View Full Version : Our Next President?
d_henderson1810
19 Apr 2007, 19:38
I heard that Frank Costa may be retiring at the end of the year? I hope not, as he has been a very good servant of the club. However, if he does, I thought of someone who would be a good replacement- DARYL SOMERS
Think about it. Firstly, he is a great supporter of the club, and has contributed much money towards it (at a GFC Function I was at, he bought half the stock on auction (which added up to a couple of million),
Secondly, he will bring publicity to the club because he is a media personality. Collingwood has Eddie, Hawthorn has Jeff Kennett. It brings attention, and maybe sponsors. I know not everyone likes him, but he would bring a profile that can only help the club.
Thirdly, he can create and promote new ideas. He co-created "Hey, Hey It's Saturday" and ran it successfully for over twenty years, he brought Cirque De Solieil to Australia, he has made ballroom a ratings success with "Dancing With The Stars". He comes up with ideas which have worked. Imagine what promotional ideas he could bring to Geelong Football Club.
Let's face it, Daryl would be good in this role, if he wanted it. He may not be able to do it at this stage. But it would be a good move if when Costa does step down, that he endorse Daryl Somers as his successor.:)
catempire
19 Apr 2007, 19:39
Very funny.
thehoff
19 Apr 2007, 20:18
I heard that Frank Costa may be retiring at the end of the year? I hope not, as he has been a very good servant of the club. However, if he does, I thought of someone who would be a good replacement- DARYL SOMERS
Think about it. Firstly, he is a great supporter of the club, and has contributed much money towards it (at a GFC Function I was at, he bought half the stock on auction (which added up to a couple of million),
Secondly, he will bring publicity to the club because he is a media personality. Collingwood has Eddie, Hawthorn has Jeff Kennett. It brings attention, and maybe sponsors. I know not everyone likes him, but he would bring a profile that can only help the club.
Thirdly, he can create and promote new ideas. He co-created "Hey, Hey It's Saturday" and ran it successfully for over twenty years, he brought Cirque De Solieil to Australia, he has made ballroom a ratings success with "Dancing With The Stars". He comes up with ideas which have worked. Imagine what promotional ideas he could bring to Geelong Football Club.
Let's face it, Daryl would be good in this role, if he wanted it. He may not be able to do it at this stage. But it would be a good move if when Costa does step down, that he endorse Daryl Somers as his successor.:)
See kids, don't smoke crack! It wrecks your brain!
Mr.Chicken
19 Apr 2007, 20:21
This post is so ridiculous it is not really even worthy of a response but there u go, I've given you one. Consider yourself blessed.
benny's buddy
19 Apr 2007, 20:48
Yeah, Daryl Somers as president. Who's his VP, Half Cat?
Mooney_d'King
19 Apr 2007, 21:04
I don't think it's as silly as you all think. Some sports management or administration would strengthen his case, but it's not a bad option.
Pickle1364
19 Apr 2007, 21:14
no, steve bracks is his Vice President.
and that stupid puppet from hey hey its saturday is the junior vice president
while red symonds will now be the microphone bloke on matchdays
Go Hoops
19 Apr 2007, 23:29
I don't think it's as silly as you all think. Some sports management or administration would strengthen his case, but it's not a bad option.
Oh yes it is!
d_henderson1810
19 Apr 2007, 23:46
What's wrong with you guys? Why be hating on Daryl?
I met Daryl Somers at a GFC B& F one year. I got to sit down and talk to him. For a celebrity, he was one of the most unpretentious people I have met. He treated me like I had been on television for twenty years, and like I was the celebrity. He asked me about myself, and acted like just another person rather than a T.V. star. In fact he left some of the past players (e.g. Polly Framer, Sam Newman) to shame.
You guys want to have a go at Daryl, because it is the thing to do. Are you sheep? Do you just follow what others do all the time? Just a question, how much money have you contributed to Geelong Football Club over the years? A lot less than Daryl, I imagine. He has more to offer the club than you ever will by your criticism.
