I don't expect the President to be a polished media performer. I do expect them to be, if not a nuffie in a business suit, at least across a lot of club stuff and well-connected with every important person at the club. Important people include all the players and their immediate families.

What I took from that interview, and a few Roffey public statements, is that she's neither a good media performer nor obsessively interested in everything happening at the club. In the Whately interview, she seemed to imply that she hadn't spoken with Petracca's family because their absence from the club made it inconvenient. If that's not outright negligence, it sounds like the excuse of someone who doesn't really have the time to be President. 

I like the idea of a president saying "This isn't my area of expertise; I'll leave it to the people we employ to do specific jobs". But talking to players and their family after a very serious injury and a very public desire to leave seems like something clearly within a president's remit. 

2 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

 

Cliff notes for those of us who can't access?

41 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

The sheer fact that despite being one of the best performing sides over the last 4 seasons, we are back as the perceived laughing stock / problem child of the AFL, speaks to an undeniable failure of leadership and governance.

It does not matter if the reality is not as grim from inside the 4 walls, the perception that we are a club in disarray once more, is going to cause enough damage that it will impact every part of our club, but most especially our on field success.

I just cannot believe that we are here again so soon.  

This is what I was thinking, too. 

If you were to hear all of this (over the last several years) regarding an unnamed team - you'd rightfully assume it was a bottom 4 rabble. But nope, it's been a team who won a flag, and finished top 4 three years in a row. And could have had another flag if not for devastating, worst-timed injuries. The vision of our success is now being clouded by all eyes on these perceived issues. And worse yet, these issues, and that discussion, may impact our ability (through mood of the club and players, and inability to attract essential trades to fill big gaps) to properly challenge again next year, in what may be our last chance at a flag. 

It's just a game, etc. But it's also really sad :-(

 

2 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

Cliff notes for those of us who can't access?

Unfortunately some of the contents cannot be discussed on this website for various reasons.

10 minutes ago, The Taciturn Demon said:

I don't expect the President to be a polished media performer. I do expect them to be, if not a nuffie in a business suit, at least across a lot of club stuff and well-connected with every important person at the club. Important people include all the players and their immediate families.

What I took from that interview, and a few Roffey public statements, is that she's neither a good media performer nor obsessively interested in everything happening at the club. In the Whately interview, she seemed to imply that she hadn't spoken with Petracca's family because their absence from the club made it inconvenient. If that's not outright negligence, it sounds like the excuse of someone who doesn't really have the time to be President. 

I like the idea of a president saying "This isn't my area of expertise; I'll leave it to the people we employ to do specific jobs". But talking to players and their family after a very serious injury and a very public desire to leave seems like something clearly within a president's remit. 

All true. She began the interview somewhat flippantly and soon drifted into incoherence, with a touch of arrogance thrown in. It was a total shocker, no getting away from it.

38 minutes ago, Kent said:

Thats  what happens when you hire a careerist for the top job

Career takes precedence

Can't stand Whateley. But he conducted the interview fairly. Let her hang herself, and seriously damage the club in the process. It was a performance she will never recover from.

13 minutes ago, Redlegged said:

She began the interview somewhat flippantly and soon drifted into incoherence, with a touch of arrogance thrown in.

Sadly, this is a template for a few of the public statements I've heard from her. 

I thought her point about Viney - clearly a media beat up - had the potential to be the basis for a strong argument. Something along the lines of "If I carried out my duties based on every single media rumour or demand from a pundit, I'd never sleep." But the stuff about the media quickly descended into, as you said, incoherence. 

Rennick is getting on his dragon, House of the Dragon style...

32 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Unfortunately some of the contents cannot be discussed on this website for various reasons.

Out of curiosity, once the court case is settled, do you think we would be able to discuss it? I mean outcomes and what is publicly known.

1 hour ago, Demonland said:

 

‘I listened to what she said there and it’s just not true, I mean, there is no proper meaningful correspondence between CP and the club right now, so when she says it’s an open forum and this is a football matter, he’s not communicating anything as he doesn’t trust these people at the moment’

Interesting quote by Barrett.

On 27/08/2024 at 20:15, Satyriconhome said:

And who says that, or just click bait again

You seem to be an apologist for the club/Board.

I take it you are happy the way things are and don't want to see any changes, you happy with the way Roffey handled the interview?

4 hours ago, The Jackson FIX said:

I’ve spotted her shopping at Yarraville Coles - if she’s elitist, she’s not doing a great job of it.

Honestly? I think that her first impressions are of being down to earth, but you don’t have to dig much deeper to find that ...

2 hours ago, Jaded No More said:

The sheer fact that despite being one of the best performing sides over the last 4 seasons, we are back as the perceived laughing stock / problem child of the AFL, speaks to an undeniable failure of leadership and governance.

It does not matter if the reality is not as grim from inside the 4 walls, the perception that we are a club in disarray once more, is going to cause enough damage that it will impact every part of our club, but most especially our on field success.

I just cannot believe that we are here again so soon.  

No doubt about it. It took years to build this, trials and tribulations, false dawns. Forming a winning culture from a starting point of learning how to walk, it was a very long journey. 

The ground work was laid and it was finally bearing fruit. In what feels like a matter of seconds it's been busted right down again. I think a lot of MFC fans can be forgiven for thinking they may not have it in them to go through it all again.

The candle was finally burning bright and we were proud to be fans. A damn shame it wasn't nearly for long enough..

 

Edited August 30, 2024Aug 30 by layzie

This whole thing is wild!

