Robert Flower Interview

[dees01]

I heard an interview that Robert Flower did on 3AK this morning with Greg Evans. Here are the main points that come across. Sorry if it does not flow, it is just the order in which they came out.

In terms of trying to comprimise, this ended when Joe went off and announced five candidates for a new board. He also stated categorically that he would not stand unless elected as President. After this Team Vision believed it was beyond mediation.

If Flower is elected to the board with Melbourne First he will not serve due to wanting unity and stability.

The main aims of Team Vision
2 premierships by 2010
40000 members
financial stability

Joseph Gutnick has had five years to implement changes and not much change has taken place.

He believes Team Vision has great expertise to achieve its goals.

On the issue of having a strong leader and standing up to the AFL. Team Vision would have a more consultative approach. But there are certain issues that we must stand up and fight for whilst other times it is best to work with the AFL to achieve the best result.

On Melbourne's draw, remembering Flower is not yet on the board, The Club has been in contact with the AFL regarding circumstances.

In terms of the rank'nfile supporters supprt for Team Vision has been varied.

This is not a merger issue. It is not considered. They guaranteed that IT WILL NOT HAPPEN.

Joe's money: terrific contributer in that regard and he should be recognised for that and some other things he has implemented. But they are looking for unity and stability

Gutnick was offered an interview on the show but declined.

That is what Flower said. My views on the issue did not affect what was written here.

 

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Originally posted by dees01
The main aims of Team Vision
2 premierships by 2010
40000 members
financial stability

LMAO!!
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Are they promising 2 premierships by 2010? or just aiming?
How is Team Vision going to control the on-field department and how many premierships we win? I'd be happy with 1 premiership before 2010 but its just not something you have so much control over that you'd promise it to supporters before an election. All it will do is disappoint supporters even further when the promises/aims arent fulfilled.

Aiming for 40,000 members is ridiculous. We have only just recently jumped over the 20,000 mark with our membership and found it pretty difficult. Cameron Schwab a couple of years ago actually gave up on us reaching the 20,000 mark. Now, Team Vision are saying they can double our membership before 2010. How can they make such an outrageous statement? Firstly, where are they going to find these spare 20,000 members and secondly who knows what the future holds. By the time 2010 comes around, the average membership levels may have increased or decreased dramatically. In a couple of years, Team Vision may realise that 40,000 is totally out of the question, does this means they've failed? Who's going to remember these little promises in 8 years anyway? Who knows - Team Vision may well lead us into another merger

Aiming for financial stability also looks quite stupid when the man opposing you is a multi-millionairre and the only person that can provide the club with financial stability and a club that will stand alone in its own right.