Vote George

[EskimoPAFC]

From the limited knowledge I have, it feels like we would be better with Snowdon AND Fiacchi, and being rid of ourselves one of the others.

 

[EskimoPAFC]

I've voted for George now. Honestly though I won't be as upset as many here if Rob wins it though.

We need more member control of the board. That's the forest as opposed to the trees.

 

[Rexie J]

Done x 2.

 

[Steve Dore]

I voted for George and so'd my wife.

Snowden was all for extending Donuts in August 2023 so definitely needs to go and Fitridge might be a great guy and a passionate supporter but the last thing we need on the board is another accountant.

 

[RussellEbertHandball]

From the limited knowledge I have, it feels like we would be better with Snowdon AND Fiacchi, and being rid of ourselves one of the others.

It might still happen if Snowdon gets voted off the board.

They have never replaced Darren Cahill's position after he resigned in September 2022.

I believe they were going to appoint an ex sportswoman to the position, but have never done it. Don't know if the person they had lined up, has become unavailable.

 

[Enviable Tradition]

It might still happen if Snowdon gets voted off the board.

They have never replaced Darren Cahill's position after he resigned in September 2022.

I believe they were going to appoint an ex sportswoman to the position, but have never done it. Don't know if the person they had lined up, has become unavailable.

Djite?

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[RussellEbertHandball]

Djite?

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Bruce is a bloke, not a woman.

 

[EskimoPAFC]

Bruce is a bloke, not a woman.

Actually Caitlin uses she/her pronouns

 

[RussellEbertHandball]

Actually Caitlin uses she/her pronouns

good for her. that will put food on the table.

 

[Enviable Tradition]

Bruce is a bloke, not a woman.

Oops didn't read that very well.

Meares then?

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[Andre]

If you have a question for George he has agreed to answer a few if I collate them for him. So let me know what you want to ask and he will do his best.

Bear in mind questions like "will you sack Ken" no director can answer directly as they don't have full control and won't want to speak as an individual on a board matter.

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My three questions.

1. George, the current board has overseen an unprecedented run of years without premiership success for the PAFC. Do you think there should be term limits on ALL board members, so that fresh ideas and scrutiny keep everyone focused on the core goal - winning Premierships?

2. Several at the club have stated more Member voted positions would lead to a board of ex-footballers. Given most of the recent AFL premierships have been won by clubs with member voted boards, that aren't all ex-footballers, how much of the board do you think should be Member elected? And as a follow-up do you agree with those at the club, that Port fans are that naïve, that we'd only vote for ex-footballers on the board?

3. Accountability is something Port was famous for. The players and coach facing the fans after the game. Lately those of us calling for accountability have been called 'White Noise' by multiple people at the club. Do you still feel fan accountability has it's place in the AFL, or is it something we should consign to history and accept anything the club does, whether we feel it's best for the club or not?

 

[magpies36]

They have never replaced Darren Cahill's position after he resigned in September 2022.

Tara Page?

Appointed Sept 2023

 

[TeeKray]

2. Several at the club have stated more Member voted positions would lead to a board of ex-footballers. Given most of the recent AFL premierships have been won by clubs with member voted boards, that aren't all ex-footballers, how much of the board do you think should be Member elected? And as a follow-up do you agree with those at the club, that Port fans are that naïve, that we'd only vote for ex-footballers on the board?

This has unfortunately become a self fulfilling prophecy. Koch is on the record as saying ex players can only join the board via the member elections. So outside the two member elected positions, the board will always lack football experience. Members identify this and seek to correct this by voting in ex players. This then supports Koch's claims that you can't have a member elected board because members will just vote in ex players.

 

[RussellEbertHandball]

Tara Page?

Appointed Sept 2023

No, she replaced Christine Zeitz who resigned the Monday after we lost the showdown in April 2023.

 

[tribey]

Two more for George

 

[68vette]

+1

 

[Andre]

There are those there at the club, who'd be aware BigFooty got a lot of people voting for Tredrea, who normally don't bother voting. Given the boys club obviously don't want George rocking the boat, they'd be aware, or soon be aware of this thread. From previous attempts to protect their cosy situation, I wonder how long before we see their lackey's in the media trying to drag his name through the mud?

 

[Duck Farmer]

Voted George as well but must admit I'm a bit disillusioned after voting Tredrea last time.

 

[rogerjames]

Football First - The Black And White Noise

After last year’s very close vote between club legends Warren Tredrea and Bruce Abernethy went right down to the wire, this year’s PAFC AGM will be a very interesting watch. Rightly or wrongly the vote for Warren Tredrea was seen as a vote of no confidence for Chairman David Koch, coach Ken...

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Great article

 

[rogerjames]

There are those there at the club, who'd be aware BigFooty got a lot of people voting for Tredrea, who normally don't bother voting. Given the boys club obviously don't want George rocking the boat, they'd be aware, or soon be aware of this thread. From previous attempts to protect their cosy situation, I wonder how long before we see their lackey's in the media trying to drag his name through the mud?

That's when Tim Ginever will need to step in. Let's hope George has a lot of support from previous Magpie & Power players.

 

[rogerjames]

Voted George as well but must admit I'm a bit disillusioned after voting Tredrea last time.

Give it time. I'm confident he is making a difference, may be not fast enuf for us but realistically he has a fair battle to win.

 

[rogerjames]

My three questions.

1. George, the current board has overseen an unprecedented run of years without premiership success for the PAFC. Do you think there should be term limits on ALL board members, so that fresh ideas and scrutiny keep everyone focused on the core goal - winning Premierships?

2. Several at the club have stated more Member voted positions would lead to a board of ex-footballers. Given most of the recent AFL premierships have been won by clubs with member voted boards, that aren't all ex-footballers, how much of the board do you think should be Member elected? And as a follow-up do you agree with those at the club, that Port fans are that naïve, that we'd only vote for ex-footballers on the board?

3. Accountability is something Port was famous for. The players and coach facing the fans after the game. Lately those of us calling for accountability have been called 'White Noise' by multiple people at the club. Do you still feel fan accountability has it's place in the AFL, or is it something we should consign to history and accept anything the club does, whether we feel it's best for the club or not?

Quality questions

 

[rogerjames]

No, she replaced Christine Zeitz who resigned the Monday after we lost the showdown in April 2023.

Is there a story there?