Rumour Neil Balme is not the Head of Football

[Bay62]

Triple M have a great track record for journalistic integrity.

That is a majestic beard and moustache

 

[dean33]

Really?
When I checked earlier it seemed to be more - 'set us up well, handed the reigns over'

No ill feeling towards Balmey at all. Thought he’d retire after he finished with us but he obviously feels he has more to give.
Did a magnificent job at the tigers the last 5 years although has taken a back seat the last couple of years.

Crows have got one of if not the best operator out there.

Good luck at the Crows Balmey, will always be a tiger legend.

 

[1970crow]

It's fine. Plenty of clubs can afford good people in every department.

Our department was so sh*t because a) we had to keep paying out coaches non-stop and b) we were (likely) paying blokes like Campo shitloads of cash due to length of service to the club

c) propping up cash draining side hustles.

 

[Bay62]

Until the soft cap becomes a hard cap, I hope we spend as much as we need to get the best people to the club.

If we go over and pay a 50% tax, so be it. I'd hapily pay an additional $30 a year to contribute to getting Balme, Burgess, Clarko to the club.

Pretty sure I read somewhere that we’d decided we would spend over the cap and take the hit so we can do what we need to do. We’re financially pretty stable aren’t we?

 

[Burtonsgottago]

Happy but not excited just yet. I was super keen when Bailey came over and even more so with Walsh. Being a Crows supporter since the inception has taught me not to put the cart before the horse.

 

[Bay62]

Speaking of Norwood legends, saw Macca at a wedding at the Wine Centre yesterday. Geez I wanted to ask him about turning down the Hall of Fame nomination - until he caught my eye looking at him, that was enough to put me back in my box!

 

[Vhaluus]

******* hell.

I take back all my skepticism of our new management, they're the real deal.

Consider me 100% on board with this new version of the AFC.

edit: that being said I'd be quite happy if we told Kelly to pack his bags after his * ups. Would rather than than shuffle him sideways while keeping him on the book draining our soft cap. Otherwise he could become our next Smart.

 

[1970crow]

How’s our softcap looking? Especially if burgess comes aswell

Nominating for the PSD with a $1m year 1 and $200k year 2 structure. I think he'll slip through to us, he'll know how to tank the interviews.

 

[1970crow]

Happy but not excited just yet. I was super keen when Bailey came over and even more so with Walsh. Being a Crows supporter since the inception has taught me not to put the cart before the horse.

bit morbid.

 

[betterthanu]

The Age reporting this isnt quite true....


" However Balme, who is employed by Richmond where he is a revered figure, has not been made the Crows head of football with premarture reports that the 69-year-old had been appointed to the position"

 

[Crow-eater]

Adelaide sound out Neil Balme for football department role

Adelaide have sounded out respected football manager Neil Balme to assist their football department.

www.theage.com.au

 

[Scorpus]

"If he was to play a role at the Crows it would be in a more advisory role supporting Kelly who would remain in his position."

 

[Danger in Texas]

"If he was to play a role at the Crows it would be in a more advisory role supporting Kelly who would remain in his position."

I.e. the role he currently has at Richmond

Sounds like he wants to come over here before retiring, but is winding down nonetheless

 

[texanmike]

Why would so many run with the confirmed headline if it’s still not a done deal? Surely this gets announced at the best and fairest tonight?

 

[Amacca 23]

The Age reporting this isnt quite true....


" However Balme, who is employed by Richmond where he is a revered figure, has not been made the Crows head of football with premarture reports that the 69-year-old had been appointed to the position"

This would of been written last night maybe and things have progressed since then ???

 

[UcantCme]

Adelaide sound out Neil Balme for football department role

Adelaide have sounded out respected football manager Neil Balme to assist their football department.

www.theage.com.au

This makes more logical sense

Lol at those in the media who have only got it half right

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[Geoffa32]

Absolutely stoked.


We should be contending by 2025

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[Kane McGoodwin]

How’s our softcap looking? Especially if burgess comes aswell

We are banking on using the savings from less AFL fines...

 

[Bay62]

We are banking on using the savings from less AFL fines...

And don’t we still have the Tippet warchest or something??

 

[Geoffa32]

I'm going to say it, the change 8n the posture and attitude of the club since Olsen replaced Chapman illustrates how bad Chapman's leadership was... insular, arrogant. Now we are proactive, aggressive. I'm not saying Olsen is directly involved, but culture is driven by the board and the Crows are a different outfit since this change happened.

And Tim Silvers.

Massive turning point for our club.

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[CrowsB4hoes]

Triple M have a great track record for journalistic integrity.

Tweet deleted by triple m. ******* eedjits.

 

[1970crow]

"If he was to play a role at the Crows it would be in a more advisory role supporting Kelly who would remain in his position."

This is us protecting Kelly who will take back over. It's advisory in the sense that what Balme thinks might be an idea or the better way to go will be exactly what we'll be doing.

 

[Geoffa32]

Crows 2017 A new hope

Port 2020/21 Hinkley Strikes Back

Crows 2022 and beyond Return of the Jedi

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[Geoffa32]

Does kelly know yet?

You would think on board.

He has a lot to gain personally working with Balme.

Hopefully long term with us once Balme retires.

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[Geoffa32]

The Age reporting this isnt quite true....


" However Balme, who is employed by Richmond where he is a revered figure, has not been made the Crows head of football with premarture reports that the 69-year-old had been appointed to the position"

I bet Triple M broke the embargo.

Someone hit the wrong button.

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