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- Feb 5, 2020
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Not sure i agree with you on this one.No I don't JMac70. Some of the issues go back way before Eddie's time. I think Eddie has made more of an effort to educate supporters on this issue than any previous president I can think of. And make no mistake, the supporters of our Club stand guilty of racism, just as some players and officials do. We are not alone. I saw the racists booing Adam Goodes not so long ago; they came from almost every club (I think Sydney was the exception naturally), and from all races, male and female.
If I were a First Nations person supporting Collingwood, I think I'd be feeling hopeful after today. I'm certain there will be zero tolerance going forward.
On Eddie resigning immediately, that would only cause uncertainty and instability. This drama will be forgotten pretty quickly as the AFL moves on to its next issue. I don't see any reason for it to detract from a season still months away.
Also JMac70, the selection of a new president should not be rushed. Eddie should be front and centre in the selection process. He has helped build a powerful brand and he must ensure that brand endures
I do think Eddie is part of the problem rather than the solution.
A president for 22 years who probably gets his own way more often than not. A president who hasn't exactly covered himself in glory when it comes to his actions. Whether it be the Goodes comment, or Caroline Wilson comments. Has he set a positive example? Sure he has brought in First Nation etc, but is it simply tokenism?
As i have said, Eddie is relatively young but he has sensationally failed to read the changing landscape.