I want to know, if Daryl did become president of GFC, would you then not buy a membership? I hope he does get the job, because it will seperate the wheat from the chaff when it comes to our supporters. Those who don't buy a membership for reasons like this are people we don't want as members anyway.:thumbsd:
d_henderson1810
19 Apr 2007, 23:47
He'd be a better president than any of you lot !!!!!
thehoff
19 Apr 2007, 23:49
What's wrong with you guys? Why be hating on Daryl?
I met Daryl Somers at a GFC B& F one year. I got to sit down and talk to him. For a celebrity, he was one of the most unpretentious people I have met. He treated me like I had been on television for twenty years, and like I was the celebrity. He asked me about myself, and acted like just another person rather than a T.V. star. In fact he left some of the past players (e.g. Polly Framer, Sam Newman) to shame.
You guys want to have a go at Daryl, because it is the thing to do. Are you sheep? Do you just follow what others do all the time? Just a question, how much money have you contributed to Geelong Football Club over the years? A lot less than Daryl, I imagine. He has more to offer the club than you ever will by your criticism.
I want to know, if Daryl did become president of GFC, would you then not buy a membership? I hope he does get the job, because it will seperate the wheat from the chaff when it comes to our supporters. Those who don't buy a membership for reasons like this are people we don't want as members anyway.:thumbsd:
Yawn...... I contribute alot to the club each year and dont use that word "star" and "Daryl" in the same sentence.
Why not keep things as they are, and just bump up Andrews to become the new president?
Keeps the stability off field, if the majority of the board come back as well.
But we'd be linked to Dancing With The Stars, not sure I'd want that.:p
EDIT: Didn't Daryl have some money issues a while back, bankruptcy? I may be wrong but I could swear that happened.
chapmanmagic35
20 Apr 2007, 01:12
Why not let Rennis Witham be the next President? ;)
Jim Boy
20 Apr 2007, 01:55
What's wrong with you guys? Why be hating on Daryl?
I met Daryl Somers at a GFC B& F one year. I got to sit down and talk to him. For a celebrity, he was one of the most unpretentious people I have met. He treated me like I had been on television for twenty years, and like I was the celebrity. He asked me about myself, and acted like just another person rather than a T.V. star. In fact he left some of the past players (e.g. Polly Framer, Sam Newman) to shame.
You guys want to have a go at Daryl, because it is the thing to do. Are you sheep? Do you just follow what others do all the time? Just a question, how much money have you contributed to Geelong Football Club over the years? A lot less than Daryl, I imagine. He has more to offer the club than you ever will by your criticism.
I want to know, if Daryl did become president of GFC, would you then not buy a membership? I hope he does get the job, because it will seperate the wheat from the chaff when it comes to our supporters. Those who don't buy a membership for reasons like this are people we don't want as members anyway.:thumbsd:
I'll give you the benfit of a serious answer.
Daryl is undoubtedly a fantastic supporter of the club, who puts both money and alot of his time into supporting and foing things for the cats and for that, he has my greatest respect and admiration. But being president isn't just a figurehead or a fanatical supporter. He or she has alot of responsibility in the direction that the club is heading, such as overseeing the appointment and structure of the clubs senior management. You mentioned both Kennet and Eddie, love them or loathe them, you can't deny they are movers and shakers in the business world. Costa is, and whoever replaces Costa should be as well. Daryl isn't.
Copernicus
20 Apr 2007, 02:42
Why not get Plucka Duck to run while we're at it.
thehoff
20 Apr 2007, 09:45
Why not get Plucka Duck to run while we're at it.
Where did Agro from Agro's Cartoon Connection go? Surely he'd be a good President.
What about Fat Cat, Humphrey B Bear, Dexter from Perfect Match and Mr.Dobee from Romper Room? :p
The Hulkster
20 Apr 2007, 10:57
I saw Dancing with the Stars the other night and if i saw right i believe Brian Cook was in the audience. Not reading anything into it but who know.
