News Hawthorn AGM 2022

[Strapping Young Lad]

They’re also recording a podcast with Merlino today. They will by asking all board nominees to be interviewed and put forward their case so that we can all hear what everyone has to say.

 

[Ned Ryerson]

They’re also recording a podcast with Merlino today. They will by asking all board nominees to be interviewed and put forward their case so that we can all hear what everyone has to say.

Too lazy to listen today (will catch up) - but did they ask Sill about how the change candidates could see the gender representation on the board get worse when most clubs are improving this?

 

[Ned Ryerson]

Nank has today sent an email to members in his capacity of acting president. Main thrust of the email is an election pitch. I get that he is probably entitled to do it - but I don't love that he gets the full resources of the club to do this and Gowers does not.

 

[thehardway]

Nank has today sent an email to members in his capacity of acting president. Main thrust of the email is an election pitch. I get that he is probably entitled to do it - but I don't love that he gets the full resources of the club to do this and Gowers does not.

HawksforChange have also released a statement backing Andy Gowers for President. They are open minded about the 5 board applicants for the 3 board positions. They have reached out to the 5 applicants and will share what they learn in due course.

 

[TylerDurden]

HawksforChange have also released a statement backing Andy Gowers for President. They are open minded about the 5 board applicants for the 3 board positions. They have reached out to the 5 applicants and will share what they learn in due course.

Hawks for Change group endorses Andrew Gowers for president

Hawthorn premiership player Andrew Gowers has received the official backing of an influential supporter group in his bid for president.

www.theage.com.au

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

From the 29 minute mark, Ed Sill gives his thoughts on the HFC through the eyes of a long time Hawk who for those unaware is the president of the Box Hill Hawks.

There’s a reason Dicker put Ed forward, and it’s apparent in what he has to say here.

People need to listen to this.

 

[wahawk]

People need to listen to this.

People need to vote for change instead of just hoping things will change

 

[Topiary]

AGM, election details confirmed

The official AFL website of the Hawthorn Football Club

www.hawthornfc.com.au

Seems to confirm the above

Yes.

 

[Topiary]

Nank has today sent an email to members in his capacity of acting president. Main thrust of the email is an election pitch. I get that he is probably entitled to do it - but I don't love that he gets the full resources of the club to do this and Gowers does not.

Unfortunately it is reality.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

 

[Rhayader]

 

[Mercy Seat]

Ugghh this just reads as unnecessary bullshit. I don't mind candidates putting their case forward and disagreeing, but doing it under the official Hawthorn banner is garbage.

 

[The Spirit of Cricket]

Ugghh this just reads as unnecessary bullshit. I don't mind candidates putting their case forward and disagreeing, but doing it under the official Hawthorn banner is garbage.

messy

 

[Rhayader]

Ugghh this just reads as unnecessary bullshit. I don't mind candidates putting their case forward and disagreeing, but doing it under the official Hawthorn banner is garbage.

I found it a very odd statement, and it didn’t really answer my questions about how that whole selection process went the way it did…

 

[TylerDurden]

They're officially worried if they're putting out statements like this.

Mind you, I've got a lot of time for Harris. Has donated millions of his own coin over the journey.

 

[Flukey!]

The email this morning certainly casts a different light on what I understood to have happened.
I was worried that the nomination of Nankivell was just Jeff maintaining control once removed.
That seems to have been debunked now.

And coming from Geoff Harris, I respect his opinion. I know and respect his support of our club.
Don Scott - he is a different cat altogether....

Not sure how to vote now.

 

[Ned Ryerson]

If Don Scott is willing to back Nank then I think it is safe to assume that he's not just as a Kennett patsy as some suggest.

 

[cryptor]

It's interesting that Nank was apparently so reluctant to accept the role of President back when his search committee failed to identify a suitable replacement.

Now multiple suitable replacements are putting their ticket forward - lucky, considering the board failed to publish the nominations deadline!

I wonder why he's still keeping himself in the running...

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Ugghh this just reads as unnecessary bullshit. I don't mind candidates putting their case forward and disagreeing, but doing it under the official Hawthorn banner is garbage.

It’s typical of this board though.

 

[Jane Doe]

They're officially worried if they're putting out statements like this.

Mind you, I've got a lot of time for Harris. Has donated millions of his own coin over the journey.

No love lost between Kennett and Scott.

 

[PenAndPaper]

I would have thought this type of politics using the club's official channels would make people more inclined not to want Nank there.

 

[Ned Ryerson]

I would have thought this type of politics using the club's official channels would make people more inclined not to want Nank there.

Not everyone is a critical thinker - if you look at the kinds of comments the club attracts on its social calendars then I would hazard a guess there would be a significant portion of the membership base that may try and eat their ballot.

 

[Off The Couch]

Got no clue who to vote for now

Do I stick with an experienced board member or go for fresh blood

They sure aren’t making it easy

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

No love lost between Kennett and Scott.

Kennett and Scott’s egos aligned at this moment like a lunar eclipse.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Got no clue who to vote for now

Do I stick with an experienced board member or go for fresh blood

They sure aren’t making it easy

Nank only sees himself as a “transitional” president. That has to come into play for those who want a united and stable board.