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Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: Simon Wallace on November 17, 2016, 08:13:24 PM
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Good evening OER Community,
I'm In
Yes, I'm a candidate for election to the Board of the club we adore: Richmond.
www.gotiges.com.au
I present and offer for the consideration and judgment of Members the most comprehensive, constructive and researched policy platform ever put to the voting members of an AFL club:
http://gotiges.com.au/resources/4%20Points%20Prospectus%20-%20Final.pdf
Given the changes (most of which I think look pretty positive, from afar) made at Richmond since Round 23, I've also done an update to my Prospectus:
http://gotiges.com.au/resources/Prospectus%20Update%20November%202016.pdf
Vote for me, or do not, but please do vote. This is about Richmond, so it's really, really important.
Questions, stuff (of any sort) or suggestions?
EMAIL: simon@gotiges.com.au
TWITTER: @RFC4Points
stuff: https://www.stuff.com/SimonWallaceRFC
or here, obviously.
Regardless of the outcome, I'm all-in for Richmond.
Thanks for your time and, always, Go Tiges.
Cheers, Simon
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Good luck Simon. Will vote for you if only because you've gone about it the right way. :clapping
Keep up the good work. You're welcome to make OER a regular place to visit to hear opinions. :thumbsup
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:clapping
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Thanks for posting your details here Simon
You've got my vote.
Good luck and thank you for having the courage to actually face the members :clapping
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Good on you Simon, I had a read and i must say very thorough. You have my vote
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Who is Simon?
What are Simon's qualifications?
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Ploughs brother..
j/k, have a read damo
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Geez read the website.
just click on the link above.
It's all there, spread over 21 pages in the prospectus and now an added few pages in the update.
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Who is Simon?
What are Simon's qualifications?
Who are you?
What are your qualifications?
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I'm Damo and zero qualifications, hence not running for election.
I missed the part about him on the website.
It's impressive, but IMO that should be front and centre.
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Nice work Simon. Good luck.
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Well done, professional and engaging.
About time.
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I missed the part about him on the website.
It's impressive, but IMO that should be front and centre.
Huh.
You "missed the part about him on the website"? WTF. What, his website?
In his prospectus he opens with an Introduction, 4 main points/changes, Club history and key details about himself.
Then on page 5 he goes into detail about himself. He lists 11 relevant details about himself.
After that he lays out what you could call his philosophy about the club.
He then begins an assessment of the club starting with the board.
If that's not front and centre, I don't know what is.
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Will you be the new RFCO?
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Will you be the new RFCO?
RFCO? What's that?
I am retired and live 200km from the CBD. I cannot do more than I do at present for MY club.
Again with the petty irrelevance. ::)
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Will you be the new RFCO?
RFCO? What's that?
I am retired and live 200km from the CBD. I cannot do more than I do at present for MY club.
Again with the petty irrelevance. ::)
Believe it or not, I actually wasn't replying to you. If I was, I would have quoted you ;)
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;)
Will you be the new RFCO?
RFCO? What's that?
I am retired and live 200km from the CBD. I cannot do more than I do at present for MY club.
Again with the petty irrelevance. ::)
Believe it or not, I actually wasn't replying to you. If I was, I would have quoted you ;)
Please excuse my thinking you were replying to me.
Since you pressed the "reply" button to post a comment directly after, but 20 minutes later than, my post I assumed you were "replying" to my post.
I'll try and remember your individual rules in future but I can't guarantee it. ;)
Edit: Thinking about it, I'm a bit confused.
If not at me then, who was your post about becoming the new RFCO directed towards?
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How's the attitude.
Sorry for missing the 4th click to actually see the prospectus and asking a civil question.
Why so offended?
Are you Simon's best friend, brother or something along those lines.
I wouldn't have thought I was taking a pot shot at him personally. It just would have made sense to me to tell everyone about himself on the homepage, or have a seperate page on himself outside of his prospectus.
In regards to the prospectus itself, he has my vote.
Leave the attitude to others in Redan.
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How's the attitude.
Sorry for missing the 4th click to actually see the prospectus and asking a civil question.
Why so offended?
Are you Simon's best friend, brother or something along those lines.
I wouldn't have thought I was taking a pot shot at him personally. It just would have made sense to me to tell everyone about himself on the homepage, or have a seperate page on himself outside of his prospectus.
In regards to the prospectus itself, he has my vote.
Leave the attitude to others in Redan.
Sorry about the "attitude" but I'm sure you can understand when you read a few of the other posts.
Even yours, after the OP gives links to his site, prospectus and update.
Who is Simon?
