Rumour Kevin Sheedy - The Essendon Puppet Master

[Red Bull]

Robbo would have creamed his pants at that thought.

 

[CrazyJoeFevola]

The old fool was probably making powerplays with the coterie members in the corporate boxes while 3 bottles of vino deep last night

 

[Red Bull]

Congratulations go out to dons members on the re-election of Kevin Sheedy to the board.
A fitting 76th birthday gift for the club immortal.
The ongoing stability Kevin delivers is surely a comfort to all …

 

[blueboy25]

If things don't go to plan for Scott by mid year how long until Kev calls for Hirdy

 

[Gavin Excell]

Does Sheedy have any genuine influence or is he just there to attend a few coterie functions in an official capacity and generate a bit of extra coin recounting Essendon glory days from the previous century?

 

[Red Bull]

Does Sheedy have any genuine influence or is he just there to attend a few coterie functions in an official capacity and generate a bit of extra coin recounting Essendon glory days from the previous century?

Kevin put Barham in the chair and in turn, Barham encouraged Kevin to continue on the board.
I’d suggest that the only official club immortal, who has the ear of the President and the coteries would still wield considerable influence …

 

[Iago]

Is Sheedy still on a six-figure salary for promotional/marketing work?

 

[dave10]

Kevin put Barham in the chair and in turn, Barham encouraged Kevin to continue on the board.
I’d suggest that the only official club immortal, who has the ear of the President and the coteries would still wield considerable influence …

My understanding is he won’t be on the Board for his full term, Club managing his exit outside of election to ensure its choice of replacement.

 

[Red Bull]

My understanding is he won’t be on the Board for his full term, Club managing his exit outside of election to ensure its choice of replacement.

So Kevin’s onboard with this?
Very reassuring state of affairs for members …

 

[windyhill]

My understanding is he won’t be on the Board for his full term, Club managing his exit outside of election to ensure its choice of replacement.

My understanding is that a four time premiership coach of the club should be ****ed off ASAP. Dodoro still lurking, sheedy still lurking. With those two still there pulling strings the Golden boy is still a chance to come back which scares me to death.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

My understanding is that a four time premiership coach of the club should be ****ed off ASAP. Dodoro still lurking, sheedy still lurking. With those two still there pulling strings the Golden boy is still a chance to come back which scares me to death.

I thought Dodoro left the club?

Is he now in a different capacity?

 

[DERO]

I thought Dodoro left the club?

Is he now in a different capacity?

He is still there. His role has been diluted somewhat.

 

[Pistol Night]

He is still there. His role has been diluted somewhat.

Director of recruitment and general awesomeness

 

[Breretonisahood]

It’s just business as usual. Sheeds and Dodo still there, the media gushing about how Bombres won trade week and will be so awesome in 2024.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Director of recruitment and general awesomeness

Commander of Jackets?

 

[Red Bull]

Kevin put Barham in the chair and in turn, Barham encouraged Kevin to continue on the board.
I’d suggest that the only official club immortal, who has the ear of the President and the coteries would still wield considerable influence …

Add to that now the appointment of former Sheedy disciple Andrew Welsh as Vice President and it’s fair to say old Kev would sleep pretty soundly.

In drafting Welsh to the club and being involved in property developments, Adrian Dodoro wouldn’t be too disappointed in the appointment either

 

[DERO]

Add to that now the appointment of former Sheedy disciple Andrew Welsh as Vice President and it’s fair to say old Kev would sleep pretty soundly.

In drafting Welsh to the club and being involved in property developments, Adrian Dodoro wouldn’t be too disappointed in the appointment either

I can understand the crazy Unca Sheed tripe being peddled in here (it is fair enough and for what it is worth I agree with most of it) but Welsh is an accomplished business man. You clearly have very little knowledge of his achievements because he is a lot more than just a Kevin Sheedy disciple.

 

[Lavender Bushranger]

I can understand the crazy Unca Sheed tripe being peddled in here (it is fair enough and for what it is worth I agree with most of it) but Welsh is an accomplished business man. You clearly have very little knowledge of his achievements because he is a lot more than just a Kevin Sheedy disciple.

I always thought he was just another beneficiary of one of those shady property rorts that all the Essendon guys cashed in on. And he owned a bar at some stage.

 

[Red Bull]

I always thought he was just another beneficiary of one of those shady property rorts that all the Essendon guys cashed in on. And he owned a bar at some stage.

Moved to America to become an actor at some stage i believe before returning home as a boundary rider for channel 7
Regardless, Sheedy and Dodoro would be pleased with the appointment …

 

[DERO]

I always thought he was just another beneficiary of one of those shady property rorts that all the Essendon guys cashed in on. And he owned a bar at some stage.

As Lance Armstrong said: “you still have to ride the bike”.

 

[bobs head soup]

As Lance Armstrong said: “you still have to ride the bike”.

Lance Armstrong is an apt reference when discussing the way EFC does business.

Whatever it takes.

 

[The 747]

I can understand the crazy Unca Sheed tripe being peddled in here (it is fair enough and for what it is worth I agree with most of it) but Welsh is an accomplished business man. You clearly have very little knowledge of his achievements because he is a lot more than just a Kevin Sheedy disciple.

Mmm yeah but we heard all about Hird being a savvy businessman who wouldn't waste his money on frivolous lawsuits back in the day - so posters might be skeptical.

 

[DERO]

Mmm yeah but we heard all about Hird being a savvy businessman who wouldn't waste his money on frivolous lawsuits back in the day - so posters might be skeptical.

Carn man, do you even business?

Let’s be clear… I am not a huge James Hird fan. Deapite this, I am happy enough to point out that having a solid business acumen is a bit different to being prepared to take legal action over your reputation (None of which has any relevance when discussing Andrew Welsh). Hird’s frivolous legal action was more about his ego than his ability as a business man although if James Hird is the business then you’d probably suggest that it probably wasn’t the greatest business decision.

For what is is worth, Hird also completed an engineering degree to go with his business credentials. Most people posting on here would have struggled to get the marks at school to even attempt an engineering degree, let alone finish one. For the engineers out there, yes it was civil…

 

[Gavin Excell]

So Sheedy and Dodoro still on the payroll at Essendon?

 

[The 747]

Carn man, do you even business?

Let’s be clear… I am not a huge James Hird fan. Deapite this, I am happy enough to point out that having a solid business acumen is a bit different to being prepared to take legal action over your reputation (None of which has any relevance when discussing Andrew Welsh). Hird’s frivolous legal action was more about his ego than his ability as a business man although if James Hird is the business then you’d probably suggest that it probably wasn’t the greatest business decision.

For what is is worth, Hird also completed an engineering degree to go with his business credentials. Most people posting on here would have struggled to get the marks at school to even attempt an engineering degree, let alone finish one. For the engineers out there, yes it was civil…

Just pointing out why some might be skeptical of footballers that are claimed to have business credentials.

Degree are more a measure of persistence than intellect.....