What's Swanny up to?

blueblues · **Joined:** Wed Dec 06, 2006 3:26 pm **Posts:** 236

Fevolution wrote:

Apparently a big sponsor will be announced very soon, and swanny was a big part in getting it.

I also heard that a big new sponsor was going to be announced bur actually not sure who it is.

Blue4ever · **Posted:** Thu Jun 07, 2007 5:53 pm

blueblues wrote:

Fevolution wrote:

Apparently a big sponsor will be announced very soon, and swanny was a big part in getting it.

I also heard that a big new sponsor was going to be announced bur actually not sure who it is.

Heard the same and in fact IF the sponsorship comes through it will be HUGE. Don't know who and I don't need to know until the club is ready to announce it.

Also heard other exciting news but I do not want to post anymore just in case it's not true. I don't want to talk out of school and I have FULL faith in the club that they will announce it at the right time. Regardless if its true or not we are now in safe hands and that the new board has already put somethings in place to secure our financial longevity.

I hope this info is true because it will bring us great publicity.

After Dick actually congratulated Thornton on his milestone on Sunday he went on to say something along the lines that the money situation is becoming better and that the players and coaches can now purely concentrate on the playing field.

Remember, regardless of what the board has done we need to promote membership as we all need to play out part for our GREAT club. We don't want supporters to become complacent and think that Dick and the board will solve everything.

Chitty's Finger · **Posted:** Thu Jun 07, 2007 6:19 pm

Blue4ever wrote:

blueblues wrote:

Fevolution wrote:

Apparently a big sponsor will be announced very soon, and swanny was a big part in getting it.

I also heard that a big new sponsor was going to be announced bur actually not sure who it is.

Heard the same and in fact IF the sponsorship comes through it will be HUGE. Don't know who and I don't need to know until the club is ready to announce it.

Also heard other exciting news but I do not want to post anymore just in case it's not true. I don't want to talk out of school and I have FULL faith in the club that they will announce it at the right time. Regardless if its true or not we are now in safe hands and that the new board has already put somethings in place to secure our financial longevity.

I hope this info is true because it will bring us great publicity.

After Dick actually congratulated Thornton on his milestone on Sunday he went on to say something along the lines that the money situation is becoming better and that the players and coaches can now purely concentrate on the playing field.

Remember, regardless of what the board has done we need to promote membership as we all need to play out part for our GREAT club. We don't want supporters to become complacent and think that Dick and the board will solve everything.

IM SO EXCITED

but c'mon can't you gimme a hint?

Stephen M · **Posted:** Thu Jun 07, 2007 8:18 pm

molsey wrote:

Indie wrote:

How many new staff will be needed to replace Simon Wilson on the Development sub-committee? Molsey :think:

I'm not about to denigrate any of the Club's Directors or staff at this point in time. Wilson was voted back in and that's history now.

For what it's worth, there was a hell of a lot of work being done in the background by the Directors on all range of matters; historical sub-committee, marketing sub-committee, IT sub-committee etc. We had a hard working group of Directors committed to the cause and committed to the Club. For example, about 5 Directors were interested in working out the best way to utilise the Blueseum not just in 2007 but in the future, with cross-overs into the PP redevelopment (potentially?) and a broader internet presence. Those Directors have now, apparently, been re-directed out to a pure non-executive role. From a distance that is how it should be.

Having worked across from the Club for a while I always felt as though management was understaffed and short-handed. My suggestion was that without the executive role of the Directors, Swann may need some extra resources to fill in the gap.

Thanks Molsey - all true. The first two to three months after the election saw many of the directors spending a day or more a week on Club matters. Due to the bare bones nature of the Club's administration, this was necessary. Of course, the main focus was on raising money, without which, we could not hope to add some meat to those bones. The sub-committees were necessary at the time but I can only say it was a breath of fresh air when Greg said that his administration ought to be carrying out the majority of the functions undertaken by the sub committees.

I am satisfied we can all feel more secure with what we are doing off field. The Club has more money (we have raised over $3m), is likely to enjoy a substantial profit in 2007 and we have begun to employ the right people in the administration to put the Club back on a firm footing.

I couldn't be happier with the job Greg Swann is doing!

Jarusa · **Joined:** Sat Feb 26, 2005 9:00 am **Posts:** 23123

It is great to hear from the board members of the club that what Greg Swann has implemented at the club is good for the club.

To me it paints the board members in a very good light, it would have been easy to maybe take offence at having a certain portion of the 'pie' taken away. But from what I know the decision has been taken in the manner it should have and that is the management of the club taking back control of the management of the club.

Well done to all the board members who put in the extra time over the transition period and well done to the Greg Swann administration for getting on with the job as well.

The club is disciplined and focused now, leaks are at an absolute minimum and that is fantastic.

These are exciting times for the club and I'm looking forward to some exciting announcements in the near future.