What are Simon's qualifications?
After posters point you, again, directly to his website.
I missed the part about him on the website.
It's impressive, but IMO that should be front and centre.
and even in your latest
Why so offended?
Are you Simon's best friend, brother or something along those lines.
All those reasons are why I was offended.
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;)Will you be the new RFCO?
RFCO? What's that?
I am retired and live 200km from the CBD. I cannot do more than I do at present for MY club.
Again with the petty irrelevance. ::)
Believe it or not, I actually wasn't replying to you. If I was, I would have quoted you ;)
Please excuse my thinking you were replying to me.
Since you pressed the "reply" button to post a comment directly after, but 20 minutes later than, my post I assumed you were "replying" to my post.
I'll try and remember your individual rules in future but I can't guarantee it. ;)
Edit: Thinking about it, I'm a bit confused.
If not at me then, who was your post about becoming the new RFCO directed towards?
So you think everytime someone clicks reply it's a direct response to the person above? Must be some weird conversations on this site for you.
It was a sarcastic response to the OP
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Good evening OER'ers
Well, Members should have received AGM & voting information by email this evening, so the starter's pistol has been fired.
FYI:
I spoke about the Tiges and my candidacy on EON Sports Radio today. From 17:30:
http://eonsports.com.au/programs/the-lunch-box/
Also a piece went up today on the AFL site, which may be of interest: http://m.afl.com.au/news/2016-11-21/sensible-business-practice-for-peggy-oneal-to-avoid-tiger-election?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
Cheers, Go Tiges and please do vote.
Simon
www.gotiges.com.au
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Just voted Simon
Good luck 👍
P.S. There are a few on here that aren't members .😉
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Just voted Simon
Good luck 👍
P.S. There are a few on here that aren't members .😉
Like who Jacky boy?
Names please or you don't know
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Just voted Simon
Good luck 👍
P.S. There are a few on here that aren't members .😉
Like who Jacky boy?
Names please or you don't know
Well if your read through the posts
A lot claim they haven't been members for various reasons
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Just voted Simon
Good luck 👍
P.S. There are a few on here that aren't members supporters .😉
Not sure why that would even matter but nevertheless, EFA
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Just voted Simon
Good luck 👍
P.S. There are a few on here that aren't members supporters .😉
Not sure why that would even matter but nevertheless, EFA
:thumbsup :lol
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Just voted Simon
Good luck 👍
P.S. There are a few on here that aren't members supporters .😉
Not sure why that would even matter but nevertheless, EFA
Actually in this instance the difference between members & supporters is important
A Members can vote, a supporter cannot ;D :rollin
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Just voted
and really do implore every member to vote
Here's your chance to have a say
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Just voted Simon
Good luck 👍
P.S. There are a few on here that aren't members supporters .😉
Not sure why that would even matter but nevertheless, EFA
Actually in this instance the difference between members & supporters is important
A Members can vote, a supporter cannot ;D :rollin
You obviously haven't been following the banter WP! :lol
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Got my vote, shake em up mate :gotigers
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Just voted Simon
Good luck 👍
P.S. There are a few on here that aren't members supporters .😉
Not sure why that would even matter but nevertheless, EFA
Actually in this instance the difference between members & supporters is important
A Members can vote, a supporter cannot ;D :rollin
Voted last night
Many posters here won't be able to vote
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Just voted Simon
Good luck 👍
P.S. There are a few on here that aren't members supporters .😉
Not sure why that would even matter but nevertheless, EFA
Actually in this instance the difference between members & supporters is important
A Members can vote, a supporter cannot ;D :rollin
Voted last night
Many posters here won't be able to vote
I would think the majority are able to. Certainly the ones I've met personally can and I've met a fair few.
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You obviously haven't been following the banter WP! :lol
have been perhaps I should have added one of these
:sarcasm2
:sarcasm
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Re: Board candidate - Simon Wallace
« Reply #139 on: Today at 03:57:10 PM » Reply with quote Modify message
Is it odd that Richmond's 2015-18 strategy paper includes photos from the 2016 season? 🤔
It contains forward-looking statements, but was clearly not finalised in the form published until this year.
I think that's odd.
http://s.afl.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/Richmond/Club%20Promos/IH%20RFC1668%20Strategic%20Overview%20Document%202015-2018%20LR.pdf
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What I find odd is they want to win one or more premierships
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Delighted to be a part of Episode 176 of the excellent Richmond Tiger Talk podcast.
I come in around 26m, but the draft discussion before then shouldn't be missed/ is the highlight.
http://richo.podbean.com/
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Good evening OER'ers
Well, Members should have received AGM & voting information by email this evening, so the starter's pistol has been fired.
