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Brisbane Lions Director David Liddy has announced that he will retire from the Club Board prior to their 2010 Annual General Meeting after almost seven years of service.

Mr Liddy was appointed to fill a casual vacancy on the Lions Board in October 2003, was later elected by the members in February 2004 and successfully stood for re-election in December 2005

 

[Hollow Knight]

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Not exactly Football Department, but interesting news.

Bank of Queensland have been good to the Lions and I have no doubt David Liddy is the reason for it. Thanks for your service.

That said... we have a vacancy finally... very interesting.

Paging David Devine... your footy club needs you.

 

[whatboutbob]

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Do we need a "Board Watch"?

Brisbane Lions chief Tony Kelly backs Michael Voss, Brendan Fevola despite 15-week freefall

"It's been a tough year," Kelly said. "Our crowds are up, but we've played nine at home, our membership is up, but nowhere to the level of some of the other clubs. Our sponsorship is quite strong, but it's been difficult in the corporate area with boxes, suites and hospitality. They haven't returned in the pre-GFC numbers.

"Bottom line, we'll make a loss, but far too early to call." The Lions hope to come in under the $1m mark.

(Kelly), up for re-election this year, said his own future was clouded.

"I've been on the board 12 years, five as deputy and five as chairman. I'll sit down at the end of the season and talk to my family, my wife and my three beautiful teenage daughters, and make a decision," he said.

Is that a loss in 4 consecutive years now?

 

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On the same day Lions chairman Tony Kelly stood down, the club was also preparing for the possibility of losing two of its best players...

 

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There is no doubt Kelly leaves at a turbulent time in the club's history. The team stunk this year and the club is facing a potential loss of $2 million. But he has also instigated some initiatives that could signal the dawn of the next golden era. The development of a major social club and gaming venue at Springwood is well under way, and that will deliver a substantial non-football income stream.

And the introduction of a provision in the constitution that allows the appointment of experts from the business and football communities to directorships will ensure a vibrant and aggressive new-age board steers the Lions into the new decade. But his bravest decision to date was calling for a major review of the club's dysfunctional football department and accepting that an independent figure should steer it.

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As part of an orderly handover, the board has resolved to appoint current deputy chairman Angus Johnson as the new Lions chairman.

 

[irel]

Re: Michael Rischitelli

Whichever way it goes, it looks like Kerr will have his hands full the next couple of months.

Looks like he'll be in crisis control mode for years to come. Gubby may have left quite a legacy behind.

 

[Hollow Knight]

Stephen Buckley has left the club. Was head hunted but not by another club.

In the interim, I assume that leaves poor Sam Lord running the whole media department by himself at a time when the club is getting significant amounts of coverage for various reasons.

Ad for Buckley's replacement here.

SEEK.com.au

 

[Quigley]

There is also the strategy and development role that was advertised recently.

Good to see that although we are going to make a massive loss and the football department is going undermanned we are still forging ahead creating behind the scenes roles. Gubby's role still split in two.

 

[Hollow Knight]

There is also the strategy and development role that was advertised recently.

And a Corporate Sales role too. Probably required though.

 

[whatboutbob]

And a Corporate Sales role too. Probably required though.

A third exec role?

 

[Hollow Knight]

A third exec role?

I think it's a replacement for an existing vacancy.

 

[Haggis McHaggis]

That job is begging for GG's talents

 

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Two New Directors

The Brisbane Lions AFC are pleased to announce the appointments of Mick Power AM and Cameron Milner to the Club's Board of Directors.

Power and Milner will step onto the Club's Board following the recent departures of former Chairman Tony Kelly and retired Director David Liddy.

Mick Power

 

[Quigley]

Great just what we need a fricken labour lobbyist. Thats going to be as useful as teets on a bull. They could at least have had one football identity turned business person to round out the experience.

 

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Michael Bowers and Angus Johnson

 

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BREAKING NEWS... well not quite.

But for the record anyway:

Lions CEO steps down
3:45 PM Wed 20 Oct, 2010

Mr Bowers met with the Board yesterday and both parties agreed to an arrangement that would see him depart the role of Club CEO, a position he has held for the past nine seasons.

