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Gary Pert Quits as MFC CEO

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3 minutes ago, BrisbaneDemon said:

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Why would the review demand he go?

It’s his review…

Thats one of the problems with the review…

 

Look, I don’t think it is healthy to be cynical about EVERYTHING we see in life. 

And either way, he gets credit for the decision then doesn’t he…

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    12 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

    Wow, I am shocked! According to the happy clappers on here everything is rosy at the club and the evil media have just been making up lies about us, so I am stunned that the President and CEO have both been told to make way. 

    They both had to fall on their swords due to media crucifixion. These people have other jobs to go to, including retirement! When the BS gets too much they leave. This is not their whole life!

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    Pert could have easily dug his heels in and made this difficult

    Fair play to him taking the hit and making it easier for us to get ready for next year

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    36 minutes ago, rpfc said:

    Why would the review demand he go?

    It’s his review…

    Thats one of the problems with the review…

     

    Look, I don’t think it is healthy to be cynical about EVERYTHING we see in life. 

    And either way, he gets credit for the decision then doesn’t he…

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    Unfortunately, cynicism is a necessary trait in the modern world.

    "Through being involved in this year’s reviews Pert discovered, or had it reinforced to him, that his departure was necessary to bring meaningful change at Melbourne. The reviews did not recommend that he go - but they did make it clear that leadership change would be beneficial.

    Combined with the departure in September of president Kate Roffey, this leadership reset would create “clear air” and a project a new start for the club.

    The review recognised Pert’s value with the ongoing pursuit of the Caulfield racecourse development for a Melbourne home base. That’s why he has been retained as a consultant beyond Christmas when his reign as Melbourne’s longest serving chief executive will come to an end.

    The knowledge that there would be a change of CEO was also a significant factor in Steven Smith’s change of heart to seek to join the board now."

    https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/pert-said-melbourne-had-the-best-culture-he-d-seen-his-exit-shows-he-was-out-of-touch-20241031-p5kmv7.html

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    4 hours ago, Travy14 said:

    I'm sure there is a clause for an AFL position if it arises 

    He literally just accepted the CGS job. He won't be coming to Melbourne. 

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    11 hours ago, Storm Boy said:

    I don't have any inside information but I believe the Melbourne Football Club will promote George de Crespigny to the CEO position. George is currently the Chief Commercial Officer. 

    George has been working with the Melbourne Football Club for 11 years. George previously worked at the AFL for 8 years and the ACT Brumbies. 

    George was a great Footballer for the University Blues Football Club. 

    I thought George had left a couple of years ago to start up his own business. Has he returned to the fold.

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    Given all that went on over the last 12-18 months a clean break was the best course of action. Whether he was at fault for some most or all of the problems doesn’t matter. He was head of the organisation so has to take ultimate responsibility.

    He leaves with a flag each for the men and women on his cv. He had a very good run. He won’t be short of offers.

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    8 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

    Unfortunately, cynicism is a necessary trait in the modern world.

    "Through being involved in this year’s reviews Pert discovered, or had it reinforced to him, that his departure was necessary to bring meaningful change at Melbourne. The reviews did not recommend that he go - but they did make it clear that leadership change would be beneficial.

    Combined with the departure in September of president Kate Roffey, this leadership reset would create “clear air” and a project a new start for the club.

    The review recognised Pert’s value with the ongoing pursuit of the Caulfield racecourse development for a Melbourne home base. That’s why he has been retained as a consultant beyond Christmas when his reign as Melbourne’s longest serving chief executive will come to an end.

    The knowledge that there would be a change of CEO was also a significant factor in Steven Smith’s change of heart to seek to join the board now."

    https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/pert-said-melbourne-had-the-best-culture-he-d-seen-his-exit-shows-he-was-out-of-touch-20241031-p5kmv7.html

    Dr, I am simply saying that denying Pert the self-ownership of the decision and the actuality of being someone not just out for himself is the cynicism. 

    Your post just provides more evidence to that end - if SS (IF…) was suddenly more keen now that he would have a clean executive slate to work with then credit to Pert for ‘retiring’ and not making the club face a difficult financial decision to remove him.

    I am just saying that denying good people agency over their own decisions is just petty and cynical and says more about us than them.

