Steve Harris

[TonyMelb 7]

The high turnover of staff was at a significant $cost to the club, and a concern to the AFL. The fact that Harris is being replaced suggests that something was amiss with his management.

The constant high turn over is definitely a factor and has been of concern to AFL. Is not surprising that MFC would perhaps not renew Steve's contract and bringing in a new CEO at this time makes sense while restructuring rest of the club.

Staff has been turned over at an alarming rate for last 5 years and costs us both in term of direct financial cost for salary payouts etc but equally in losing experience and relationships including with us members when the staff leave. End result is poorer club and lower moral and interest amongst MFC staff. Clearly not just clearing out inefficient staff but MFC has been unable to keep good senior staff and we have all suffered as a result, including players and coaches, sponsors etc.

MFC needs to fix this but equally needs to do with same thoroghness as selected DB. Not just go for a name (Brian Waldron who is at Storm was mentioned on SEN than MFC chased him). MUST make sure get a sound operator. None of us can afford another like Harris's predecessor!!!

BTW Harris was not a caretaker CEO he was the selected candidate. One of the Directors, John Phillips did the caretaker role after Ellis was chopped.

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

The high turnover of staff was at a significant $cost to the club, and a concern to the AFL. The fact that Harris is being replaced suggests that something was amiss with his management.

Correct. I dont think this has been a spur of the moment decision by the Club

Surely Harris is better than the "Snake-Skin Salesman". Remember that disaster

No they were both disappointments to varying degrees. We need to get a better CEO.

I understand there was a high turnover rate of staff but did that have anything to do with Harris attracting more capable and suitable people to the club to replace others less capable or suitable? I'm just asking, I don't know. But there seems to be an assumption Harris is a bad manager of people.

Yes it did. Many were recruited by Harris and were paid out of their contracts before time. There have been a number of other key people that have left frustrated with certain things at MFC. Its been the Club's loss. Unfortunately its not an assumption Gouga.

[brey9186 102]

just remember brian waldrons name, has been brought up on his friday show with KB and balmey twice now

was rumoured be meeting with MFC officials this morning, as he wasn't on the show

[Bang Na Demon 165]

I worked with Steve Harris at Sunday Age many years ago and he struck me as not being particularly strong with the people skills.

He spoke to me only once while I was there, that was most of the time he was, and that was to tell me he didn't like something I did, a very minor matter too,

nothing that warranted the wrath of the editor.

Not someone with true leadership who unites a team but he was an ambitious man and thats something I want from a CEO too.

[rpfc 28,247]

For those who wanted a clean out, this is good news.

New Leadership. Fresh Ideas. (That's right stole it from KRudd, he's not using it anymore, anyway.)

[beelzebub 23,313]

A new CEO, is SH to blame ?

well I conversely put it out there, who else is to blame if not him?

You wear those shoes, you take the good with the bad. Its been bad...time to go !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[w00dy 146]

just remember brian waldrons name, has been brought up on his friday show with KB and balmey twice now

was rumoured be meeting with MFC officials this morning, as he wasn't on the show

that would be very good for the club if it happens...

[Whispering_Jack 29,756]

that would be very good for the club if it happens...

Waldron won a premiership with Melbourne last year (the Storm). It would be interesting if he could make it back to back.

Having said that, Steve Harris is still the boss, isn't he?

[brey9186 102]

its only speculation about harris going atm

but if the rumours about BW being interviewed then things might be further down the track than we know about

[Yencks 8]

its only speculation about harris going atm

but if the rumours about BW being interviewed then things might be further down the track than we know about

"BW?"

[Whispering_Jack 29,756]

"BW?"

More speculation on the airwaves today about our next CEO being a female and coming from the ranks of current MFC board members. That means it's either Bev O'Connor, Sue Nattrass or Karen Hayes although the latter two would seem to be more professionally qualified than Bev whose forte is in broadcasting.

[mo64 5,853]

More speculation on the airwaves today about our next CEO being a female and coming from the ranks of current MFC board members. That means it's either Bev O'Connor, Sue Nattrass or Karen Hayes although the latter two would seem to be more professionally qualified than Bev whose forte is in broadcasting.

Based on their CVs, my guess would be Sue Nattrass. Her involvement in the Arts would require a lot of revenue raising.

I'd see Bev O'Connor as a future president rather than CEO.

[Nasher 33,607]

"BW?"

Brian Waldron.

[Diablo 1]

Brian Waldron.

I reckon it would be a massive coup for us to secure Brian Waldron, but it'd pretty much put paid to any 'Team Melbourne' aspirations that may linger. Waldron has done a tremendous job for the Storm, and has shown great mettle to hold his own in a sport dominated by NSW and the Banana Benders. I can't imagine it's easy to succeed in a state where interest in your team is predominantly limited to bandwagon-jumpers, yet Waldron has done that.

[mo64 5,853]

I reckon it would be a massive coup for us to secure Brian Waldron, but it'd pretty much put paid to any 'Team Melbourne' aspirations that may linger. Waldron has done a tremendous job for the Storm, and has shown great mettle to hold his own in a sport dominated by NSW and the Banana Benders. I can't imagine it's easy to succeed in a state where interest in your team is predominantly limited to bandwagon-jumpers, yet Waldron has done that.