Mr Johnson said former Richmond Football Club CEO Steven Wright, who has been running a sports consultancy company in Queensland, had accepted the Board's offer to take on the role as Interim CEO until a permanent replacement is appointed.

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Bowers moved out of his office yesterday, but president Angus Johnson denied an internal review had recommended his sacking after nine years in the job, or that Bowers' departure had been influenced by the AFL.

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Bowers, who nominated the 2003 flag as the highlight of his tenure, has already cleaned out his desk and put on a brave face, saying the decision was in the club's best interests."The board and I sat down together and we reached an agreement about the separation so I think once a decision is made to move on, it's important that you do move on," he said. "The last thing you want is someone who is not part of the future.
"We were able to have a grown-up conversation. It was a good conversation because everyone has got to have the club's best interests at heart. You put personal issues aside."

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THE increasingly shambolic off-season at Brisbane has continued, with CEO Michael Bowers resigning after nine years in charge.

With players leaving in droves, the club’s salary cap issues almost forcing more out, and star forward Brendan Fevola disenchanted after his treatment over indecent exposure allegations, Bowers’ departure completes a miserable early summer.

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[Dylan12]

That last paragraph of the last quote in Grim's above thread is so ill-informed it is not funny...at a guess it is that sorry excuse for an article by Tim Clarke.

 

[Hollow Knight]

The club is currently advertising for a Brand & Multimedia Co-ordinator.

Could be a pretty exciting role for someone with the right qualifications.

Reporting to the General Manager – Operations & Strategy, you will design internal marketing collateral, manage and update content and general design of the website and online store and assist with the delivery of electronic marketing items that are delivered through constant contact campaigns . This role will also be heavily involved in maintaining the Brisbane Lions style guide and also the approval process that ensures the integrity of our brand.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a true career rather than just a job.

· Relevant qualifications in graphic design, web design or similar
· At least 12-24 months commercial work experience in website design and online production
· Good knowledge of HTML coding, SQL queries, CSS, Illustrator and Photoshop
· Strong verbal communication skills and confident approach
· Ability to think logically and laterally to troubleshoot and solve technical problems
· A creative mind
· A desire to grow in this role
· Experience with Flash and Video technology is desirable but not as essential

 

[Cousin Jed]

Just hire GingerGreatness...

 

[Hollow Knight]

Just hire GingerGreatness...

Pretty much.

 

[GingerGreatness]

Awww schucks!

I don't know if I'm up to it skills wise though - whoever held the role before had their moments.

Must have not been the same crew that put together the Adverisity Breeds Success video... In all seriousness, that would have taken some serious, serious polish.

 

[chopperduck]

Quick reference to the NFL for a second, but a few years ago the Tampa Bay Bucs use to do this thing every week on their website where they would put together a little funny flash video about their upcoming game. It was entertaining and a nice little touch.

Something simple like that would be great internet based interaction, and someone GG would be perfect for it.

 

[whatboutbob]

Brisbane's Fitzroy link ends with retirement of board member Laurie Serafini

FORMER Roy Boy Laurie Serafini has retired from the Brisbane Lions board, ending the club's last official link with Fitzroy.

Serafini has decided against seeking re-election for his position at next month's annual general meeting after 14 years as a club director.

And from the Lions site:

"I have personally enjoyed a long association with the Club since I began as a player in 1977 and have loved every minute of it. The hat-trick of premierships from 2001-2003 was just unbelievable!"

"Also, having been able to represent the old 'Royboys' on the field and more recently contributing towards the merged Brisbane Lions has been particularly satisfying," he said.

"I will continue to strongly support the Lions and intend to remain involved with the Club in some capacity in Victoria."

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Meanwhile, Lenard Poulter nominated for a position on the Board of Directors and was duly appointed to fill the vacancy in accordance with the Club's Constitution.

"It's a wonderful coup for this Club to have someone as highly respected and successful in the business world as Len Poulter join our Board of Directors," Mr Johnson said.

Poulter is the Founding Director of award-winning food retail franchise Lenard's which has operated successfully in Brisbane since 1987.

He has spent more than 40 years in the food industry and is one of Australia's most experienced specialty retailers.