Is he up to the task?

Seems to have gone underground.

West Coast Eagles
Cook was appointed as CEO of the West Coast Eagles in 1990 and during his nine years at the Eagles, the club quadrupled its membership, dramatically increased revenue and became the first non-Victorian club to win the AFL premiership in 1992 and again in winning the 1994 premiership. Both successes were achieved against Geelong.[5][6] Cook during his tenure as CEO of the Eagles also provided strong support to West Coast Eagles senior coach Mick Malthouse as one of the factor's for the Eagles on-field performance success in reaching finals in every year.[7] At the end of the 1998 season, Cook quit his position as CEO of the West Coast Eagles.[8] Cook was then replaced by Trevor Nisbett as CEO of the West Coast Eagles.

Geelong Football Club
Cook was then appointed as CEO of the Geelong Football Club in 1999.[9] At the end of the 1999 season, Cook informed then-Geelong Football Club senior coach Gary Ayres that the club would not grant him a contract extension beyond the 2000 season by stating “We are in a world of pain financially, things aren’t travelling all that well … we are not really in a position to extend any contracts”.[10] Cook then later oversaw a complete overhaul of the once-struggling club's finances in his tenure, as well as being a key supporter of former senior coach Mark Thompson along with club president Frank Costa.[11] Cook also oversaw Geelong's three AFL premiership victories in 2007, 2009 and 2011.[12]

Cook also oversaw an era for the Geelong Football Club that experienced finals football in 16 of their last 18 seasons as well as 13 top four finishes between 2004 and 2021, including the three premierships during that time. That on-field success has been mirrored by performance off the field, with Cook leading a four-stage redevelopment of GMHBA Stadium also known as Kardinia Park, while also ballooning the Cats’ turnover from $16 to $60 million during his tenure.[13]

Cook has been suggested as a potential future Australian Football League CEO[14] and was also suggested as a possible CEO for the new expansion teams, Gold Coast and Greater Western Sydney.[15]

At the conclusion of the 2021 AFL season, Cook left his position as CEO of the Geelong Football Club after 23 years, and was replaced by Steve Hocking.

I have to believe Cook has it under control and knows what he is doing. If rumours are true, he doesn't rate our list management and control of Salary Cap. I reckon this will lead us to letting players like TDK & McGovern go and maybe 1 or 2 others.

We need more picks and Salary Cap relief. I expect 8-10 List changes at years end

I expect major changes to Football Department especially around Lloyd and the Assistant Coaches. Voss needs a mature head to support him (like Balme did with Hardwick and Fagan with Clarkson) and a Smart tactician

I see this as a refresh and not a rebuild. A lot has improved especially off field over the last few years and even on field. We just need to right some wrongs

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Cook_(football_administrator)


I'd say he's up to it.
The better question is, are we patient enough?

I know someone who’s been very close to the Geelong board for a long time. When Cook signed with us he said “You can have him. He’s done!”:

Have heard the same.

I have to believe Cook has it under control and knows what he is doing. If rumours are true, he doesn't rate our list management and control of Salary Cap. I reckon this will lead us to letting players like TDK & McGovern go and maybe 1 or 2 others.

We need more picks and Salary Cap relief. I expect 8-10 List changes at years end

I expect major changes to Football Department especially around Lloyd and the Assistant Coaches. Voss needs a mature head to support him (like Balme did with Hardwick and Fagan with Clarkson) and a Smart tactician

I see this as a refresh and not a rebuild. A lot has improved especially off field over the last few years and even on field. We just need to right some wrongs

I know someone who’s been very close to the Geelong board for a long time. When Cook signed with us he said “You can have him. He’s done!”

He said similar about Fogarty after his first few excellent games for us and we’ve barely seen him since.

I wrote it all off as sour grapes at the time but he has me worried now.

On that I'd agree with.
However, he doesn't strike me as the kind of person that would offer himself for a short period and not commit to it.
Two years is a pretty short stint to make massive changes, so I doubt the pressure is that great on him and maybe his second year was more as an advisory role.
Which is something he alluded to upon his appointment.

I'm hearing he wants to extend his stay with us for an extra 2 years.

Hope so . Whats this thing about his age ? i'm five years older than Cook and i'm still on the payroll . Never felt better . Cook looks as fit as a fiddle to me . And not weary , tired , or burnt out by a long way . The bloke has got plenty left in the tank . Still has a heap to offer and we are lucky to have such a highly esteemed man in our ranks .................... stop looking for chinks you blokes . Get around him .

Have heard the same.