Indie · **Joined:** Mon Mar 05, 2007 7:28 am **Posts:** 1073

Isn't it amazing that it was only a bit over 6 months ago that Carlton fans envied the St. Kilda Board. The cosmic order has been restored :lol:

camel · **Posted:** Thu Jun 07, 2007 9:45 pm

Stephen M wrote:

molsey wrote:

Indie wrote:

How many new staff will be needed to replace Simon Wilson on the Development sub-committee? Molsey :think:

I'm not about to denigrate any of the Club's Directors or staff at this point in time. Wilson was voted back in and that's history now.

For what it's worth, there was a hell of a lot of work being done in the background by the Directors on all range of matters; historical sub-committee, marketing sub-committee, IT sub-committee etc. We had a hard working group of Directors committed to the cause and committed to the Club. For example, about 5 Directors were interested in working out the best way to utilise the Blueseum not just in 2007 but in the future, with cross-overs into the PP redevelopment (potentially?) and a broader internet presence. Those Directors have now, apparently, been re-directed out to a pure non-executive role. From a distance that is how it should be.

Having worked across from the Club for a while I always felt as though management was understaffed and short-handed. My suggestion was that without the executive role of the Directors, Swann may need some extra resources to fill in the gap.

Thanks Molsey - all true. The first two to three months after the election saw many of the directors spending a day or more a week on Club matters. Due to the bare bones nature of the Club's administration, this was necessary. Of course, the main focus was on raising money, without which, we could not hope to add some meat to those bones. The sub-committees were necessary at the time but I can only say it was a breath of fresh air when Greg said that his administration ought to be carrying out the majority of the functions undertaken by the sub committees.

I am satisfied we can all feel more secure with what we are doing off field. The Club has more money (we have raised over $3m), is likely to enjoy a substantial profit in 2007 and we have begun to employ the right people in the administration to put the Club back on a firm footing.

I couldn't be happier with the job Greg Swann is doing!

Thanks Stephen, that is fantastic news for all the true believers who've been doing it tough these last few years.

Can we expect a record membership announcement this weekend?

steve · **Posted:** Thu Jun 07, 2007 11:08 pm

Indie wrote:

Isn't it amazing that it was only a bit over 6 months ago that Carlton fans envied the St. Kilda Board. The cosmic order has been restored :lol:

well said

Blue Sombrero · **Posted:** Fri Jun 08, 2007 10:07 am

The Vet wrote:

i think this silence is great. It says to me that right now everybody is eaxamining the club and its state - forget the hype, i mean the reality - discussing with existing sopnsors their long term goals, looking at the clubs directions, analysing the differences between the Pies and us, and looking at ways of improving the football team.

They are leaving Pagan to run his race. 8 - 10 wins is what he needs to get to survive. Of you go Denis - that's your target.

Right now they are letting the football team do the talking (a pleasant change from the past few years) and the off field boys are quietly going about their business.

You could ask the same question about any of the other 'recruits' we have got, and I think the answer will be the same: looking, listening and learning.

The Plans are being formed and the succesful foundations being laid. It just takes time for concrete to cure....

Good post, that.
Strategy needs a plan.
Formulating a plan needs time.
No point saying anything until you have something to say.

Blue Sombrero · **Posted:** Fri Jun 08, 2007 10:14 am

Ando the Wonderkid wrote:

Blue4ever wrote:

blueblues wrote:

Fevolution wrote:

Apparently a big sponsor will be announced very soon, and swanny was a big part in getting it.

I also heard that a big new sponsor was going to be announced bur actually not sure who it is.

Heard the same and in fact IF the sponsorship comes through it will be HUGE. Don't know who and I don't need to know until the club is ready to announce it.

Also heard other exciting news but I do not want to post anymore just in case it's not true. I don't want to talk out of school and I have FULL faith in the club that they will announce it at the right time. Regardless if its true or not we are now in safe hands and that the new board has already put somethings in place to secure our financial longevity.

I hope this info is true because it will bring us great publicity.

After Dick actually congratulated Thornton on his milestone on Sunday he went on to say something along the lines that the money situation is becoming better and that the players and coaches can now purely concentrate on the playing field.

Remember, regardless of what the board has done we need to promote membership as we all need to play out part for our GREAT club. We don't want supporters to become complacent and think that Dick and the board will solve everything.

IM SO EXCITED

but c'mon can't you gimme a hint?

I'm so confused with all the double talk.....
I haven't heard anything about any sponsorship. Nor have I heard anything about another REALLY big announcement. I think I will wet myself waiting for these announcements. The good thing is that when a REALLY big announcement is made, all the people who had heard about a REALLY big annouincement will be able to say, "That's the one I told you about," and we will have to believe them.
I, for one will then be able to say, "That's the one I didn't know anything about!"
Bring 'em on so we can all be in on the act.