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    8 hours ago, DubDee said:

    Pert could have easily dug his heels in and made this difficult

    Fair play to him taking the hit and making it easier for us to get ready for next year

    My thoughts are that Pert was asked to resign or be sacked as a result of the most recent overview review findings. He chose to graciously resign his position. Being contracted, I feel the MFC Board talked him into resigning and then re-employing him as a consultant for the Caulfield project to see his contract out. Just feel there is more to this than meets the eye.

    Pert has stuck his nose recently into areas such as the Oliver issue, which is outside his responsibilities. Not handled well at all. I am sure that was raised at the Club review.

    To me, Pert has always been a person who seeks gratification. Hope we get a good CEO.

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    46 minutes ago, David-Demon said:

    My thoughts are that Pert was asked to resign or be sacked as a result of the most recent overview review findings. He chose to graciously resign his position. Being contracted, I feel the MFC Board talked him into resigning and then re-employing him as a consultant for the Caulfield project to see his contract out. Just feel there is more to this than meets the eye.

    Pert has stuck his nose recently into areas such as the Oliver issue, which is outside his responsibilities. Not handled well at all. I am sure that was raised at the Club review.

    To me, Pert has always been a person who seeks gratification. Hope we get a good CEO.

    Why would anyone that was sacked stay on for a couple of months and also agree to stay on as a consultant. If it happened to most people I think the normal reaction would be too say two words.

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    Would love to read this thread properly but the same few are constantly at each other and its boring and old, please, for the rest of us, just stop. we get it, you don't like each other but the constant [censored] you are posting is petty.

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    27 minutes ago, drysdale demon said:

    Why would anyone that was sacked stay on for a couple of months and also agree to stay on as a consultant. If it happened to most people I think the normal reaction would be too say two words.

    Because he is under contract, and maybe they chose to change his position    to consultant

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    1 hour ago, David-Demon said:

    My thoughts are that Pert was asked to resign or be sacked as a result of the most recent overview review findings. He chose to graciously resign his position. Being contracted, I feel the MFC Board talked him into resigning and then re-employing him as a consultant for the Caulfield project to see his contract out. Just feel there is more to this than meets the eye.

    Pert has stuck his nose recently into areas such as the Oliver issue, which is outside his responsibilities. Not handled well at all. I am sure that was raised at the Club review.

    To me, Pert has always been a person who seeks gratification. Hope we get a good CEO.

    The executive equivalent of delisting a veteran and picking them up again in the rookie draft.

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    1 hour ago, David-Demon said:

    My thoughts are that Pert was asked to resign or be sacked as a result of the most recent overview review findings. He chose to graciously resign his position. Being contracted, I feel the MFC Board talked him into resigning and then re-employing him as a consultant for the Caulfield project to see his contract out. Just feel there is more to this than meets the eye.

    Pert has stuck his nose recently into areas such as the Oliver issue, which is outside his responsibilities. Not handled well at all. I am sure that was raised at the Club review.

    To me, Pert has always been a person who seeks gratification. Hope we get a good CEO.

    Right, so now you're calling Brad Green a liar?  Because that's not what he indicated in his letter.

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    22 minutes ago, David-Demon said:

    Because he is under contract, and maybe they chose to change his position    to consultant

    don't forget he is on record as saying he intended originally on finishing up mid year in 2025 anyway, so i doubt 6 months salary was any big deal

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    3 minutes ago, Katrina Dee Fan said:

    Right, so now you're calling Brad Green a liar?  Because that's not what he indicated in his letter.

    I think it's fairly naive to expect a public statement to air out any dirty laundry there might be between the club and a soon to be former employee.

     

    That's what leaking to the media is for.

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    Just now, KozzyCan said:

    I think it's fairly naive to expect a public statement to air out any dirty laundry there might be between the club and a soon to be former employee.

     

    That's what leaking to the media is for.

    So you advocate for deliberate destabilising of the club.  Good to know.

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    Just now, Katrina Dee Fan said:

    So you advocate for deliberate destabilising of the club.  Good to know.

    What?

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    Just now, Katrina Dee Fan said:

    Correct me if I'm wrong but your comment comes across as supporting media leaks.

    It was a joke.

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    12 hours ago, DubDee said:

    Pert could have easily dug his heels in and made this difficult

    Fair play to him taking the hit and making it easier for us to get ready for next year

    Not like the Gassy Burp, lingering around like a bad smell

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