Molly wrote:
Melvey wrote:
We can't and must not rely on Dick Pratts handouts for this club to survive. They must form a plan that looks beyond Richard and his money to ensure this club stays healthy and a power house club of the AFL
They're smarter blokes than us Melvey... they would have been onto this a long while ago. Just give Sticks his farewell in 2009 while they sort out who takes over. It won't be a problem.
Actually I remember when Dick first became pres and said something along the lines of him only being there for probably 2 years, not wanting to just give handouts as this isnt sustainable, but to put the club in a position where it can support itself financially in years to come (the pub deal etc)
So we aren't and never were relying on DP's handouts. Sure they helped a lot, but this was never the grand plan