OldBlueGuy · **Joined:** Wed Mar 02, 2005 11:35 am **Posts:** 32

Swannie is on SEN now.
very possitive comments, said the redevlopment should start at the end of the year looking for architects at the moment all the money is in place for this, also said that they will be looking for midfielders in the upcoming draft also is very confident the Jake Edwards is very close to playing seniors

billc3 · **Joined:** Mon Feb 28, 2005 2:41 pm **Posts:** 4629

Ok...
Firtsly
1) It's Friday

2)If we keep playing the sort of game we're playing, we'll be the darlings of the footy world by round 15. WB were last year, but they are playing crap, Hawks are blitzing in wins, but playing crap...the murmurs are starting in the media "isn't it good to see man on man shoot out footy"...it's just starting to be attributed to the Blues

3)Who care's about the sponsors announcent..? as no 2) above starts happening, we'll have to set up queing ropes at the sponsorship desk.

4) Great to see work happening and no leaks..

I've got another 10 points hut can't be bothered typeing

ScottSaunders · **Posted:** Fri Jun 08, 2007 12:51 pm

all i know is this, that is was a dark few years, the moons where all over the place.

but now, its all back to normal, the sky is cleared, the moons are aligned.

we look like a professional club again, starting to play some good football

and

saint kilda are a rabble again ... on and off the field

ahhhh

it was a dark few years ... but its good that everything is back to normal.

also, something just dawned on me, st.kilda good = no rain, carlton starting to show signs = rain.

you do the math.

SurreyBlue · **Joined:** Mon Feb 28, 2005 8:32 am **Posts:** 10613

ScottSaunders wrote:

all i know is this, that is was a dark few years, the moons where all over the place.

but now, its all back to normal, the sky is cleared, the moons are aligned.

we look like a professional club again, starting to play some good football

and

saint kilda are a rabble again ... on and off the field

ahhhh

it was a dark few years ... but its good that everything is back to normal.

also, something just dawned on me, st.kilda good = no rain, carlton starting to show signs = rain.

you do the math.

budzy · **Joined:** Mon Feb 28, 2005 11:17 am **Posts:** 8128

OldBlueGuy wrote:

Swannie is on SEN now.
very possitive comments, said the redevlopment should start at the end of the year looking for architects at the moment all the money is in place for this, also said that they will be looking for midfielders in the upcoming draft also is very confident the Jake Edwards is very close to playing seniors

I agree .. very positive comments .. out with the old ........... :-D

bluebeard · **Posted:** Fri Jun 08, 2007 3:15 pm

budzy wrote:

OldBlueGuy wrote:

Swannie is on SEN now.
very possitive comments, said the redevlopment should start at the end of the year looking for architects at the moment all the money is in place for this, also said that they will be looking for midfielders in the upcoming draft also is very confident the Jake Edwards is very close to playing seniors

I agree .. very positive comments .. out with the old ........... :-D

And in with the NEW!

:-D

simonverbeek · **Joined:** Fri Apr 08, 2005 1:38 pm **Posts:** 762

ScottSaunders wrote:

it was a dark few years ... but its good that everything is back to normal.

I;m as ecstatic as you about the new, improved direction of the club, Scott.

But nothing, absolutley nothing, is "back to normal" while the great name Carlton is 14th on the ladder and relatively entrenched there.

Yes, we're on the way, but "back to normal" is a fair way off. I reckon we'll get there eventually. Swann and Pratt = class.

orangelad · Tom Cameron - Born 20/03/10

Stephen M wrote:

molsey wrote:

Indie wrote:

How many new staff will be needed to replace Simon Wilson on the Development sub-committee? Molsey :think:

I'm not about to denigrate any of the Club's Directors or staff at this point in time. Wilson was voted back in and that's history now.

For what it's worth, there was a hell of a lot of work being done in the background by the Directors on all range of matters; historical sub-committee, marketing sub-committee, IT sub-committee etc. We had a hard working group of Directors committed to the cause and committed to the Club. For example, about 5 Directors were interested in working out the best way to utilise the Blueseum not just in 2007 but in the future, with cross-overs into the PP redevelopment (potentially?) and a broader internet presence. Those Directors have now, apparently, been re-directed out to a pure non-executive role. From a distance that is how it should be.

Having worked across from the Club for a while I always felt as though management was understaffed and short-handed. My suggestion was that without the executive role of the Directors, Swann may need some extra resources to fill in the gap.

Thanks Molsey - all true. The first two to three months after the election saw many of the directors spending a day or more a week on Club matters. Due to the bare bones nature of the Club's administration, this was necessary. Of course, the main focus was on raising money, without which, we could not hope to add some meat to those bones. The sub-committees were necessary at the time but I can only say it was a breath of fresh air when Greg said that his administration ought to be carrying out the majority of the functions undertaken by the sub committees.

