Jump to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
Demonland

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.

Melbourne Football Club - The CEO

whatwhat say what
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

No chance Eddy then...

  • Quote
    • Haha 1
     
    4 hours ago, At Least I Saw a Flag said:

    If a grasshopper tries to fight a lawnmower, one may admire his courage but not his judgement.

    Applies to Cummins strolling out to bat at three yesterday.

  • Quote
    • Like 3
    • Haha 4
    • Author
    22 minutes ago, Queanbeyan Demon said:

    Applies to Cummins strolling out to bat at three yesterday.

    it was one of those strange, brave, and waste of a decisions

  • Quote
    • Like 2
     
    11 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

    it was one of those strange, brave, and waste of a decisions

    Cricket Australia is looking down the barrel at a Meth Coke level rebuild. They should have begun the process 12 months ago, but instead we had to have the Cheats Farewell tour. 
    We now have a huge problem 

  • Quote
    • Like 4
    • Sad 1
    On 13/11/2024 at 18:42, The Jackson FIX said:

    One name not mentioned anywhere is Josh Blanksby who left MRC recently.
     

    He was mentioned when Richmond were hunting for a CEO.
     

    I don’t think he is right (no footy background and he seemingly was a big part of the botch-job of the Caulfield redevelopment) but I am surprised he hasn’t been floated due to his intimate knowledge of Caulfield/the Trust and our clear ambitions there.

     

    Another person with a similar history to Josh Blanksby is Andrew Giles, CEO of VicRoads. Before that he was CEO of Racing Victoria and before that CEO of Betfair (Josh Blanksby also worked for Betfair). I'm not sure what would be easier - mending potholes or player relationships. 

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Haha 2

    2 hours ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

    Another person with a similar history to Josh Blanksby is Andrew Giles, CEO of VicRoads. Before that he was CEO of Racing Victoria and before that CEO of Betfair (Josh Blanksby also worked for Betfair). I'm not sure what would be easier - mending potholes or player relationships. 

    Giles Thompson.  Famous for letting V’landys walk all over racing Vic and near-ruin our Spring racing carnival.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
     
    On 12/11/2024 at 16:34, whatwhat say what said:

    gerard healy offered up two names - justin rodski (current melbourne storm ceo, ex-peptides cmo) and greg swann (currently bears ceo, afl admin veteran) as two names

    he seemed more certain that rodski is talking to us, but flagged swann as someone we should be talking to, or that the afl might want to bring back in house as part of dil and laura's exec team

    several people i've spoken to today about rodski rate him enormously highly

    Interesting. I thought I had heard a while ago the Brisbane Bronco's were after Rodski, but he was staying in Melbourne. 

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    27 minutes ago, Nate said:

    Interesting. I thought I had heard a while ago the Brisbane Bronco's were after Rodski, but he was staying in Melbourne. 

    I think the Broncos were pursuing Frank Ponissi rather than Rodski 

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    4 hours ago, Go the Biff said:

    I think the Broncos were pursuing Frank Ponissi rather than Rodski 

    if Ponissi tries to move clarry on behind the back of the club, we have a ponzi scheme.

  • Quote
    • Haha 2
    • Clap 1

    Jay Clarke tweeted that David Stevenson (NBL) and Simon Garlick are names in our CEO hunt (he didn’t give much more context.

    mentioned Swann likely to extend with Brisbane.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Author
    9 minutes ago, The Jackson FIX said:

    Jay Clarke tweeted that David Stevenson (NBL) and Simon Garlick are names in our CEO hunt (he didn’t give much more context.

    mentioned Swann likely to extend with Brisbane.

    Stevenson at a disadvantage as ceo of a privately held company, I suspect?

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    12 minutes ago, The Jackson FIX said:

    Jay Clarke tweeted that David Stevenson (NBL) and Simon Garlick are names in our CEO hunt (he didn’t give much more context.

    mentioned Swann likely to extend with Brisbane.

