Smorgon Leadership Challenge update

[westdog54]

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And yet this from the Herald Sun:

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/lawyer-stary-in-top-dog-chat/story-e6frf9jf-1226126898962

Key board member Sue Alberti, a significant financial backer of the club, yesterday reacted angrily to reports she was seen as Dimattina's ideal replacement for Smorgon.

"I am disappointed by

reports today that link me to a potential board challenge," Alberti said.

"I want to reiterate my absolute support and commitment to David Smorgon and the current Western Bulldogs board."

Who knows what's really going on? I'm not sure what to believe anymore.

[LostDoggy]

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And yet this from the Herald Sun:

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/lawyer-stary-in-top-dog-chat/story-e6frf9jf-1226126898962

Who knows what's really going on? I'm not sure what to believe anymore.

This is why Dimma is really starting to piss me off, I take Susan Alberti's word. Would rather hear her speak the words than read a reporters version of words. As I wrote in a previous pot I am sure David Smorgon woud be ore than happy if Susan wanted the president job.

[Greystache]

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And yet this from the Herald Sun:

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/lawyer-stary-in-top-dog-chat/story-e6frf9jf-1226126898962

Who knows what's really going on? I'm not sure what to believe anymore.

I'd believe Sue Alberti's version, she's always appeared to support Smorgon, and i don't see why that would change. From the outside it seemed she was Smorgon's likely successor as it was.

[Mantis]

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I'd believe Sue Alberti's version, she's always appeared to support Smorgon, and i don't see why that would change. From the outside it seemed she was Smorgon's likely successor as it was.

I got that feeling too, but when is this likely to happen?

Smorgo keeps saying 2 more years, 2 more years... at what point does Susie say enough is enough David, let me have a go.

[Greystache]

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I got that feeling too, but when is this likely to happen?

Smorgo keeps saying 2 more years, 2 more years... at what point does Susie say enough is enough David, let me have a go.

He's publicly stated this will be his last term, so assuming the handover takes place like we think, she'd become president in 2014, with her presence becoming more apparent during 2013.

I don't see his position changing on that given he's been so open about it.

[Bornadog]

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He's publicly stated this will be his last term, so assuming the handover takes place like we think, she'd become president in 2014, with her presence becoming more apparent during 2013.

I don't see his position changing on that given he's been so open about it.

Unless an extraordinary general meeting his held.

[ledge]

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He has also said he would gladly step aside if someone else came along.

[neddie]

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I'd believe Sue Alberti's version, she's always appeared to support Smorgon, and i don't see why that would change. From the outside it seemed she was Smorgon's likely successor as it was.

'"Beware the Ides of March"

[azabob]

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He's publicly stated this will be his last term, so assuming the handover takes place like we think, she'd become president in 2014, with her presence becoming more apparent during 2013.

I don't see his position changing on that given he's been so open about it.

Problem is stache he has hinted / publicly said things like this before.

Understandably Smorgon has tried to hang on till we won a premiership, but he should approach Alberti and offer to step aside and ask her to take his place.

Another thought is perhaps she isn't interested in taking over as Smorgon has previously indicated?

[Rocco Jones]

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I have a lot of trust and faith in Alberti.

I am sure Alberti isn't in cahoots with Dimma. I believe Dimma either sees her as the best option, thinks she will be more a 'pushover' than Smorgo (whether that be to become prez himself or get what he wants as a board member) or a combo of both.

[comrade]

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All this BS political jousting has me convinced we are hurtling towards Richmond territory at a frightening rate of knots.

We're so far away from a premiership, it's depressing.

[Remi Moses]

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It's the first time in 15 years the club has had issues.
A couple of chrisis's away from Richmond ( chrisis's ?)

[hujsh]

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I don;t think I've ever felt so down about the club before even in the 2003/4 years. From the outside looking in I've never thought the club looked like more of a rabble.

[LostDoggy]

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He has also said he would gladly step aside if someone else came along.

Heard that line a 100 times. It's a cop out. Either he wants to do it or he doesn't. Someone will put there hand up, the president is not bigger than the club.

He wants to stay make no mistake.

[LostDoggy]

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David Smorgon is talking to social club members in the Victory room at 1:40pm Saturday.
I would suggest any social club members that maybe bagging David go along and hear what he has to say and have their say, instead of all the behind the back stuff that is going on.