Leadership- The GWS Board

[Colonial]

So the big guy steps down.
Tony Sheperd has retired as Chair

AFL R23 Post-Match: Tony Shepherd AO

We speak with GIANTS Chairman Tony Shepherd AO after his final home game as GIANTS Chairman.

www.gwsgiants.com.au

 

[Giant Pete]

Has done a great job. I wonder who will take over.

 

[Colonial]

Has done a great job. I wonder who will take over.

Hopefully someone who is big in business and in Western Sydney and knows the region.
Tony worked very hard for the club but he has an eastern suburbs mindset.

 

[MelbourneGWS]

Does the AFL Commission appoint the Chair, or does the existing Board choose the next Chair amongst the remaining members?

 

[Colonial]

Does the AFL Commission appoint the Chair, or does the existing Board choose the next Chair amongst the remaining members?

Honestly don’t know.

My opinion a good time to change some things up.

Allow members to vote in a board member or two.

Maybe allow the grassroots clubs of the west, and Canberra if we have to, a board member as well.

Then they can choose a Chair.

 

[MelbourneGWS]

Honestly don’t know.

My opinion a good time to change some things up.

Allow members to vote in a board member or two.

Maybe allow the grassroots clubs of the west, and Canberra if we have to, a board member as well.

Then they can choose a Chair.

I agree that members should vote for at least one board member, and the Aussie Rules clubs in Western Sydney and Canberra should also be able nominate a member as well. BTE we already have a Canberra based director in the board, but am unsure if she was nominated by the current board, ACT Government or the AFL commission.

Kathryn Toohey

Meet GIANTS board member Kathryn Toohey AM, CSC

www.gwsgiants.com.au

 

[Colonial]

I agree that members should vote for at least one board member, and the Aussie Rules clubs in Western Sydney and Canberra should also be able nominate a member as well. BTE we already have a Canberra based director in the board, but am unsure if she was nominated by the current board, ACT Government or the AFL commission.

Kathryn Toohey

Meet GIANTS board member Kathryn Toohey AM, CSC

www.gwsgiants.com.au

Just think that members should get representation, not an end of season feedback form.
Also think the grassroots clubs in the coal face having a rep would also help in the people having “ownership” in the club.

 

[Ichabod Noodle]

Cannot stand Shepherd &his politics, but there is no denying his love for or his impact on our club.

It will be interesting to watch what happens next.

 

[selkie]

Cannot stand Shepherd &his politics, but there is no denying his love for or his impact on our club.

It will be interesting to watch what happens next.

He and his wife came to the cheer squad during 4th? quarter - spoke at length to Michael and other cheer squad members. He received a warm round of applause from the whole section.

 

[Giant Strides]

Cannot stand Shepherd &his politics, but there is no denying his love for or his impact on our club.

It will be interesting to watch what happens next.

I'm of a similar view - plenty of things about him that I don't really align with; but I reckon he's done a pretty good job for the club. I would like to see someone from western Sydney get the role next, to build on the foundations.

 

[Ichabod Noodle]

He and his wife came to the cheer squad during 4th? quarter - spoke at length to Michael and other cheer squad members. He received a warm round of applause from the whole section.

the team also dragged him into the circle for the song after the game.

he has been awesome for the club - there’s no denying it.

He’s just an ultra-conservative, Abbott loving, union/worker hating, right-wing dinosaur - which is why I get conflicted about him, because the only thing we remotely have in common, is our love for the club.

 

[MelbourneGWS]

Our new Chair, taking over from our inaugural Chair Tony Shepard. Seems he’s been a member of our Board since only 2022, but seems well credentialed.

As the current President of the Business Council of Australia, Mr Reed brings a wealth of experience in business and technology to the GIANTS Board and has been a proud GIANTS member since 2015.

Tim Reed Appointed GIANTS Chair

The Board of the GIANTS has confirmed Tim Reed will become the next Chair of the club.

www.gwsgiants.com.au

 

[dlanod]

President of the Business Council of Australia? We've definitely got a type.

 

[Bjo187]

I think this is a really good appointment. He has a few interviews online and seems a very impressive character.

 

[bossman111]

Highly credentialed no doubt, I'm sure he'll be great. But definitely doesn't look like someone who's ever been anywhere near Western Sydney.

 

[Colonial]

Highly credentialed no doubt, I'm sure he'll be great. But definitely doesn't look like someone who's ever been anywhere near Western Sydney.

Sounds familiar.

Oh well.

Welcome to the position and hope he has every success.

 

[dlanod]

But definitely doesn't look like someone who's ever been anywhere near Western Sydney.

Director of TransUrban. So he at least takes our money.

 

[Giant Strides]

Director of TransUrban. So he at least takes our money.

... and doesn't get people there on time!