FWIW Daryl should not be our next president.
Whispers
20 Apr 2007, 11:13
I reckon you need a businessman to take the role. I don't think people would take Daryl that seriously if he was elected Pres. It would be like if Freo elected Rove MCManus as theirs! Leave him at number one ticket holder. ;)
Seriously though, who could replace him? Andrews would be a safe option but any other Geelong businessman?
darren forssman
20 Apr 2007, 14:52
See kids, don't smoke crack! It wrecks your brain!
Is ice okay?
I just cant quit!!!!!!!
TheTimeCometh
20 Apr 2007, 15:22
sure, just remember : quitters aren't winners foreskin!
thehoff
20 Apr 2007, 15:59
Is ice okay?
I just cant quit!!!!!!!
Nah, Ice is fine.... But steer clear of crack.
d_henderson1810
20 Apr 2007, 16:39
See kids, don't smoke crack! It wrecks your brain!
You suck!!!!:thumbsd:
d_henderson1810
20 Apr 2007, 16:40
This post is so ridiculous it is not really even worthy of a response but there u go, I've given you one. Consider yourself blessed.
Consider myself blessed. It is no blessing hearing your opinion. So get lost.:thumbsd:
d_henderson1810
20 Apr 2007, 16:42
Yeah, Daryl Somers as president. Who's his VP, Half Cat?
No. You should be vice-president. Then someone can comment "Who's that clown they've got as a vice-president" ? Loser.:thumbsd:
d_henderson1810
20 Apr 2007, 16:43
no, steve bracks is his Vice President.
and that stupid puppet from hey hey its saturday is the junior vice president
while red symonds will now be the microphone bloke on matchdays
Hey, Hey, You're A Twit!!!!:thumbsd:
d_henderson1810
20 Apr 2007, 16:45
Oh yes it is!
You commenting on this board was a bad option too, so go crawl back in your hole.:thumbsd:
crosby123
20 Apr 2007, 16:48
Shouldn't get uppity just because noone agrees with your idea.
d_henderson1810
20 Apr 2007, 16:48
Yawn...... I contribute alot to the club each year and dont use that word "star" and "Daryl" in the same sentence.
I wouldn't use your callname "The Hoff" and "intelligence" in the same sentence.
Daryl's cooler than your mate David Hasselhoff. I suppouse you would put up Hasselhoff as the next president.
d_henderson1810
20 Apr 2007, 16:51
I'll give you the benfit of a serious answer.
Daryl is undoubtedly a fantastic supporter of the club, who puts both money and alot of his time into supporting and foing things for the cats and for that, he has my greatest respect and admiration. But being president isn't just a figurehead or a fanatical supporter. He or she has alot of responsibility in the direction that the club is heading, such as overseeing the appointment and structure of the clubs senior management. You mentioned both Kennet and Eddie, love them or loathe them, you can't deny they are movers and shakers in the business world. Costa is, and whoever replaces Costa should be as well. Daryl isn't.
See, this is more like it. While I don't agree, at least you have put some thought into why you disagree. Thought, however, is foreign to some others on this board.
Thanks for your thoughts , anyway.
nananana catman
20 Apr 2007, 17:02
Must admit I had a good chuckle at the first post, then felt sorry for the poor chap when I realised he was serious
VOTE 1 for Huddo!!
ahaha just joking!
Go Hoops
20 Apr 2007, 18:12
You're not doing yourself any favours by being abusive 'Hendo'. Sommers is a minor television celebrity full stop. He and people like Ian Cover offer help to the club in the areas of their expertise. That's where they should remain.
Imagine a commercially astute CEO like Cookie taking riding instructions from Sommers. He'd be out the door in a flash.
Succesful clubs generally have succesful businessmen at the helm. We have with Costa and we should continue along that route. Though I'm not sure where Kennett fits in that scenario.:confused:
thehoff
20 Apr 2007, 18:14
I wouldn't use your callname "The Hoff" and "intelligence" in the same sentence.
