SweetLeftFoot
30 Oct 2007, 01:41
GLENN Archer could become a Kangaroos director as early as tomorrow in a huge boost to the push to keep the club based in Melbourne.
Several key North Melbourne powerbrokers want to nominate the club's games record-holder to fill the board vacancy created by retiring chairman Graham Duff.
Archer, holidaying in Queensland, is considering the move, despite saying in recent months he would likely need a year away from football commitments after retiring at the end of the 2007 season.
Should he agree to being nominated, as expected, his candidacy could be put to a vote of the Roos' eight directors as early as tomorrow's long-scheduled October board meeting.
There is also a push from some well-connected North Melbourne people to have two-time premiership coach Denis Pagan join the board.
Duff will formally stand down at tomorrow's meeting, leaving John Magowan, Stephen Head, Andrew Carter, James Brayshaw, Ron Joseph, Mark Brayshaw, Fulvio Inserra and Michael O'Brien to debate his replacement.
It is believed the board has scope under its constitution to increase the number of directors.
Former Roos director Mark Dawson remains in the board mix and was sounded out about joining two weeks ago. Ex-AFL commissioner Peter Scanlon is another being talked about.
As of last night, those pushing for Archer to join the Roos board were focusing on him being a director only.
But it is possible he could head the club in the future.
Archer becoming part of the board would be a huge fillip for those seeking to fight the AFL-led push to base the club on the Gold Coast.
There is no person more respected by Roos members and fans than Archer, something formally recognised when he was named Shinboner of the Century.
On Grand Final day at the official AFL/North Melbourne breakfast, Archer spoke passionately to more than 2000 guests as well as a live TV audience about his desire to keep the Roos in Melbourne.
The AFL wants the club to commit heavily to a presence on the Gold Coast by the 2010 season, and wants it to officially commit to such a project by the end of this year.
The Roos will play four "home" premiership season matches at Carrara in 2008 and must then play at least three more in 2009 to honour a contract signed last year.
Dawson has regularly denied a "done deal" being struck between him and Duff that would see him become chairman.
Archer played 311 matches for the Roos, retiring after this year's preliminary final.
Several key North Melbourne powerbrokers want to nominate the club's games record-holder to fill the board vacancy created by retiring chairman Graham Duff.
Archer, holidaying in Queensland, is considering the move, despite saying in recent months he would likely need a year away from football commitments after retiring at the end of the 2007 season.
Should he agree to being nominated, as expected, his candidacy could be put to a vote of the Roos' eight directors as early as tomorrow's long-scheduled October board meeting.
There is also a push from some well-connected North Melbourne people to have two-time premiership coach Denis Pagan join the board.
Duff will formally stand down at tomorrow's meeting, leaving John Magowan, Stephen Head, Andrew Carter, James Brayshaw, Ron Joseph, Mark Brayshaw, Fulvio Inserra and Michael O'Brien to debate his replacement.
It is believed the board has scope under its constitution to increase the number of directors.
Former Roos director Mark Dawson remains in the board mix and was sounded out about joining two weeks ago. Ex-AFL commissioner Peter Scanlon is another being talked about.
As of last night, those pushing for Archer to join the Roos board were focusing on him being a director only.
But it is possible he could head the club in the future.
Archer becoming part of the board would be a huge fillip for those seeking to fight the AFL-led push to base the club on the Gold Coast.
There is no person more respected by Roos members and fans than Archer, something formally recognised when he was named Shinboner of the Century.
On Grand Final day at the official AFL/North Melbourne breakfast, Archer spoke passionately to more than 2000 guests as well as a live TV audience about his desire to keep the Roos in Melbourne.
The AFL wants the club to commit heavily to a presence on the Gold Coast by the 2010 season, and wants it to officially commit to such a project by the end of this year.
The Roos will play four "home" premiership season matches at Carrara in 2008 and must then play at least three more in 2009 to honour a contract signed last year.
Dawson has regularly denied a "done deal" being struck between him and Duff that would see him become chairman.
Archer played 311 matches for the Roos, retiring after this year's preliminary final.