Dimattina - All Wind

[LostDoggy]

Re: Dimattina - All Wind

These are the comments that leave him wide open. He blew his trumpet that he has "an enormous network" and a group of people who could help with the debt.

So, where are they???


"I have an enormous network and with my network, I can help the club."

He admitted a group of people wanted to assist the club in eradicating its $3 million debt.

[ledge]

Re: Dimattina - All Wind

These are the comments that leave him wide open. He blew his trumpet that he has "an enormous network" and a group of people who could help with the debt.

So, where are they???


"I have an enormous network and with my network, I can help the club."

He admitted a group of people wanted to assist the club in eradicating its $3 million debt.

No idea who they are and it still doesnt make it a board takeover as the article implied.
I want to assist the club too with a group of mates in eradicating the 3 mil debt but is that me forming a coo
If I put a grand in i have assisted in eradicating it.
Its was all media crap.
Walk up to any former player in a successful business and they would probably say same if they love the club and its in debt.
Difference was he said he was willing to go on the board so media jumped at it.

[westdog54]

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These are the comments that leave him wide open. He blew his trumpet that he has "an enormous network" and a group of people who could help with the debt.

So, where are they???


"I have an enormous network and with my network, I can help the club."

He admitted a group of people wanted to assist the club in eradicating its $3 million debt.

He also said he'd join the board if asked.

Obviously he wasn't.

Great spin job by the Herald Sun and sadly you've taken it, hook, line and sinker.

[always right]

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So assuming everything is now rosy between Dimma and the club, there shouldn't be a problem introducing those people who want to help eradicate the debt....or was that dependent on Dimma getting on the board? Surely not.

[ledge]

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So assuming everything is now rosy between Dimma and the club, there shouldn't be a problem introducing those people who want to help eradicate the debt....or was that dependent on Dimma getting on the board? Surely not.

Maybe it was, who knows if things are rosy but if the club didnt ask him on the board I would say he doesnt fit the board position whatever it is.

[jeemak]

Re: Dimattina - All Wind

These are the comments that leave him wide open. He blew his trumpet that he has "an enormous network" and a group of people who could help with the debt.

So, where are they???


"I have an enormous network and with my network, I can help the club."

He admitted a group of people wanted to assist the club in eradicating its $3 million debt.

For mine, I'm always wary of those that have great connections - with money, or friends with money - that want to help out through taking on a senior position within the club. What else does Dimma bring to the table beyond knowledge of the hospitality industry or small business, and some backing from the more glitzy or glamorous side of our supporter base?

We're a club that does need people with solid entrepeneur qualities, of course, but I'd prefer these qualities to be backed up by serious large scale commercial and top end business experience. There's no substitute for that.

[Dazza]

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Many people who have met him probably wouldn't hold him in that high regard - just because he wore the jumper in a past career, doesn't make him less of an arrogant tool.

I have pretty fond memories of Dimma. Went to his restaurant a bit as a kid. Was always great with everyone.

[jeemak]

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I have pretty fond memories of Dimma. Went to his restaurant a bit as a kid. Was always great with everyone.

I guess it comes down to personal experience, doesn't it? I've never met the guy, I've heard things about him, I've read things about him on here and on other forums and I'm prepared to hold off my judgment.

Everything said about people on this forum, needs to be taken with a grain of salt, just like any other.

For instance, I'm an aresehole if you ask the right people. But my mum says I'm a lovely guy.

[LostDoggy]

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I always feel a bit funny about bagging out ex-players (with a few exceptions – Aker and Brad Murphy). I remember Libba coming out with some pretty strong opinions RE the board a few years back, and he was crucified. Libba. It was wrong. I sat in the cheer squad one afternoon with the whole lot of them giving him a hard time (he was seated behind it) and here I am trying to remind these buggers that he gave 100% for our club and has the right to an opinion on it. Now, Tom is playing and all is forgotten. If Dimma's son gets drafted, let's not have something awkward to look back on.

He voiced his opinion. He went about things the wrong way. Other than that, he's done nothing wrong.

[always right]

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I guess it comes down to personal experience, doesn't it? I've never met the guy, I've heard things about him, I've read things about him on here and on other forums and I'm prepared to hold off my judgment.

Everything said about people on this forum, needs to be taken with a grain of salt, just like any other.

For instance, I'm an aresehole if you ask the right people. But my mum says I'm a lovely guy.

Maybe your mum's an arsehole.

[always right]

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I always feel a bit funny about bagging out ex-players (with a few exceptions – Aker and Brad Murphy). I remember Libba coming out with some pretty strong opinions RE the board a few years back, and he was crucified. Libba. It was wrong. I sat in the cheer squad one afternoon with the whole lot of them giving him a hard time (he was seated behind it) and here I am trying to remind these buggers that he gave 100% for our club and has the right to an opinion on it. Now, Tom is playing and all is forgotten. If Dimma's son gets drafted, let's not have something awkward to look back on.

He voiced his opinion. He went about things the wrong way. Other than that, he's done nothing wrong.

Fair enough....I just don't like it when people outside the club carry on about having contacts who are willing to pour big money into the club but only if certain actions are taken. Put the money in or shut up.

[jeemak]

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Maybe your mum's an arsehole.

That would help explain a few things.

[Bornadog]

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Fair enough....I just don't like it when people outside the club carry on about having contacts who are willing to pour big money into the club but only if certain actions are taken. Put the money in or shut up.

At least they have their heart in the right direction, ie the club we all love.

[azabob]

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I always feel a bit funny about bagging out ex-players (with a few exceptions – Aker and Brad Murphy). I remember Libba coming out with some pretty strong opinions RE the board a few years back, and he was crucified. Libba. It was wrong. I sat in the cheer squad one afternoon with the whole lot of them giving him a hard time (he was seated behind it) and here I am trying to remind these buggers that he gave 100% for our club and has the right to an opinion on it. Now, Tom is playing and all is forgotten. If Dimma's son gets drafted, let's not have something awkward to look back on.

He voiced his opinion. He went about things the wrong way. Other than that, he's done nothing wrong.

Why Brad Murphy?

[Remi Moses]

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Liked Dimma as a player, but noticed that he does shoot off at the mouth.
Maybe he 's waiting for Smorgo to retire.
Maybe he had a " James Brayshaw white knights " moment.