Daryl's cooler than your mate David Hasselhoff. I suppouse you would put up Hasselhoff as the next president.
Yawn...... you still talking dopey?
d_henderson1810
20 Apr 2007, 20:51
Yawn...... you still talking dopey?
Me Dopey? I may admire Daryl Somers, but at least I don't have such man-love for another man that I have his nickname as my callname.
When you watched "Baywatch" you probably got more excited about David Hasselhoff running along the beach than Pamela Anderson.:thumbsd:
thehoff
20 Apr 2007, 20:55
Me Dopey? I may admire Daryl Somers, but at least I don't have such man-love for another man that I have his nickname as my callname.
When you watched "Baywatch" you probably got more excited about David Hasselhoff running along the beach than Pamela Anderson.:thumbsd:
http://www.sachsreport.com/yawn.jpg
Sorry, what did you say? Missed it!
pezza76
21 Apr 2007, 10:16
I read the title to this forum and was expecting some insightful thoughts and this is what I got Somers. My god will somebody please give me last 5 minutes back.
Inferno
21 Apr 2007, 11:38
I like when the thread started abuses people who don't agree with him, funny stuff ^_^
thehoff
21 Apr 2007, 13:49
I like when the thread started abuses people who don't agree with him, funny stuff ^_^
hahahaha - likewise. It's gold! He is very touchy on the Dazza Somers subject. I'm tipping we have a "celebrity" (i used the term loosely) poster.
Hey Dazza!
benny's buddy
21 Apr 2007, 14:01
Daryl is undoubtedly a fantastic supporter of the club, who puts both money and alot of his time into supporting and foing things for the cats and for that, he has my greatest respect and admiration. But being president isn't just a figurehead or a fanatical supporter. He or she has alot of responsibility in the direction that the club is heading, such as overseeing the appointment and structure of the clubs senior management. You mentioned both Kennet and Eddie, love them or loathe them, you can't deny they are movers and shakers in the business world. Costa is, and whoever replaces Costa should be as well. Daryl isn't.
Perfectly said. I have nothing against Daryl, I just don't think he should be president.
sarah.13
21 Apr 2007, 17:58
Wait for Steve Bracks to retire from Politics and then make him Pres.
d_henderson1810
21 Apr 2007, 19:24
Wait for Steve Bracks to retire from Politics and then make him Pres.
Steve Bracks? Steve Bracks? What are you on. You mean the man who lied about tolling the Eastern Freeway? The man who is enforcing crushing water restrictions while filling a false pool to give the swimmers something to do while waiting for the Olympics. Yeah, the city of Geelong would love him, having eight years straight of water restrictions, like they have.
You mean a man who has to consult on everything , even though he was voted in to make those decisions himself? You mean someone who stuffs up, and then blames John Howard for it, when it is not even a federal matter? You mean a man who was seperated at birth with Hymie the robot from "Get Smart" and matches him in charisma? You mean a man who hands the metro train system to Connex, who stuff it up completely, and then tries to restrict car-parking to force people to use Connex's crap service.Need I go on?
Put him in charge of things, and GFC will be stuffed. He will then blame John Howard for that too. He will call board meetings at Geelong to make even the slightest decision. He will close the carparks at Skilled Stadium, and force everyone to use public transport.No thanks. People may have made the point that Daryl is not up to the job, but Bracks definitely isn't.:thumbsd:
d_henderson1810
21 Apr 2007, 19:32
hahahaha - likewise. It's gold! He is very touchy on the Dazza Somers subject. I'm tipping we have a "celebrity" (i used the term loosely) poster.
Hey Dazza!
I just keep reading in TV guide letters and on this board how bad Daryl is. Bert Newton is put down too. It just seems that people these days that most of you people have no respect for TV legends and pioneers. You'd probably tell Don Lane to go back home to Yankland as well.Without these people, there would be no TV in Australia. NO, you bag these people but put on a pedestal attention-seeking losers who go on "Big Brother", s:thumbsd: :( inging "never-will-bes" on Aust. Idol, and those talentless bums on "Home and Away". No wonder this country's going down the toilet, with the mentality of a lot of you. You couldn't run an ant-farm, you're that dumb.