FYI:
I spoke about the Tiges and my candidacy on EON Sports Radio today. From 17:30:
http://eonsports.com.au/programs/the-lunch-box/
Also a piece went up today on the AFL site, which may be of interest: http://m.afl.com.au/news/2016-11-21/sensible-business-practice-for-peggy-oneal-to-avoid-tiger-election?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
Cheers, Go Tiges and please do vote.
Simon
www.gotiges.com.au
Simon, are you "pro" O'neal and if so, why ?
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U said - if you get elected, you will do all it takes to make Tigers play MCG Saturday arvo games all year...
How do you figure you can do that ?
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Do you acknowledge that our list management/strategies remain as deplorable as they've ever been and has been the major bane of our existence for decades now? If so, do you intend to raise the issue with a view to addressing it and finally holding those responsible for it to account, especially given the virtual admission by the club earlier this that they'd botched our rebuild from 2010 onwards?
In plain English: Will you be pushing for Richardson, Hartley & Jackson to all be sacked immediately?
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Furthermore, do you think it would be better to terminate Damien Hardwick's contract now and take the short term financial hit in exchange for long term benefit, keeping in mind the savings from not paying him out will likely be more than offset by a significant decrease in membership, attendances, prime time television exposure & sponsorship anyway?
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Oh dear.
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Well you missed the point yet again, surprising for an expert. Let them get in the bloody door first before you ask the million questions and do you really think they will come out and give you answers to those questions......oh dear!!!!
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So we shouldn't be allowed to ask or want to know their views on these important issues until after they've already been elected to the board? Ok then...
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So we shouldn't be allowed to ask or want to know their views on these important issues until after they've already been elected to the board? Ok then...
Go and structure your questions better than you did, maybe you will get a response, albeit a diplomatic one.
Do you really think your answer would be; yes we will sack Richardson, Hartley and Jackson and yes it would better to terminate Hardwick now....I mean really.
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Fair questions I reckon.
Mr Wallace need not give emphatic answers but as I'm sure he is aware, much can be gauged from
any response under the circumstances.
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I give you the tip, I and tens of thousands like me didn't lift my financial investment in the Club (remember the "give 110%" campaign?) to put us in a position to flush $2m. Dimma has shown he is able to change his coaching style, sometimes mid season, and with the change in those around him I'm very much looking forward to seeing how we play in the real stuff when it comes around. Until then, words are empty as are promises to improve. This year wasn't disappointing; it really hurt and some of our performances, and our 22 games as a collective, were totally unacceptable.
We've changed some of the ingredients over the offseason but I think it's pretty clear the recipe needs altering too. I wouldn't dream of telling him or any other member of the footy department how to play/ coach, and I'd be disappointed if I wasn't told to jog off if I attempted to do so. Resource, support, empower then assess the results. Not hard, nor is it complicated. And I desperately want him and us to succeed.
My views on the extension are noted within the Prospectus, and I reiterate that mine are opinions formed from afar and hence without the insight of those who made the decision. I've also said I'd find it incredibly difficult to agree to an extension of any dept head's contract more than 6 months before it expires. I think it'd be pretty irresponsible of me to form a myopic view on the coach when it's neither my field of expertise nor am I as informed as others closer to him and the club. I am pleased we have made changes in the offseason and I'd much rather we were reactive than inactive. That so many changes were made at once, after a season that was so clearly unexpected internally, invites the question as to whether the board has been too credulous. Asking questions and even being a healthy sceptic is hardly treason. I would see that as my responsibility.
Frankly I don't see any value in me speaking as if I'd have the powers of a dictator if I get elected to a 10 person Board.
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Well said. :clapping
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I give you the tip, I and tens of thousands like me didn't lift my financial investment in the Club (remember the "give 110%" campaign?) to put us in a position to flush $2m. Dimma has shown he is able to change his coaching style, sometimes mid season, and with the change in those around him I'm very much looking forward to seeing how we play in the real stuff when it comes around. Until then, words are empty as are promises to improve. This year wasn't disappointing; it really hurt and some of our performances, and our 22 games as a collective, were totally unacceptable.
We've changed some of the ingredients over the offseason but I think it's pretty clear the receipt needs altering too. I wouldn't dream of telling him or any other member of the footy department how to play/ coach, and I'd be disappointed if I wasn't told to jog off if I attempted to do so. Resource, support, empower then assess the results. Not hard, nor is it complicated. And I desperately want him and us to succeed.
