Toast Round of applause for our CEO Jen Watt

[The Warlord]

She's handled the Tarryn Thomas

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disaster with amplomb.

Violence against women is the defining issue of our times and Jen's deft handling - as per the letter to other club CEOs - has firmly positioned us as the industry leader.

Of course her short time in the hot seat hasn't been without blemish: there was a minor comms snafu about some seat relocations.

But on the major issues, the stuff that counts, Jen is demonstrating we've got a brilliant leader who is just what we need as we emerge from this difficult period.

Looking forward to what comes next.

 

[blackshadow]

The real proof of how good she is will be how we come out of the Hobart exit.

 

[The Warlord]

The real proof of how good she is will be how we come out of the Hobart exit.

Yep, that's certainly the next big challenge

 

[Uncle_Leo]

She's handled the Tarryn Thomas disaster with amplomb.

Violence against women is the defining issue of our times and Jen's deft handling - as per the letter to other club CEOs - has firmly positioned us as the industry leader.

Of course her short time in the hot seat hasn't been without blemish: there was a minor comms snafu about some seat relocations.

But on the major issues, the stuff that counts, Jen is demonstrating we've got a brilliant leader who is just what we need as we emerge from this difficult period.

Looking forward to what comes next.

 

[Ball Dont Lie]

She's handled the Tarryn Thomas disaster with amplomb.

Violence against women is the defining issue of our times and Jen's deft handling - as per the letter to other club CEOs - has firmly positioned us as the industry leader.

Of course her short time in the hot seat hasn't been without blemish: there was a minor comms snafu about some seat relocations.

But on the major issues, the stuff that counts, Jen is demonstrating we've got a brilliant leader who is just what we need as we emerge from this difficult period.

Looking forward to what comes next.

Sorry can you list the achievements here. There have been so many I lost track. I was of the impression Todd Viney mainly dealt with the Thomas issue. Actually pretty certain of it, as he said so himself in multiple radio interviews. Also it wasn’t a “comms” issue with regards to the seats it was relocating long standing reserved seat members to an inferior part of the ground so we could sell those seats to corporates.

 

[kangafruity]

Todays papers (I have only seen the headlines) shows exactly how well she has handled the TT issue and if ever there was a good leak from the press, her letter this week shows just how good

 

[Uncle_Leo]

Sorry can you list the achievements here. There have been so many I lost track. I was of the impression Todd Viney mainly dealt with the Thomas issue. Actually pretty certain of it, as he said so himself in multiple radio interviews. Also it wasn’t a “comms” issue with regards to the seats it was relocating long standing reserved seat members to an inferior part of the ground so we could sell those seats to corporates.

She sent an email

That got leaked.

Extend her for 5 more years. (Hopefully she has a plan to get us out of Tassie by then, and we aren't lied to again)

 

[Colby Cheer Squad]

If mishandled, the Tarryn Thomas

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Tarryn Thomas

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24

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190cm

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83kg

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Mid

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11.0

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5.3

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5.7

4star

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2.1

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3.3

5star

CL

0.9

3star

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7.8

2star

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4.0

1star

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3.8

3star

M

1.3

1star

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3.2

4star

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0.2

2star

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12.8

4star

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6.2

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6.6

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2.8

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3.8

5star

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0.4

3star

situation risked causing major issues with staff, coach and player retention, memberships, and sponsors. Jen's leadership through this crisis has been commendable. But certainly, the direction she takes us as we exit Hobart will be the defining issue of her tenure.

 

[The Warlord]

Sorry can you list the achievements here. There have been so many I lost track. I was of the impression Todd Viney mainly dealt with the Thomas issue. Actually pretty certain of it, as he said so himself in multiple radio interviews. Also it wasn’t a “comms” issue with regards to the seats it was relocating long standing reserved seat members to an inferior part of the ground so we could sell those seats to corporates.

Viney dealt with the football side, Jen dealt with the "corporate" side - dealing with the AFL, dealing with media, the various programs we put him through etc etc etc

 

[The Warlord]

If mishandled, the Tarryn Thomas situation risked causing major issues with staff, coach and player retention, memberships, and sponsors. Jen's leadership through this crisis has been commendable. But certainly, the direction she takes us as we exit Hobart will be the defining issue of her tenure.

Exactly this ... and not only has she handled it deftly enough to avoid the rocks we were heading toward, we now are positioned as the industry leaders on the issue.

But obvs never forget #JenLiedSeatsDied is the most important thing to ever happen in the history of the club, so the Tarryn stuff has to be seen through that lens.