CP doesn’t trust the leadership (ie president and ceo), players over it

 

Independent review right now

I’m of the view Roffey needs to go without a review 

2 hours ago, cookieboc said:

I have been supporting this club for 45 years and it’s truly amazing how many years we have been in crisis, at this stage it’s in the DNA. No other club struggles to retain players like we do. At this stage how many more “crises “ do members have left?

Lets not start an alternative reality on players leaving. A few years ago we were crowing how we were a destination - Lever, May, Langdon, Hibberd, All flag players

Look at the leavings:

Jesse - understandable, serious personal issues solved by going home.

ANB - Newborn, family in Adelaide, understandable, given excellent service

Jacko - money and going home, more a commentary on his professionailsm that the MFC. Now stranded at Freo. His loss

Stan alves- understandable at the time, ditto Greg Wells.

So whats your issue again?

Gawn, Viney, Langdon, Kozzie, Petty,....signed.

Let the media run interference on this issue. We don't need to.

But sure I'd be happy for Kate to leave after this week.

and Trac??? - seriously bad strategic advice from his manager. And brand building???? Spare me.

4 hours ago, BLWNBA said:

Very well said, the amount of people that are comfortable legitimising her effort under the guise "well, this is what you asked for" is astounding. I am unable to conceivably understand how people can defend her efforts (or realistically, lack thereof) yesterday and the old mantra of "what did you expect her to say?". 

It is not unreasonable at all, that people expect their President to be a competent media performer. One can accept that such an interview would not, necessarily, delve completely into the vault. But to wheel out that nonsense yesterday is an indictment on the current Club and all members. The MFC have refused to accept any sort of responsibility for the issues which have emerged over the past three seasons; rather, they have preferred to attempt to hide all of the skeletons and trout out corporate speak regarding 'culture', 'visions' and a 'one mission' approach. Had the Club dealt with some of the issues in an authentic and genuine manner, I would suspect we're not in the position we're now in. Own the mistakes, genuinely and authentically learn from them, and then look to create best practice out of it. This isn't to say that mistakes will not - or should not be made; mistakes and mismanagement occurs. But it becomes an issue when it is repetitive, not learned from and ignored. 

I truly think that is now untenable for Roffey to continue in her role, however, the board is stacked in her favour. I would express similar sentiments regarding Pert regarding the nature of his tenure. 

There are ruminations that several ex-players are being courted for a potential board challenge; whether this comes to fruition, remains to be seen. But change is clearly needed from the top down and it is needed now. 

Roffey, Pert, Goodwin all need to go! 

3 hours ago, The Taciturn Demon said:

I don't expect the President to be a polished media performer. I do expect them to be, if not a nuffie in a business suit, at least across a lot of club stuff and well-connected with every important person at the club. Important people include all the players and their immediate families.

What I took from that interview, and a few Roffey public statements, is that she's neither a good media performer nor obsessively interested in everything happening at the club. In the Whately interview, she seemed to imply that she hadn't spoken with Petracca's family because their absence from the club made it inconvenient. If that's not outright negligence, it sounds like the excuse of someone who doesn't really have the time to be President. 

I like the idea of a president saying "This isn't my area of expertise; I'll leave it to the people we employ to do specific jobs". But talking to players and their family after a very serious injury and a very public desire to leave seems like something clearly within a president's remit. 

Less than 3 minutes after she said her primary method of judging the health of the club and its culture was talking to players and their families, she said she hasn’t talked to Petracca and his family for quite some time.

According to Roffey, Petracca has raised some good issues and the situation is absolutely resolvable but she doesn't know what they are because she hasn't talked to him.

Contradiction and failure.

She signed off the interview like she thought she'd done a top job.

You can't make this stuff up!

Edited August 30, 2024Aug 30 by old55

2 minutes ago, old55 said:

Less than 3 minutes after she said her primary method of judging the health of the club and its culture was talking to players and their families, she said she hasn’t talked to Petracca and his family for quite some time.

According to Roffey, Petracca has raised some good issues and the situation is absolutely resolvable but she doesn't know what they are because she hasn't talked to him.

Contradiction and failure.

She signed off the interview like she thought she'd done a top job.

You can't make this stuff up!

Classic! 😄

The club will need someone to fall on their sword and Roffey and Pert will suffice. The issues at the club are all because we have some DH players, but it is time for a fresh voice.

 

5 hours ago, BDA said:

The problem is not that she spoke, it’s that she spoke so badly and was unprepared. I’m in the camp that footy issues are perts domain and better if he spoke, but expecting your president to speak when the club is copping it is not unreasonable 

Seems the only reason she is there is to get on home base sorted if she can't do that then she has to go... it's the o e thing holding this club back for so long... and players don't want to come to Melbourne because of it.

On 29/08/2024 at 13:48, old55 said:

I haven’t spoken to the Trac family for quite a while

We are also stuffed if the players' families start to stick their oar in.  Give me a break.  He is 28 with an agent.

If Petracca wants out (unfortunately), his agent should chase up an offer too good to refuse from another club.  MFC is sitting pretty.  Time to put on our big boy* pants!

* Modify to suit one's perceived gender.

On 29/08/2024 at 14:21, spirit of norm smith said:

She hadn’t spoken to Trac at all !!!

He can always ring her if he wants.   No doubt. he expects he to appear from a rolled carpet Cleopatra style.  I am starting to turn against him.

Alternately of course, it is entirely a press beat-up and will blow over.

9 hours ago, The Jackson FIX said:

Were the players told?

That would defeat the point of hiding.

3 hours ago, picket fence said:

Roffey, Pert, Goodwin all need to go! 

Throw in Richardson as head of Football.