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ROD Butterss will not walk away from the St Kilda presidency.
Butterss and five of his directors will face the media today after rebel group Footy First launched a rival ticket on Tuesday.
The directors have no plans to hand over control of the club.
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butterss vows to fight on
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Chloe Saltau
A SHELLSHOCKED Rod Butterss was last night preparing to propose a succession plan for the St Kilda presidency despite being urged to resign by club figures, including the powerful Fox family.
The embattled president did not return calls yesterday, but called a press conference for this morning at the club's Moorabbin headquarters. He assured people around him, including senior AFL figures, that he did not intend to stand down.
Butterss is attempting to recruit Ansett administrator Mark Mentha and lawyer Nick Stretch as new directors, as the challenge from rival group Footy First, which is headed by transport boss Greg Westaway, grows increasingly bitter.
Mentha could not be contacted last night, but is said to be considering his position.
St Kilda members yesterday received a thick package from Footy First, containing the ticket's manifesto and prominently featuring the image of potential director Andrew Thompson, who is only a fortnight retired from the game.
Another member of the Footy First ticket, former St Kilda captain Nathan Burke, said his group was unlikely to accept any compromise offers. He also denied Westaway's public commitment to a drug and alcohol policy, which reportedly infuriated Butterss, was a political tactic.
"We had a meeting and Greg just said, 'Guys, one small point, on my board at Gregorys we have a no drug, no drinking policy and we've got to set the standard here, is everyone OK with that?'
"Me being a non-drinker made a feeble attempt at humour and said, 'No I'm not OK with that.' Everybody laughed and that was the end of it. In terms of it being tactical or pointed at anyone in particular, it certainly has never been portrayed to me that way. I wouldn't take it as innuendo or an affront. It's not designed to do that."
While Butterss remained silent yesterday, Westaway took to the airwaves to defend his remarks. "There has been innuendo and rumour and I stress, again, it is only innuendo and rumour, it's nothing else. So nobody should take offence at it," Westaway said on SEN. "If it was me, I'd be jumping on the bandwagon and saying 'what a good idea'."
While Footy First is hoping the defiant president will stand down, Burke said the group intended to see its campaign through to the November 12 extraordinary general meeting, where the group will try to replace Butterss and four other directors. "I'm very positive we have set ourselves on a course and we want to see that course through. Compromises aren't what's needed at this stage, it's definitely time for change. Our vision at the moment is to finish the course we set out and not to entertain any compromise," Burke said.
Footy First has criticised the current administration for focusing too heavily on reducing the club's debt at the expense of on-field success. Butterss is said to have spent much of yesterday in meetings with his fellow directors, exactly a year after he sensationally announced the sacking of coach Grant Thomas.
The fallout of that decision continues, with Thomas suing the club for more than $250,000. Stretch, a banking and finance expert who appeared for Butterss in a private dispute with Thomas, is representing the club.
Most St Kilda figures declined to comment yesterday on the club's latest crisis, and former coach Stan Alves could only say: "Nothing amazes me. Just another sorry saga."
Chloe Saltau
A SHELLSHOCKED Rod Butterss was last night preparing to propose a succession plan for the St Kilda presidency despite being urged to resign by club figures, including the powerful Fox family.
The embattled president did not return calls yesterday, but called a press conference for this morning at the club's Moorabbin headquarters. He assured people around him, including senior AFL figures, that he did not intend to stand down.
Butterss is attempting to recruit Ansett administrator Mark Mentha and lawyer Nick Stretch as new directors, as the challenge from rival group Footy First, which is headed by transport boss Greg Westaway, grows increasingly bitter.
Mentha could not be contacted last night, but is said to be considering his position.
St Kilda members yesterday received a thick package from Footy First, containing the ticket's manifesto and prominently featuring the image of potential director Andrew Thompson, who is only a fortnight retired from the game.
Another member of the Footy First ticket, former St Kilda captain Nathan Burke, said his group was unlikely to accept any compromise offers. He also denied Westaway's public commitment to a drug and alcohol policy, which reportedly infuriated Butterss, was a political tactic.
