Rate Cameron Schwab

[Vipercrunch 2,820]

From the things I know him to have done, he is doing well.

It is the things that some have alleged him to have done or been involved with that makes this poll premature imo. Until the investigation is over and we learn IF he was involved with tanking and if so, how much, then I can't answer.

[ignition. 1,454]

I'll be honest, I don't know much about him. All I know is he was initially sacked the morning of the Geelong thrashing and he had some form of conflict with the old football department. I don't know the ins and outs, I don't know what his views were on this so called tanking debacle, but all I can say is I love his passion he shows for the club and I like what he has done in relation to the new club sponsors and facilities at AMMI park.

[hoopla 418]

I think I would like to vote - first I am casting this opinion as outsider looking in so I have to largely judge the book by its cover

A whole lot of good mixed with a whole lot of bad.

A whole lot of good - Debt reduction, restructuring the footy club and will even give him cudo's for getting Energywatch ( as other codes did as well) and then replacing them when they went pearshaped - not easy in this enviroment with the product he has to sell.

A whole lot of bad - the apparent sticking his nose into the footy department and getting players and others offside and his tie up with this current mess.

Surely this is right - a mixture

At the end of the day, Melbourne is # in a stronger financial position now than it has been for a long time - it has good facilities - and its stands for something ( the founder of the game etc). It is difficult to criticize the CEO who has been in place during this period

[# Prior to the McLean/ Wilson attack!]

[Mgdee 319]

A unfortunate topic at present allowing the disillusioned supporters a chance to cause a greater rift within the club for their personal benefit.

In times of war a united front is required.

All Demon fans should be banding together against outside forces.

If we win the battle there will be plenty of time later to sort out internal bickering.

[Dannyz 2,585]

I have had personal run-ins with Cameron in the past and have spoken of him in a negative way on the forum but I do believe he's made some good decisions since the fall-out of the famous Geelong game.

Improved football department personnel, continued revival of football department funding, a stronger bottom-line and continued ability to connect with strong sponsors. My only query would be his old fashion management style - I do hope he shows some innovation moving forward.

[jayceebee31 750]

I asked Don McLardy at a members meet in July, if we had a succession plan in place to succeed CS, Just hope there is.

I think it is time CS moved onto another stage in his life- post MFC IMO.

[Guest José Mourinho]

I have had personal run-ins with Cameron in the past and have spoken of him in a negative way on the forum but I do believe he's made some good decisions since the fall-out of the famous Geelong game.

Improved football department personnel, continued revival of football department funding, a stronger bottom-line and continued ability to connect with strong sponsors. My only query would be his old fashion management style - I do hope he shows some innovation moving forward.

Would've never guessed dannyz...

Thanks again for your great gift to demonland that was "the $80K desk".

It's a gift that keeps on giving.

[Guest José Mourinho]

I asked Don McLardy at a members meet in July, if we had a succession plan in place to succeed CS, Just hope there is.

I think it is time CS moved onto another stage in his life- post MFC IMO.

Sounds like McLardy told you to get stuffed rather than dignify that question with an answer, as he rightly should have.

[Grimes is Great 183]

IMO - Schwab & Connoly both need to go.

All our old dirty laundry will keep being brought up by the media until there is a change.

They may have done some good things over the years but enough is enough.

This club needs to return to the top and I don't think that these two will be able to help guide us there.

[Bossdog 2,002]

IMO - Schwab & Connoly both need to go.

All our old dirty laundry will keep being brought up by the media until there is a change.

They may have done some good things over the years but enough is enough.

This club needs to return to the top and I don't think that these two will be able to help guide us there.

Can you tell me then....Who are you going to replace them with????.........CS has been in the footy game for a long time and has experience in the administration of a footy club.....Has he made mistakes???? Yes

Has his admin taken the club from a $5 mil debt......Yes

Has the footy club now got amenities equal with the competion......Yes

Is the club running a a profit.........Yes (A small one but a profit none the less)

Was he recommend by the AFL........Yes

Is he instrumental in this lattest sh!t fight.......Unknown

Can you please put a name to our next CEO who knows the football landscape better and has steered the ship better than CS through the past year of hell????

[demon3165 2,612]

I asked Don McLardy at a members meet in July, if we had a succession plan in place to succeed CS, Just hope there is.

I think it is time CS moved onto another stage in his life- post MFC IMO.

Wish you would take the same advise.

