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Well he's only the apprentice for the first year. Seems a fairly convoluted plot to plant him in a job where he can't do much for 12 months.

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Well he's only the apprentice for the first year. Seems a fairly convoluted plot to plant him in a job where he can't do much for 12 months.

Not sure of his credentials for the CEO role, would have preferred him taking over the footy department
Hopefully that's his main focus
You've done incredibly well.
Graham is a football person who has one of the sharpest football minds I've ever seen and is absolutely no dumby when it comes to business nous.
That he gets a full year to work under the best in the last 30 years will give him every opportunity to be fully prepared when the handover is complete.
He is someone who the best want to work with and under just like Brian. In modern footy that's really half the battle. Being able to get the right people into your club.
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I actually think this is a good thing.Well he's only the apprentice for the first year. Seems a fairly convoluted plot to plant him in a job where he can't do much for 12 months.
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Oompa Loompa doompity doo,Now that Wright is confirmed as Deputy CEO, I can reveal that I have been appointed as Deputy CDO
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Same. I hope his first move is to take 'direct action' to fix it.Not sure of his credentials for the CEO role, would have preferred him taking over the footy department
Hopefully that's his main focus
Urgghh, another filth plant with a point to prove to old club….anyhow, best of luck Wrighty
I’d dare say this appointment will have a lot to do with the footy department, many were very anti that when Liddle was CEO
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The biggest thing for me is not that he tries to override Austin or Lloyd, but having performed both of their jobs, he is going to have the ability to assess their performance when they report to him. Liddle didn't have this. He wanted to micro-manage off the strength of having Lloyd and Agresta in his ear.
You certainly couldn't question it if Wright had a voice in the way the footy department is being run, or on recruitment strategies because he had a better resume than those under him. Hopefully, we strengthen these areas and Wright can learn a lot over the next 12 months as far as the networking, and sponsorship aspect of the business go.
Monday morning at CFC office.
Cook: “the first task we have for you is to review the footy department”
We’re starting to build a critical mass of outstanding leaders at our club. Long may it continue. Hoping Wright’s focus as CEO will be firmly directed toward on field success from which commercial success will follow.
Presser:-
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Press conference: Sayers, Cook and Wright
Hear from President Luke Sayers as he announces Graham Wright as the Club's new Deputy CEO.www.carltonfc.com.au
You omitted “each of”From a pies supporter mate
'You guys got Graham Wright. You will win a flag in the next three years'.
Just a bit of hyperbole. But good sentiment nonetheless.
LOL. I sent him You left out 'each of'You omitted “each of”
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Doing it the right way: Wright on Deputy CEO appointment
New Carlton Deputy CEO Graham Wright spoke about his appointment and succession with Brian Cook.www.carltonfc.com.au
I hope his first act as Dep. CEO is to thank the latter for his service...The biggest thing for me is not that he tries to override Austin or Lloyd, but having performed both of their jobs, he is going to have the ability to assess their performance when they report to him. Liddle didn't have this. He wanted to micro-manage off the strength of having Lloyd and Agresta in his ear.
You certainly couldn't question it if Wright had a voice in the way the footy department is being run, or on recruitment strategies because he had a better resume than those under him. Hopefully, we strengthen these areas and Wright can learn a lot over the next 12 months as far as the networking, and sponsorship aspect of the business go.