Graham Kennedy would be turning in his grave. :thumbsd: :( :mad: :confused:
d_henderson1810
21 Apr 2007, 19:34
http://www.sachsreport.com/yawn.jpg
Sorry, what did you say? Missed it!
No. Probably too busy kissing your autographed picture of David Hasselhoff.
Hey, the moment gay marriage is legal in Australia, ask the Hoff to fly down. I wish the two of you the best in the future.
catempire
21 Apr 2007, 19:35
Steve Bracks? Steve Bracks? What are you on. You mean the man who lied about tolling the Eastern Freeway? The man who is enforcing crushing water restrictions while filling a false pool to give the swimmers something to do while waiting for the Olympics. Yeah, the city of Geelong would love him, having eight years straight of water restrictions, like they have.
You mean a man who has to consult on everything , even though he was voted in to make those decisions himself? You mean someone who stuffs up, and then blames John Howard for it, when it is not even a federal matter? You mean a man who was seperated at birth with Hymie the robot from "Get Smart" and matches him in charisma? You mean a man who hands the metro train system to Connex, who stuff it up completely, and then tries to restrict car-parking to force people to use Connex's crap service.Need I go on?
Put him in charge of things, and GFC will be stuffed. He will then blame John Howard for that too. He will call board meetings at Geelong to make even the slightest decision. He will close the carparks at Skilled Stadium, and force everyone to use public transport.No thanks. People may have made the point that Daryl is not up to the job, but Bracks definitely isn't.:thumbsd:
You have no idea. Running a football club is a lot different to a celebrity dancing competition.
You would struggle to find a better candidate than Steve Bracks.
crosby123
21 Apr 2007, 19:48
I just keep reading in TV guide letters and on this board how bad Daryl is. Bert Newton is put down too. It just seems that people these days that most of you people have no respect for TV legends and pioneers. You'd probably tell Don Lane to go back home to Yankland as well.Without these people, there would be no TV in Australia. NO, you bag these people but put on a pedestal attention-seeking losers who go on "Big Brother", s:thumbsd: :( inging "never-will-bes" on Aust. Idol, and those talentless bums on "Home and Away". No wonder this country's going down the toilet, with the mentality of a lot of you. You couldn't run an ant-farm, you're that dumb.
Graham Kennedy would be turning in his grave. :thumbsd: :( :mad: :confused:
TV legend and pioneer? Bit strong, perhaps.
thehoff
21 Apr 2007, 20:05
No. Probably too busy kissing your autographed picture of David Hasselhoff.
Hey, the moment gay marriage is legal in Australia, ask the Hoff to fly down. I wish the two of you the best in the future.
Cry in your own time princess.
sarah.13
21 Apr 2007, 20:12
Steve Bracks? Steve Bracks? What are you on. You mean the man who lied about tolling the Eastern Freeway? The man who is enforcing crushing water restrictions while filling a false pool to give the swimmers something to do while waiting for the Olympics. Yeah, the city of Geelong would love him, having eight years straight of water restrictions, like they have.
You mean a man who has to consult on everything , even though he was voted in to make those decisions himself? You mean someone who stuffs up, and then blames John Howard for it, when it is not even a federal matter? You mean a man who was seperated at birth with Hymie the robot from "Get Smart" and matches him in charisma? You mean a man who hands the metro train system to Connex, who stuff it up completely, and then tries to restrict car-parking to force people to use Connex's crap service.Need I go on?
Put him in charge of things, and GFC will be stuffed. He will then blame John Howard for that too. He will call board meetings at Geelong to make even the slightest decision. He will close the carparks at Skilled Stadium, and force everyone to use public transport.No thanks. People may have made the point that Daryl is not up to the job, but Bracks definitely isn't.:thumbsd:
Get a grip!! Obviously your a big L Liberal who would want us all to be carrying guns and shot all those Labour polies. You sound like a Liberal election Advertisment.
