Club Mgmt. Board of Directors as led by President Dave Barham

[Lore]

Tom Morris, 9 News via Fox Sports:

“A major board challenge is imminent at Essendon. In the wake of an off-season of turmoil, key powerbrokers - including at least one former player - are preparing a movement which would oust David Barham as president, and other directors too,” he said on Nine News.

“I’ve spoken to one of the key powerbrokers tonight, who says this is not coterie-driven, and it’s just a manner of when and not if the challenge takes place.

“There’s a view the club has been left rudderless and the Barham era has left a legacy of division, instability, player drainage and lost opportunity from this group of people.”

‘Rudderless’ Bombers facing more off-field chaos as club boss set to be challenged

‘Rudderless’ Bombers facing more off-field chaos as club boss set to be challenged

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[MarkJohnson#1]

Act decisively? What? We've acted more "decisively" in the last 2 years than we have in 20. You can't just come to a club and expect to know everything about the players and then cut everyone at once. It doesn't work like that. You still have existing contracts and retirements to get right.

I remember thinking I'd never see the day that Heppell was subbed, or not selected. I remember thinking I'd never see Dodo gone. I remember thinking I'd never see the day where we'd protect the draft hand at all costs. They've been as decisive as they could be coming out of what we were coming from. This isn't about decisiveness, or "grace period" (the Rutten succession BS is what abusing grace is), it's about impatience and old Essendon people rearing their ugly heads again.

Spot on! Can’t believe people like the person you quoted share that sentiment. The change this club has gone through in the last few years is the most I’ve seen in nearly 40 years supporting this club!

We are still stabilizing and restructuring from the deplorable position we were in and the seeds have been planted, we now need to give them time to grow and nurture them for the next period, not rip the plants out just as the roots are starting to anchor!

 

[Red Black and Blue]

Act decisively? What? We've acted more "decisively" in the last 2 years than we have in 20. You can't just come to a club and expect to know everything about the players and then cut everyone at once. It doesn't work like that. You still have existing contracts and retirements to get right.

I remember thinking I'd never see the day that Heppell was subbed, or not selected. I remember thinking I'd never see Dodo gone. I remember thinking I'd never see the day where we'd protect the draft hand at all costs. They've been as decisive as they could be coming out of what we were coming from. This isn't about decisiveness, or "grace period" (the Rutten succession BS is what abusing grace is), it's about impatience and old Essendon people rearing their ugly heads again.

You can come to a club and get rid of whoever you want. S.Mitchell signaled Omeara and T.Mitchell to look elsewhere after only being at the club for 9 months, both of whom were still contracted.

This impatience was always going to come after not getting on with it straight away. They will pay the price and we will be back at square one with the messiah.

 

[HirdsTheWord]

Spot on! Can’t believe people like the person you quoted share that sentiment. The change this club has gone through in the last few years is the most I’ve seen in nearly 40 years supporting this club!

We are still stabilizing and restructuring from the deplorable position we were in and the seeds have been planted, we now need to give them time to grow and nurture them for the next period, not rip the plants out just as the roots are starting to anchor!

he isnt saying that at all

he just alluding to that they ****ed around for 3 years instead of getting on with it straight away.

not my message, just giving context

 

[JayJ20]

Per Tom Morris on 9 news - board challenge is imminent. Apparently a past player is involved.

No words

 

[Red Black and Blue]

he isnt saying that at all

he just alluding to that they ****ed around for 3 years instead of getting on with it straight away.

not my message, just giving context

Exactly. I’m probably one of the least upset with where we are list wise. In no way am I against the direction that Scott and Rosa are going; except for taking their time and not cutting deep enough. Because they have to factor in the external forces at play at Essendon that will intervene. I have no faith in our fan base to have the patience that is required.

 

[rumply]

No words

 

[ydc55]

If Adrian, Kevin or James are allowed anywhere near the club we may as well fold.
Seriously,we need to move on from Zac and let Brad, Craig and Matt have a real crack at it.

 

[thepokey]

Act decisively? What? We've acted more "decisively" in the last 2 years than we have in 20. You can't just come to a club and expect to know everything about the players and then cut everyone at once. It doesn't work like that. You still have existing contracts and retirements to get right.

I remember thinking I'd never see the day that Heppell was subbed, or not selected. I remember thinking I'd never see Dodo gone. I remember thinking I'd never see the day where we'd protect the draft hand at all costs. They've been as decisive as they could be coming out of what we were coming from. This isn't about decisiveness, or "grace period" (the Rutten succession BS is what abusing grace is), it's about impatience and old Essendon people rearing their ugly heads again.

Sometimes I think people just like yelling buzz phrases without actually knowing what they even mean by it. "Act decisively!" "Focus on footy!" its the equivalent of those guys at the game who just scream "get it out of the middle!" when absolutely nothing is happening at that moment on the field that warrants that being yelled out.

Barham, Vozzo, Scott have actually enacted some change at the club. We are not privy to the info on why that takes as long as it does, but they are doing it. Which is a hell of a lot more than anything anyone did prior to them. And now apparently a group of those prior to them want to come back and undo what's being done? Because it was working so well before? You just cannot tell me it's anything other than ego.

 

[BrunoV]

What does it look like when a player spends most of his time basking in the reflective glory of the 2000 era? Are there telltale signs?

A vastly overinflated opinion of oneself and relying on being mates with Lloyd to get away with it.

 

[The Donners]

i was being factious.......

Their reason for giving brad an extra year was literally for "stability"

Also who is "my man"?

They didn’t want to use the word rebuild. It’s pretty simple. Tasmania are coming into the competition and they need to go to the draft now - our current list isn’t capable.

