Club Mgmt. Board of Directors as led by President Dave Barham

[BrunoV]

Don't let the door hit you on the way out.

Just another idiot doubling down on delusion.

 

[yodellinhank]

Apart from everything else, Sheedy turned 76 the other day.

All in all, it’s really not a great idea to have the elderly in a leadership role such as being on the board. The simple reality is that we lose cognition as we age. Of course Sheedy may be an exception and if he has useful input then one or more of the current board may very well seek his guidance or counsel. But max age limits to actually be on the board is probably not a bad idea.

It’s a huge problem elsewhere, not least in politics. The next US election may well be fought out by a 79yo and an 83yo. It’s not good.

Ageist

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Ageist

Correct. Cognitive decline is most common in people in their 70s.

Sheedy will be 79 when this board term ends.

It’s too old.

If he has a lot to offer then other board members can and should seek his guidance.

But he shouldn’t have his hands on the wheel. No more than a 12yo should be driving a car.

 

[Resistor]

Sheedy is one of nine directors. It might not be ideal to have him but again, he shouldn't be as influential as being made out in here

 

[faible]

Sheedy is one of nine directors. It might not be ideal to have him but again, he shouldn't be as influential as being made out in here

He's a legend of the club, hard for him not to be influential, especially when a number of the older coterie members absolutely worship him.

 

[Happyskeret]

He's a legend of the club, hard for him not to be influential, especially when a number of the older coterie members absolutely worship him.

He was also pretty influential when he helped spill the previous board, not that I think that lightning will strike twice but you never know especially if we are unable to turn our onfield results around.

 

[faible]

He was also pretty influential when he helped spill the previous board, not that I think that lightning will strike twice but you never know especially if we are unable to turn our onfield results around.

There's a cohort of supporters who still idolise Sheedy, I know a few older long-term members who genuinely think he has a lot to offer and almost certainly would have voted for him. All based on what he did as a coach 20 - 30 years ago.

 

[Happyskeret]

There's a cohort of supporters who still idolise Sheedy, I know a few older long-term members who genuinely think he has a lot to offer and almost certainly would have voted for him. All based on what he did as a coach 20 - 30 years ago.

It hasn’t helped that since he left we have been crap. It’s not hard to understand why the people you mentioned associate him with success. We were crap before he started coaching us as well. We will always be a fractured club if we can’t turn our onfield fortunes around.

 

[yodellinhank]

Welsh elevated to Vice-President

Dons Director selected for new role.

www.essendonfc.com.au

Nepotism.

 

[boncer34]

Smart man Welsh.

 

[joey_jo_jo]

Dont know much about Welsh's business background, is he actually knowledgeable or was he dealt a lucky hand being an ex footy player with connections?

 

[dank420_]

Dont know much about Welsh's business background, is he actually knowledgeable or was he dealt a lucky hand being an ex footy player with connections?

He's rolling in it.

 

[joey_jo_jo]

He's rolling in it.

Was it through commercial acumen or just knowing the right people because of footy?....I guess you could say that about alot of execs though, going to the right school/having the right parents etc.
And I do think its better to have people that have both the sport and the business background in charge, not guys like Xavier who just had the business background.

 

[dank420_]

Was it through commercial acumen or just knowing the right people because of footy?....I guess you could say that about alot of execs though, going to the right school/having the right parents etc.
And I do think its better to have people that have both the sport and the business background in charge, not guys like Xavier who just had the business background.

No he's legit. Much more than just another footy player starting a T shirt company and getting someone else to run it for you (see Buddy Franklin).

 

[yodellinhank]

Wonder if the club is looking at getting the second oval at Tulla rezoned?

 

[Squeaky]

Wonder if the club is looking at getting the second oval at Tulla rezoned?

Put some town houses on there... we are looking for an income stream to replace pokies.

 

[Don Won]

Put some town houses on there... we are looking for an income stream to replace pokies.

Airport car-parking will probably do

 

[The Prosecutor]

Welsh elevated to Vice-President

Dons Director selected for new role.

www.essendonfc.com.au

Nepotism.

Ageist.

 

[Squeaky]

Airport car-parking will probably do

You... are an ideas man!

 

[DonsRule]

Put some town houses on there... we are looking for an income stream to replace pokies.

Fully fledged tullamarine casino.

 

[Howard Moon]

Fully fledged tullamarine casino.

I'll give you 50\1 your Jetstar flight won't leave on time

 

[Lore]

Fully fledged tullamarine casino.

Pokies rehab clinic for members of the melton club?

 

[Jade]

No, it was already done, this was always going to happen. The process you are watching is a way it’s always done to not show disrespect to a coach.

Sure thing.

 

[ghostdog]

Put some town houses on there... we are looking for an income stream to replace pokies.

Tullamarine Bowls Club, so we can put those Essington nuffies back in their box.

Also means we can just relocate the pokies. Done.

 

[HirdsTheWord]

Was it through commercial acumen or just knowing the right people because of footy?....I guess you could say that about alot of execs though, going to the right school/having the right parents etc.
And I do think its better to have people that have both the sport and the business background in charge, not guys like Xavier who just had the business background.

70% of professional business life is about who you know.

you dont make it in business just because you are commercially smart.

I remember a really good quote from wall st banker i met once. "Better to spend big money on a golf membership than big money on a college degree"

 

[andleanback]

Was it through commercial acumen or just knowing the right people because of footy?....I guess you could say that about alot of execs though, going to the right school/having the right parents etc.
And I do think its better to have people that have both the sport and the business background in charge, not guys like Xavier who just had the business background.

You don’t just run a multi million $$ company / get into that position and grow a business while have no idea what you’re doing

Also welsh is in the board not ceo