The man loves the cats,and would bring a lot to the club.:rolleyes:
Steve Bracks? Steve Bracks? What are you on. You mean the man who lied about tolling the Eastern Freeway? The man who is enforcing crushing water restrictions while filling a false pool to give the swimmers something to do while waiting for the Olympics. Yeah, the city of Geelong would love him, having eight years straight of water restrictions, like they have.
You mean a man who has to consult on everything , even though he was voted in to make those decisions himself? You mean someone who stuffs up, and then blames John Howard for it, when it is not even a federal matter? You mean a man who was seperated at birth with Hymie the robot from "Get Smart" and matches him in charisma? You mean a man who hands the metro train system to Connex, who stuff it up completely, and then tries to restrict car-parking to force people to use Connex's crap service.Need I go on?
Put him in charge of things, and GFC will be stuffed. He will then blame John Howard for that too. He will call board meetings at Geelong to make even the slightest decision. He will close the carparks at Skilled Stadium, and force everyone to use public transport.No thanks. People may have made the point that Daryl is not up to the job, but Bracks definitely isn't.:thumbsd:
Written,spoken and authorised by the Liberal Party of Victoria
CatmanForever
21 Apr 2007, 21:34
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d_henderson1810s ideal fantasy woman :D;)
http://www.australianpolitics.com/elections/1998/bishop.jpg
d_henderson1810s ideal fantasy woman :D;)
You should get a Red Card for posting an offensive picture
;)
Inferno
21 Apr 2007, 22:31
hahahaha - likewise. It's gold! He is very touchy on the Dazza Somers subject. I'm tipping we have a "celebrity" (i used the term loosely) poster.
Hey Dazza!
His last couple of posts were a touch of class :thumbsu:
d_henderson1810
22 Apr 2007, 08:33
You have no idea. Running a football club is a lot different to a celebrity dancing competition.
You would struggle to find a better candidate than Steve Bracks.
You probably voted for him too. So which are you a leftie, a pinko or a greenie? Which union are you part of?
For all you unionists out there I have a joke:
"What day of the week do trade unionist have off?"
Answer: "Every-day".
Go back to work.
d_henderson1810
22 Apr 2007, 08:34
http://www.australianpolitics.com/elections/1998/bishop.jpg
d_henderson1810s ideal fantasy woman :D;)
Boy, judging by this picture, your girlfriend sure is ugly.
d_henderson1810
22 Apr 2007, 08:37
Cry in your own time princess.
Stop wasting your time on this post. Go and e-mail a love letter to David Hasselhoff , will you.
THE HOFF + HASSELHOFF FOREVER!!!
I suppose you have all the episodes of Knight Rider on DVD too.
d_henderson1810
22 Apr 2007, 08:42
Written,spoken and authorised by the Liberal Party of Victoria
You lefties are why this country's going down the toilet. Hey, the toilet has more water than the country thanks to Bracks.
Toilets also contain something else identifiable with leftist, criminal-loving, terrorist-loving, tree-hugging, David Hicks supporters like yourself. I let you guess what it is , but here's a clue, it is coming out of you mouth at the moment.
Hey, isn't there a jail down at Geelong. You probably want all the crims to walk free, and then Geelong can recruit them. :thumbsd:
Dude,take a chill pill and lighten up.Then seek medical treatment to remove that bug up your butt.
catempire
22 Apr 2007, 10:01
You probably voted for him too. So which are you a leftie, a pinko or a greenie? Which union are you part of?
For all you unionists out there I have a joke:
"What day of the week do trade unionist have off?"
Answer: "Every-day".
Go back to work.
Politics board is this way (http://bigfooty.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?s=&daysprune=&f=46) champ.
Keep this discussion to football-related issues.