Richmond Board Nomination

[Con65]

I dont know Phil at all but I read his blog.

I think his point is, 6 of the current 9 were involved in the appointment of TW back in 2004.  The team has performed badly over the past 6 years so some of these 6 ought to go.  What Phil's blog doesn't address (in addition to the comments above) is why ought there be a change NOW.  What is the CURRENT regime doing or not doing that his skill set would achieve.

Personally, i think the current board is doing a good job.  Not all things do I agree with but then again, as with any organisation, its unlikely you will agree with everything they do.  Why are they doing a good job eg.  appointing Brendan Gale , 12 months of the year access to Punt Road, footy department with lines of reporting, division of responsibilities (no G Miller wearing numerous diff hats).

G March and co have instilled a more corporate mentality and structure where each division of the business runs itself.

At this stage, I wont be voting for a change.

[Carvels Ring]

I am worried that Phil is rabbiting on about communication and the ease with which he uses social media and yet he seems to do neither.

[Penelope]

I thought he said he would answer the questions via his blog over the coming weeks?

It seems some are very quick to criticise or write this bloke off, but I'm wondering what do you know about the individual board members currently in place.

I fully agree you don't change for the sake of changeing, but at this point in time I know more about this bloke than the other board members, but that's still not saying much.

Ultimately, Phil you will need to give more than just the bullsh!t spin we get from our politicians.

[Carvels Ring]

Al, my problem is that Phil is posting the same stuff on various websites and despite the fact that he spends time sittting and watching his thread, he hasnt addressed the specific questions asked of him.

if that is writing him off, then I've written him off.  i would prefer to think that he is being prompted to speak with us, but he is declining.

[tigersrus]

Hi, I have been reading this forum for a while and this thread has made me join up so I can have a say!

I agree with Phillip, that as a one eyed tiger supporter, that I am sick of hearing about us being on the right track!!

If we had been on the right track for the last 10 years as they have been saying, surely we would have seen some results on the field, as really they are the only results that matter.

Financially we may not be in the best position but put some wins on the board and that would change very quickly, how can you continue to market a product that is just promises and never delivers results.

Making change for change sake, why don't you want change!   Everybody was happy to make Terry Wallace accountable, why not the board?  Are you happy with 15th in 2011 9th in 2012 15th in 2013 and then watch Damien Hardwick get sacked and start all over again.  Lets not forget that Damien Hardwick is accountable to the same board that Terry Wallace was accountable to and they obviously ok'd everything that Terry Wallace was doing.  Do we just wait until it fails again and listen to the speel over and over.

Why isn't the board accountable for losses, until we start winning some games I will keep voting for change.

I would like to know from Phillip exactly what he thinks he can do to help Richmond put wins on the board, in what way does he feel the board is not performing?  What are they not doing that he thinks he can do better?

We all want the same thing in the end, a premeirship, and expecting anything less from our board is letting our team down.

Thanks for letting me rant

[Penelope]

I can see where your coming from CR. If he doesn't address the questions put to him in the near future most thinking people will will pretty much write him off as well.

As i said though and im sure there will be many in the same boat, i couldn't even name the current board members let alone know anything about them.

When i was younger, lived in Melbourne and was a regular member i hardly ever voted on board elections, as i generally don't in companies I am a shareholder in. I'd prefer to abstain than make an uniformed choice (see guess)

[Carvels Ring]

Hi, I have been reading this forum for a while and this thread has made me join up so I can have a say!

I agree with Phillip, that as a one eyed tiger supporter, that I am sick of hearing about us being on the right track!!

If we had been on the right track for the last 10 years as they have been saying, surely we would have seen some results on the field, as really they are the only results that matter.

Financially we may not be in the best position but put some wins on the board and that would change very quickly, how can you continue to market a product that is just promises and never delivers results.

Making change for change sake, why don't you want change!   Everybody was happy to make Terry Wallace accountable, why not the board?  Are you happy with 15th in 2011 9th in 2012 15th in 2013 and then watch Damien Hardwick get sacked and start all over again.  Lets not forget that Damien Hardwick is accountable to the same board that Terry Wallace was accountable to and they obviously ok'd everything that Terry Wallace was doing.  Do we just wait until it fails again and listen to the speel over and over.

Why isn't the board accountable for losses, until we start winning some games I will keep voting for change.

I would like to know from Phillip exactly what he thinks he can do to help Richmond put wins on the board, in what way does he feel the board is not performing?  What are they not doing that he thinks he can do better?

We all want the same thing in the end, a premeirship, and expecting anything less from our board is letting our team down.

Thanks for letting me rant

Nice to meet you, Dorothy Dix!

[PhilipAnderson]

Phil, i dont think u get it.  These forums are full of committed tiger fans who all have varying opinions and who want to know specific details.  You are posting identical posts on several forums.  That's not good enough and wont win you any brownie points at all.

If you are serious, the fans deserve better than this effort so far.

Carvels Ring,

Thank you for your continued prompting. There are so many questions to answer and so many forums to answer them on. Let me state that I actually do get it and answers will be posted on my Blog on a daily basis. I also know that these forums are full of committed tiger fans and I am just one of those as well. The key here is to let you know that I wanted to promote discussion as there was none relating to the election prior to me making my initial post. At this time I wish to listen to all of you to better understand what it is that you want as well. I also want you to get to know me better along the way. At least you will have a better understanding of who you are or are not voting for as opposed to not knowing anyone and perhaps even not voting. Hopefully, at least you may vote - this will be good for the Richmond Football Club.

[Carvels Ring]

Hi Phil, how many forums are you on?

also, if you are posting answers on your blog i doubt whether you will get much interest or feedback.  links are boring and for trainspotters.  If you get asked a question here on OER then you should reply here.  otherwise yr advertising here is just a cynical exercise.

[FNM]

Just out of curiosity, how many rang you up from the club and tried to put you off running?
I'm not sure that's a good thing if they did or bad thing, but I've heard it happening before.
Good, because elections are costly, but bad because why shouldn't you run or anyone else.
So I guess that means you really have to weigh up whether you really can add anything of value more than the present board.
Not trying to dissuade you, but worth a think, hey!
Good luck anyway, we all love the club and I can't blame you for wanting to be a part of it
 

[jackstar is back again]

where is that Clayton fellow

[Smokey]

where is that Clayton fellow

David is actually back posting to other Richmond forums again after a self-imposed 'exile'.  Laugh if you need to Jack but he had the club's best interests at heart and he has put in many many many hours of unpaid volunteer work over the years.  A lot of other self-important judgmental people can't say the same.

[Carvels Ring]

A lot of other self-important judgmental people can't say the same. = that idiot Pahoff.

[Coach]

Pahoff

[tigersrus]

To Carvels Ring,

You seem to have the answers for everything, why don't you put yourself out there and run for the board, you obviously know more than everybody else.

And trying to make a difference is never a waste of time.

Dorothy Dix!  Had no idea what you were talking about, maybe you need to make your accusations clearer.

We are actually allowed to have different opinions without the sarcasm