I like the fact that we have a board containing both old and new blood that allows for the transition into the future. I trust that with the addition of one or two more good people we can move on to the pressing matters that need to be dealt with, most particularly the appointment of the coach.

I suspect that we're also going to see a lot of change both on and off the field. It's going to be fascinating and I suspect there's going to be controversy - hopefully in a positive way.

We can only hope Jack!, I'm guessing there would be some very nervous players and assistant coaches at the moment! (and so they bloody well should be).

Does this mean AS's campaign is dead in the water?

God I hope so.

yep , all over

Yep we have got to. At least for now...

No. No time frames or pessimism.

We get behind him. Full stop.

Looks to be a great appointment.

Now let's get Geoff Walsh.

Fantastic to see a positive report from the club

Really liked the football history he brings knowing this can translate into the passion for the dees many see as critical.

Seems he has the ability to engage and involve in all club aspects and may have some ideas about culture.

Particularly liked the reference

"Glen also has significant experience in advising government and corporations with respect to outsourcing, insourcing and associated implications under the Fair Work Act 2009.

Glen provides tailored and general client training courses regarding Managing Employees' Performance and Conduct; Investigator Officer training and Enterprise Bargaining training."

these would seem magnificent skill sets for our current situation.

Hopefully he can utilise his skills in overseeing the correct coach player alignment and in ensuring trading and recruiting are conducted in an effective and efficient fashion to see a return on investment. Performance match payments.

with training and performance experience he may have a greater nsight into the clubs development issues than many others or be able to outsource or insource appropriate skills

Another dawn lets hope we can see some evidence of success

Board members are volunteers.

Volunteers do what they do because of the passion they have for the cause.

A Demons Board should, and will, be predominantly, if not dominantly, filled by Demons.

It shouldn't be one or the other. A bloke may love the club but before he puts himself up for the board he should be asking himself, 'Will I do this position justice? Am I qualified? Does my skill set gell with the others on the board?' If the answer is no and you run anyway, it's not because you love the club, it's because you are self-indulgent.

Fantastic to see a positive report from the club

Really liked the football history he brings knowing this can translate into the passion for the dees many see as critical.

Seems he has the ability to engage and involve in all club aspects and may have some ideas about culture.

Particularly liked the reference

"Glen also has significant experience in advising government and corporations with respect to outsourcing, insourcing and associated implications under the Fair Work Act 2009.

Glen provides tailored and general client training courses regarding Managing Employees' Performance and Conduct; Investigator Officer training and Enterprise Bargaining training."

these would seem magnificent skill sets for our current situation.

Hopefully he can utilise his skills in overseeing the correct coach player alignment and in ensuring trading and recruiting are conducted in an effective and efficient fashion to see a return on investment. Performance match payments.

with training and performance experience he may have a greater nsight into the clubs development issues than many others or be able to outsource or insource appropriate skills

Another dawn lets hope we can see some evidence of success

Good that he is a former Clutz lawyer.I hope he can draft up a contract for the new coach. $50k per win.Simple.

Good that he is a former Clutz lawyer.I hope he can draft up a contract for the new coach. $50k per win.Simple.

Haha, I like...

Further incentives:

A finals win = 75k per win

A GF win = double or nothing

Will he will be doing a pre game speech at the lunch today?

Will he will be doing a pre game speech at the lunch today?

Indeed:

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-08-18/demons-president-calls-for-culture-overhaul

- also similar report on the Hun site.

Yeah, yeah heard it all before.

Not even a month ago Craig said the same words.

Now?...

Do something about it Glenn, and then I'll respect you.

I like him simply because he admits we are a soft club.

He seems to be a good appointment, but I don't love the fact that he's only supported the club for the last three years.

To be honest Ron, I don't want to get into p***ing contests about who and who doesn't love the club. IF (capitals intentional) he pulls us out of this mess, he can go back to supporting whoever he bloody likes!

Mr. Bartlett has a huge job ahead of him. I like the fact he has outside blood along with P. J. They can make decisions that need to be made not based on emotions.

Football First

Sounds like we have finally found our man

He seems to be a good appointment, but I don't love the fact that he's only supported the club for the last three years.

I have read he was a lifelong MFC supporter.

Not that it matters when you are a Foundation Hero.

That is Level 9000 Demons Supporter.

I have read he was a lifelong MFC supporter.

Not that it matters when you are a Foundation Hero.

That is Level 9000 Demons Supporter.

funny I had read that and was surprised to note this 3 year-ish affair.

In the end doesnt matter. He can be a born again Demon for all I care if his heart is in the right place and his soul is sold to the devil

I cannot believe any of you would actually believe that the President would not be a Demon.

He has been a lifelong fan and more recently a Foundation Hero.

He is a Demon.

As if we would give the reins to any AFL lackey.

Your Board has to be full of loyal Demons. That way Jackson can be as ruthless as we want him to be.

With the emphasis on 'we.'

Actually he has only been a melbourne supporter for 4 years. But he obviously knows what he is doing and its a massive job to take on. I wish him all the best.

Sorry if this has been answered but dont the members actually vote for a board and president?

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Actually he has only been a melbourne supporter for 4 years. But he obviously knows what he is doing and its a massive job to take on. I wish him all the best.

Sorry if this has been answered but dont the members actually vote for a board and president?

If we did that we would have a challenge every three years.

Others would be more aware of the constitution but I expect that there will be a simple ratification of the board at the coming AGM. It's not democratic but democracy doesn't work when it comes to footy clubs.

The AFL would know what a good board looks like more than the rank and file members of the Demons.

He was a bit hesitant at first but got in to it after a while and I thought he was most impressive; he wants success and a flag not just some competitive quarters.

This will come as a shock to some of the players and some of the more conservative members but is clearly what we, the supporters, want and I think back to Ben-Hurs thread a few years ago about the only reason for a football club's existence.

Pet hate. "Somethink". Outside of that and early nerves, he spoke quite well.

Pet hate. "Somethink". Outside of that and early nerves, he spoke quite well.

You would've thought a lawyer would know the difference between a k and g but anyway. Maybe you can take the full back from Perth out of Perth but you can take the Perth out of him.

I also doubt his future as a stand up comic, not sure all the jokes hit the target.

But I do like his straight forward approach and willingness to admit to failures. Let's see what specific plans the board can come up with next.

Here is the new MFC President's speech for those interested:

I found it quite impressive....however...actions speak louder than words in the end!