    I would imagine Simon would remain in Perth, his boy Sonny heading in to Yr 11 and settled in school. Be surprised if he moved

  • Quote
    • Like 4

    4 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

    Stevenson at a disadvantage as ceo of a privately held company, I suspect?

    Don't know much about him nor the NBL under Larry K to be honest… 

  • Quote
    4 hours ago, The Jackson FIX said:

    Jay Clarke tweeted that David Stevenson (NBL) and Simon Garlick are names in our CEO hunt (he didn’t give much more context.

    mentioned Swann likely to extend with Brisbane.

    Would rather Fox tbh.

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    David’s a great guy and a mad Demons supporter. I went to school with him.

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    • Thanks 3

    David Stevenson was the CEO of the Bulldogs in their Premiership year in 2016. 
     

    Of those mentioned on the unofficial ‘shortlist’, those names are certainly well credentialed 👍🏼

  • Quote
    • Like 3

    Charlie Gardiner would have to be under consideration for our CEO role no doubt. 
     

    Cut from the Sydney cloth as an administrator and we know how well they’re run. 

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    25 minutes ago, 12345_54321 said:

    Charlie Gardiner would have to be under consideration for our CEO role no doubt. 
     

    Cut from the Sydney cloth as an administrator and we know how well they’re run. 

    What position does he hold at Sydney atm?

  • Quote
    • Like 1
     
    8 minutes ago, Demons11 said:

    What position does he hold at Sydney atm?

    He was their executive general manager of football from 2019 to this year. Moved back to Melbourne end of 23’ for family reasons. In the running for the Pies job as head of footy but wants to be a CEO ultimately. 

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Thanks 3

    Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

    Guest
    Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below.
    Reply to this topic...
    Go to topic listing

    Featured Content

    • Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver in 2026

      All the latest on the Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver saga.

        • Clap
        • Like
      • 4,442 replies
      Demonland

    • 2025 Player Reviews: # 1 Steven May 

      The premiership defender has shown signs of wear and tear due to age, and his 2025 season was inconsistent, ending poorly with a suspension and a noticeable decline in performance. The Demons are eager to integrate younger players onto their list and have indicated that they may not be able to guarantee him senior games next season, in what would be the final year of his contract.

      • 1 reply
      Demonland

    • 2025 Player Reviews: # 2 Jacob van Rooyen

      The young key tall failed to make progress during the season, with a decline in his goal kicking output. His secondary role as a backup ruckman, which may have hindered his ability to further develop his game, and he was also impacted by the team's poor forward connection. It will be interesting to observe his performance under a new coaching regime.

      • 10 replies
      Demonland

    • 2025 Player Reviews: #3 Christian Salem   

      Salem proved to be a valuable contributor as a reliable and solid one-on-one medium-sized defender in what was undoubtedly his most impressive season since the premiership year. He remains a highly capable rebounding option for the Demons as he approaches his 200th game at the club.

      • 2 replies
      Demonland

    • 2025 Player Reviews: #4 Judd McVee

      Following an injury-interrupted start to the season, McVee struggled to maintain the standard he established in 2025 as he pursued an expanded role within the team structure. He remained a firm fan favourite and the club had hoped to negotiate a new contract with the former rookie selection from Western Australia, whose partner, Lily Johnson, plays for Melbourne's AFLW side. Those hopes were dashed when he expressed his desire to return to his home state and play for Fremantle. Like all players who have worn the red and blue and are leaving this year, we wish him well in the future.

      • 7 replies
      Demonland

    • 2025 Player Reviews: #5 Christian Petracca  

      The superstar Demon midfielder made a successful return to the fold after his devastating injury last year and the subsequent fallout from the treatment he received, during which time he sought to depart the club. Petracca's professionalism and strong play, both in the midfield and up forward, were outstanding and resulted in him being runner-up in the club's best and fairest count. However, early this week, the club's new CEO, Paul Guerra, confirmed that the under-contract Petracca has again requested a trade, adding that he would only be allowed to leave for a “quality offer that turns our head". No doubt some Demon heads are already spinning.

      • 7 replies
      Demonland
    View All

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.