Visy

BlueBull · **Posted:** Fri Oct 26, 2007 4:41 pm

I was down at PP today picking up 'The Blue Boys' book for my grandfathers birthday. While I was there someone came into the shop and showed the girls at the shop the new running shorts. They had Visy on them as a sponsor.

I haven't heard anything about this, has anyone else?

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

Thanks BlueBull.

were the shorts made of cardboard?

Donstuie · **Posted:** Fri Oct 26, 2007 4:45 pm

Well it IS Pratt's company, so a partnership of sorts wouldn't be out of the question. But personally, with all the crap that's been going on, I would hope we don't go with it. I'm getting sick of my club being criticised as 'crooked' (I know some revel in the hatred) and would rather not have references to a company that has just been fined millions for shonky business practices on our uniform for all to see. It would be like a red cape to a bull for all the anti-Carlton fraternity and we'd never hear the end of it.

BlueBull · **Posted:** Fri Oct 26, 2007 4:49 pm

Jarusa wrote:

Thanks BlueBull.

were the shorts made of cardboard?

No $100 notes glued together

camel · **Posted:** Fri Oct 26, 2007 5:14 pm

I heard that Melbourne were also having their shorts sponsored by Visy. I'm not sure if the two clubs have worked out the pricing though?

JohnM · **Posted:** Fri Oct 26, 2007 5:15 pm

In 3 months time, the Visy story will be old news.

TruBlueBrad · **Posted:** Fri Oct 26, 2007 5:18 pm

Donstuie wrote:

Well it IS Pratt's company, so a partnership of sorts wouldn't be out of the question. But personally, with all the crap that's been going on, I would hope we don't go with it. I'm getting sick of my club being criticised as 'crooked' (I know some revel in the hatred) and would rather not have references to a company that has just been fined millions for shonky business practices on our uniform for all to see. It would be like a red cape to a bull for all the anti-Carlton fraternity and we'd never hear the end of it.

I think we're linked to Visy regardless of whether their logo appears on our shorts or not.

Blue Vain · **Joined:** Mon Feb 28, 2005 10:35 am **Posts:** 18042

We are in the box seat!

79Vintage · **Joined:** Mon Feb 28, 2005 10:59 am **Posts:** 1971

Blue Vain wrote:

We are in the box seat!

John from Mill Park, is that you :?:

Donstuie · **Posted:** Fri Oct 26, 2007 5:24 pm

TruBlueBrad wrote:

Donstuie wrote:

Well it IS Pratt's company, so a partnership of sorts wouldn't be out of the question. But personally, with all the crap that's been going on, I would hope we don't go with it. I'm getting sick of my club being criticised as 'crooked' (I know some revel in the hatred) and would rather not have references to a company that has just been fined millions for shonky business practices on our uniform for all to see. It would be like a red cape to a bull for all the anti-Carlton fraternity and we'd never hear the end of it.

I think we're linked to Visy regardless of whether their logo appears on our shorts or not.

I know, but for me seeing the boys out on the field wearing it will be a constant reminder of something I'd rather forget.

buzzaaaah · **Joined:** Mon Feb 28, 2005 10:31 am **Posts:** 17893

As an aside, I heard from a friend that half of the Visy executives have Carlton FC duties and responsibilities. Would be funny if they were Bummer or Macpie fans haveing to develop business for the Blues. maybe Pratt is smart enough not to hire their kind though

Sydney Blue · **Posted:** Fri Oct 26, 2007 5:32 pm

Next time you see someone from Visy can you quietly ask them how much their selling their boxes for :lol:

hustla · **Joined:** Sat Sep 08, 2007 12:20 pm **Posts:** 1086

There's a visy board 2 minutes from my place. Pratt drops by in the helicopter regularly.

true_blue3 · **Joined:** Tue May 16, 2006 8:57 pm **Posts:** 6836

there's a little article in today's HUN on page 5 about visy. here's the first paragraph:

Quote:

VISY boss Harry Debney has quit and taken full responsibility for the company's role in a price-fixing cartel aimed at controlling the $2 billion cardboard box sector.

sounds to me like dick is doing his best to hang onto the presidency. :lol:

Donstuie · **Posted:** Fri Oct 26, 2007 9:12 pm

I doubt Dick would force his own man to be the scapegoat for his own gain, and if he did, I doubt that said bloke would agree to it.

Lace Out · **Posted:** Fri Oct 26, 2007 9:13 pm

Donstuie wrote:

TruBlueBrad wrote:

Donstuie wrote:

Well it IS Pratt's company, so a partnership of sorts wouldn't be out of the question. But personally, with all the crap that's been going on, I would hope we don't go with it. I'm getting sick of my club being criticised as 'crooked' (I know some revel in the hatred) and would rather not have references to a company that has just been fined millions for shonky business practices on our uniform for all to see. It would be like a red cape to a bull for all the anti-Carlton fraternity and we'd never hear the end of it.

I think we're linked to Visy regardless of whether their logo appears on our shorts or not.

I know, but for me seeing the boys out on the field wearing it will be a constant reminder of something I'd rather forget.

I wouldn't mind being reminded that our president is Dick Pratt, and of everything he has done for our club.

And i don't mind us reminding everybody else who our Prez is... :wink:

true_blue3 · **Joined:** Tue May 16, 2006 8:57 pm **Posts:** 6836

Donstuie wrote:

I doubt Dick would force his own man to be the scapegoat for his own gain, and if he did, I doubt that said bloke would agree to it.

i was only joking anyway but i know if i was offered enough money i'd be more than happy to take the blame.

Ponkstar · **Posted:** Fri Oct 26, 2007 9:22 pm

It's all about eliminating the competition

mjonc · **Posted:** Fri Oct 26, 2007 11:21 pm

If you ever drive past Laverton on the Freeway to Geelong you will see on your right a warehouse with a Visy sign one end and Amcor the other. No wonder they fixed the prices, they all come from the same warehouse.

Rambo Stallone · **Posted:** Sat Oct 27, 2007 4:44 am

Jarusa wrote:

Thanks BlueBull.

were the shorts made of cardboard?

That's rather funny.

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