Voting directions - That Elephant in the room

[beelzebub 23,386]

Here it is, the Elephant in the Room Poll

theres an AGM looming.. things are bound to change , some might say they have to

In that case what are people leanings ?

The poll is simple..lets keep it that way for clarity

[Forest Demon 4,681]

Dependent on a decent opposing option, I am keen for a change. If that included Kennett, so be it. I am neither passionately opposed or supportive of him.

[Sir Why You Little 37,239]

I want to see who has backed him.

[Swampfox 190]

I want to see who has backed him.

Neil Mitchell would be one

[RalphiusMaximus 6,099]

I want to see a quality opposing ticket. It looks very much like The Don is setting up to run as VP behind the new guy (Freeman?), but while it would give us a more forceful leader I don't know that it would provide a significant change in the style and direction of the board. If Jeff comes up with a decent group on his ticket I would certainly give him some thought, although I can't say that I'd vote for him unless he had some really good plans.

[beelzebub 23,386]

Id go as far as to say we just want a quality ticket ( whomever) with some reasonable ( not far fetched ) idea (s) of how the F we get out of the hades we're in.

Im not really sure how how the incumbents can continue but Id happily look and listen.I'll do that to them all.

There ought to be a basic questionaire of say a dozen concerns that any and all wannabes ought to be able to answer.

I also think any and all sides ought to be able to address the membership via the clubs email. we need information to enable informed decisions ( by us )

[Soidee 1,496]

Bloody hell I have got no idea what to think about this mob anymore! Who knows what poo our club takes on in the future because they have a rolled gold history of stuffing up with boards.

Whoever gets this gig has to do a lot of confidence building and actually deliver bloody outcomes.

[rpfc 28,840]

I want one ticket.

I want to see those people who are clamouring for change to go and talk to McLardy and the current Directors and have their say and for those people to structure the best board for this club going forward.

There is no need for a blood bath - there is no need for a full challenge of the board.

I hate to break this to those who want to see some action come the end of the year but those that are asking questions of McLardy and are willing to put their hand up are not talking to Jeff Kennett, they are not chatting up a outside puppet for a coup - they are talking to the Demons that are currently running the club and telling them they are willing to help.

McLardy will go and a few new Directors will arrive and we will be the stronger for the bloodlessness.

Edited June 8, 2013 by rpfc

[rjay 25,197]

I want one ticket.

I want to see those people who are clamouring for change to go and talk to McLardy and the current Directors and have their say and for those people to structure the best board for this club going forward.

There is no need for a blood bath - there is no need for a full challenge of the board.

I hate to break this to those who want to see some action come the end of the year but those that are asking questions of McLardy and are willing to put their hand up are not talking to Jeff Kennett, they are not chatting up a outside puppet for a coup - they are talking to the Demons that are currently running the club and telling them they are willing to help.

McLardy will go and a few new Directors will arrive and we will be the stronger for the bloodlessness.

It's the only way we are going to move forward 'rpfc' anything else would take to much focus away from what is important and that is the team starting to perform on the ground. We don't need a battle of ego's, it would be the continuation of a long slow death for the club.

[Rod Grinter Riot Squad 5,654]

We shouldn't wait till the end of the year IF the restructuring of the football dept leads to personnel changes and if Neeld gets show the door. This board should have nothing to do with hiring a new coach or anyone for important positions IMO.

[rpfc 28,840]

We shouldn't wait till the end of the year IF the restructuring of the football dept leads to personnel changes and if Neeld gets show the door. This board should have nothing to do with hiring a new coach or anyone for important positions IMO.

The majority of this board will be on the next board...

What do people think is going to happen?

Do you not see why there is no Demons publicly clamouring for change like that news [censored]-thorn supporter Kennett?

They are talking to the current board about how they can actually help, and not hinder, by getting involved and not looking for revolt.

[Rod Grinter Riot Squad 5,654]

The majority of this board will be on the next board...

What do people think is going to happen?

