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Kate Roffey Steps Down

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8 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

What trouble? She stepped aside without a fuss. She only has one year left on her term anyway.

I think a good club and a good leader does just that.

She saw us through some hard times and through some of the very best times, including 2 premierships, and financially we've never been in a better position.

I think it was the right thing to do, but she has earnt my respect for what she did when she became president, and the gracious way in which she bowed out. 

 

I think from all the people on our board, he would be the most credentialed to lead a footy department review, having played the game, and also been involved at other clubs not just our own.

At least we can be sure that he has the very best interests of our club at heart, and this is not some ego driven thing to retain his position.

Great post.  Brad should stay on Board either way, but at least be Director responsible for reporting and representing Board on footy matters.

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    6 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

    Just please please go quietly Kate, your reputation will be enhanced if you do!

    Wtf are you talking about? Did you read the post? 

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    This is actually a great piece of media timing by the club, credit to them. 4.30pm on a Friday in the middle of the first week of finals. There's no better time to sweep the news under the carpet. Media and fans are focussed on the Port debacle and the game tonight.

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    10 minutes ago, Demonland said:

     

    So 3 new members is a possibility.

    For those wanting to shake things up, now is the time.

    Be interesting to see who stands.

    Edited by Bitter but optimistic

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    3 minutes ago, Sir Windsor said:

    This was all part of an elaborate plan to get back in the media cycle.

    Jokes aside. Thanks for your service Kate.

    So very true. I picked up a Herald Sun at my local cafe this morning and was staggered to find nothing in there from the usual snipers having a dig at our club.

    At least they will have Port Adelaide, Ken Hinkley and Charlie Dixon as their whipping boys over the next week. 

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    18 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

    The speed at which she’s bailed indicates she had no interest in digging in and actually getting something done. Very worrying.

    I have no real idea what a board review will achieve, apart from highlighting they’ve not achieved much. 

    The real question is who is stepping in.

    Only once that’s done will someone actually start to make some changes.

    Not your finest moment. Mean spirited.

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    22 minutes ago, Ted Lasso said:

    I do hope that it's not lost on anyone the significant role she's played not only in helping win the flag in 2021, but guiding the club through a number of significant challenges off the field since she took over. While i agree it was the right time for her to go i definitely would want to acknowledge the role she's played and the positive impact she's had! 

    Sadly she didn't deliver on what was her key milestone, delivering our training grounds.

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    6 minutes ago, seventyfour said:

    This is actually a great piece of media timing by the club, credit to them. 4.30pm on a Friday in the middle of the first week of finals. There's no better time to sweep the news under the carpet. Media and fans are focussed on the Port debacle and the game tonight.

    Reminds me I have a few quick emails to send before i log off for the day and head to the footy. 

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    15 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

    The speed at which she’s bailed indicates she had no interest in digging in and actually getting something done. Very worrying.

    I have no real idea what a board review will achieve, apart from highlighting they’ve not achieved much. 

    The real question is who is stepping in.

    Only once that’s done will someone actually start to make some changes.

    Omfg. Are you serious???? She had no interest in digging in???? I’m staggered by your insensitivity. Ffs she’s just stepped down… isn’t this what everyone wanted?! Show a modicum of respect, if you’re able to. 

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    26 minutes ago, Whispering_Jack said:

    Thank you Kate.

    You’ll always be remembered as the President who took us out of the wilderness after 57 years.

    Although I’ve been calling for change I agree with you. I  particularly  salute her role in development of our AFLW  activity 

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    Well done Kate. You/we got the 2021 Premiership and the ball rolling on the new facility and the future fund both which are crucial for the ongoing survival of our great club..

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    1 minute ago, Farmer said:

    Although I’ve been calling for change I agree with you. I  particularly  salute her role in development of our AFLW  activity 

    Kate is our W team’s biggest supporter by a mile. She’s gone above and beyond for the girls. I don’t know how these things work but I dearly hope she can remain involved in some capacity. It will be heartbreaking if not. 

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    Just now, WalkingCivilWar said:

    Kate is our W team’s biggest supporter by a mile. She’s gone above and beyond for the girls. I don’t know how these things work but I dearly hope she can remain involved in some capacity. It will be heartbreaking if not. 

    Unfortunately she cannot continue at board level as she's now served more terms than allowed, and was only extended as she was president. 

    However it doesn't stop her from staying involved in the AFLW if she wishes, in a role that is outside of the board.

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    23 minutes ago, Dannyz said:

    She delivered the premiership but she never delivered the new facility. 

    Ultimately that is why she joined the board. 

    Green will only preside over the review and will hand the reins over afterwards. 

    Do you know if the review will be just of the board, or of the operational and FD side of things too?

     

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    27 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

    The speed at which she’s bailed indicates she had no interest in digging in and actually getting something done. Very worrying.

    I have no real idea what a board review will achieve, apart from highlighting they’ve not achieved much. 

    The real question is who is stepping in.

    Only once that’s done will someone actually start to make some changes.

    It seems being president of a multi million dollar sporting organization that's been embroiled in constant legal drama for your entire tenure is a much much more difficult situation than it might seem on a fan forum. 

    As i said earlier, i agree it was the right time for a change, but to suggest she's bailed out when it's gotten tough is a joke, it's been a nightmare for her entire tenure and she's kept us going through that. 

    I think the highlighted section of your post sums your position up pretty well. 

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    3 minutes ago, Pulp Fritschon said:

    Premiership odds 2025 just shortened. 

    Don’t let the door hit you…..

    Read the room. Even her biggest bashers are either graciously bidding her thank you and goodbye or not commenting at all. It’s called being a respectful adult. You should try it. 

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    16 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

    “The Times, they are a changing…”

    Phase one…

    “The times are always changing”

    Phase three billion and seventy. 
     

     

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    32 minutes ago, Demon17 said:

    Brad's a class act. If you read his statement, after the review of the Board he wants the Presidency to go back to a Board vote. He's a caretaker until that time.

    Steven Smith appointed then voted in as Chairman by the Board written all over this.  Nice move, and given Trac's comments that misrepresented Roffey, I hope he's happy with himself.

    Well done Kate for your efforts for over a decade on the Board.

    I heard the same. Brad's role likely to be an interim position with Smudge taking over in the near future. 

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    There have been too many mis-steps by this administration in recent times. Kate's train wreck interview was symptomatic of how some at the club operate with a siege mentality. Fairly obvious who the next domino will be.

    We are lacking real leadership at the club so look fwd to seeing what Brad and hopefully Stephen Smith can do.

     

     

     

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