News Lions Board Spill - update: Board Dispute Resolved

[adey115]

The push for control of the Lions is being driven by the rebel group's criticism of the handling of Voss's departure and the process that has subsequently led to the appointment of another club legend, Justin Leppitsch, as his replacement.

This is misleading. Much of the Power/Williams angst has come from the botched courting of Roos - the Leppa decision came later, with Matthews involved in that decision.

I'm yet to hear it explained by Johnson or anyone as to if the Board were under the impression at any stage, that Roos wanted "in". All I've heard from Johnson is that "Williams motioned for the non-renewal of Voss" - I haven't heard anything in relation to why it was motioned by anyone. We suspect it was because Johnson gave the impression to the Board that Roos was a done deal.

Put it this way - Matthews has indicated that Vossy's record wasn't good enough for him to keep coaching. Power/Williams have indicated that they thought Johnson botched the courting of Roos. Matthews wants in with Power/Williams, and indicated that well prior to the decision on Leppa. So Power/Williams and Matthews must be agreeing on the topic of the botching of the Roos courting, mustn't they? The angst from "the process" was all about the botched courting of Roos, not the subsequent appointment of Leppa.

 

[luthor]

The push for control of the Lions is being driven by the rebel group's criticism of the handling of Voss's departure and the process that has subsequently led to the appointment of another club legend, Justin Leppitsch, as his replacement.

The angst from "the process" was all about the botched courting of Roos, not the subsequent appointment of Leppa.

I agree simply because there is no information at the present to suggest there was any angst, disagreement or criticism by the "rebels" surrounding either the appointment of Leppitsch or the process that led to it.

Printing that contention in a newspaper column doesn't make it so.

The tenor of the Australian article seems very pro-establishment. Even the reference to Power, Matthews etc as the rebel group can create a perception in the reader's mind that they are a bunch of mavericks trying to stir up trouble and grab for power, rather than a group of genuinely concerned people.

 

[Hollow Knight]

I can't believe Angus was able to say this with a straight face.

"In the end this club does not belong to any one person."

 

[adey115]

I agree simply because there is no information at the present to suggest there was any angst, disagreement or criticism by the "rebels" surrounding either the appointment of Leppitsch or the process that led to it.
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Especially when one of the "rebels" in Lethal was on the committee to recommend the appointment of Leppa.

 

[LionKing]

Do I need to be in attendance at the EGM for my vote to count?

 

[lionbear]

Something about this makes me feel uneasy.

Angus is all of a sudden happy and wants the EGM, and he is happy to put the jumper up for a once and for all vote? I might be stupid, but I just have this thought in the back of my mind that he thinks he has a lot of votes coming in from somewhere.

 

[notliondown]

Its amazing how the flood gates have opened since the AFL's safety net for Angus has suddenly become worthless. Its now clear he genuinely had the might of the AFL behind him, and as you would reasonably expect he took comfort from that.

I get the AFL wants stability.

But this is also the organization that wanted Essendon games sold out all season, the mob that wants to now sweep the fact 12 other clubs had "substance" programs in place under the carpet, the mob that crippled us in the first place, that makes our draw work against us without fail and the mob who arbitrarily decides who's "worth" that stability in return.

And Angus chose them over us. And they chose him over us too. Its all so very very clear now.

Piss off Angus. And take your cronies with you. And for that matter, take Vlad with you too. And anyone else more interested in their own interests, forsaking that of the game.

Is it Nov 13 yet?

 

[WhiteLionFeva]

Shame we weren't getting "Messages from the Chairman" before this all broke out. Might not be in this position.

 

[Rizzler]

this is what the EGM will be like:



although you need to replace "Donna Martin graduates" with "Angus Johnson abdicates"

 

[Hollow Knight]

this is what the EGM will be like:

Full of high school students that look 35 years old?

 

[Crawb]

The support against Angus Johnson would be to overwhelming for any unfair play to even come close to working...

 

[Hollow Knight]

The support against Angus Johnson would be to overwhelming for any unfair play to even come close to working...

Yeah I'd agree but geez this saga has been full of unexpected turns. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't partially fearing us getting blindsided in a big way.

I hope Angus hasn't done something dodgy like make himself the designated proxy for all votes to change the jumper.

 

[MacMum]

Yeah I'd agree but geez this saga has been full of unexpected turns. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't partially fearing us getting blindsided in a big way.

I hope Angus hasn't done something dodgy like make himself the designated proxy for all votes to change the jumper.

Can he do that?

 

[Hollow Knight]

Can he do that?

Not sure. I anxiously await the EGM documents

 

[Haso]

You know, a member with voting rights is just like a mule with a spinning wheel. No-one nows how they got it and danged if they know how to use it.

 

[MacMum]

Good grief, thats all we need!!

..also, that survey we did, were any of the questions about the type of membership we had?..was wondering, if there was, perhaps thats where the current list was obtained from....just another thought.

edit:...damn you Haso, you got in before I finished my reply to TBD..I'm too slow in my replies...and I really SHOULD use the quote button!!

edit2:....I cant remember what most of the questions were, is why I asked.

 

[GingerGreatness]

I think most are expecting Edgar Neubauer, Mr and Mrs Bananas, Humphry Boa-Gart and Snowball I to mysteriously find themselves voting.

 

[luthor]

I think most are expecting Edgar Neubauer, Mr and Mrs Bananas, Humphry Boa-Gart and Snowball I to mysteriously find themselves voting.

"ARE YOU THINKING WHAT I"M THINKING B1?

I THINK I AM B2.

IT"S BANANA-PROXIES TIME !!!!"

 

[LeighMatthews]

Heh.

 

[Haso]

Isn't Henry due about now?

Heeeeeeeeeennrrrrrryyyyyyyyy.

 

[James North]

Isn't Henry due about now?

Heeeeeeeeeennrrrrrryyyyyyyyy.

I have a feeling that he won't be alone when he does join.

 

[leaper]

Something I am wondering? At the EGM will we have an independent returning officer and who appoints them. For the votes it is so important that everything is transparent and correct. How will the proxies be counted and verified? Will their be scrutineers. Any whiff of dodgy practices could set us back for years.

WE MUST GET IT RIGHT

 

[John]

I may be wrong but I don't even think they advocated for that. They advocated for a vote on the issue.

Going back through the various posts on their website, these are the three campaigns they have run:

1. That the AFL should schedule the number of Lions games required to be played as per the deed of company arrangement.

2. That the club should put the issue of the logo/jumper to a vote of members.

3. That the board instability should be ended immediately, if not via a mediated outcome then through an EGM where the members get to have their say.

On the last point, it is worth clarifying that The Lions Roar didn't "collect signatures" to remove Johnson and co, as seems to be commonly held. Members were asked by TLR to send their requisitions to the challenging ticket (eg Williams and co). As far as I can tell, TLR simply put the requisition forms up on their website and told people how to fill them out. Indeed, this information from their FAQs supports this:



(emphasis added)

Not keen on quoting entire posts but thanks for that post. Looks like I may have missed a fair bit of all that along the way. Be that as it may that clarifies the point I was making.

 

[alscotoz2]

Could someone re-post what questions will be put to members to vote on.

 

[MacMum]

Something about this makes me feel uneasy.

Angus is all of a sudden happy and wants the EGM, and he is happy to put the jumper up for a once and for all vote? I might be stupid, but I just have this thought in the back of my mind that he thinks he has a lot of votes coming in from somewhere.

Wouldn't trust him one little bit.....capable of anything.