Will Andrew Dillon survive?

[Bjo187]

I'll start by saying I thought Andrew Dillon would be decent in the the role of CEO, because I'd heard him in interviews prior to getting the gig and he sounded switched on and had a good resume.

However, in his two years at the helm it's been treacle slow decision making, poor appointments and I can't really think of anything he has done other than coming down hard on player indiscretions on and off field. These sanctions have been handled poorly from HQ on more than one occasion too.

In fairness to Andrew, he hasn't been helped by the fact he has no charisma, is an awkward media performer and has no support from a Chairman that's invisible (and even more useless) in Richard Goyder. He is coming across like your typical 2IC that isn't cut out to be a leader, particularly of the biggest sport in the country.

I'm interested to hear what people have thought of Andrew Dillon's two years as CEO (remembering he had over 6 months to prepare after being announced). Do you think he will survive long term as AFL ceo, or will he be the first AFL CEO to receive a staged managed exit?

 

[Foxman98]

I'll start by saying I thought Andrew Dillon would be decent in the the role of CEO, because I'd heard him in interviews prior to getting the gig and he sounded switched on and had a good resume.

However, in his two years at the helm it's been treacle slow decision making, poor appointments and I can't really think of anything he has done other than coming down hard on player indiscretions on and off field. These sanctions have been handled poorly from HQ on more than one occasion too.

In fairness to Andrew, he hasn't been helped by the fact he has no charisma, is an awkward media performer and has no support from a Chairman that's invisible (and even more useless) in Richard Goyder. He is coming across like your typical 2IC that isn't cut out to be a leader, particularly of the biggest sport in the country.

I'm interested to hear what people have thought of Andrew Dillon's two years as CEO (remembering he had over 6 months to prepare after being announced). Do you think he will survive long term as AFL ceo, or will he be the first AFL CEO to receive a staged managed exit?

Bloke is an embarrassment to the sport and Kane isn't any better,

The sooner they are gone the better,

Can't stop fiddling with things that aren't an issue sound weak and stupid whenever they speak and are more inconsistent then a Luke Beveridge coached team

 

[Altum Volantes]

Will still be in the job at the start of next season given the restructuring that has only just taken place at the top of the tree with Harley and Swann coming from clubland to save the day but a similarly comical year of blunders and inconsistency would put him under serious pressure this time next year I think.

 

[Nostradumbass]

The bloke's a goose.

 

[The Terrible Thinker]

Gone too hard to make a quick buck and not enough care in the state of the game. But I guess with record attendences and TV raings, here probably sees himself as the GOAT of AFL CEO's. The sport could be doing so much better, but there is way too many administration clangers.

 

[Saint12]

Appointing Laura Kane is enough to have the axe hanging firmly over his head.

 

[Cyclops]

The league is in trouble if he stays. The "House of Demetriou" is a pestilent curse.

 

[Corn Cobbers]

Needs to lift

 

[Breretonisahood]

I’m sure there is some other ex VAFA numbnut that can be found by an “exhaustive global talent search” to replace Dillon if he keeps screwing up.

 

[JackFlash]

He's out of his depth and i can't see him lasting another year or so...How on earth has Dillon allowed the AFL final round of the season become overshadowed by the Storm game in Melbourne on a Friday up against a cut throat Collingwood game and a bloody Soccer match from the UK on Saturday night? Something's not right about this weekend, i feel totally underwhelmed.

 

[GFrost35]

I'll start by saying I thought Andrew Dillon would be decent in the the role of CEO, because I'd heard him in interviews prior to getting the gig and he sounded switched on and had a good resume.

However, in his two years at the helm it's been treacle slow decision making, poor appointments and I can't really think of anything he has done other than coming down hard on player indiscretions on and off field. These sanctions have been handled poorly from HQ on more than one occasion too.

In fairness to Andrew, he hasn't been helped by the fact he has no charisma, is an awkward media performer and has no support from a Chairman that's invisible (and even more useless) in Richard Goyder. He is coming across like your typical 2IC that isn't cut out to be a leader, particularly of the biggest sport in the country.

I'm interested to hear what people have thought of Andrew Dillon's two years as CEO (remembering he had over 6 months to prepare after being announced). Do you think he will survive long term as AFL ceo, or will he be the first AFL CEO to receive a staged managed exit?

I think you have it spot on. Great 2IC. Not a leader.

 

[Billy ray]

Gill must be laughing

 

[Cleavy]

yes, boys club

 

[crackers65]

He’s way out of his depth. Huey do this, Huey do that, not a leader.

 

[outabounds]

Its not good for him, this season would be the worst on field season I can remember with so many terrible games, shocking umpiring umpiring, ill advised politically correct appointments, ridiculous fixturing and just to top it all off this week. he made his bed with the wokeness around homophobia, now he needs to lie in it. Now to top it all off he chose Snoop Dog to perform at the GF. Honestly, I dont see him surviving this, the whole thing is a circus and a total embarrassment to the leadership of the AFL.

 

[shaqsuns]

Bring back Ross Oakley

 

[Outtatym]

Bring back Ross Oakley

Wayne Jackson for me

 

[BigVic]

Losing interest in the game each week due to Andrew Dillon's incompetence

He drove to Bailey Smith

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[Philhawk]

I'll start by saying I thought Andrew Dillon would be decent in the the role of CEO, because I'd heard him in interviews prior to getting the gig and he sounded switched on and had a good resume.

However, in his two years at the helm it's been treacle slow decision making, poor appointments and I can't really think of anything he has done other than coming down hard on player indiscretions on and off field. These sanctions have been handled poorly from HQ on more than one occasion too.

In fairness to Andrew, he hasn't been helped by the fact he has no charisma, is an awkward media performer and has no support from a Chairman that's invisible (and even more useless) in Richard Goyder. He is coming across like your typical 2IC that isn't cut out to be a leader, particularly of the biggest sport in the country.

I'm interested to hear what people have thought of Andrew Dillon's two years as CEO (remembering he had over 6 months to prepare after being announced). Do you think he will survive long term as AFL ceo, or will he be the first AFL CEO to receive a staged managed exit?

Problem is, do you really see him being replaced? He reports to Goyder who is possibly the only other person in football who is more useless than Dillon.

There is just such a spectacular leadership problem in the AFL.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Doesn’t really matter. They’ll just appoint another lawyer from the VAFA like they always do.

 

[Chaisa]

I think only now are we realising how good we had it with Gillon. He made mistakes too and seemed too eager to keep the AFL in the headlines but was a really good media performer and was someone who you felt had control. When he was in charge he gave the game a lot of growth.

Dillon just looks incompetent. Agree that he might be a handy 2IC, but a CEO he ain't. And that's saying nothing about Laura Kane.

I think Swann is the best fit if they axe Dillon.

 

[Golden_6]

An absolute debarcle. I’m convinced you could find a better functioning administration at a local league club.

 

[daniel_4tw]

His currently legacy is Opening Round.

 

[Grockadoc]

Part of me wishes Tassie doesn't work out so Benny Gale can take over.

 

[My Tilly]

Who came up with the idea of opening round (0). Surely not Dillon?