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Cat Attack08 said:
Signed a new 3 year deal at Geelong last year so would seem unlikely that he would break that.
The HUN ran a similar story to this mid year as well and Cook came out and shot it down interesting that they ran it again when he is out of the country unavailable for comment.
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Leroy Jenkins !!!!!!!!
 
NORTH Melbourne is on the verge of poaching Geelong's chief executive Brian Cook in what would be one of the AFL's biggest off-field coups.

It is understood the highly respected Cats administrator is warming towards a move to Arden St to take the vacant CEO's role. The Kangaroos have been searching for a "big fish" to replace Eugene Arocca, who resigned on June 5. They are becoming increasingly confident they can convince Cook to leave Geelong, a move that would shock the football world.

It is understood there are a number of issues to be resolved between Cook and the Kangaroos before a deal can be finalised. Cook, who guided Geelong out of a crippling debt crisis and helped mould it into a football and financial giant, is on holidays in Nepal and could not be reached last night. He does not return until next month, which could delay any possible announcement if he does decide to switch clubs.

North Melbourne would not comment when contacted about its bold bid.

Cook joined Geelong from West Coast in 1999.The Cats then had a debt of $7 million and he played an instrumental role in reshaping their destiny, posting 12 successive profits and overseeing a massive redevelopment of Simonds Stadium. Geelong broke a 44-year premiership drought in 2007 and has won three of the past six premierships. It is not known whether North made the initial play for the man considered one of the AFL's most astute administrators, or whether Cook approached the club.

Outgoing Football Federation Australia chief executive and former Kangaroos player Ben Buckley was an original candidate, but has all but ruled himself out. Buckley told Fox Sports last night: "I don't think you will see me there as CEO."

In the absence of a high-profile candidate, it is understood interim chief executive Cam Vale would have been in the mix. In early June, on the day after Arocca resigned as chief executive due to an uneasy relationship with club chairman James Brayshaw, the Herald Sun revealed Cook had been sounded out for the job by AFL heavies at a dinner at Sydney restaurant Icebergs last November. At the time Cook admitted there had been "a casual approach", but said there was no "formal offer" and that he had declined.

Cook, 57 next month, has long suggested that he did not think he had another stint in him as a chief executive at another club, but it is known North has worked hard to woo him.

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport...utive-brian-cook/story-e6frecjc-1226503455455
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Hold the phones.



Brian Cook signs on for another three years

July 24th, 2011 <------

GEELONG chief executive Brian Cook has signed a new three-year contract to stay with the club.

The Cats confirmed the news at today’s president’s lunch before their clash with Richmond at Etihad Stadium.

Cook, who joined Geelong in 1999 after a successful period with West Coast, said there was still many `major challenges’’ for him to achieve at Skilled Stadium.

http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/article/2011/07/24/269465_news.html
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I can see this turning into a "North Melbourne fails to land anther big fish" story if they have gone early or on not much.

If it happened, he is the best, better than Buckley, and well worth waiting and holding out for. Time will tell ...
 
Would be a good get for the Kangaroos but seriously, how could they afford him?

I guess he could offer his services for less given the challenge or would some cashed up supporters help out?
 
GuyIncognito said:
Would be a good get for the Kangaroos but seriously, how could they afford him?

I guess he could offer his services for less given the challenge or would some cashed up supporters help out?
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How much do you think Eugenne was on and how much do you think Cook will cost?
 
Well he is contracted so if you want him you will have to pay out his contract first. The way Cook operates i would suspect he will say something today about all this. He is the best. But we want to keep him.
 
muttonchops said:
Well he is contracted so if you want him you will have to pay out his contract first. The way Cook operates i would suspect he will say something today about all this. He is the best. But we want to keep him.
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Geelong doesn't dictate to the NMFC.

Know your place.
 
muttonchops said:
Well he is contracted so if you want him you will have to pay out his contract first. The way Cook operates i would suspect he will say something today about all this. He is the best. But we want to keep him.
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Why would North have to pay out his contract with Geelong???
 
I think the Hun went too early on this. When that happens it usually leads to people staying where they are with a pay rise.
 

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muttonchops said:
Well he is contracted so if you want him you will have to pay out his contract first. The way Cook operates i would suspect he will say something today about all this. He is the best. But we want to keep him.
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Generally both parties can provide notice to end an employment contract early (i.e., 4 weeks). If he quits Geelong (which I don't think he will) then nobody has to "pay him out".

His existing contract is unlikely to be an issue if he wishes to accept an offer to work at Arden Street.

Given his age I doubt he'd take on the role.
 
muttonchops said:
Well he is contracted so if you want him you will have to pay out his contract first. The way Cook operates i would suspect he will say something today about all this. He is the best. But we want to keep him.
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This is quite funny. Bit like an EPL player transfer scenario. Prepare a proposal and send it to Vlad, ASAP.
 

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utility said:
Generally both parties can provide notice to end an employment contract early (i.e., 4 weeks). If he quits Geelong (which I don't think he will) then nobody has to "pay him out".

His existing contract is unlikely to be an issue if he wishes to accept an offer to work at Arden Street.

Given his age I doubt he'd take on the role.
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This is only true to the extent that it isn't a 'fixed-term' contract and actually contains notice of termination clauses.

Having said that if Cook wanted to move on I'm sure Geelong wouldn't stand in his way. It's rare to see restriction of trade scenarios playing out in the AFL.
 
GuyIncognito said:
This is only true to the extent that it isn't a 'fixed-term' contract and actually contains notice of termination clauses.
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Obviously, such clauses must exist if this proposal is being undertaken.

GuyIncognito said:
Having said that if Cook wanted to move on I'm sure Geelong wouldn't stand in his way. It's rare to see restriction of trade scenarios playing out in the AFL.
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Nice allusion.

Geelong are going to crack the shits because an administrator wants to leave?

I hope they do, it would be worth the comedy.

Best player - check
Coach - check
CEO - ?

GuyIncognito said:
Good luck with that.
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I don't think I could even fake it.
 
Massive Coup for the club if true, MASSIVE.
 

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