metres of aggregate.

But if I get desperate I'll head over and look you up! You can help get me into the shape I used to be in.

To be fair, people seem to want to blame the African youth (country of origin and personal circumstances largely irrelevant) rather than people of Asian origin these days.

Aside from that, nothing ever changes here...it's like being transported back to 1982 with the exception that every second person both earns a fortune (mines) and has 1 week off out of every 2.

Come to sunny WA.

[Bulldog4life]

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Thanks Pops.

I had tenure working to my advantage, a colleague on the same level wasn't as lucky and he didn't have the leave I had. So with Christmas/ NY breaks he's under the pump a bit more than I am.

If you've been under extreme mental/ emotional stress for a few years while feeling trapped because the work is actually shit hot you have to see these things in a positive light if the circumstances allow it once you're out of it (you can make a lot of excuses for how you feel about work if the work is actually really good). It's not that I'm not nervous about what the future might bring, rather, just taking a moment to think clearly and plan.

You are a very positive doggie supporter Jee having read all your posts. That's how I know you will be fine. You can have a great holiday in Central Qld on the coast which won't break your budget either to re- vitalize yourself. Beautiful weather and great beaches.

[Twodogs]

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Redundancy! Walked in Monday morning, walked out about thirty minutes later.........

As for the syndicated football media, as I despise most of it I have to keep a bit of an eye out for developments, so I can avoid using my eyes on it.

Keeping an eye on it so I know what not to look at.

At least you got to fit the cup day holiday in.

I notice at the end of Border Security they advertise for staff to work at the Customs counter. If I was 10-15 years younger I'd be tempted myself. Good pay, shift allowances and discount travel (I assume)

[Bornadog]

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At least you got to fit the cup day holiday in.

I notice at the end of Border Security they advertise for staff to work at the Customs counter. If I was 10-15 years younger I'd be tempted myself. Good pay, shift allowances and discount travel (I assume)

Friend of mine retired early this year from being a graphic designer, and was home for about 6 months got bored and took up a part time job as a baggage handler.

[Twodogs]

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Friend of mine retired early this year from being a graphic designer, and was home for about 6 months got bored and took up a part time job as a baggage handler.

A guy I play indoor soccer and handball with started working as a baggage handler about 12 months ago.

[soupman]

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I notice at the end of Border Security they advertise for staff to work at the Customs counter. If I was 10-15 years younger I'd be tempted myself. Good pay, shift allowances and discount travel (I assume)

I've always thought that job looks incredibly tedious. No chance for any real fun interaction, just seeing a shitload of tired people in a never ending queue, and then going through their bags to find some lame wooden souvenir.

[Twodogs]

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I've always thought that job looks incredibly tedious. No chance for any real fun interaction, just seeing a shitload of tired people in a never ending queue, and then going through their bags to find some lame wooden souvenir.

And the pocketfulls of party fun you'd gather?

"From this one shipment alone we recovered five kilos, sorry I'm being corrected, that is we recovered four kilos of high grade cocaine "

[Daughter of the West]

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Redundancy! Walked in Monday morning, walked out about thirty minutes later.........

As for the syndicated football media, as I despise most of it I have to keep a bit of an eye out for developments, so I can avoid using my eyes on it.

Keeping an eye on it so I know what not to look at.

Sorry to hear that Jee, here's hoping that it's onward and upward from here for you!

Unfortunately I'm another that's been there, done that, bought the t-shirt.

[Grantysghost]

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We heard anything out of PJ yet?

[ledge]

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We heard anything out of PJ yet?

Quoting a very good film
“All quiet on the western front “ it seems.

[SPower]

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Like all members I would also like to hear the outcome of the PJ review.

However , a review always contains confidential or sensitive information as per normal, so I am doubtful we will hear any negative aspects resulting in recommendations or observations that require addressing.

[Bornadog]

Re: Peter Jackson helping Dogs with review

Like all members I would also like to hear the outcome of the PJ review.

However , a review always contains confidential or sensitive information as per normal, so I am doubtful we will hear any negative aspects resulting in recommendations or observations that require addressing.

I don't think it will be exciting stuff, just administration, procedural and other opps efficiencies

[ShibbyUp]

Re: Peter Jackson helping Dogs with review

As you are aware, we?ve been working to identify improvements that will underpin our great Club?s future success.

In November last year, the Club appointed experienced football administrator Peter Jackson to work with Club CEO Ameet Bains in reviewing various aspects of the Club?s administration, operation and integration of the AFL men?s program, the program?s overarching environment and how the Club can best maximise the opportunities of on-field success.

The six-week review involved discussions with around 50 people within the Club and other senior football people within the AFL industry.

Pleasingly, the review highlighted many positive elements of our AFL men?s program, including the benefits of the transformational new facility, along with the culture that underpins our department.

The review also reaffirmed the positive impact of off-season changes to the program ? which included welcoming eight new players and close to 30% new full-time staff ? and the strong contribution our new personnel are already making.

Ultimately, the review highlighted that we have what we need to set us up for success, but it?s a matter of having things in the right place and leveraged in the most effective way.

Recommendations focused on building success in four key areas:

1. Structure of the Department;
2. Culture and environment;
3. Coaching roles and responsibilities;
4. Development and education.

Based on the report?s findings, the Club will undertake the following:

1. Create a new role of General Manager Football Operations that will have operational responsibility for the performance aspects of the men?s program including coaching, physical performance, player welfare and football operations;
2. Matt Egan has been promoted to this new role. Matt will continue to report directly to Chris Grant, the Club?s Executive Director of Football, as will the list management, medical and football administration functions;
3. Chris maintains his role as head of the Department, assuming a more elevated focus on executive leadership, strategy and innovation, with high-level management and oversight of both our men?s and women?s programs;
4. Appoint a GM of Women?s Football to have operational responsibility of the women?s program. This recruitment process is already under way;
5. Implement a clearer demarcation of reporting lines, roles and responsibilities to ensure individuals are better placed to focus on their specific areas, particularly within the coaching structure;
6. Assume a renewed focus on both player and staff development and education;
7. Implement a suite of initiatives to enhance connection and collaboration across the Department and Club more broadly.

We thank Peter Jackson for his valuable assistance and sharing of insight and counsel to the benefit of our Club overall.

We now look forward to completing pre-season training ahead of what we hope to be an exciting 2024 season.

Go Dogs.

[ShibbyUp]

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So basically, give the new bloke a pay rise and new title and hope for the best.

[Grantysghost]

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So basically, give the new bloke a pay rise and new title and hope for the best.

Hmm. Yeah if you're creating a new role, you probably should be going through a process to see if you get a pool of people who apply to choose from.

Will someone be filling Egan's now vacant Coaching and Performance Manager role? Or has that been eaten up by the new GMFO. I think the latter reading the responsibilities.