News Ben Buckley joins North board

[boneofshin]

North Melbourne wishes to advise Ben Buckley has officially joined the club’s Board, replacing Will Houghton QC.

Houghton handed in his resignation after deciding to spend a year overseas with his family.

“When we decided to reject a relocation offer in 2007, Will was one of the first people to put his hand up and help,” chairman James Brayshaw said.

“Will’s level of support, strength and incredible legal expertise has been invaluable for the past six years.

“Will is a passionate North Melbourne man and will always be a huge part of this club.”

Buckley attended his first Board meeting at Aegis Park on Tuesday night.

“Ben is one of Australia’s most accomplished and experienced sports industry administrators and I have great pleasure welcoming him onto the Board,” Brayshaw added.

“He’s had global experience with Nike, he has been a senior manager under Andrew Demetriou at the AFL and has run Soccer Australia.

“In my opinion, his resume is astounding and you couldn’t get a better fit for our Board.”

Brayshaw said the calibre of directors available to the club can’t be underestimated.

“It’s important for our members and supporters to understand that we are very lucky to have people of such quality and experience on our Board.”

http://www.nmfc.com.au/news/2013-05-14/buckley-joins-north-board.workstation

Interesting....

 

[SMaturin]

Welcome...aboard.

Oh yeah.

 

[Snake_Baker]

Onya Ben.

Now get us some money.

And D. Swallow.

 

[Mordecai]

JB receives a significant amount of flak from the media but he just keeps adding quality people to our team. Another great addition.

 

[Hearts to hearts]

Thanks to Will QC. Apart from his actual legal advice, which was questionable at times, a contribution we can all appreciate. And welcome to the good Buckley.

 

[Hunters Host #3]

A Buckley signature to North.

Clearly a smart Buckley.

 

[scottywiper]

Onya Ben.

Now get us some money.

And D. Swallow.

The wheels are in motion. I reckon even GC have conceded, what with playing him in a back pocket.

 

[Tas]

On a positive side, Will wont be doing the tribunal cases from this point onward. :stern look

In all seriousness, would like to thank Will for stepping up to the plate and giving us his time.

 

[Tas]

JB receives a significant amount of flak from the media but he just keeps adding quality people to our team. Another great addition.

I'd like to vote someone in, some time before I die.

 

[Gasometer]

JB receives a significant amount of flak from the media but he just keeps adding quality people to our team. Another great addition.

Nah......

 

[LT Smash]

Thanks to Will QC. Apart from his actual legal advice, which was questionable at times, a contribution we can all appreciate. And welcome to the good Buckley.

I think the problem with Will Houghton's advice was that it was geared around justice and law rather than the vagaries of the AFL Tribunal, which has nothing to do with justice and law.

 

[dus]

JB gets his man. Good get.

Welcome Ben.

 

[5 GB USB]

Welcome Ben, good to have you join the club.

 

[BlueRoos]

Clearly damaging the brand again.

 

[Saintly31]

Great get.

Proven record, should be a real positive for the club

 

[The Nostradamus]

good to have ben officially on board, JB getting it done.

 

[utility]

A shame that Will Houghton is no longer on the board but geez that is a bloody good replacement.

Anybody know if Buckley is (still) looking for another gig?

 

[boneofshin]

A shame that Will Houghton is no longer on the board but geez that is a bloody good replacement.

Anybody know if Buckley is (still) looking for another gig?

http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2013/05/foxtel-exec-joins-afl.html

 

[shinboner magic]

The wheels are in motion. I reckon even GC have conceded, what with playing him in a back pocket.

3rd rounder for a back pocket

 

[Archer_11]

http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2013/05/foxtel-exec-joins-afl.html

Yay free Foxtel for all NMFC supporters!

 

[Flawed Genius]

What username is he posting under?

 

[Singapore Roo]

A great addition to our board.

 

[giantroo]

Yay free Foxtel for all NMFC supporters!

Make it happen BB. Part of our membership.

 

[Zondor]

What username is he posting under?

I always thought that Ben Buckley was the unfairly red carded bushranger. :stern look

 

[Wells Now Williams Fan]

Was Will one of the people who wanted to roll the Boomer dice & he got an extra 2?

Think Will also helped Schapelle when she originally got 10 years, with her appeal. She came away with 20

BB is a great get for sure. If he had 2 million he would be a white knight .