 

[Uncle_Leo]

Exactly this ... and not only has she handled it deftly enough to avoid the rocks we were heading toward, we now are positioned a industry leaders on the issue.

But obvs never forget #JenLiedSeatsDied is the most important thing to ever happen in the history of the club, so the Tarryn stuff has to be seen through that lens.

So its ok to lie to members?

She handled Thomas well, she lied to members.

Can't both be true?

 

[Colby Cheer Squad]

Exactly this ... and not only has she handled it deftly enough to avoid the rocks we were heading toward, we now are positioned a industry leaders on the issue.

But obvs never forget #JenLiedSeatsDied is the most important thing to ever happen in the history of the club, so the Tarryn stuff has to be seen through that lens.

Perhaps we could have an honour board at Arden St to recognise those who gallantly gave up their seats for the good of the club similar to the honour board for patrons who handed back their shareholding for the good of the club.

 

[Its a Process]

Sorry can you list the achievements here. There have been so many I lost track. I was of the impression Todd Viney mainly dealt with the Thomas issue. Actually pretty certain of it, as he said so himself in multiple radio interviews. Also it wasn’t a “comms” issue with regards to the seats it was relocating long standing reserved seat members to an inferior part of the ground so we could sell those seats to corporates.

Did I miss something? What was this issue?

Also, if the moving of a Members brings in a fair bit of coin I think it's an acceptable outcome.

 

[tricknologist]

I was of the impression Todd Viney mainly dealt with the Thomas issue. Actually pretty certain of it, as he said so himself in multiple radio interviews.

Viney repeatedly said that he was working on the Thomas issue along with Watt.

 

[Ball Dont Lie]

Did I miss something? What was this issue?

Also, if the moving of a Members brings in a fair bit of coin I think it's an acceptable outcome.

Cool obviously you are well off enough to spend $2k -$3k a year on membership not everyone is. Lots of things bring in a ‘bit of coin’ like selling 4 games a year to Tassie. Based on your logic might as well just sell all 11 and bring in heaps of “coin”.

 

[Ball Dont Lie]

Perhaps we could have an honour board at Arden St to recognise those who gallantly gave up their seats for the good of the club similar to the honour board for patrons who handed back their shareholding for the good of the club.

Viney dealt with the football side, Jen dealt with the "corporate" side - dealing with the AFL, dealing with media, the various programs we put him through etc etc etc

Sorry so other than the handling of Tarryn and us essentially loosing our best player, how is that good for North? Before you start I think we dealt with him perfectly but I can’t see how we as a club are better off and should be celebrating? what are the other great things she did? Let’s not conflate Jen with Sonja here.

 

[The Warlord]

Perhaps we could have an honour board at Arden St to recognise those who gallantly gave up their seats for the good of the club similar to the honour board for patrons who handed back their shareholding for the good of the club.

Every year at the appropriate time we can all ring Marc McGowan have a big sook about something.

 

[Orange Peanut]

More bait than a hecken tackle shop.

 

[The Warlord]

Did I miss something? What was this issue?

Also, if the moving of a Members brings in a fair bit of coin I think it's an acceptable outcome.

Yeah, wait until some folks hear about where we are versing Port in a few weeks.

 

[Its a Process]

Cool obviously you are well off enough to spend $2k -$3k a year on membership not everyone is. Lots of things bring in a ‘bit of coin’ like selling 4 games a year to Tassie. Based on your logic might as well just sell all 11 and bring in heaps of “coin”.

Obviously there is a balance.

But if a few Members having to move seats brings in a significant amount of money then I am ok with it.

 

[Uncle_Leo]

Obviously there is a balance.

But if a few Members having to move seats brings in a significant amount of money then I am ok with it.

Perhaps thats what should have been said then, instead of blaming the stadium.

 

[danj]

So its ok to lie to members?

She handled Thomas well, she lied to members.

Can't both be true?

Only men were lied to women members received a very nice email indeed that clearly explained the reasons as to why their husbands/partners were being relocated

 

[LETSGOKANGAS]

I received a “Welcome to Season 2023” email this year.

Heads must roll!!!!

 

[Topparoo]

I'm sure Jen is doing a sterling job, but gee it would be nice if she could help us win a game of footy.

 

[shintemaster]

Lying to your members because it is convenient isn't anything to be cavalier about. Jury is still out on Jen along with the entire club at the moment. As a group they've proven absolutely nothing at North Melbourne.