Is it time for Smorgon to step down

[Bornadog]

Re: Is it time for Smorgon to step down

I think it is more about leadership than having the ability to run a mulit-million dollar business, sure he needs some business nous and the ability to wheel and deal, however ultimately we need a leader that can steer the ship and get things done. Even better would be that someone who leads the club is well respected in the football world. Someone that knows the game back to front.

I can think of no one better than Chris Grant.

As you have stated, as long as he has good support staff who are qualified to run a business (Garlick has an MBA) then they are the ones who can look after the day-to-day running of the club then the President can solely focus on leading the club and be involved in negotiations with AFL and marketing our brand etc etc.

I agree with all of this except I don't believe Chris has the business contacts to help bring in people who are willing to dip into their pocket. I would have thought Smorgon would be one, but I can't see he has done that. (well not visible to us supporters)

[Curly5]

Re: Is it time for Smorgon to step down

I think Susan Alberti should and will be our next President. She is a hugely influential and respected person and is thoroughly prepared to take on the role.

[Eastdog]

Re: Is it time for Smorgon to step down

This will never happen but I recall the Virgin owner Richard Branson had a keen interest in our club.

[always right]

Re: Is it time for Smorgon to step down

This will never happen but I recall the Virgin owner Richard Branson had a keen interest in our club.

The first he ever heard of us was when Andrew D mentioned we were looking for a sponsor. He had no interest.

[chef]

Re: Is it time for Smorgon to step down

I think Susan Alberti should and will be our next President. She is a hugely influential and respected person and is thoroughly prepared to take on the role.

I agree this . i love the sentiment of Grant being our next president ,but i don't think it's very practical

[LostDoggy]

Re: Is it time for Smorgon to step down

Name me one successful club with a former champion as a president. I love Grant as much as anyone, but he's not the man for that role.

[GVGjr]

Re: Is it time for Smorgon to step down

I have the greatest respect for the present board and management.

Some one used the term "meek". Perhaps that is not far from the truth.
They do seem to just be a bit to 'nice', on the whole.

At least when he was in charge Cam Rose had more than a dash of mongrel in his make up.

Think from here on we need a bit more bark, and a lot more bite, from the top to the very bottom of the organization.
It is about time we started to do the intimidating, rather than being the ones intimidated.

[Maddog37]

Re: Is it time for Smorgon to step down

Name me one successful club with a former champion as a president. I love Grant as much as anyone, but he's not the man for that role.

Kernahan and ummm...........

[Eastdog]

Re: Is it time for Smorgon to step down

Being President of a club is a huge responsibility for any individual and you have to get someone who is committed to the job like Smorgon has been with his time with us.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Is it time for Smorgon to step down

Name me one successful club with a former champion as a president. I love Grant as much as anyone, but he's not the man for that role.

Ian Collins.
I see no reason why Grant couldn't be a successful president.
If he is good enough why not?

[Eastdog]

Re: Is it time for Smorgon to step down

Ian Collins.
I see no reason why Grant couldn't be a successful president.
If he is good enough why not?

Could Grant become president just like that even though this is his first year on the board.

[Nuggety Back Pocket]

Re: Is it time for Smorgon to step down

I would like to throw in a wildcard in the person of Steve Wallis leaving Chris Grant to continue in the role of Director of Football. This would make a great football combination on the Board. Wallis has outstanding credentials both as a successful businessman and former player.Ideally this would require Wallis spending 18 months on the Board, then taking over from David Smorgon, who intends retiring at the end of the 2013 season. This would be IMO the better option.

[GVGjr]

Re: Is it time for Smorgon to step down

I would like to throw in a wildcard in the person of Steve Wallis leaving Chris Grant to continue in the role of Director of Football. This would make a great football combination on the Board. Wallis has outstanding credentials both as a successful businessman and former player.Ideally this would require Wallis spending 18 months on the Board, then taking over from David Smorgon, who intends retiring at the end of the 2013 season. This would be IMO the better option.

Not for me. Wallis is a successful business man but I don't believe the methods he uses is what we need at the top position of the football club. In this case success in one area won't transition to another.

[jeemak]

Re: Is it time for Smorgon to step down

Every club has its factions, and each faction has differing influences. The next president of our football club is likely to be nominated by a faction that holds considerable influence over our club.

Can anyone on this forum put some time into identifying these factions, and who is likely to lead them or at least be their figureheads?

[WBFC4FFC]

Re: Is it time for Smorgon to step down

I believe Wallis is not keen for an official involvement whilst Mitch (and hopefully his younger brother) are at the Club.