Ralph woman.

[AnnieH]

Boors.

[hammo]

Originally posted by Annie Haddad
What happened to the idea of having a "supporters representative" on the board.

I would have thought anyone elected by the members by definition would be a "supporters' representative".

I agree that the members got it wrong last time but this is a good move.

[Bart]

Originally posted by Bear
Yeah a good appointment. I felt she was a far more appropriate condidate than a popular ex-footballer with little relevant experience.

Last time I checked we were in fact a football club. To have 2 former players and captains (and one a coach) in Quade and Kelly is entirely appropriate. To refer to the latter as having "little relevant experience" is ignorant of what the purpose of the club is.

Have a look at our constitution, and revisit the Objects and Powers of the Club. I would think with many of these, only Kelly and Quade would have any authority on.

http://sydneyswans.com.au/cp2/c2/webi/article/275179aw.pdf

This is not Qantas or AMP. Our output is football, our return and financial success is dependent on the quality of that output. The board is responsible for the appointment of the coach. We therefore need appropriate people on the board who understand football. I would argue that Paul Kelly would have more "relevant experience" than most in that regard.

All that said, I see on the Swans website that his name isn't currently listed under Board of Directors while the new Director is.

Board of Directors
Richard Colless (Chairman)
Bob Campbell
Andrew McMaster
Robert Morgan
Rob Pascoe
Andrew Pridham
Lynn Ralph
Rick Quade

[Go Swannies]

Originally posted by Bart

Board of Directors
Richard Colless (Chairman)
Bob Campbell
Andrew McMaster
Robert Morgan
Rob Pascoe
Andrew Pridham
Lynn Ralph
Rick Quade

Apart from a couple of c's (though I wouldn't call them that myself, it looks like you just need a surname beginning with M_to R. I'm in!

[Bear]

Originally posted by Bart
Have a look at our constitution, and revisit the Objects and Powers of the Club. I would think with many of these, only Kelly and Quade would have any authority on.

This is not Qantas or AMP. Our output is football, our return and financial success is dependent on the quality of that output. The board is responsible for the appointment of the coach. We therefore need appropriate people on the board who understand football. I would argue that Paul Kelly would have more "relevant experience" than most in that regard.

Don't put words in my mouth mate. Being a former footballer does not rule you out - far from it - but in Kelly's case he did not have the political skills or board experience to be a success.

There is a difference between a good player and a good administrator. This was proven by his very early exit from the board.

And your point about football being critical to financial success... Well you obviously didn't learn the lessons of the 80s. Off-field success (financial and administrative stability etc) leads to ultimate on-field success.