 

[JayJ20]

Every single time we finish 15th, there's a complete meltdown.
I'm over this BS.

The reason why we've been shit for so long is because we overreact and never prioritise stablity.

 

[BrunoV]

i do, it shows incredibly poor decision making at a club riddled with constant poor decision making year after year after year.

And the fact they did it for stability, and its unstable as ever been shows they are clueless.

I will wait and see - i do hope this isn't some Paul Little BS though, cause if so thats about all i can take with this joint.

If they just give Brad 7 years...

 

[Yoda_]

Every single time we finish 15th, there's a complete meltdown.
I'm over this BS.

The reason why we've been shit for so long is because we overreact and never prioritise stablity.

Us not prioritising bottoming out in an attempt to stay competitive hasn't helped either. People scared for significant change and getting a top 2, 3 pick appears like the club would be lost.

 

[Red Black and Blue]

Sometimes I think people just like yelling buzz phrases without actually knowing what they even mean by it. "Act decisively!" "Focus on footy!" its the equivalent of those guys at the game who just scream "get it out of the middle!" when absolutely nothing is happening at that moment on the field that warrants that being yelled out.

Barham, Vozzo, Scott have actually enacted some change at the club. We are not privy to the info on why that takes as long as it does, but they are doing it. Which is a hell of a lot more than anything anyone did prior to them. And now apparently a group of those prior to them want to come back and undo what's being done? Because it was working so well before? You just cannot tell me it's anything other than ego.

Forgive me for using short hand instead of itemising every individual grievance I’ve had with Scott and Barham. What a brilliant analogy you’ve concocted in your head though.

 

[Lore]

Us not prioritising bottoming out in an attempt to stay competitive hasn't helped either. People scared for significant change and getting a top 2, 3 pick appears like the club would be lost.

But then this is what happens every time we don’t have a veneer of competitiveness to point to, so it’s hardly surprising that successive administrations seem allergic to an actual rebuild

 

[MarkJohnson#1]

he isnt saying that at all

he just alluding to that they ****ed around for 3 years instead of getting on with it straight away.

not my message, just giving context

**** around? We’ve made 31 list changes in that time and another 6 already this year, that’s basically a full squad of players turned over.

Not to mention a complete overhaul of the football department from the President, CEO, GM, board, coaching staff, fitness staff and recruitment team (and probably more!?).

Was all that meant to have happened overnight? The majority of that took place within the first two years! If that’s not “getting on with it” then you could have knocked me down with a feather…

 

[Yoda_]

But then this is what happens every time we don’t have a veneer of competitiveness to point to, so it’s hardly surprising that successive administrations seem allergic to an actual rebuild

agreed

isnt the linear timeline 5 years to begin the long road to success? we're self sabotaging when we cant even get through two before we implode again

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Letting dodo hang around infesting the joint way longer than he should have after they took control.

They didn’t let him do anything.

Dodoro was Sheedy’s man and Sheedy was as entrenched and powerful as anybody has ever been in the history of Essendon.

Sheedy was around for over 40 years, give or take.

It’s an unbelievable achievement to blast Sheedy and his people (Dodoro) out. It’s a damn miracle it only took Barham a couple of years.

Barham has had his ****ups (the embarrassing chase of Clarkson, Thorburn), but getting rid of Sheedy outweighs them by a multitude of 10.

Dodoro is there for nearly 30 years, and you want to blame him on the guy who was around for his last two years and actually got rid of him!?

 

[jmoo wan]

i love this shit! hook the drama up to my veins!!!!

 

[Yoda_]

They didn’t let him do anything.

Dodoro was Sheedy’s man and Sheedy was as entrenched and powerful as anybody has ever been in the history of Essendon.

Sheedy was around for over 40 years, give or take.

It’s an unbelievable achievement to blast Sheedy and his people (Dodoro) out. It’s a damn miracle it only took Barham a couple of years.

Barham has had his ****ups (the embarrassing chase of Clarkson, Thorburn), but getting rid of Sheedy outweighs them by a multitude of 10.

Dodoro is there for nearly 30 years, and you want to blame him on the guy who was around for his last two years and actually got rid of him!?

this is why imi so happy with what the current regime has done (Scott included)

rooting out the cancers is as big an achievement as winning a final with how far back we are coming

 

[Phone]

Letting dodo hang around infesting the joint way longer than he should have after they took control.

The CEO ****up prior to Vozzo

Brad Scott dumb useless and stupid extension is my obvious bug bare.

Maybe im more against Barnham than Vozzo actually but whatever. Im emotional right now.

etc etc

I think you're reading this the wrong way. once you see how much of a struggle it was for them to move this guy on (with it ending up in court!), you understand how he survived so long. I dare say only Hird could have got rid of Dodo and he didn't

 

[Doss]

If this board challenge actually succeeds we all know perfectly well what else it portends.

If these useless, self-absorbed fossils actually succeed in doing this, we will deserve every bit of failure that will follow.

We are the biggest joke of a club in the competition and it’s not even close.

 

[bomberlegend2007]

If I even see Dodo involved in the club again, I’m done.

 

[andleanback]

EGM, yeah. Which means voting.

Last time the spill came from within the board, with Sheedy changing sides to roll Brasher and brasher and his colleagues then resigning from the board, which allowed their successors to appoint their allies and consolidate their position.

Which means they would have sort of spill the board as welsh is seen as the successor in waiting and is barhams guy who is on board with the plan. If they wanted control they’d have to get rid of him aswell.

 

[justlookingaround]

Sort of wonder if they all just hate dealing with Barham?
Tbh, IDGAF anymore.... well, that's a lie, I do.. but it's not like we're on the precipice of success, it's better to blow the club up at the start of the rebuild than half way through at least lmao