I am satisfied we can all feel more secure with what we are doing off field. The Club has more money (we have raised over $3m), is likely to enjoy a substantial profit in 2007 and we have begun to employ the right people in the administration to put the Club back on a firm footing.

I couldn't be happier with the job Greg Swann is doing!

Mark, I'm sure I speak for all members of this board in saying we sincerely thank you for taking the time to pass on this information... it's not that it's particularly earth shattering (sneaky leaking = bad) although it is overwhelmingly positive, to my mind it is the mere fact that you put aside regular time to post here and that there is now recognition of the huge latent support on this board. This is a huge positive.

Thank-you.

TheGame · **Posted:** Fri Jun 08, 2007 10:39 pm

orangelad wrote:

Stephen M wrote:

molsey wrote:

Indie wrote:

How many new staff will be needed to replace Simon Wilson on the Development sub-committee? Molsey :think:

I'm not about to denigrate any of the Club's Directors or staff at this point in time. Wilson was voted back in and that's history now.

For what it's worth, there was a hell of a lot of work being done in the background by the Directors on all range of matters; historical sub-committee, marketing sub-committee, IT sub-committee etc. We had a hard working group of Directors committed to the cause and committed to the Club. For example, about 5 Directors were interested in working out the best way to utilise the Blueseum not just in 2007 but in the future, with cross-overs into the PP redevelopment (potentially?) and a broader internet presence. Those Directors have now, apparently, been re-directed out to a pure non-executive role. From a distance that is how it should be.

Having worked across from the Club for a while I always felt as though management was understaffed and short-handed. My suggestion was that without the executive role of the Directors, Swann may need some extra resources to fill in the gap.

Thanks Molsey - all true. The first two to three months after the election saw many of the directors spending a day or more a week on Club matters. Due to the bare bones nature of the Club's administration, this was necessary. Of course, the main focus was on raising money, without which, we could not hope to add some meat to those bones. The sub-committees were necessary at the time but I can only say it was a breath of fresh air when Greg said that his administration ought to be carrying out the majority of the functions undertaken by the sub committees.

I am satisfied we can all feel more secure with what we are doing off field. The Club has more money (we have raised over $3m), is likely to enjoy a substantial profit in 2007 and we have begun to employ the right people in the administration to put the Club back on a firm footing.

I couldn't be happier with the job Greg Swann is doing!

Mark, I'm sure I speak for all members of this board in saying we sincerely thank you for taking the time to pass on this information... it's not that it's particularly earth shattering (sneaky leaking = bad) although it is overwhelmingly positive, to my mind it is the mere fact that you put aside regular time to post here and that there is now recognition of the huge latent support on this board. This is a huge positive.

Thank-you.

and we thank Stephen too.

orangelad · Tom Cameron - Born 20/03/10

TheGame wrote:

orangelad wrote:

Stephen M wrote:

molsey wrote:

Indie wrote:

How many new staff will be needed to replace Simon Wilson on the Development sub-committee? Molsey :think:

I'm not about to denigrate any of the Club's Directors or staff at this point in time. Wilson was voted back in and that's history now.

For what it's worth, there was a hell of a lot of work being done in the background by the Directors on all range of matters; historical sub-committee, marketing sub-committee, IT sub-committee etc. We had a hard working group of Directors committed to the cause and committed to the Club. For example, about 5 Directors were interested in working out the best way to utilise the Blueseum not just in 2007 but in the future, with cross-overs into the PP redevelopment (potentially?) and a broader internet presence. Those Directors have now, apparently, been re-directed out to a pure non-executive role. From a distance that is how it should be.

Having worked across from the Club for a while I always felt as though management was understaffed and short-handed. My suggestion was that without the executive role of the Directors, Swann may need some extra resources to fill in the gap.

Thanks Molsey - all true. The first two to three months after the election saw many of the directors spending a day or more a week on Club matters. Due to the bare bones nature of the Club's administration, this was necessary. Of course, the main focus was on raising money, without which, we could not hope to add some meat to those bones. The sub-committees were necessary at the time but I can only say it was a breath of fresh air when Greg said that his administration ought to be carrying out the majority of the functions undertaken by the sub committees.

I am satisfied we can all feel more secure with what we are doing off field. The Club has more money (we have raised over $3m), is likely to enjoy a substantial profit in 2007 and we have begun to employ the right people in the administration to put the Club back on a firm footing.

I couldn't be happier with the job Greg Swann is doing!

Mark, I'm sure I speak for all members of this board in saying we sincerely thank you for taking the time to pass on this information... it's not that it's particularly earth shattering (sneaky leaking = bad) although it is overwhelmingly positive, to my mind it is the mere fact that you put aside regular time to post here and that there is now recognition of the huge latent support on this board. This is a huge positive.

Thank-you.

and we thank Stephen too.

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Stupid Bourbon.

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