My views on the extension are noted within the Prospectus, and I reiterate that mine are opinions formed from afar and hence without the insight of those who made the decision. I've also said I'd find it incredibly difficult to agree to an extension of any dept head's contract more than 6 months before it expires. I think it'd be pretty irresponsible of me to form a myopic view on the coach when it's neither my field of expertise nor am I as informed as others closer to him and the club. I am pleased we have made changes in the offseason and I'd much rather we were reactive than inactive. That so many changes were made at once, after a season that was so clearly unexpected internally, invites the question as to whether the board has been too credulous. Asking questions and even being a healthy sceptic is hardly treason. I would see that as my responsibility.
Frankly I don't see any value in me speaking as if I'd have the powers of a dictator if I get elected to a 10 person Board.
What Damien has shown is he cannot win finals. How long do you give a coach with that record. We are a very forgiving club. 17 out of the 18 clubs would have marched him out the door by now.
I've paid my money to this club for years so we could be in a position to make tough calls if they needed to be made. I don't think sacking Damien is flushing my money out the window. In fact if we had of I would have joined up again in 2017.
Sacking a few assistant coaches is just pathetic in my opinion. Gutless in fact. And if anyone thinks that is going to change this club around than I feel sorry for you.
Hell, its almost the same list as well except for only a few.
Anyway I wish you luck but what this club needs is leaders on and off the field, people willing to make a few enemies, not more of the same. 👍
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I give you the tip, I and tens of thousands like me didn't lift my financial investment in the Club (remember the "give 110%" campaign?) to put us in a position to flush $2m. Dimma has shown he is able to change his coaching style, sometimes mid season, and with the change in those around him I'm very much looking forward to seeing how we play in the real stuff when it comes around. Until then, words are empty as are promises to improve. This year wasn't disappointing; it really hurt and some of our performances, and our 22 games as a collective, were totally unacceptable.
We've changed some of the ingredients over the offseason but I think it's pretty clear the receipt needs altering too. I wouldn't dream of telling him or any other member of the footy department how to play/ coach, and I'd be disappointed if I wasn't told to jog off if I attempted to do so. Resource, support, empower then assess the results. Not hard, nor is it complicated. And I desperately want him and us to succeed.
My views on the extension are noted within the Prospectus, and I reiterate that mine are opinions formed from afar and hence without the insight of those who made the decision. I've also said I'd find it incredibly difficult to agree to an extension of any dept head's contract more than 6 months before it expires. I think it'd be pretty irresponsible of me to form a myopic view on the coach when it's neither my field of expertise nor am I as informed as others closer to him and the club. I am pleased we have made changes in the offseason and I'd much rather we were reactive than inactive. That so many changes were made at once, after a season that was so clearly unexpected internally, invites the question as to whether the board has been too credulous. Asking questions and even being a healthy sceptic is hardly treason. I would see that as my responsibility.
Frankly I don't see any value in me speaking as if I'd have the powers of a dictator if I get elected to a 10 person Board.
What Damien has shown is he cannot win finals. How long do you give a coach with that record. We are a very forgiving club. 17 out of the 18 clubs would have marched him out the door by now.
I've paid my money to this club for years so we could be in a position to make tough calls if they needed to be made. I don't think sacking Damien is flushing my money out the window. In fact if we had of I would have joined up again in 2017.
Sacking a few assistant coaches is just pathetic in my opinion. Gutless in fact. And if anyone thinks that is going to change this club around than I feel sorry for you.
Hell, its almost the same list as well except for only a few.
Anyway I wish you luck but what this club needs is leaders on and off the field, people willing to make a few enemies, not more of the same. 👍
Although I agree with much of what you are saying, Simon also puts forward the suggestion that possibly those finals losses were not just Hardwick's fault alone. Maybe the result was due to other factors such as the line coaches for instance. Playing personnel isn't solely Hardwick's fault either. While I think the buck stops with him, we now have to wait and see if the chemistry of the team has improved with the changes made. If not, then it will be a very easy decision to sack him during the year. I hope Simon can influence the board on making the hard call when needed. That's what members will want him to do. At least we have a handy couple of coaches in Blake Caracella and Craig McRae hanging around ready to take the reigns if necessary. :thumbsup
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I give you the tip, I and tens of thousands like me didn't lift my financial investment in the Club (remember the "give 110%" campaign?) to put us in a position to flush $2m. Dimma has shown he is able to change his coaching style, sometimes mid season, and with the change in those around him I'm very much looking forward to seeing how we play in the real stuff when it comes around. Until then, words are empty as are promises to improve. This year wasn't disappointing; it really hurt and some of our performances, and our 22 games as a collective, were totally unacceptable.
