New President

[3rd generation saint]

I've decided to still post this up, despite the proceedings of today.
I've heard posters here wanting a new high profile president, like Eddie, Jeff, Frank Costa etc, which is fine, I'd like one along those lines who will be a proactive voice for the club and get us back to where we were and hopefully go one better.
However, I am finding it hard to find a high profile successful business/media/governmental person, other than Lindsay Fox who fits the criteria we are seeking.
Anyone have any ideas who could be, or who they would SERIOUSLY want to be president.

[joffaboy]

Milney

[PADDLEPOP1001]

Gudinski,Banna,Warne,Thomas,

[3rd generation saint]

Gudinski would be ideal, if he has the passion, so would Bana, but he's making too much money in Hollywood.
Shane Warne, is an interesting one, and he does have the passion.

[Mr Magic]

Gudinski would be ideal,.

I believe not much chance.

[saintbrat]

Gudinski would be ideal, if he has the passion, so would Bana, but he's making too much money in Hollywood.
Shane Warne, is an interesting one, and he does have the passion.

SW does not even regularly buy a membership- and not for family either,
when he 'gives' rather than comments he may be an other side of the lake chance..

[Freebird]

Fox indicated lately at a corporate lunch when asked the question "Saints in a mess, will you come back and rescue them again. I'm too old but my son is mad saints and would be a chance."

We definately need someone with some contacts and push amongst the big corporate

[Eastern]

Fox indicated lately at a corporate lunch when asked the question "Saints in a mess, will you come back and rescue them again. I'm too old but my son is mad saints and would be a chance."

We definately need someone with some contacts and push amongst the big corporate

From memory, Fox jnr is a close friend of Michael Nettlefold !!

[Moorabbin Man]

I've decided to still post this up, despite the proceedings of today.
I've heard posters here wanting a new high profile president, like Eddie, Jeff, Frank Costa etc, which is fine, I'd like one along those lines who will be a proactive voice for the club and get us back to where we were and hopefully go one better.
However, I am finding it hard to find a high profile successful business/media/governmental person, other than Lindsay Fox who fits the criteria we are seeking.
Anyone have any ideas who could be, or who they would SERIOUSLY want to be president.

Michael Gudinski, he has been constantly successful in the music business which is a very tough business.

[saintvic]

This may be a little controversial but what about Grant Thomas? He certainly would be high profile not unlike Jeff Kennett at the Hawks. Very opinionated but a passionate Saints supporter!

[markp]

B4E... please.

[jonesy]

This may be a little controversial but what about Grant Thomas? He certainly would be high profile not unlike Jeff Kennett at the Hawks. Very opinionated but a passionate Saints supporter!

He is a passionate 'himself' man,that's about it.

I am not sure I can think of someone less suitable to be our Pres...

[Bernard Shakey]

This may be a little controversial but what about Grant Thomas? He certainly would be high profile not unlike Jeff Kennett at the Hawks. Very opinionated but a passionate Saints supporter!

He is a passionate 'himself' man,that's about it.

I am not sure I can think of someone less suitable to be our Pres...

+100

[Cairnsman]

Fox indicated lately at a corporate lunch when asked the question "Saints in a mess, will you come back and rescue them again. I'm too old but my son is mad saints and would be a chance."

We definately need someone with some contacts and push amongst the big corporate

That would be Don I'm assuming.

[Hurricane]

Warne and Bana would have the public profile to get stuff done but do they know anything about running a footy club?

BANG BANG

[stinger]

I've decided to still post this up, despite the proceedings of today.
I've heard posters here wanting a new high profile president, like Eddie, Jeff, Frank Costa etc, which is fine, I'd like one along those lines who will be a proactive voice for the club and get us back to where we were and hopefully go one better.
However, I am finding it hard to find a high profile successful business/media/governmental person, other than Lindsay Fox who fits the criteria we are seeking.
Anyone have any ideas who could be, or who they would SERIOUSLY want to be president.

there is more than enough talent amongst the present board from which to select a very good president

[PADDLEPOP1001]

Really well how come we are a shambles of field at the moment,we have no media and our website is second rate ,to get new young supporters we need to initiate new ways to use on line media and get a good profile with young kids ,we need a complete rebuild offield!

[ace]

Why stop with the president.
This pack of Demetriou toadies need to sacked.
We all know what "decision made after consulation with the AFL" means.

Don't expect the players to show guts when going for the ball when the club's board has no balls.

[stinger]

Why stop with the president.
This pack of Demetriou toadies need to sacked.
We all know what "decision made after consulation with the AFL" means.

Don't expect the players to show guts when going for the ball when the club's board has no balls.

well...maybe a fair comment...if the board really did kowtow to the afl....i just don't know.....

[stinger]

Really well how come we are a shambles of field at the moment,we have no media and our website is second rate ,to get new young supporters we need to initiate new ways to use on line media and get a good profile with young kids ,we need a complete rebuild offield!

i think you are right on the media aspect.....

[Con Gorozidis]

Lets get the bombers PR team.
They could probably turn this latest episode into a positive.

Heck they managed to spin essendon being caught cheating into '"brave warriors overcoming adversity and fighting off evil drug cops ."

[resaintlee]

The next President will probably be a bit busy over the coming month or so when he also returns from Italy. Jack Rush QC I would believe.

As far as supporters are concerned we appear to be our own worst enemies. This is not really a friendly site and I have found the Robert Harvey Room on level 2 to be fairly dispiriting. People not acknowledging one another and making a racket when the guests are speaking. The only feeling of comraderie came from the time in Wellington which really was special.

[stinger]

The next President will probably be a bit busy over the coming month or so when he also returns from Italy. Jack Rush QC I would believe.

As far as supporters are concerned we appear to be our own worst enemies. This is not really a friendly site and I have found the Robert Harvey Room on level 2 to be fairly dispiriting. People not acknowledging one another and making a racket when the guests are speaking. The only feeling of comraderie came from the time in Wellington which really was special.

four very valid comments.......we seem to have some of the rudest and nastiest supporters i have had the misfortune to come across.......i actually have difficulyy accepting their rudeness in the robert harvey room...unbelievable conduct actually......

[Legendary]

Being a good President is not about being "flashy" or "strong" or "controversial" in the media.

Yes it works for Eddie. Exceptional circumstances.

But this was not Frank Costa's style and he was brilliant for Geelong. Nor was it Richard Colless' style and he has been brilliant for the Swans. Nor was it Ian Dicker's style and he was brilliant for Hawthorn. And nor is it Gary March's style and he has turned Richmond around completely.


We have probably the 2nd or 3rd most outstanding board in the AFL.

There are 3 excellent candidates from the current board and any of them will do an excellent job.

If you want high profile and media performer, Jack Rush would fit the bill nicely. But I am not sure this is the right criteria to select someone.

[Dr Spaceman]

Avoid Bill Clinton at all costs!