News Vlad stepping down

[Smoooothy]

Good news for all football fans, Andrew D is (reportedly) stepping down

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport...ign-his-position/story-fnia3v71-1226843309230

Don't let the door hit you on the way out..

 

[Draft Bored]

 

[Allefgib]

It's definitely time. Love to see someone from outside of Melbourne in the gig.
Vlad was definitely cut throat enough on certain aspects.. but the propping up of struggling clubs in a saturated market may end up hurting the ability for the game to spread to other states (and potentially NZ).
It's tough to let go of old clubs in Melb if you played in the old VFL. And I get that - its fair enough.
Someone from outside will view things more objectively I think. Time will tell.
Love to see a team in Tassie and then Darwin/Canberra/Auckland over the next 10 years.

 

[Crow54]

Glad to see him go. I hope his head fits through the door on his way out.

 

[Deaneus!]

Damn, I really hoped a scandal would ruin his legacy, as in he was forced to resign. GTFO.

 

[Mike Smyth]

good riddance. Worst boss this competition has had. His obsession with expanding into NSW/QLD has compromised the integrity of the entire competition. Also his handling of the Essendon drug saga was laughable.

 

[jenny61_99]

Did some very good things for the game... and some very poor things. I'm glad he is going.

 

[Allefgib]

Did some very good things for the game... and some very poor things. I'm glad he is going.

Yup - did some good, but it was time.

 

[LiquidCrow]

Going at the end of the season. Cites Adelaide Oval as one of his highlights over the term.

Just been asked about being called a Dictator and Vlad the Impaler... "How do you feel about being called a Dic - dictator?"

 

[MRB37]

Hmm, notice he said that after 11 years in charge any organization would need someone new in charge.

“I’ve always said it’s an honour and privilege to serve in this role, but any organisation needs renewal and needs a new set of eyes.

 

[splat868]

And There Was Much Rejoycing!!!

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[Tex200]

I think it's a bit churlish not to acknowledge his achievements, most particularly regarding the financial growth of the game which is unprecedented.

I think by most business / commercial measures his tenure would be considered successful. There have been failings of course - no one in that position would be perfect nor would they keep everyone happy.

I've no doubt that post AFL there will be no shortage of opportunities for him.

 

[simmo97]

I think Brain Cook would be a good choice.
I hope their don't choose the deputy of the afl whatever his name because it will be just the same regime with a different person in charge

 

[sbenno]

As a crows fan I'm happy he's going, but from a more general standpoint the game has grown significantly under his tenure.

I think history will look very favourably on his time as ceo.

 

[Allefgib]

I think it's a bit churlish not to acknowledge his achievements, most particularly regarding the financial growth of the game which is unprecedented.

I think by most business / commercial measures his tenure would be considered successful. There have been failings of course - no one in that position would be perfect nor would they keep everyone happy.

I've no doubt that post AFL there will be no shortage of opportunities for him.

No argument here. Overall a very successful stint at the helm. It was time.

 

[jackster83]

Hip hoo ****ing ray. Best news we've had since the GF in 2007.

Trigg to replace him?

 

[icrow32]

Hip hoo ****ing ray. Best news we've had since the GF in 2007.

Trigg to replace him?

Stephen Rowe would think so. Trigg should take note of this and walk also

 

[Vader]

Stephen Rowe would think so. Trigg should take note of this and walk also

He had the chance recently, with St Kilda offering him a job. He decided to stick with the AFC.

 

[icrow32]

He had the chance recently, with St Kilda offering him a job. He decided to stick with the AFC.

Did that actually happen or was it just some spin from the AFC to show us agitators that Trigg still has some worth somewhere?

 

[whitey_1975]

Happy he has gone.
Financially he has been great for the game.
The game as a spectacle is still great, however I love watching footy from the 80s and 90s as it resembles what I grew up playing and loving. Too many rule changes for my liking.
Still has not bought equity to the game. Umpires need to be full time and better allocated to games for the home sides. Maybe the new guy will. Anyway my vote is for Brian Cook.

 

[headache1]

Hmm, notice he said that after 11 years in charge any organization would need someone new in charge.

“I’ve always said it’s an honour and privilege to serve in this role, but any organisation needs renewal and needs a new set of eyes.

Salient.

 

[Vader]

Did that actually happen or was it just some spin from the AFC to show us agitators that Trigg still has some worth somewhere?

It's what was reported in the media. I have no reason to suspect that it's untrue.

 

[craig crowing]

`There is a old saying ( if gets too hot in the kitchen - get out of it )
Definitely the criticism was fierce as started to make one mistake after another ,thinking he could get away with anything ,
Just some of them
Misdfud -- Rendell fiasco
GWS -- Nucket loads of cash that struggling clubs could use and grass roots in footy states which earn the income he spends deserves it.
Trigg -- Tippett saga -- Yes we were guilty but relate our fines etc to later penalties seem over top along with how Swans screwed everyone over and then get $1mill man for nothing . also how forced issue to get Rendell fired and let Trigg stay .
Melbourne --- Seemed to get it all wrong with punishments as backed off on the club.
Essendon -- Just unbelievable how he let this club totally back him to a wall in one of worst scandals in Aust. sport to a smack on wrist fine and sort of suspend their coach . Just unbelievable with all his sprout about drugs in sport and here we have them still playing .
I am sure there is a lot more .

 

[macca23]

I think Brain Cook would be a good choice.
I hope their don't choose the deputy of the afl whatever his name because it will be just the same regime with a different person in charge

Gillon McLachlan?

At least he's a South Australian and may be more emphatic towards us than the Vic-centric Dimwitriou.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...ts-crisis-season/story-fni5f22o-1226723978005

 

[jenny61_99]

I think it's a bit churlish not to acknowledge his achievements, most particularly regarding the financial growth of the game which is unprecedented.

I think by most business / commercial measures his tenure would be considered successful. There have been failings of course - no one in that position would be perfect nor would they keep everyone happy.

I've no doubt that post AFL there will be no shortage of opportunities for him.

Financial growth of the game does not necessarily mean it was good for the game.