We've changed some of the ingredients over the offseason but I think it's pretty clear the receipt needs altering too. I wouldn't dream of telling him or any other member of the footy department how to play/ coach, and I'd be disappointed if I wasn't told to jog off if I attempted to do so. Resource, support, empower then assess the results. Not hard, nor is it complicated. And I desperately want him and us to succeed.
My views on the extension are noted within the Prospectus, and I reiterate that mine are opinions formed from afar and hence without the insight of those who made the decision. I've also said I'd find it incredibly difficult to agree to an extension of any dept head's contract more than 6 months before it expires. I think it'd be pretty irresponsible of me to form a myopic view on the coach when it's neither my field of expertise nor am I as informed as others closer to him and the club. I am pleased we have made changes in the offseason and I'd much rather we were reactive than inactive. That so many changes were made at once, after a season that was so clearly unexpected internally, invites the question as to whether the board has been too credulous. Asking questions and even being a healthy sceptic is hardly treason. I would see that as my responsibility.
Frankly I don't see any value in me speaking as if I'd have the powers of a dictator if I get elected to a 10 person Board.
What Damien has shown is he cannot win finals. How long do you give a coach with that record. We are a very forgiving club. 17 out of the 18 clubs would have marched him out the door by now.
I've paid my money to this club for years so we could be in a position to make tough calls if they needed to be made. I don't think sacking Damien is flushing my money out the window. In fact if we had of I would have joined up again in 2017.
Sacking a few assistant coaches is just pathetic in my opinion. Gutless in fact. And if anyone thinks that is going to change this club around than I feel sorry for you.
Hell, its almost the same list as well except for only a few.
Anyway I wish you luck but what this club needs is leaders on and off the field, people willing to make a few enemies, not more of the same. 👍
Although I agree with much of what you are saying, Simon also puts forward the suggestion that possibly those finals losses were not just Hardwick's fault alone. Maybe the result was due to other factors such as the line coaches for instance. Playing personnel isn't solely Hardwick's fault either. While I think the buck stops with him, we now have to wait and see if the chemistry of the team has improved with the changes made. If not, then it will be a very easy decision to sack him during the year. I hope Simon can influence the board on making the hard call when needed. That's what members will want him to do. At least we have a handy couple of coaches in Blake Caracella and Craig McRae hanging around ready to take the reigns if necessary. :thumbsup
Nah stuff it let's just slag the poo out of our new recruits
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Here comes the new boss, same as the old boss....
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How would having the majority of our games played in a timeslot that gets very little national free to air coverage benefit sponsorship and membership growth
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I give you the tip, I and tens of thousands like me didn't lift my financial investment in the Club (remember the "give 110%" campaign?) to put us in a position to flush $2m. Dimma has shown he is able to change his coaching style, sometimes mid season, and with the change in those around him I'm very much looking forward to seeing how we play in the real stuff when it comes around. Until then, words are empty as are promises to improve. This year wasn't disappointing; it really hurt and some of our performances, and our 22 games as a collective, were totally unacceptable.
We've changed some of the ingredients over the offseason but I think it's pretty clear the receipt needs altering too. I wouldn't dream of telling him or any other member of the footy department how to play/ coach, and I'd be disappointed if I wasn't told to jog off if I attempted to do so. Resource, support, empower then assess the results. Not hard, nor is it complicated. And I desperately want him and us to succeed.
My views on the extension are noted within the Prospectus, and I reiterate that mine are opinions formed from afar and hence without the insight of those who made the decision. I've also said I'd find it incredibly difficult to agree to an extension of any dept head's contract more than 6 months before it expires. I think it'd be pretty irresponsible of me to form a myopic view on the coach when it's neither my field of expertise nor am I as informed as others closer to him and the club. I am pleased we have made changes in the offseason and I'd much rather we were reactive than inactive. That so many changes were made at once, after a season that was so clearly unexpected internally, invites the question as to whether the board has been too credulous. Asking questions and even being a healthy sceptic is hardly treason. I would see that as my responsibility.
Frankly I don't see any value in me speaking as if I'd have the powers of a dictator if I get elected to a 10 person Board.
What Damien has shown is he cannot win finals. How long do you give a coach with that record. We are a very forgiving club. 17 out of the 18 clubs would have marched him out the door by now.
I've paid my money to this club for years so we could be in a position to make tough calls if they needed to be made. I don't think sacking Damien is flushing my money out the window. In fact if we had of I would have joined up again in 2017.
