From Caroline Wilson in today's Age re the Roos:

Demetriou said then: "... This is a club that the AFL has completely supported with football money and continued to support.

"There is no sinister plot here but when we put money into a football club, we expect to have a say in its direction.

"It is the same as any investment. We put $1.4 million a year into North along with a lot of money into Carrara and the Gold Coast. It's a pretty serious investment and it's football money, as I say.

"The other 15 clubs would be disappointed if we didn't and they are well within their rights."

From Caroline Wilson in today's Age re the Roos:

Demetriou said then: "... This is a club that the AFL has completely supported with football money and continued to support.

"There is no sinister plot here but when we put money into a football club, we expect to have a say in its direction.

"It is the same as any investment. We put $1.4 million a year into North along with a lot of money into Carrara and the Gold Coast. It's a pretty serious investment and it's football money, as I say.

"The other 15 clubs would be disappointed if we didn't and they are well within their rights."

In other words, you'll do what we tell you to do.

In other words, you'll do what we tell you to do.

And when Pratt puts money into Carlton do you expect them to do what he said?

People paying the bills have a right to be involved in decision making. North's choice seems quite simple. Become financially independent or move.