I really cannot understand the logic that supporters are making a big deal about what side of politics anyone pursues

This is a Football Club and i am sure there are members on all levels representing both sides of politics at the polling booth

Alan Stockdale is a Melbourne supporter and that is one box ticked and that is one more than anyone that is not

I really think that until Peter Jackson has made his recommendations i would think every position in our club will be left as it is

This would also include player movements and coaching positions

Unfortunately we need to be patient as we don't need any more bad decisions

Pure speculation but how many 'prominent Melbourne supporters' would Jeff Kennett know better than Alan Stockdale? They are very close.

Ex Melbourne Lord Mayor and former Liberal president, Ron Walker (whose business partner Lloyd Williams is a Hawthorn supporter same as Kennett)! Melbourne is incestuous without even introducing Stockdale into the equation)!

A very successful friend of mine was on the Board of Symex Holdings with him. He speaks very highly of him.

At least you and Canplay were evaluating something useful - his actual performance in roles, rather than partisan politics. Now, combine that with personality assessment and we'll have a mature discussion.

holding breath

and essentially its about human beings, people, not bloody numbers thru a checkout... & not coal slipping up a conveyor belt.

it's the business of passions, of feelings & emotives, & excitement. quick go get stockdale...

Correct 'dee-luded'.

He was Jeff Kennett's Treasurer and left Victoria in a very solid financial condition. He was I believe on the MFC Board around 2000 for a while and some sort of big wig in Maquarie Bank.

So he is experienced in high business*, and also a true believer (in MFC).

PS* Also Federal President of the Liberal Party, so to answer dimmy, above, he has a high profile. Also a very articulate speaker, and smart mover - ex top Barrister (and I don't mean he makes good coffee).

Thanks for that Mono

shaking my head at all the old brighton toffs in this thread talking about politics

so sad and boring

You guys do realize its likely it was Stockdale that approached Kennett?

Pure speculation but how many 'prominent Melbourne supporters' would Jeff Kennett know better than Alan Stockdale? They are very close.

You know what they say when you 'speculate'?

I highly doubt it, because while Stockdale was concillatory towards Kennett in his comments recently, he did intimate to the report thus:

Stockdale confirmed his former boss had been in contact about Melbourne's predicament, but admitted he had reservations about whether Kennett was the solution to club's woes.

In fact, this quote leads one to believe that Kennett had approached Stockdale and not the other way around. Thankfully, the club approached him aswell and there was no need for him to flirt with a destabilising, costly, in no way AFL-endorsed Kennett ticket which would involve a spilling of the Board.

You know what they say when you 'speculate'?

I highly doubt it, because while Stockdale was concillatory towards Kennett in his comments recently, he did intimate to the report thus:

In fact, this quote leads one to believe that Kennett had approached Stockdale and not the other way around. Thankfully, the club approached him aswell and there was no need for him to flirt with a destabilising, costly, in no way AFL-endorsed Kennett ticket which would involve a spilling of the Board.

Everyone gets your position, we get it , YOU don't want Jeff, your no different to wyl , you just post over and over about the same thing.

Another name has come forward, he might be worth a look at.

He has the runs on the board, fierceless, brave, loyal. Ex WW1 ace,so we know he can perform under duress.

he would take it on for peanuts. He doesnt say much, but gets the job done.

Another name has come forward, he might be worth a look at.

He has the runs on the board, fierceless, brave, loyal. Ex WW1 ace,so we know he can perform under duress.

he would take it on for peanuts. He doesnt say much, but gets the job done.

I'm against it.

Another name has come forward, he might be worth a look at.

He has the runs on the board, fierceless, brave, loyal. Ex WW1 ace,so we know he can perform under duress.

he would take it on for peanuts. He doesnt say much, but gets the job done.

I'd rarther geff, than another tail wagger...

The Lefties will be up in arms, but I'd strongly welcome his input.

Don't like his politics but as I've said before, I have few reservations about this. I didn't like his monumental dummy spit around 2001 after Joe got tipped out of office but he is a doer without Kennett's court jester style personality.

Another name has come forward, he might be worth a look at.

He has the runs on the board, fierceless, brave, loyal. Ex WW1 ace,so we know he can perform under duress.

he would take it on for peanuts. He doesnt say much, but gets the job done.

If you are after a WW1 ace with vast leadership experience deevoted, I would think this bloke would fit the Melbourne stereotype quite well.

No objections to Stockdale-as long as he doesn't have Kennett involved .

Two big differences-he's not a complete [censored] ,and he has a magnificent set of eyebrows ,which is a pre-requisite for anyone in a position of power .

That's great biff, but let's be bold and courageous and get Jeff

Yeah, let's get Stockdale with his youthful ideologies and super/extraordinary recent successful corporate and governmental experience!

C'mon, who is he ??????????????? nowadays.

He will be 70 in 2015. That should help us bigtime.

What exciting persona and up to date bonafides, can he presently offer the club?

Another nice old, low profile, semi retired, silver haired gentleman with no openly apparent fire in the belly to grab this club by the throat and shake it till something positive finally happens................................................WTF?

Yeah, let's get Stockdale with his youthful ideologies and super/extraordinary recent successful corporate and governmental experience!

C'mon, who is he ??????????????? nowadays.

He will be 70 in 2015. That should help us bigtime.

What exciting persona and up to date bonafides, can he presently offer the club?

Another nice old, low profile, semi retired, silver haired gentleman with no openly apparent fire in the belly to grab this club by the throat and shake it till something positive finally happens................................................WTF?

Frank Costa says hello.

I think you might find that Alan Stockdale is one of the Melbourne people Kennett will claim have asked him to stand. Perhaps another pollie also. So would not be on opposing tickets....

No objections to Stockdale-as long as he doesn't have Kennett involved .

Two big differences-he's not a complete [censored] ,and he has a magnificent set of eyebrows ,which is a pre-requisite for anyone in a position of power .

Only sookies don't want Kennett. Let's(MFC) remain pathetic until we the club totally self destruct. Perhaps will be re badged as the Tassie Demons or we could be the Swans reserves.

Only sookies don't want Kennett. Let's(MFC) remain pathetic until we the club totally self destruct. Perhaps will be re badged as the Tassie Demons or we could be the Swans reserves.

Is he watching Melb play rpfc?

Only sookies don't want Kennett. Let's(MFC) remain pathetic until we the club totally self destruct. Perhaps will be re badged as the Tassie Demons or we could be the Swans reserves.

:ph34r: :ph34r: Barry Hall :ph34r: :ph34r:

Stockdale is a great MFC man, has put a lot of money into the club & he does clearly love it..... However, he's just too busy!! Has been approached before, hasn't committed on a couple of occasions, why would we want another president who is too busy to commit to the role?!? We just has one who was pushed aside because he's been more focused on selling his business than us (don't give me that crap about focuses on the sale for the next 12 months when you've already been working on it for 12 months prior!). I'm sick of the boys club at MFC, it needs a real shake up, & Stockdale, great supporter that he is, is still more or the same. Maybe someone who isn't already committed to 3 paying board member roles elsewhere and actively runs a large corporation could put more time into fixing this club? Just a thought..... I reckon even Eddie with media commitments has more free time to president a club than this bloke. And why such hesitation on his part???

Btw, Stockdale lists Jeff as one of his closest friends. Doubt they'll run opposed!!

I have it on good authority that Stockde is a very very good operator who would be an outstanding President. No idea whether be is running or not but from what I hear from those that know him closely be would be a real asset.