Sacking a few assistant coaches is just pathetic in my opinion. Gutless in fact. And if anyone thinks that is going to change this club around than I feel sorry for you.
Hell, its almost the same list as well except for only a few.
Anyway I wish you luck but what this club needs is leaders on and off the field, people willing to make a few enemies, not more of the same. 👍
Although I agree with much of what you are saying, Simon also puts forward the suggestion that possibly those finals losses were not just Hardwick's fault alone. Maybe the result was due to other factors such as the line coaches for instance. Playing personnel isn't solely Hardwick's fault either. While I think the buck stops with him, we now have to wait and see if the chemistry of the team has improved with the changes made. If not, then it will be a very easy decision to sack him during the year. I hope Simon can influence the board on making the hard call when needed. That's what members will want him to do. At least we have a handy couple of coaches in Blake Caracella and Craig McRae hanging around ready to take the reigns if necessary. :thumbsup
Like it or not the buck stops with the coach and it's been that way since Geez was a boy and fair enough, he has had more than enough time to shape the playing list and coaches to what they were/are. He even said so himself about the list earlier this year.
The Board made a massive mistake in giving Dimma another 2 years but to save face the Board gets rid of the assistant coaches and does an external review which nobody is allowed to see but more importantly nothing really changed.... That sounds more and more stupid the more you say it.
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I've also said I'd find it incredibly difficult to agree to an extension of any dept head's contract more than 6 months before it expires.
What if the contract extension is offered to encourage them to take an offer from somewhere else though? Does that change your thoughts?
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I give you the tip, I and tens of thousands like me didn't lift my financial investment in the Club (remember the "give 110%" campaign?) to put us in a position to flush $2m. Dimma has shown he is able to change his coaching style, sometimes mid season, and with the change in those around him I'm very much looking forward to seeing how we play in the real stuff when it comes around. Until then, words are empty as are promises to improve. This year wasn't disappointing; it really hurt and some of our performances, and our 22 games as a collective, were totally unacceptable.
We've changed some of the ingredients over the offseason but I think it's pretty clear the recipe needs altering too. I wouldn't dream of telling him or any other member of the footy department how to play/ coach, and I'd be disappointed if I wasn't told to jog off if I attempted to do so. Resource, support, empower then assess the results. Not hard, nor is it complicated. And I desperately want him and us to succeed.
My views on the extension are noted within the Prospectus, and I reiterate that mine are opinions formed from afar and hence without the insight of those who made the decision. I've also said I'd find it incredibly difficult to agree to an extension of any dept head's contract more than 6 months before it expires. I think it'd be pretty irresponsible of me to form a myopic view on the coach when it's neither my field of expertise nor am I as informed as others closer to him and the club. I am pleased we have made changes in the offseason and I'd much rather we were reactive than inactive. That so many changes were made at once, after a season that was so clearly unexpected internally, invites the question as to whether the board has been too credulous. Asking questions and even being a healthy sceptic is hardly treason. I would see that as my responsibility.
Frankly I don't see any value in me speaking as if I'd have the powers of a dictator if I get elected to a 10 person Board.
Nicely structured. Wouldn't you agree Dio???
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No, it's a load of evasive, sidestepping bollocks that only raises more questions than it answered.
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No, it's a load of evasive, sidestepping bollocks that only raises more questions than it answered.
So exactly the answer I said you would you get...
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No it wasn't....you said it would be diplomatic, that was flat out crap with a terse and defensive undertone...in fact it was a lot like of most of your posts...
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No it wasn't....you said it would be diplomatic, that was flat out crap with a terse and defensive undertone...in fact it was a lot like of most of your posts...
So the response was diplomatic, you should learn from that response. Maybe go practice for a while.
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Can you read - I said it wasn't diplomatic...and why do I need to learn to be diplomatic...I'm not running for the board..
I'll concede he did actually answer my question about Halfstep - he won't push for him to be sacked and obviously thinks he can turn it around...whether or not that comes from concerns for the bottom line more than anything I'm still not any clearer on and he didn't really address whether he thinks we'll do just as much, if not more damage to our bottom line if he stays on and continues to coach poorly...he also seems to think I expected him to walk in , take charge, make unilateral decisions and tell the coach how to coach when I did no such thing..smacks of deflection, something you're quite fond of, so no surprise you admired the response...is it not still the board who ultimately decides the coach's fate? That has nothing to do with telling them how to coach....also he didn't answer my query about whether or not he thinks our list management/strategies have been a major problem and need to be addressed either... fact is we have blokes who over seven years and by their own admission stuffed up our list - even if they'd tried to shift the blame to us supporters - yet are still employed by the club...why wouldn't we expect someone running for the board to at least acknowledge that issue?
