Opinion Sack Hinkley 5 - Lower The Blinds

[Powerade 08]

As bad as it is, it shouldn't come as a surprise. Everye club would have the same conflicts of interest. Sport is only professional in that everyone makes a lot of money.

 

[tribey]

The sheer unprofessionalism of the coach and GM owning a Greyhound in a syndicate with a random group of senior players... This is really kinda hilarious

Hey, it’s only a massive red flag for numerous reasons, but eh.

Widdle Cwub gon’ Widdle Cwub.

 

[Del165198]

Hey, it’s only a massive red flag for numerous reasons, but eh.

Widdle Cwub gon’ Widdle Cwub.

No wonder Ollie is always so forthright about coming forward to defend his mate Ken's job.
No wonder we have so many gold pass players.
No wonder if you're not in the boys club you get unceremoniously bustled out the door.

Gross

 

[MrMeaner]

I really have to wonder about the club's board thinking those 'investments' are okay. Are they paying the attention necessary?

 

[Del165198]

I really have to wonder about the club's board thinking those 'investments' are okay. Are they paying the attention necessary?

Imagine Gil being part owner in a racehorse with certain Vic presidents and fathead Ed and the like....

I mean he probably is..

 

[MrMeaner]

Imagine Gil being part owner in a racehorse with certain Vic presidents and fathead Ed and the like....

I mean he probably is..

"Notable polo interests"

 

[Capital Power]

I thought there were rules about players/staff engaging in gambling or does that only cover betting on AFL?

 

[Loony Juice]

Ambassador Cornes and 5AA searching for relevance in the 21st Century.

And dismally failing

 

[tribey]

I thought there were rules about players/staff engaging in gambling or does that only cover betting on AFL?

AFL.

But, given the number of players and coaches with gambling problems, and the ability to have a direct influence on a galaxy of markets, not a lot of good can come from such an entanglement.

 

[philreich]

The sheer unprofessionalism of the coach and GM owning a Greyhound in a syndicate with a random group of senior players... This is really kinda hilarious

Man - if Clarko comes in as our new coach (please!!!!!!), the club won't know what hit it. He'll change the place overnight.

 

[MrMeaner]

I'm still astounded by this. Where are our standards?

That we have allowed people with the power to hire and fire and negotiate contracts to be in separate commercial relationships with their subordinates is just jaw-droppingly bad judgment.

 

[Del165198]

I'm still astounded by this. Where are our standards?

That we have allowed people with the power to hire and fire and negotiate contracts to be in separate commercial relationships with their subordinates is just jaw-droppingly bad judgment.

Do these look like the kind of gentlemen who display sound business acumen and judgement?

I'm pretty sure this was us winning a regular season game against the lowly Crows lol

But in light of updated information it could have been Santa's little helper Max Power storming home to win in race 3 at Angle Park.

 

[MrMeaner]

Do these look like the kind of gentlemen who display sound business acumen and judgement?

I'm pretty sure this was us winning a regular season game against the lowly Crows lol

No. But the board and broader administration should.

The tolerance for apparant conflicts of interest like this and apparent nepotism elsewhere in the club are the kind of things I am talking about when I criticise Koch for having a small-business mentality.

 

[Steve Dore]

I'm still astounded by this. Where are our standards?

That we have allowed people with the power to hire and fire and negotiate contracts to be in separate commercial relationships with their subordinates is just jaw-droppingly bad judgment.

I'm certain it all makes good morning TV.

 

[Steve Dore]

No. But the board and broader administration should.

The tolerance for apparant conflicts of interest like this and apparent nepotism elsewhere in the club are the kind of things I am talking about when I criticise Koch for having a small-business mentality.

I don't understand where people get the idea that Koch is some kind of high flying big business guru. He's a financial journalist that runs a small financial news based media business and hosts a morning TV show.

 

[Jojay]

Lol in what universe would this have seemed like a good idea. Place needs a broom right through it

 

[finbarr]

Even Matthew Primus

Matthew Primus

Age

49

Ht

198cm

Wt

109kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.5

3star

K

6.3

2star

HB

6.2

4star

HO

16.7

5star

No current season stats available

D

12.6

4star

K

6.2

3star

HB

6.4

4star

HO

13.8

5star

knew he needed to draw a dividing line between himself and the players, to the point where his friendship with Chad Cornes all but came to an end.

 

[MrMeaner]

I don't understand where people get the idea that Koch is some kind of high flying big business guru. He's a financial journalist that runs a small financial news based media business and hosts a morning TV show.

Absolutely agree.

 

[Del165198]

No. But the board and broader administration should.

The tolerance for apparant conflicts of interest like this and apparent nepotism elsewhere in the club are the kind of things I am talking about when I criticise Koch for having a small-business mentality.

Sack them all and start over.

 

[Jojay]

As bad as it is, it shouldn't come as a surprise. Everye club would have the same conflicts of interest. Sport is only professional in that everyone makes a lot of money.

So you think every club's head coach and GM are in commercial partnerships - not only between themselves but with a select group of the playing group?

Doubt it.

 

[JimmyBC]

Even Matthew Primus knew he needed to draw a dividing line between himself and the players, to the point where his friendship with Chad Cornes all but came to an end.

Far too much matey shit going on with KennyCokeCans

 

[Jojay]

 

[Loony Juice]

Ken is burrowed in like a tick.

Haemorrhoids can be difficult to remove apparently

 

[Duck Farmer]

I wonder if ken asks for a personal apology from the dog if it doesn't win a race?

He just thumbs hardery for longery.

 

[Del165198]

Imagine accidentally voicing the opinion that you think the Greyhound industry is cruel and it gets back to ken lol...

Probably what happened to the Chad