I disagree. I listen to Waldron on SEN every Friday, and he seems to have a deep seated hatred of us. Waldron's track record at Richmond and St.Kilda was poor. As far as memberships and crowds go, the Storm still struggle. And financially, they're bankrolled by News Ltd. Their on-field success is due to their former recruiting manager Peter O'Sullivan and coach Craig Bellamy.

[Jarka 767]

I disagree. I listen to Waldron on SEN every Friday, and he seems to have a deep seated hatred of us. Waldron's track record at Richmond and St.Kilda was poor. As far as memberships and crowds go, the Storm still struggle. And financially, they're bankrolled by News Ltd. Their on-field success is due to their former recruiting manager Peter O'Sullivan and coach Craig Bellamy.

I agree mo, listening to Waldron on SEN is like listening to some trailer trash moron.

[Jaded No More 68,855]

Just on Ch. 7- Breaking News:

Harris is going to get the sack either tonight or tomorrow.

The two main reasons being the poor overall profits from last year, and the 70% staff turnover.

Possible replacements:

- Cameron Schwab

- A possible first in football, a woman to take over the job, most likely one that is already on the board at the club.

[Yencks 8]

Just on Ch. 7- Breaking News:

Harris is going to get the sack either tonight or tomorrow.

The two main reasons being the poor overall profits from last year, and the 70% staff turnover.

Possible replacements:

- Cameron Schwab

- A possible first in football, a woman to take over the job, most likely one that is already on the board at the club.

yeah i saw that too jaded and got straight onto demonland...intresting to see that the reporter was the contreversial guy that got akermanis info out and the hawthorn confidential doctor info out...good to see him on the box (cough cough))

anyway, go for the EXPERIANCED Freo dude because he has got fremantle to be the third biggest club in the AFL!! and freo are flying along up there...it would be a good move....i know it would be good to go through our own ranks but this guy would be a real coup

[demon3165 2,697]

yeah i saw that too jaded and got straight onto demonland...intresting to see that the reporter was the contreversial guy that got akermanis info out and the hawthorn confidential doctor info out...good to see him on the box (cough cough))

anyway, go for the EXPERIANCED Freo dude because he has got fremantle to be the third biggest club in the AFL!! and freo are flying along up there...it would be a good move....i know it would be good to go through our own ranks but this guy would be a real coup

Isn't he the one that got us in the shite years ago? and JG went to the AFL about paying over the salary cap?

[Yencks 8]

Isn't he the one that got us in the shite years ago? and JG went to the AFL about paying over the salary cap?

"The appointment of a young administrator in Cameron Schwab was also invaluable in assisting the Demons to attain a long awaited return to finals football. Schwab was instrumental in bringing players of the calibre of Warren Dean, Ricky Jackson, Brett Lovett, Steven O'Dwyer, Earl Spalding and Todd Viney to the club by the start of the 1987 season."

Demonland.

He means well...he'll be back with a vengaence, wont make more mistakes, id rather him that jo gutnick lol...hes done a ripper job at freo...

[John Dee 445]

Isn't he the one that got us in the shite years ago? and JG went to the AFL about paying over the salary cap?

Schwab is very good. He fell afoul of Joe Gutnick for not telling him about some problems with salary cap issues that he was trying to keep quite. Joe effectively sacked him and exposed all to the AFL, which led to our draft restrictions.

[paddo 0]

The two main reasons being the poor overall profits from last year, and the 70% staff turnover.

It's a bit tough blaming him for poor profits last year considering our performances on field. I can't help but be a bit skeptical when these sort of sackings take place.

[gOLLy 401]

Bring back Joe and be done with it. No [censored]. Straight to the point. Will get things done.

[DemonDave 1,089]

I disagree. I listen to Waldron on SEN every Friday, and he seems to have a deep seated hatred of us. Waldron's track record at Richmond and St.Kilda was poor. As far as memberships and crowds go, the Storm still struggle. And financially, they're bankrolled by News Ltd. Their on-field success is due to their former recruiting manager Peter O'Sullivan and coach Craig Bellamy.

Rubbish. I'm a member of Storm as well, and they have one of the best memberships in the NRL, and their crowd figures while in the lower percentile are hampered by a 3rd world home ground. Just look at the surge in crowd numbers at Victory games once they moved from Olympic Park to Telstra Dome. Once the Storm move into their new facilities next year you'll see a marked increase in crowds. Waldron has been instrumental in a lot of these things happening. He's passionate and has made a huge difference since he's taken over. (unless you can claim to have been at some of the Storm info days like I have and can tell me otherwise). You cant just say its the recruiter and coach, thats a naive approach to what makes a modern day sporting organisation succcessful. And do you seriously expect to hear the CEO of Richmond or Carlton or anyone coming out and singing the NRLs praises on radio once a week? Of course not, their competing for the same recreational dollar on the weekends. I for one am quite happy for Waldron to stay where he is, and for the club to seek out 'the best and most qualified person for the job' now that Harris has officially left.

[DemonDave 1,089]

I agree mo, listening to Waldron on SEN is like listening to some trailer trash moron.

Have we ever once, once, heard Steve Harris come out and speak passionately about the club he is CEO of on radio or TV?