To your original point on the last page - I would suggest a candidate that, rather than being "diplomatic", actually did come out and say we need a new coach and new list managers and articulated why, would be quite popular at this point and would garner more than just a few votes. Remember, they have to convince the members of their worth, not the incumbents.:shh
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Snip! Leave out the insults ppl.
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just in case it gets lost in the mire
How would having the majority of our games played in a timeslot that gets very little national free to air coverage benefit sponsorship and membership growth?
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Well, our CEO recently noted that a draft fixture is circulated and then negotiated.
Predictable timeslot, at our home ground, at family friendly time and usually FTA covered. I think that'd help rather than hinder our fan engagement, attendances and corporate relationships. I've taken plenty of clients to the footy over time and it's always easier to get them to a day game than a Saturday night.
Our fixturing for 2017 is, as the Club admits, disappointing. I know winning gives us the greatest leverage but I'd rather we make that time our own wherever possible. We don't have much of a home ground advantage, so getting games played at a non-prime but still preferable time and location means we can make the best of our situation. Build it up. Make it ours.
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Well, our CEO recently noted that a draft fixture is circulated and then negotiated.
Predictable timeslot, at our home ground, at family friendly time and usually FTA covered. I think that'd help rather than hinder our fan engagement, attendances and corporate relationships. I've taken plenty of clients to the footy over time and it's always easier to get them to a day game than a Saturday night.
Our fixturing for 2017 is, as the Club admits, disappointing. I know winning gives us the greatest leverage but I'd rather we make that time our own wherever possible. We don't have much of a home ground advantage, so getting games played at a non-prime but still preferable time and location means we can make the best of our situation. Build it up. Make it ours.
Not sure if people are fully aware but from 2017 under the new TV deal there is no FTA Saturday afternoon game (the one Ch7 did on delay)
All Saturday arvo games are only on pay TV from 2017
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Well, our CEO recently noted that a draft fixture is circulated and then negotiated.
Predictable timeslot, at our home ground, at family friendly time and usually FTA covered. I think that'd help rather than hinder our fan engagement, attendances and corporate relationships. I've taken plenty of clients to the footy over time and it's always easier to get them to a day game than a Saturday night.
Our fixturing for 2017 is, as the Club admits, disappointing. I know winning gives us the greatest leverage but I'd rather we make that time our own wherever possible. We don't have much of a home ground advantage, so getting games played at a non-prime but still preferable time and location means we can make the best of our situation. Build it up. Make it ours.
Not sure if people are fully aware but from 2017 under the new TV deal there is no FTA Saturday afternoon game (the one Ch7 did on delay)
All Saturday arvo games are only on pay TV from 2017
for the most part, i like what simon has put forward. but this concerns me.
Simon it seems as if on this matter you are only looking whithin your own little bubble.
When corporations hand over money to sporting clubs they want exposure, and as much as possible.
your notion would give our club the least free to air tv exposure of all the clubs, or pretty damn close to it. So how do you sell that to potential sponsors?
it would alienate a large number of supporters, and members who pay out their hard earned while not being in a position to actually get to many games. Your idea of vastly reducing the amount of richmond games they get to see on TV could very well mean they say stuff it, if the club actively reduces the games i can watch, then i will actively reduce my money flow into their coffers.
How is saturday arvo a family friendly time? maybe for some;
what about the families that are involved in local footy?
Is this idea one that you have actually researched and considered all parties it will affect, or is it something based on what suits you and your circles?
what about the families who like to do other things as well as football on the weekend?
what about the families that don't live in melbourne?
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Hi and thanks for the stuff.
First. Sponsorship value isn't just eyeballs x rate. Witness us being the most watched and attended H&A team in 2015 but not having the corporate support of others with far less "exposure".
I'd support playing times that suit most, both in number and supporter category. Saturday afternoons or Sunday twilight? The data is pretty clear which supporters prefer.
We'll never get all our non-marquee games at this slot, but we first played with a red footy in late June this year. Whoever possible, request 2.10pm on a Saturday. Your point regarding those who live out of Melbourne is well made - travelling > 1.5 hours to and from the G (as a number of fans who've been in contact with me do) makes evenings and even twilights problematic. 2.10pm means you have your morning and your evening and, yes some of this is anecdotal, but playing games regularly at our ground on a Saturday is preferred and something I do support. Maximises pregame coverage, too.
Local footy commitments? Well lucky we have our headline games. And away games.
We don't have much leverage after the year we just had, but I'd at least try to make that time and place our default request.
