News John Olsen asked to be AFC chairman

[Thetrader15]

Anyone else prefer Neil Balme for the Chairman?

 

[Anzacpaul]

Rowey talking Olsen up, clearly a done deal. Been told by the club to put out a positive story

I texted them, of course not read out.

 

[Vhaluus]

Anyone else prefer Neil Balme for the Chairman?

I'd prefer a large (or even small) rock over what they picked. But yes Balme would be vastly superior.

 

[Thetrader15]

I texted them, of course not read out.

Dial in

 

[phill5158]

We know how honest he is as an individual. An inquiry HE commissioned as premier found he had misled (aka lied to) parliament; making statements that the former chief magistrate leading the inquiry judged were "misleading and inaccurate" "dishonest" and had "no factual basis"

Reasons like that is why I don't want him

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[King Elvis]

There was an article recently that mentioned Wayne wasn't interested. He said he would help the club in the hiring process though.

Which I believe wasn’t required, as Chapman handpicked his successor - instead of having an independent and thorough search; like a competent and authentic Organisation.

 

[Samcro24]

Anyone else prefer Neil Balme for the Chairman?

Balme in to replace Chapstick?

 

[Scorpus]

Get David Mackay to retire and put him in the seat instead of this old ballsack

 

[footy4ever]

It’s a Rootchy article so I’m not reading it. Did Chapman actually ask Olson to be Chairman? (As if *ingg Rootchy would know anyway)...but if it’s fact, how TF does Chapman get to hand pick?

 

[Hodgy]

Anyone else prefer Neil Balme for the Chairman?

The chairman’s job is to make sure that the board runs smoothly. Board meetings can get pretty heated and personal so in order for it to run well and to reach consensus on decisions you need a strong chair who preferably has plenty of experience.
im pretty sure Balmy would be out of his depth in that role while Olsen has a lifetime of experience in it.
id love Balmy at the club, but his role needs to be footy related, not steering a board through the maze of policies it needs to address like sponsorship, building projects, Human Resources and the like.
I always found Olsen a bit slimy as a politician, but have an open mind on him in this role.

 

[Mutineer]

But he's a Port supporter.

Chris Schott then and he's another about on par

 

[n4sir]

Has someone put together a "Sack Olsen" picture yet?

If this horrible change does actually happen I will switch my avatar over immediately!

 

[GrommoT]

In the immortal words of Mr Creosote - "better get a bucket"

 

[GrommoT]

The last thing I'd want is a Liberal Party stooge ... BUT ... I have an open mind to someone from whatever background brings with it access to cheque books and politicians.

I just don't think that's a 75 year old Olsen.

Maybe his term would not be much more than 5 years ... maybe worth it if it gets Chappy out?

 

[hippyhippy]

Afc... still doing mediocrity....christ...

 

[Crow_68]

Didn’t think it was possible, but that’s a downgrade on Chapman.


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[Captain Morgan]

Lots of people here judging a book by his cover. Lied to an enquiry... name one politician who hasn’t.

If however he has an agenda in mind, he is well placed to placate the SANFL aristocracy whilst delivering club reform. He would be a safe pair of hands. But will he be like Eddie? No.

If not Olsen, who IS the right answer ?

 

[TrainRoo32]

Would be nice to know how many people here actually know why he resigned? Or is disgraced? Or
How many had to actually google him to know who he actually is?

No one worthwhile or with good judgement would actually want the fu king job, it’s a thankless turd sandwich that doesn’t even pay you for all the bullshit that comes with it.

At least Olsen has a record of somewhat competent public service and won’t be bothered about being popular.

 

[Thunderstruck]

Sweet Mary mother of China wtf??!

 

[longdonkey]

The used car salesman - fine choice.

 

[Cap]

Lots of people here judging a book by his cover. Lied to an enquiry... name one politician who hasn’t.

If however he has an agenda in mind, he is well placed to placate the SANFL aristocracy whilst delivering club reform. He would be a safe pair of hands. But will he be like Eddie? No.

If not Olsen, who IS the right answer ?

If you put aside political bias and personal insecurity, Olsen has done well for the SANFL.

He's also club SANFL, not some corporate only.

Whilst not excited by it, it's hardly terrible.

 

[Cap]

The used car salesman - fine choice.

I guess we could get a b grade celeb?

 

[CutAboveTheRest]

To all the people who have been screaming that the boys club is clearly dead because an external review forced our hand on a few people: I give you exhibit A.

How can any board which takes its responsibility seriously appoint a man who has proven willing to engage in corrupt conduct?

How dare you! Can we please lighten up on the boys club stuff - it's such a crock.

right dogs105 & rabidcrow ?

 

[longdonkey]

I guess we could get a b grade celeb?

Used Car Salesman is as apt as Gold Coast having a concert promoter as Chairman

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

If you put aside political bias and personal insecurity, Olsen has done well for the SANFL.

He's also club SANFL, not some corporate only.

Whilst not excited by it, it's hardly terrible.

Motorola.

Don't want a dodgy Chairman.