[deanox 9,767]

There should be a "don't know" option for all questions. Would be interesting to see how many demonland just genuinely aren't sure but fall either way by default.

[mjt 640]

Wish you would take the same advise.

i dont.

[Dee Fan 3,247]

Can you tell me then....Who are you going to replace them with????.........CS has been in the footy game for a long time and has experience in the administration of a footy club.....Has he made mistakes???? Yes

Has his admin taken the club from a $5 mil debt......Yes

Has the footy club now got amenities equal with the competion......Yes

Is the club running a a profit.........Yes (A small one but a profit none the less)

Was he recommend by the AFL........Yes

Is he instrumental in this lattest sh!t fight.......Unknown

Can you please put a name to our next CEO who knows the football landscape better and has steered the ship better than CS through the past year of hell????

That's the whole point isn't it; most of those who criticise him really don't know why, they just go along with, and become part of,the crowd.

I don't know how good a job Schwab has done but the Board seem happy with him and if we are happy with the Board, we should accept their judgement. I think a lot of people have been sucked in to the Wilson/Schwab brawl and only want him gone because she's said he's no good.

Well I reckon she's no good, so why should I side with her?

[old dee 23,508]

That's the whole point isn't it; most of those who criticise him really don't know why, they just go along with, and become part of,the crowd.

I don't know how good a job Schwab has done but the Board seem happy with him and if we are happy with the Board, we should accept their judgement. I think a lot of people have been sucked in to the Wilson/Schwab brawl and only want him gone because she's said he's no good.

Well I reckon she's no good, so why should I side with her?

That probably says it all RobbieF

[rpfc 28,070]

What a waste of time this thread was, I am glad I didn't bother when it was created (no offence BB).

Capped off with BH being as pedantic and anal as he sees me as.

Is Schwab a good CEO?

The board says yes, and while that may not be a great answer, it's the only one that's relevant.

You don't like it - run for the board. Or support someone to run for the board who will remove him.

[old dee 23,508]

What a waste of time this thread was, I am glad I didn't bother when it was created (no offence BB).

Capped off with BH being as pedantic and anal as he sees me as.

Is Schwab a good CEO?

The board says yes, and while that may not be a great answer, it's the only one that's relevant.

You don't like it - run for the board. Or support someone to run for the board who will remove him.

Not sure why you raised it rpfc

[Buzzy 992]

this is retarded. How the hell can anyone outside the club have any idea what he does day to day, or what kind of bloke he actually is.

[Trisul 664]

this is retarded. How the hell can anyone outside the club have any idea what he does day to day, or what kind of bloke he actually is.

The Penske file?

Poll it?

(null vote)

[Hannibal 5,814]

I'm happy to back the Board...

But he has one damning stat. The two clubs he's presided over since 2000 have had the worst recruiting record in that time.

I acknowledge he (obviously) doesn't pick the players, but as CEO he must take some responsibility for the terrible recruiting/development at Melbourne and Freo.

[Guest José Mourinho]

this is retarded. How the hell can anyone outside the club have any idea what he does day to day, or what kind of bloke he actually is.

I support him and the board, and voted favourably for Schwab... but I should note that a friend of mine, that formerly dealt with him day-to-day over the last couple of years, found him to be arrogant and a bit of an ar$ehole.

FWIW.

[daisycutter 29,427]

I support him and the board, and voted favourably for Schwab... but I should note that a friend of mine, that formerly dealt with him day-to-day over the last couple of years, found him to be arrogant and a bit of an ar$ehole.

FWIW.

sounds like Eddie McGuire or Jeff Kennet (but I suppose they were/are presidents and not CEO's

[Guest NoMoreMrNiceGuy]

I support him and the board, and voted favourably for Schwab... but I should note that a friend of mine, that formerly dealt with him day-to-day over the last couple of years, found him to be arrogant and a bit of an ar$ehole.

FWIW.

Can confirm this view. 'Aloof' and not a great 'people person' are two commonly held opinions.

Seems a shrewd operator with a canny knack for survival though.

The acid is on him to preside over a rapid on-field rise over the next 36 months.

[Hazyshadeofgrinter 80]

I acknowledge he (obviously) doesn't pick the players

You'd like to think so. But then you'd also like to think that he doesn't interfere with the coaching either.

Still obvious?

[Hannibal 5,814]

You'd like to think so. But then you'd also like to think that he doesn't interfere with the coaching either.

Still obvious?

It appears that he once interfered in football department matters, but no longer does.