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Time to go Gary Pert

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Gee, he's gone hard:

There have been no smiles at Melbourne for a very long time. Only disappointment, in-fighting, and most damningly, hurt. Someone needs to take control of this mess, and in my eyes, Gary Pert, the CEO since 2018, needs to be removed in order to begin that process.

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    On 09/10/2024 at 14:35, Hawk the Demon said:

    Gee, he's gone hard:

    There have been no smiles at Melbourne for a very long time. Only disappointment, in-fighting, and most damningly, hurt. Someone needs to take control of this mess, and in my eyes, Gary Pert, the CEO since 2018, needs to be removed in order to begin that process.

    Plenty in 2021

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    Prior to Pert's appointment which was massaged by the AFL, the front runner for Melbourne CEO was then footy manager Josh Mahoney who was the football department's preference.

    If Pert departs I hope Mahoney, who is currently at AFL HQ, is at least given the chance to be heard should he be interested.

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    12 minutes ago, pitmaster said:

    Prior to Pert's appointment which was massaged by the AFL, the front runner for Melbourne CEO was then footy manager Josh Mahoney who was the football department's preference.

    If Pert departs I hope Mahoney, who is currently at AFL HQ, is at least given the chance to be heard should he be interested.

    Josh Mahoney was a cancer in the club and went to Essendon and was equally problematic.

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    9 minutes ago, FearTheBeard said:

    Josh Mahoney was a cancer in the club and went to Essendon and was equally problematic.

    Peter Jackson rated him very highly.

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    On 04/10/2024 at 12:34, At the break of Gawn said:

    On MMM this morning Gawn seemed to suggest the leaks were coming from the list mgmt committee (10 people). Surely the club needs to identify the rat and get rid of them.

    My concern is around the retention of Oliver should that arise against all the negativities of the moment insofar that will Clayton be able to contribute his 120% to the game onfield - attitudinally moreso than physically - and who, other than Gawny and Tracca will be able to inspire him to his past excellence to that end?

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    9 hours ago, FearTheBeard said:

    Josh Mahoney was a cancer in the club and went to Essendon and was equally problematic.

    What makes you say that? I've only ever heard good things (albeit most of that is on here or through the media).

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    18 hours ago, FearTheBeard said:

    Josh Mahoney was a cancer in the club and went to Essendon and was equally problematic.

    Mahoney left Essendon because he clashed with Dodoro. Do you really think Mahoney was the problem there?

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    18 hours ago, Deemania since 56 said:

    My concern is around the retention of Oliver should that arise against all the negativities of the moment insofar that will Clayton be able to contribute his 120% to the game onfield - attitudinally moreso than physically - and who, other than Gawny and Tracca will be able to inspire him to his past excellence to that end?

    Clarry will not be a problem if he can get fit and his famous determination will always be a feature of his play. 

    That is also up to the club to have him cherry ripe to return to his best on ball football. 

    Once the footy starts Clarry will have plenty to do and all or most of the claptrap subsides he can and will concentrate accordingly. 

    If only these boring and smart a..e journalists looked at Essendon and Pies issues as critically as ours they would not have to keep inventing statements every third day to keep these alleged bushfires burning.  

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    20 hours ago, pitmaster said:

    Prior to Pert's appointment which was massaged by the AFL, the front runner for Melbourne CEO was then footy manager Josh Mahoney who was the football department's preference.

    If Pert departs I hope Mahoney, who is currently at AFL HQ, is at least given the chance to be heard should he be interested.

    How do you know Pert's appointment was massaged by the AFL? That's not my understanding. 

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    20 hours ago, FearTheBeard said:

    Josh Mahoney was a cancer in the club and went to Essendon and was equally problematic.

    That's strong

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    As others have said, never heard anything but complimentary words said about Mahoney. That's not to say that FTB is wrong, but I trust PJ. I'd argue the best administrator we've ever had. 

    Maybe FTB heard it from sources that Mahoney held to account? We certainly don't have that sort of discipline anymore within our FD.

    Edited by Adam The God

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