I spoke to a LOT of people before I launched. Almost all of them didn't know I was planning to run and many were strangers/ Tigers at the ground or on the train. Saturday afternoons was a clear preference.
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1st point is valid, there is clearly much more to sponsorship income than home and away attendance. There is performance, at which we suck, and there is TV exposure. Why do you think that the friday night slot is desired? it brings TV ratings and thats what sponsors want. Its a national game and they want millions of people accrross the country to see their brand, not just the 30-50k at the 'G
so nice of you to consider families involved in local footy in that they can get to see 3-4 marquee games per year. I'm sure that inspire them spending money on memberships
families living whithin 1.5 hrs drive of the 'G would find saturday arvos convenient, if they are not involved in local footy or any other activities for their kids or work that take up saturday mornings.
are thes stats you claim in relation to a preference between saturday arvos or sunday twilight? if so thats a a misleading stat. where are they BTW?
It may be something you wont die in a ditch over, which is good because i dont think you have thought it through fully.
There will be no one timeslot that suits everyone, so having a variety of timeslots is the only valid option, some will be better for more than others and some will better from a corporate point of view than others. and I dont know how many people have contacted you that counts as lots, but what percentage is it of the 70k we have as members and hundereds of thousands of others that support the club but dont buy memberships because they cant get to games, but watch as many games on tv as they can?
I have little doubt that if you offered the other clubs to take as many Saturday arvo timeslots they would jump at it.
And from a personal point of view, if the club deliberately took action that reduced me to seeing only a handful of games that would be it for me, not just financially but of any interest.
How would you feel if the did that to you?
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I've made my point. It's my perspective, my experience and my preference. The board should be a blend of them.
Cheers,
Simon
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we already have enough people on the board who seem to be only interested in their own perspective, experience and preference.
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I've made my point. It's my perspective, my experience and my preference. The board should be a blend of them.
Cheers,
Simon
Hmm
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we already have enough people on the board who seem to be only interested in their own perspective, experience and preference.
If that is so, then it'd be good to have a broader range of perspectives, experience and preferences represented on the Board, yes?
That's effectively the main contention of the first of my 4 Points: http://gotiges.com.au/resources/4%20Points%20Prospectus%20-%20Final.pdf
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:lol
it would be.
i cant see that changing too much if we add more of the same, though.
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so nice of you to consider families involved in local footy in that they can get to see 3-4 marquee games per year. I'm sure that inspire them spending money on memberships
families living whithin 1.5 hrs drive of the 'G would find saturday arvos convenient, if they are not involved in local footy or any other activities for their kids or work that take up saturday mornings.
There will be no one timeslot that suits everyone, so having a variety of timeslots is the only valid option
I can vouch for this. All points are very valid. If I was told I could only attend Saturday day games and marquee games I would simply never be able to attend (do a lot of Friday and Saturday night work) except on the rare occasion if I was lucky. This would make me think, "whats the point of buying a membership" if I could only attend 1 game a year if I was lucky when I could just go up on the day and buy a ticket there. Hell I wouldn't even be able to watch many games on the TV so it'd probably disconnect from the game completely.
But I'm only one person so stuff me right? Need to look after those corporate buddies
but what percentage is it of the 70k we have as members and hundereds of thousands of others that support the club but dont buy memberships because they cant get to games, but watch as many games on tv as they can?
Do I need to say it?
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Good afternoon,
RFC voting members should've received this afternoon a Club email/ alert including my statement to Members & link to my site etc.
Let me know if you didn't and I can stuff it to you.
That's the last one, so I trust Members now have the information & opportunity needed to make their choice, if they haven't already done so.
Thanks for engaging, feel free to contact me via here or simon@gotiges.com.au with any queries, suggestions or other stuff and roll on Friday. And, please vote.
Cheers and, always, Go Tiges.
Simon
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For those who haven't voted I implore you to vote
People have been crying out to be able to have some input with regard to the make up of the board so here is your chance
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Good afternoon,
RFC voting members should've received this afternoon a Club email/ alert including my statement to Members & link to my site etc.
Let me know if you didn't and I can stuff it to you.
That's the last one, so I trust Members now have the information & opportunity needed to make their choice, if they haven't already done so.
Thanks for engaging, feel free to contact me via here or simon@gotiges.com.au with any queries, suggestions or other stuff and roll on Friday. And, please vote.
Cheers and, always, Go Tiges.
Simon
Here's your email alert:
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http://www.richmondfc.com.au/AFL%20Tenant/Richmond/Club%20Promos/RFC%20Website%20Email%20-%20Simon%20Wallace.pdf