The Hunt for New Chief Executive

[PowerKat]

Yeah but what have the crows actually got more than us out of the move?

important stuff like somewhere to have a pre-match bbq?

 

[tribey]

I'm no Trigg lover, but from those in the know, he has tactically smashed us in his dealings to get the best outcomes for the AFC over the Adelaide Oval deal. Once the Port actually did the hard yards to get it on the agenda, from what I have heard, Haysman/Duncanson were bit players from then onwards. Was it because they personally were weak willed or simply just knew they had no power, from what I hear it was the former.

Trigg is a crisp white shirt who has largely kept his head down except to have the odd whinge about Bryce Gibbs and to build a white elephant.

Riding Port's coattails on AFL handouts and Adelaide Oval when you have the South Australian establishment entirely in your corner is something a trained monkey could have done.

 

[Ford Fairlane]

I'm no Trigg lover, but from those in the know, he has tactically smashed us in his dealings to get the best outcomes for the AFC over the Adelaide Oval deal. Once the Port actually did the hard yards to get it on the agenda, from what I have heard, Haysman/Duncanson were bit players from then onwards. Was it because they personally were weak willed or simply just knew they had no power, from what I hear it was the former.

I'm curious as to what those outcomes are? Isn't all we know that both clubs will be playing out of Adelaide Oval from 2014 (hopefully)?

As far as bit players go, that's everyone bar Andy Demetriou.

 

[Steve Dore]

Trigg is a crisp white shirt who has largely kept his head down except to have the odd whinge about Bryce Gibbs ......

Well you can understand him being upset that the Cows didn't get Bryce Gibbs as a father-son pick after Bryce's father Ross played 250 games for the Adelaide Football Club. No mean feat when the Cow's played their first game in 1991 and Ross retired in 1994.

.... Riding Port's coattails on AFL handouts and Adelaide Oval when you have the South Australian establishment entirely in your corner is something a trained monkey could have done.

The most difficult part of Trigg's job is probably turning away sponsors.

 

[Macca19]

I'm no Trigg lover, but from those in the know, he has tactically smashed us in his dealings to get the best outcomes for the AFC over the Adelaide Oval deal. Once the Port actually did the hard yards to get it on the agenda, from what I have heard, Haysman/Duncanson were bit players from then onwards. Was it because they personally were weak willed or simply just knew they had no power, from what I hear it was the former.

Well that doesnt really surprise me. The Crows hold a lot more power in this state than we do. All Trigg would have done is make eye contact with Whicker and nod and the deal would have been done.

 

[Malibu#27]

Bit of a rumour around (AA) that there may be an announcement today ?

 

[Ford Fairlane]

They were finally able to taser Keith Thomas into submission to put a Port tie on him?

 

[QPower]

Hope everyone gives Thomas a fair go if true - Vlad has endorsed him and that gives me confidence he is up to it.

 

[Portia]

Vlad didn't endorse him. He said it was none of his business.

 

[Asgardian]

The Norwood link is not an issue for me

Bob McLean was ex Norwood
Fos was ex Westies
Jack Cahill was ex South Adelaide
Russell Ebert was going to North Adelaide if their recruiting rep bothered to go back to him with the paperwork to sign.

The link to Whicker & the SANFL is the issue

Can we be sure he will work for Port Adelaide, or will he work for the SANFL?

 

[QPower]

Vlad didn't endorse him. He said it was none of his business.

Think you'll find he did endorse him.

"Former Norwood player Keith Thomas remains the leading candidate. His application has been endorsed by AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou and Collingwood chief executive Gary Pert."

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/john-olsen-calls-a-ceasefire/story-fn76njus-1226116314239

 

[Hodges 153!]

As long as Gary Pert is comfortable with the decision.

 

[Natman]

The Norwood link is not an issue for me

Bob McLean was ex Norwood
Fos was ex Westies
Jack Cahill was ex South Adelaide
Russell Ebert was going to North Adelaide if their recruiting rep bothered to go back to him with the paperwork to sign.

The link to Whicker & the SANFL is the issue

Can we be sure he will work for Port Adelaide, or will he work for the SANFL?

What is this link to the $NAFL and Whicker - are they drinkin' buddies, do they go huntin' n fishin' together or possibly camping? Are they attacted by an invisible string?