Do you not see why there is no Demons publicly clamouring for change like that news [censored]-thorn supporter Kennett?

They are talking to the current board about how they can actually help, and not hinder, by getting involved and not looking for revolt.

Considering my preference would be for the board to be 5-7 (max) people, I would have few survive.

My biggest worry is to have them in charge of hiring another coach. If this isn't going to happen, sure make changes at the end of the year.

If the coach goes, they should too.

[Sir Why You Little 37,239]

The majority of this board will not be on the new board.

That is the whole point.

They have not been up to it since Jimmy went down.

[beelzebub 23,386]

The majority of this board will be on the next board...

im not sure i quite see the logic behind that. Some , possible..most...very unlikely

[Mac7 309]

Everyone in football has the opinion that Jeff Kennett being president is literally a joke, I can't for the life of me believe that people think this would be a good idea!!!

[deanox 10,023]

There should be a depends vote on both questions. If a completely new ticket turned up and said wee wasn't to spill blood I'm not sure if need keen on voting for them.

I don't think the current board are the right people but I do think they are smart enough to help identify and nominate the right people too move us forward. The last thing we need is more factions, and anyone who can't see that probably shouldn't be on the board.

[Little Goffy 14,664]

I'm willing to be a candidate for the board.

This club totally needs a 'transitions to modernity' anthropologist.

So I guess that makes me in favour of fresh faces, I suppose I should cleanse tone and moisturise to get ready.

[Waltham33 475]

Whoever I feel will get us focused on winning and away from excuses

[Tatu 416]

The current board have delivered draft picks and have cleared our massive debt, this should not be forgotten..... in the process though, they have turned our club into a charity case, on and off the field....

It's time for change.... It's time for this club to stop begging.... We need action.... We need a board thats is going to pick this club up of its knees....

Im gonna say thanks to this board for clearing our debt.... The cool looking emblem and the great looking jersey's.... You got the branding right.....

[rjay 25,197]

We shouldn't wait till the end of the year IF the restructuring of the football dept leads to personnel changes and if Neeld gets show the door. This board should have nothing to do with hiring a new coach or anyone for important positions IMO.

I don't think this board (if they are still there) will have much say at all on any new appointments apart from rubber stamping recommendations from the CEO and whoever he co-opts.

Everyone in football has the opinion that Jeff Kennett being president is literally a joke, I can't for the life of me believe that people think this would be a good idea!!!

Me neither.

[Young Dee 1,303]

The current board have delivered draft picks and have cleared our massive debt, this should not be forgotten..... in the process though, they have turned our club into a charity case, on and off the field....

It's time for change.... It's time for this club to stop begging.... We need action.... We need a board thats is going to pick this club up of its knees....

Im gonna say thanks to this board for clearing our debt.... The cool looking emblem and the great looking jersey's.... You got the branding right.....

'delivered draft picks' I can't tell if your joking or not? - Most demonlanders hate the emblem but I like it and as for the 'clearing our debt' - that was the work of Jim Stynes and our faithful supporters not the board. If anything it is the poor structured board that caused the debt and will be the cause of the epic looming debt that is about to hit us hard.

Edited June 9, 2013 by Young Dee

[What 18,810]

if Kennetts ticket is comprised of diehard Demon supporters with a clear vision and plan, then I will vote for them in a heartbeat

[rjay 25,197]

if Kennetts ticket is comprised of diehard Demon supporters with a clear vision and plan, then I will vote for them in a heartbeat

Then they should run for president. If they are true diehard demons with a clear vision and plan then they won't be on a ticket with Kennett.

[rjay 25,197]

Not true at all.

Kennett will be nothing more than a figurehead, but a damn good one that will sell the brand.

If you think that then you are not really thinking it though.

[deanox 10,023]

The problem is discerning if they in fact have a clear vision and plan our if they are just playing on the heart strings under a campaign of "we need change because the results are unacceptable".

It is always difficult to tell the difference between the different tickets at such an election because they both promise the same thing and we have no way of knowing which team is actually more capable.