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Richmond rebels cool on Barrot
16 December 2004 Herald Sun
Michael Stevens
BILLY Barrot's seeming about-face in the Richmond board election would not damage the chances of the rebel group, spokesman Charles Macek said last night.
"I think it is tragic that someone is using what is allegedly his ballot paper for political purposes," Macek said.
"To the extent that anyone thinks it might influence the election, I think they're mistaken because I suspect the vast majority of people who are going to vote have voted."
Barrot, one of the Tigers' favourite sons, initially sided with the Big 4 group in a bid to oust incumbent president Clinton Casey.
But in an about-face, revealed in the Herald Sun yesterday, he allegedly voted 5-4 in favour of the Casey ticket.
Macek said last night the revelation had not damaged his campaign, but rather Barrot himself.
"Everyone who knows Billy knows his health situation," Macek said. "That's why Bryan Wood and I took so much care to ensure that there was no misunderstanding.
"And it's just unfortunate that he didn't get to speak to anyone in the media, even though the media arranged the photo shoot (with fellow Tiger champions Francis Bourke and ******** Clay).
"He's disappointed that he wasn't able to get his perspective across, and I can understand that."
Macek said it was sad Barrot's name was being used for political purposes because it didn't reflect well on the champion centreman.
16 December 2004 Herald Sun
Michael Stevens
BILLY Barrot's seeming about-face in the Richmond board election would not damage the chances of the rebel group, spokesman Charles Macek said last night.
"I think it is tragic that someone is using what is allegedly his ballot paper for political purposes," Macek said.
"To the extent that anyone thinks it might influence the election, I think they're mistaken because I suspect the vast majority of people who are going to vote have voted."
Barrot, one of the Tigers' favourite sons, initially sided with the Big 4 group in a bid to oust incumbent president Clinton Casey.
But in an about-face, revealed in the Herald Sun yesterday, he allegedly voted 5-4 in favour of the Casey ticket.
Macek said last night the revelation had not damaged his campaign, but rather Barrot himself.
"Everyone who knows Billy knows his health situation," Macek said. "That's why Bryan Wood and I took so much care to ensure that there was no misunderstanding.
"And it's just unfortunate that he didn't get to speak to anyone in the media, even though the media arranged the photo shoot (with fellow Tiger champions Francis Bourke and ******** Clay).
"He's disappointed that he wasn't able to get his perspective across, and I can understand that."
Macek said it was sad Barrot's name was being used for political purposes because it didn't reflect well on the champion centreman.