 

[Enviable Tradition]

What is this link to the $NAFL and Whicker - are they drinkin' buddies, do they go huntin' n fishin' together or possibly camping? Are they attacted by an invisible string?

Did anyone else just dream of a Dick Cheney style hunting incident?

 

[Portia]

His application has been endorsed. Read that carefully.

Its not the same thing as endorsement of them as an individual.

If you say "He has a right to apply, I have no issue with him doing so", then that is endorsing the application.

 

[Ford Fairlane]

Steve Jobs just resigned as CE of Apple. iPort.

 

[Asgardian]

What is this link to the $NAFL and Whicker - are they drinkin' buddies, do they go huntin' n fishin' together or possibly camping? Are they attacted by an invisible string?

Thomas is Harry Truman to Whicker is Franklin Delano Roosevelt

 

[Papa G]

Thomas is Harry Truman to Whicker is Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Maybe they can go hunting together, Dick Cheney style.

 

[PortBrillance]

get steve jobs

 

[Portology]

"Links" is a term debased in the media over the last 10 years of the "War on Terror".

"Linked" is a claim that is difficult to sue over, as it's so nebulous and indefinite.

Much as I love a good conspiracy theory, I'd need to see a concrete connection from Thomas to Whicker (or to other members of SAFC) to rule the bloke's application out in a professional way. Find me a quote where he said something utterly unforgivable about Port going to the AFL, and he's toast because the members simply wouldn't accept him. Fair enough. Find me a business conflict of interest especially re the stadium deal negotiations and he's toast. Fair enough. Ask him what sponsors he can bring. Ask him since he's in a uniquely good position to see it - do how he sees the "history" of Port & Norwood working to our advantage in the AFL especially when we're at Adelaide oval so close to the Parade. Draw him out on that vision, if he's got some. Those sorts of things would be more material than sub-Jesper allegations of "links".

 

[Steve Dore]

"Links" is a term debased in the media over the last 10 years of the "War on Terror".

"Linked" is a claim that is difficult to sue over, as it's so nebulous and indefinite.

Much as I love a good conspiracy theory, I'd need to see a concrete connection from Thomas to Whicker (or to other members of SAFC) to rule the bloke's application out in a professional way. ......

According to Rucci last month Thomas has "strong association with SANFL chief executive Leigh Whicker", "has been touted as Whicker's successor at the SANFL" and "was lured by Whicker to the Stadium Management Authority".

The fact that Whicker appointed him to the SMA is the only remotely concrete link there but given that, to my knowledge, Rucci hasn't been sued yet for publishing any of those links I would say it is clear that Thomas is Whicker's protege, or at least considered so by Whicker. If Whicker likes him so much I am sceptical that he will be good for Port Adelaide.

 

[PortBrillance]

do not want Thomas

 

[Portology]

According to Rucci last month Thomas has "strong association with SANFL chief executive Leigh Whicker", "has been touted as Whicker's successor at the SANFL" and "was lured by Whicker to the Stadium Management Authority".

The fact that Whicker appointed him to the SMA is the only remotely concrete link there but given that, to my knowledge, Rucci hasn't been sued yet for publishing any of those links I would say it is clear that Thomas is Whicker's protege, or at least considered so by Whicker. If Whicker likes him so much I am sceptical that he will be good for Port Adelaide.

Good spot. Who on our board could ask the really hard questions though without worrying for their position ?

 

[RussellEbertHandball]

Thomas is Harry Truman to Whicker is Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Whicker is no FDR. Longevity is the only thing he has in common with him. He is more like Nixon - and Thomas might then be Gerald Ford ie short term.

 

[Tredz]

I've been watching this thread for a couple of weeks and must say I'm not personally too concerned about what ties potential candidates may or may not have to those who may be percieved to be hostile to the organisation. By the nature of the position CEO's tend to be fairly pragmatic - making the best decisions to benefit the organization deviod of personal bias or emotion as much as is possible. The main objective of any self-respecting CEO is to grow the organization that they lead. None set out to fail.

Furthermore, someone with close ties to hostile entities CAN actually be beneficial to an organization allowing them to taking some heat out of the hostilities.

I have confidence the club will choose the best available candidate for the position, and once having done so we would be best advised to support him/her as much as possible for the overal benefit of the club.