Claws out: ‘We are 35 years into a five-year plan’Herald-Sun
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THE group pushing for a spill of Richmond’s board is proposing a tilt at seven board positions.
“Focus On Footy” is led by Melbourne cardiologist Dr Martin Hiscock and wants to fill the remaining two board positions with “the best credentialed members” at the club’s AGM later this year.
The ticket comprises premiership players Bruce Monteath and Bryan Wood, along with Philip Allison, Margaret (Mag) Kearney, former club medico Dr David Marsh OAM, Ingrid Williams and Hiscock.The group is gathered at Leo Berry’s Gym in Richmond with the Tigers theme song blaring through loudspeakers.
“The Richmond Football Club sits at a 35-year crossroad,” Hiscock said.
“It either continues down the same path as the most unsuccessful club in the competition or it takes a different road to competing in and winning premierships.
“We are 35 years into a five-year plan. It’s got to stop here immediately.”
Hiscock called president Peggy O’Neal this morning, requesting that the entire club’s board stands down.
The group endeavours to achieve football success.
“Something has to change,” Hiscock said.
“We need a new direction, and a new culture and and from the top.
“This is the right vision for the club and it can only be achieved by a focus on football.
“Once installed, we will immediately appoint Bruce Monteath and Bryan Wood as the club’s football directors.”
It also proposes creating a new position at the club, to be known as the “Club CEO of Football”, to work closely with the football department and will target repsected football administrator and current Collingwood employee Neil Balme for the role.
It is also proposing nine-year terms for board members.
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