1 hour ago, The heart beats true said:

If you take the personality of the reporter out of it, what is actually being reported here?

The transition from one President to another will happen slightly later than first reported. When there was a rumour that a transition wasn’t going to happen Brad Green specifically contacted Smith and said there’s absolutely going to be a handover (and then let that be publicly known to quell reports). Then the reporter who initially reported suspicious timing and lack of handover (both disproved) finds this all ‘odd’ - and now that’s the ‘story’?

I’m sorry. This is not a story. These late night footy shows on 7 and 9 are just creating this shouty, antagonistic vibe to create the impression of drama and upheaval.

Some players are unhappy at Melbourne, and some administration issues haven’t been handled well. Report on that. I’d care about that if someone provided new and substantiated information. This president stuff is a nothing burger. Caro was reporting herself as recently as Monday afternoon that Green sacked Goodwin so Smith could come in clean, but then hours later started saying this.

She had 2 shows to fill with content this week. She went with this.

Completely agree. A lot of 'beliefs' 'suggestions' and 'rumours' but the segment was very short on facts.

The MFC Board has a full plate. They will not be providing running commentary on journo reports.

Also, there are times a Board will not correct an incorrect public perception if it means negatively impacting someone's reputation. The Board takes this "on the chin" for integrity and moral reasons.

Since becoming President, Brad Green's every action has been to do the right thing for the MFC. Brad's Presidency has been like his captaincy - without ego.

Given this, it's just not believable Brad and the Board took the Goody action without Steven Smith's blessing.

It is common for a Board to approve a future action. For example, as a pure theoretical with no basis in fact, the Board might pre-approve an action to sack a coach based on, after the meeting, an independent report revealing a coach's leadership is no longer effective.

Further, if a Board has a critical action, such as sacking and hiring of a professional team's coach, the responsible Board member would remain responsible even if there is a change in President or Chairman. It would be poor governance otherwise.

Despite Steven Smith taking the Presidency reigns, It is good governance for Brad Green to remain responsible for the hiring of a new coach under terms and guidelines set by the Board. The Board has final approval after due consideration.

If this means Brad stays as President a little longer, there is no drama. But somehow, this clickbait age creates a story.