Leaving aside his remarks regarding the threat , which are appropriate and no sensible person would argue with. What “roller coaster” . We have won 7 of the last 24 matches. This is with a majority of Premiership players . Not a roller coaster more like a slide , maybe more like falling off a cliff. Playing a couple of good quarters once in every few games is not my idea of a roller coaster.

1 minute ago, BDA said:

what communication.

a letter that says nothing is not communication

BDA, it’s not the club’s role to discuss issues with you. Brad has reached out to members in an attempt to be respectful.

See if for what it is.

6 minutes ago, watchtheeyes said:

What’s he supposed to say..?

I appreciate the acknowledgement and thought the absence of outward support for Goody as head coach was telling

To the contrary, I thought that the sidestepping of any discussion of Goodwin’s performance was far more telling… after all, that is what a large portion of the membership and supporter base would like to hear from him.

7 minutes ago, watchtheeyes said:

Would you prefer he didn’t write one? What would you have said instead?

Maybe address the Elephant..

Something like that...

The letter was waffle.

13 minutes ago, Wrecker45 said:

Brad Green is the only person i am confident about at the club

On a scale 1 to 10 ??

3 minutes ago, hardtack said:

To the contrary, I thought that the sidestepping of any discussion of Goodwin’s performance was far more telling… after all, that is what a large portion of the membership and supporter base would like to hear from him.

But you can’t put the cart before the horse. It would be inappropriate for him to cast doubt on the coach’s position without due process, there would be a feeding frenzy in the press.

Shame he didn't say "Simon Goodwin has the full support of the board."

8 minutes ago, FabDemon said:

Leaving aside his remarks regarding the threat , which are appropriate and no sensible person would argue with. What “roller coaster” . We have won 7 of the last 24 matches. This is with a majority of Premiership players . Not a roller coaster more like a slide , maybe more like falling off a cliff. Playing a couple of good quarters once in every few games is not my idea of a roller coaster.

Edited July 28, 2025Jul 28 by Brenno

The timing of this (right before board meeting) is odd. Maybe he expects he will be updating with more news post board-meeting but he didn’t want the message about the Goody troll getting mixed in/being lost with that message?

To be fair though Greeny. He was damned if he did, damned if he didn't.

But like others have highlighted. Its what he didn't say that is most interesting.

Let it be known that when I email the club the president responds in under 24 hours 💪🏻 (kidding, I’m sure they got a few thousand emails today..)

Not quite the full explanation of what’s happened that I was after but at least an acknowledgment that things are bad and the team isn’t performing to the level expected or required, and an acknowledgment that the members and supporters are right to be [censored] off.

@BDA @beelzebub @dazzledavey36 @picket fence

Its a corporate type world … this is Brad’s To Do list

✅ letter to Members … done

But this is not the corporate world

“Frustrated!!!” That’s not enough

People are saying that “the Saints win will go down in folklore for generations to remember”. Does Brad know how that feels? Where’s the true compassion for the fans? We don’t support the club because we played for them. We love the club because we give our soul, our hopes and dreams to the club. We maybe care too much. We get angry when we see a lack of a “duty of care” from our players. That was evident as we folded under pressure. We are a laughing stock in the media and throughout the league. We have lost any respect earned. You train to do your job in all aspects and when you fail in key tasks and key moments so so many times on so so many occasions, members have the right to feel disappointed, hurt, frustrated, embarrassed and betrayed.

Green continues to be a cheerleader - the captain of morale but seems incapable of critical thinking - when what we need is a ruthless strategic thinker - not a waterboy

Would have preferred a letter from our 'new' CEO along the lines off:

I understand the anger of fans and also challenge faced by our hard working and passionate President in addressing that anger.

I don't want to leave Brad to deal with the angst of fans alone and I understand the importance of strong governance at this time.

Accordingly, i have brought my start date forward and rather than commencing in September, which in hindsight was an error on my part, will now start my tenure tommorow.

Green isn't cut out for his position IMO. And I thought that before this waffle.

21 minutes ago, Nietaphart said:

Bub, you were one who had a go at Roffey for her silence. How would you like to see the club to approach this?

My question is not about you providing answers. That is not your role.

If you're going to address the members.. I.e the dyed in the wool paying stakeholders... then do them the courtesy of acknowledging the issue. The real issue. Of the thousands of likely emails the club received what % do you think expressed outright ire and contempt for the coaching and football dept ?? I'm thinking pretty high. Not just about another woeful season, not about 'roller-coaster rides' and any other platitudes.

The only issue would be Goodwin. Green might have wanted to at least talk to us...not the hand.

7/10 for effort

3/10 for content

12 minutes ago, Brenno said:

To be fair though Greeny. He was damned if he did, damned if he didn't.

But like others have highlighted. Its what he didn't say that is most interesting.

Green is going to be bar b qued

22 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

On a scale 1 to 10 ??

10

6 minutes ago, SFebes said:

Green isn't cut out for his position IMO. And I thought that before this waffle.

Green is part of the problem.

He was on the board for Goodwin's contract extension.

13 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

@BDA @beelzebub @dazzledavey36 @picket fence

Its a corporate type world … this is Brad’s To Do list

✅ letter to Members … done

But this is not the corporate world

“Frustrated!!!” That’s not enough

People are saying that “the Saints win will go down in folklore for generations to remember”. Does Brad know how that feels? Where’s the true compassion for the fans? We don’t support the club because we played for them. We love the club because we give our soul, our hopes and dreams to the club. We maybe care too much. We get angry when we see a lack of a “duty of care” from our players. That was evident as we folded under pressure. We are a laughing stock in the media and throughout the league. We have lost any respect earned. You train to do your job in all aspects and when you fail in key tasks and key moments so so many times on so so many occasions, members have the right to feel disappointed, hurt, frustrated, embarrassed and betrayed.

Let them have their win for the ages. Our last after the siren victory won a minor premiership and set us on a path to a flag.

I agree with some here, that Brad Greens letter was a bit of a nothing response,

but

I am happy at least he understands the letter needed to be written to us fans

and what can we really expect him to say?

Perhaps seem a little more [censored] off like the rest of us, sure.

but is not like he can say, "WE ARE SACKING EVERYBODY" and rant and rave like we do on here. What would that achieve really anyway.

Change Must happen, but it is not going to happen overnight. This is something as demon supporters we all should know too well from our past experiences.

I’m putting my rose coloured glasses on and reading between the lines.

He’s preparing the battle space for a big decision. I’m quietly confident… But rarely correct.

6 minutes ago, Wrecker45 said:

10

Thanks, appreciate the answer.

59 minutes ago, Coobs said:

Dear Members,

We are a proud and ambitious football club and with that comes a responsibility to perform. We are not in the position we want to be right now, however your Board and I are committed to doing everything required to have our AFL program performing at the level we all expect.

Say less Green. This is the part I'll judge all your supposed desire and want to be a great club.