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Eddie Set to Stand Down

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1 hour ago, TeamPlayedFine39 said:

Worth a look..?

 

 

Would prefer to sign Goodwin to a 10 year extension.

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    10 hours ago, Hell Bent said:

    Picked the same day as Bec Judd's announcement that she is leaving the city of Melbourne,  to try n keep this low profile ?

    Bev Who???

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    13 hours ago, nosoupforme said:

    Love him or hate him you can admire him for the love he has for his club. To help his club when it was in financial trouble by becoming the President and building a solid foundation at Collingwood. Instigated and set up a home  for the club at the old Olympic swimming pool and with help from the state government a training ground close to the MCG which they  call home.

    22 years as President I say Well done Eddie you went out help your club to survive and be viable. You certainly love your club.

    To be fair to Eddie he did put his heart and soul into the job and turned things around for the pies when they were in real trouble. Kudos for that.

    I don’t think it’s a good idea to have a club president that is a media personality as well. Port just about get away with Kochie and even he puts his foot in it too often. But hosting breakfast programs and commenting on matters affecting other clubs is fraught and left Eddie open to the charge of hypocrisy too often. Plus Collingwood issues were magnified because he was always asked for a comment when the better course of action was to lie low.

    I prefer the Bartlett model of media engagement. Stay in the background and only speak in public on rare occasions e.g. the spray he gave the team post the Port abomination this year. He hit the right tone at the right time. Over do the media exposure and his words lose impact.

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    Great news, long time coming. My hatred for the filth may even subside a few % now.

     

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    12 hours ago, DeeSpencer said:

    5 grand finals in 22 years is something we could only dream of.

    The easy argument is he should’ve called time around 2011 ish. A premiership, 4 grand finals, a home base and financial riches.

    But he’s also guided in the Buckley era and 90 seconds from winning the 2018 flag. Their footy department has made errors since losing Balmey, that’s hardly a shock, and it’s time, but hard to be too critical.

    Same goes for staying until the end of 2021. It’s disappointing for members that clubs aren’t democracies and boards get to handover power but a smooth transition works best if you get it right. And there’s not a single club that seems keen on elections anyway. 

    Agree DS. Clubs say how much they need members etc but they usually manage to ensure there is not more than one person standing to fill vacancies. Giving members a say is usually not high on the priority list. One reason is of course the cost of elections the main one IMO is to have no one on the board who is of a different mind. 

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    7 minutes ago, stranga said:

    Great news, long time coming. My hatred for the filth may even subside a few % now.

     

    I would love to be hated like they are instead of being pitied. 

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    11 hours ago, Sir Why You Little said:

    He did some good things, but he should have been removed after his “King Kong” reference. It was disgraceful, as was the Treloar contract 

     

     

    Absolutely, best comment so far, it was a cowardly disgrace

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    13 hours ago, jnrmac said:

    Make no mistake. There were sizeable forces out against him and he is saving face by announcing he is leaving in 12m.

    My spies tell me The natives were very restless after the debacle on contracted players.

    No suprise there.

    Im just suprised that it didnt happen earlier.

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    1 hour ago, Better days ahead said:

    To be fair to Eddie he did put his heart and soul into the job and turned things around for the pies when they were in real trouble. Kudos for that.

    I don’t think it’s a good idea to have a club president that is a media personality as well. Port just about get away with Kochie and even he puts his foot in it too often. But hosting breakfast programs and commenting on matters affecting other clubs is fraught and left Eddie open to the charge of hypocrisy too often. Plus Collingwood issues were magnified because he was always asked for a comment when the better course of action was to lie low.

    I prefer the Bartlett model of media engagement. Stay in the background and only speak in public on rare occasions e.g. the spray he gave the team post the Port abomination this year. He hit the right tone at the right time. Over do the media exposure and his words lose impact.

    You have a point however Eddie has his problems and can be outspoken.  He succeeded in acquiring. a permanent home base for his club and we are still searching.    Eddie got the job done and a Premiership in his time.  

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    Hated his penchant for throwing stones at opposition clubs from his glass house.
    In the end he's just become a parody, much like Jack Elliot.
     

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    I don't understand him referring his son/s finishing school as a reason for quitting his radio show & the filth presidency. As a parent, surely it's more important to spend time with your kids while they are at school?

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    7 minutes ago, daisycutter said:

    eddie......set.......go

    errr.....in 12 months

    He can go with love-child, Buckley whose contract expires next year.  No way they will make finals.

    Coll power brokers can start working on getting Clarkson to the pies.  Of all the clubs that might be looking for a new coach next year Coll would be a juicy prospect.

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    1 minute ago, bingers said:

    I don't understand him referring his son/s finishing school as a reason for quitting his radio show & the filth presidency. As a parent, surely it's more important to spend time with your kids while they are at school?

    Easy bingers like everyone in high office the family is the excuse used to cover up the really reason. Eddie got the message he was about to be pushed after the players payments disaster. 

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    3 minutes ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

    He can go with love-child, Buckley whose contract expires next year.  No way they will make finals.

    Coll power brokers can start working on getting Clarkson to the pies.  Of all the clubs that might be looking for a new coach next year Coll would be a juicy prospect.

    Not sure their player stocks are better than ours and would they honour a deal? 

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    7 minutes ago, old dee said:

    Not sure their player stocks are better than ours and would they honour a deal? 

    I don't think their playing stocks are better than ours but their list isn't really bad.  Its better than the Hawks.

    And Pies facilities, financial strength, continuity and stability of sponsors, and membership are so superior to ours it isn't funny. 

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    Just saw a photo of some people said to replace Eddie ( herald sun ) as next president. If I am not wrong one of them looked like John Brumby. LOL.

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    1 hour ago, dl4e said:

    Just saw a photo of some people said to replace Eddie ( herald sun ) as next president. If I am not wrong one of them looked like John Brumby. LOL.

    correct weight

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    I’m not a fan of Eddie the person or the personality, I think he’s one that hides poor comments behind the old “we were only joking”. But I have to tip my cap to him for the work he has done at Collingwood, let’s be honest if we had someone doing that for us we’d see him as a god. 

    I don’t have any issue with him saying he’s standing down at the end of 2021, unless the there is a clear succession plan that already exists they will need to make sure that whoever they get in will be fully up to speed and there really isn’t any reason to rush. 

    So long Eddie. ?

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    1 hour ago, Queanbeyan Demon said:

    Who takes over the mantle as the most sexist, misogynist, bigoted, arrogant, egotistical and ignorant industry figure now?

    Kennett’s got that covered , I reckon.

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    Who will replace him as super villain now? Bugger all left in the game to vent at. Tom Lynch, Toby Green and Jeremy Cameron flying the flag. Ben Brown has been rehabilitated now that he with us. 

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