I was at the game today one of the 13,000 who turned up.

I Attended the pre game address in the Lindsay Hassett room Jack Watts and Neville Jetta attended.

Why Jetta didn't play today was bewildering. He served his suspension but has to apparently come back through the VFL who have a bye. Apparently this was due to the good form of players who came in while he was suspended go figure.

The half time address was given in the Jack Ryder room by Russell Howcroft and Peter Jackson.

As he did in the media Jackson stated the estimated projected loss. The poor football department structure. The poor on field display. He was asked if he expected members to dig back into their pockets to fill the shortfall.

He said we are respected by no one not the AFL not other clubs not even supporters and members.

After the poor onfield topic the next hotly debated was the MFC board.

This is the third time I have heard people state openly in that forum that the board will be challenged at the end of the year. So I ask what's the consensus should the current board be challenged. Or are people venting frustration with no realistic threat to the current board.

Is more instability a viable option? Or should we cut our loses with a club that continues to find new depths to sink?

There should be, but the question is who?

I'd say so, if not the board at least McLardy has to go he is just not up to it. To be honest I wouldn't know most of the board from a bar of soap but it seems we have too many insurance/business people (who we definitely need at least some) and not enough footy people (Healy the only one?) Something's gotta give and if Jackson's early signals are anything to go by the board is either stupid or downright incompetent in what they have let go on at the club (on and off field) on their watch.

I hope the board isn't challenged, I hope that the potential candidates talk to the current board and everyone works out a succession plan like typically happens at local level. No need for more turmoil, and instability. No need for more fighting. I'm pretty sure a lot of the current board would stand down if there were genuine alternatives.

It's not a case of should the board go. Anybody is entitled to stand. It's up to someone who wants to get a team together to stand. Then they have to prove they are better. On the other hand the existing board has to then prove they are still the better team. Whether we discuss if they should go is irrelevant. Either a new team challenges or we have the same board.

By moaning about the modest jetta not being picked lessons your judgement. Meta in or out will mean little to this team at present.

Are there any viable alternatives to the current board out there though who would take it on at this point. It seemed more huff and puff than anything else.

This board has failed everybody. They are in charge of a train smash they caused, of course we are entitled to a new board.

Get it done ASAP. Bunch of incompetent fools.

There should be, but the question is who?

I think the local kinder parents committee couldn't do any worse....

This board has failed everybody. They are in charge of a train smash they caused, of course we are entitled to a new board.

Get it done ASAP. Bunch of incompetent fools.

A bit simplistic to say the least. The board is not a single entity - it is made up of a number if individuals. All of whom should have their performance and contribution assessed at an individual level to deem if their term is extended.

And on another note, board members don't do it for the money so that also needs to be taken into consideration.

Not saying that every board member should not be assessed but is naive to say "they're all crap".

The board have nothing to do with the shambles that we see on field each week after all.

I would be happier if there were major changes in the board (starting with the president) before the end of the year.

But what would I know, I sit in the cheap seats...

If the board do one thing positive for the club its to keep Peter Jackson on longer then his six months and give him the power to change the place and personal.

I'm generally an advocate for stability and avoiding knee-jerk reactions, but I think that we could probably use a president with a higher profile, both in terms of media and business communities. I'd love to get an Eddie or Kennett style president to get in there and throw their weight into the ring on our behalf. Someone with serious clout and the ability to use it to our advantage.

Can anyone list the current board members?

Can anyone list the current board members?

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/the-club/people/board-members

Should the board be challenged at the end of the year?

They already are challenged.

Yes sure thing

I'm generally an advocate for stability and avoiding knee-jerk reactions, but I think that we could probably use a president with a higher profile, both in terms of media and business communities.

Up until a bit over a year ago, we had that person.

The board SHOULD be challenged, but the bigger question is: WILL they?

No it's not a matter of will they challenge but who will challenge them?

And if the current board had any sense they would stand aside if another ticket presented for positions.

We don't need the further acrominy and this current Board has been a big FAIL. The best decision they could make is to realise that and to move to remove themselves from the Board as expeditiously as possible.

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/the-club/people/board-members

From what I read and from infrequent chats to board members, none of them are [censored] (quite the opposite) but like many big business people they can be big headed, opinionated and intransigent.

I believe being on the board of a football club is a bit of an ego trip, and being on the board of an AFL club is quite time consuming and probably requires that person to be somewhat financially independent or at least be in a position to give generously of their time.

Thus the proliferation of CEO's, solicitors, senior accountants etc on the board.

If anyone wants to challenge for a board position, please go ahead. But please ensure that you have a clear picture of what you want done, in what direction you want the club to head (up, up and further up), you have plenty of time and you and your fellow directors have the balls to see the job through.

And please, no "we're going to make this the greatest football club in the land" type public statements. Think it but don't say it in public.

From what I read and from infrequent chats to board members, none of them are [censored] (quite the opposite) but like many big business people they can be big headed, opinionated and intransigent.

I believe being on the board of a football club is a bit of an ego trip, and being on the board of an AFL club is quite time consuming and probably requires that person to be somewhat financially independent or at least be in a position to give generously of their time.

Thus the proliferation of CEO's, solicitors, senior accountants etc on the board.

If anyone wants to challenge for a board position, please go ahead. But please ensure that you have a clear picture of what you want done, in what direction you want the club to head (up, up and further up), you have plenty of time and you and your fellow directors have the balls to see the job through.

And please, no "we're going to make this the greatest football club in the land" type public statements. Think it but don't say it in public.

Well said, but everybody will sit on their hands again, most on here all talk and no action

Well said, but everybody will sit on their hands again, most on here all talk and no action

I really dont understand your stance.

As members are we not allowed to constructively criticise without the retort being " if you can do better, you get put your hand up to get on the board" - thats just a nonsense.

For the record

1/ I have the utmost respect for any and all on the board - giving up their time for no remuneration is a labour of love

2/ Under the current board there have been some good visible gains in debt demolition, the move to AAMI park and the consolidation of the partnership with Casey

3/ Under the current boards watch there has been massive failure on the core business of football

4/ Our president promised at the tanking investigation to vigorously defend the club and its personnels integrity and we allowed one of own to be jettisoned as well as being fined $500K for apparently not tanking - a fail for President and this board.

So

1/ I will be "sitting on my hands" as far as running for a board position goes.

2/ If there is a viable alternative to the current board at the AGM as long as I believe they will show strength and committment to restoring pride and strength into the club I would happily vote for that ticket.

The current board won't even be in place to even be challenged at the end of the year.

The AFL seen how unethical and in house we were and put steps in place to fix the problem - the board.

PJ is the solution and heads will roll..

The current board won't even be in place to even be challenged at the end of the year.

The AFL seen how unethical and in house we were and put steps in place to fix the problem - the board.

PJ is the solution and heads will roll..

This.

Depends how long they hold onto Neeld.