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Who the @#$%&! is Lauraine Diggins?
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Author:  dane [ Fri Sep 08, 2006 2:36 pm ]
Post subject:  Who the @#$%&! is Lauraine Diggins?

Can someone please tell me why Lauraine Diggins is on the Carlton Board? How did this come about? Why? I'm at a loss... The only ever mention I've heard of her is that she voted for Pagan to stay. What a joke the board is! Is she an ex players daughter? Seriously? @#$%&!. What influence does she have?

Author:  Wojee [ Fri Sep 08, 2006 2:38 pm ]
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Image

Author:  JohnM [ Fri Sep 08, 2006 2:42 pm ]
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Granddaughter/daughter (not sure which) of an ex-player.

Runs an art dealership, flogging Australian paintings to people with spare space on their wall.

Looked good as the token chick on the Carlton One ticket. didn't say much at the AGM, but then no-one except Collo really did.

Reportedly cracked the sads when her granddad's/dad's No.5 was given to Josh Kennedy without anyone consulting her.

Good for an autocratic president like Collo to have around, because she'd never cause any 'trouble'.

Author:  George Harris [ Fri Sep 08, 2006 2:43 pm ]
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She'll cause less trouble when she's off the board.

Author:  dane [ Fri Sep 08, 2006 2:45 pm ]
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We are becoming the Labor Party. Isn't their goal to have 40% token females by 2010? This board is a joke. I'm even losing faith in Sticks at the moment as much as that pains me to say.

Author:  Lurker Blue [ Fri Sep 08, 2006 2:45 pm ]
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http://www.diggins.com.au/

[quote]Lauraine is an approved valuer under the Australian Government Taxation for the Arts Scheme and served as honorary valuer on a number of State funded touring exhibitions. She is a foundation member of a number of State Art Galleries. Lauraine is a regular guest lecturer at Melbourne University, Department of Fine Arts, Classical Studies and Archaeology, Museum Studies, Art and the Market and is an Industry Partner, Strategic Partnerships with Industry -Research and Training Scheme “Authentication of Australian Art – Artists’ Supportsâ€

Author:  dane [ Fri Sep 08, 2006 2:46 pm ]
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So angry so so angry. what have we become?
I hope she makes good coffee

Author:  phoenix johnson [ Fri Sep 08, 2006 2:48 pm ]
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dane wrote:
So angry so so angry. what have we become?
I hope she makes good coffee


According to Sydney Blue, she does.

:lol:

Author:  dane [ Fri Sep 08, 2006 2:49 pm ]
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phoenix johnson wrote:
dane wrote:
So angry so so angry. what have we become?
I hope she makes good coffee


According to Sydney Blue, she does.

:lol:


Well thats different then! :lol:

Author:  Kouta [ Fri Sep 08, 2006 2:52 pm ]
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No mention of her Carlton involvement on her website.

Would Collingwood ever let a chance for any mention of their club go begging?

Fair enough. :?

Author:  Blue Vain [ Fri Sep 08, 2006 3:20 pm ]
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We have to be careful not to get personal.
Lauraine may not be an outstanding board member but she did put her hand up at a difficult time.

It's better if we say thanks for your efforts and send her on her way when the chance arises.
No doubt she believes she's done her best.

Author:  woof [ Fri Sep 08, 2006 3:45 pm ]
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Blue Vain wrote:
We have to be careful not to get personal.
Lauraine may not be an outstanding board member but she did put her hand up at a difficult time.

It's better if we say thanks for your efforts and send her on her way when the chance arises.
No doubt she believes she's done her best.


Common sense prevails.

Author:  dane [ Fri Sep 08, 2006 3:51 pm ]
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sorry..im an awful person and i was angry earlier.

Author:  AGRO [ Fri Sep 08, 2006 9:45 pm ]
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Her father Brighton Diggins was Captain/Coach of our 1938 Premiership Side.

Brighton was recruited from South Melbourne where he was a member of their 1933 Premiership side which was dubbed "The Foreign Legion" as Brighton Diggins and a number of other players were recruited from Western Australia.

Brighton wore the number 5 guernsey - and Lauraine's main preoccupation with her time on the board seems to be her concern with who is allocated that guernsey.

Brighton Diggins is rightly considered in the pantheon of Carlton greats and responsible for winning a flag in what was one of our periods of great premiership droughts (1915 to 1938) but it has to be said that Lauraine's contribution other than for putting her hand up to be part of a Carlton Board in one of its darkest hour of need, leaves a lot to be desired.

Author:  Synbad [ Fri Sep 08, 2006 9:48 pm ]
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Self appointed guardian of the #5 jumper....

Author:  AGRO [ Fri Sep 08, 2006 10:57 pm ]
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But then again "Barb" is the daughter of Fred Fitzgibbon (member of the 1947 Premiership side) and who is famous for gaining a four week suspension from the 1945 Bloodbath GrandFinal whilst not even a member of the team - Fred was already serving a three week suspension - and received another four weeks for running onto the field during the 45 Grand Final and joining in one of the numerous brawls.

It could be argued 'Barb" has made a greater contribution to the Carlton Football Club than Lauraine. :wink:

Author:  bluey95 [ Sat Sep 09, 2006 12:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Lorraine's speach at the Sydney pre-match function

I thought she spoke really well at the pre-match function up in Sydney

I have shots of her, mitchell, mclaren and some game day shots at the Canberra Carlton site - accessable via the homepage (in my sign.)

Rich

Author:  Siegfried [ Sat Sep 09, 2006 1:57 pm ]
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I found an old duffle coat in the attic the other day...


LAURAINE

5

DIGGINS

Author:  Slyuss [ Sat Sep 09, 2006 2:27 pm ]
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Shes a total freakin waste of time... just like half the carlton board.
They're a useless bunch of half-wits. :garthp:

Author:  Speedy [ Sat Sep 09, 2006 2:37 pm ]
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Slyuss wrote:
Shes a total freakin waste of time... just like half the carlton board.
They're a useless bunch of half-wits. :garthp:


Got it about right. half the board is crap and half OK. We need a leader by nature, not a leader by name. Someone who can re-unite this club - all of its factions, and steer a steady course. I do not believe dog is the person Anyone got any ideas?

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