Wangers wrote:
The reality is the clubs' finances are in a concerning state and haven't improved to the liking of the afl and board since Triggs arrival. The levers for this are membership, sponsorship, commercial operations (merchandise, coteries, fundraising etc) and debt management. Read between the lines, Virgin is an AFL sponsor, and rescued us as we couldn't attract a new sponsor, and Trigg oversaw the acquisition of CareerOne and whilst not responsible for their demise, ultimately couldn't find another major sponsor.
Trigg has done a great job in the areas of uniting the club, community engagement, diversity and inclusion, AFLW, and the public image of Carlton. I've liked what he has brought to our club, and thank him for his energy and dedication to our cause. He did oversee the extension of Hyundai as major sponsor, so big tick.
What I'm interested in is particularly the boards' responsibility and accountability in all this. 75% of the board are long term board members and have overseen poor governance and decision making in football decisions, Ratten, MM appointments and their sackings, poor list management and recruitment over 15 years and now this decision. All while they have retained their positions on the board.
Blue Vain wrote:
aboynamedsue wrote:
I didn't say I want to get rid of him, but his communication skills are not at the level. I cringe whenever I hear him speak publicly. He either needs to improve in that regard or let someone else be the front man.
Absolutely. Perhaps MLG is a strong board performer but he's terrible representing the club in the media.
Danny Frawley is a brainless flog and he made MLG look like an amateur yesterday. And not for the first time.
It was embarrassing listening to it.
If we don't have a person on the board who can represent the club well, get one. If MLG can't accept that, @#$%&! him off.
Efforts like the past 72 hours have the capacity to deflate months worth of momentum.
Both nailed it IMO.