"We had a meeting and Greg just said, 'Guys, one small point, on my board at Gregorys we have a no drug, no drinking policy and we've got to set the standard here, is everyone OK with that?'
"Me being a non-drinker made a feeble attempt at humour and said, 'No I'm not OK with that.' Everybody laughed and that was the end of it. In terms of it being tactical or pointed at anyone in particular, it certainly has never been portrayed to me that way. I wouldn't take it as innuendo or an affront. It's not designed to do that."
While Butterss remained silent yesterday, Westaway took to the airwaves to defend his remarks. "There has been innuendo and rumour and I stress, again, it is only innuendo and rumour, it's nothing else. So nobody should take offence at it," Westaway said on SEN. "If it was me, I'd be jumping on the bandwagon and saying 'what a good idea'."
While Footy First is hoping the defiant president will stand down, Burke said the group intended to see its campaign through to the November 12 extraordinary general meeting, where the group will try to replace Butterss and four other directors. "I'm very positive we have set ourselves on a course and we want to see that course through. Compromises aren't what's needed at this stage, it's definitely time for change. Our vision at the moment is to finish the course we set out and not to entertain any compromise," Burke said.
Footy First has criticised the current administration for focusing too heavily on reducing the club's debt at the expense of on-field success. Butterss is said to have spent much of yesterday in meetings with his fellow directors, exactly a year after he sensationally announced the sacking of coach Grant Thomas.
The fallout of that decision continues, with Thomas suing the club for more than $250,000. Stretch, a banking and finance expert who appeared for Butterss in a private dispute with Thomas, is representing the club.
Most St Kilda figures declined to comment yesterday on the club's latest crisis, and former coach Stan Alves could only say: "Nothing amazes me. Just another sorry saga."
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Would have been too much to expect that Rod could have graciously moved on after 7 years at the helm....
As is his way the ego will ensure his interests before the club...
Would think that character trait has and never will describe Nathan Burke or Andrew Thompson...
Just hope the members see his reaction for what it is...a desperate clinging to power for the wrong reasons
As is his way the ego will ensure his interests before the club...
Would think that character trait has and never will describe Nathan Burke or Andrew Thompson...
Just hope the members see his reaction for what it is...a desperate clinging to power for the wrong reasons
Never take a backward step even to gain momentum.....
'It's OK to have the capabilities and abilities, but you've got to get it done." Terry Daniher 05
"We have beauty in our captain and we have a true leader in our coach. Our time will come"
Thinline.Post 09 Grand final.
'It's OK to have the capabilities and abilities, but you've got to get it done." Terry Daniher 05
"We have beauty in our captain and we have a true leader in our coach. Our time will come"
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Stan Alves always uses situations like these (which happen at all football clubs) to enhance the myth he was hard done by. I like Stan, but it's fact he lost the plot (too much stress and pressure) and the respect of the team. I'd welcome Stan back into the fold if he accepted his flaws.
As for Roddddd, sadly the guy is delusional. Remember back when he took over, he said this was our last chance? Inferring only he could save us. Sorry Rod, the St Kilda Football Club is AFL's greatest survivor - it takes someting special to survive 100+ years with countless financial challenges.
As for Roddddd, sadly the guy is delusional. Remember back when he took over, he said this was our last chance? Inferring only he could save us. Sorry Rod, the St Kilda Football Club is AFL's greatest survivor - it takes someting special to survive 100+ years with countless financial challenges.
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Still undecided at this stage
but leaning towards new ticket
BUT
Do not blame RB and board members fighting on
It was not that long ago WE the membership were sick of st.kilda being mentioned as broke and owing buckets of money etc etc
That has improved dramatically - DEBT was reduced etc
Has the move been made quick enough to move money into other areas .....now that debt gone........probably not
But moves have been made in that area........
What Westaway and the group inferred yesterday by their dirty tricks in my opinion a disgrace.....IF RB did that people would be screaming...
Another thing I can't believe is how many are stating as mentioned in call back shows the glossy pack sent out has virtually swung them...
wouldn't the door salesman love knocking on their door!!!
And AOK sick of people dragging Howard into the saints story
He will go but leave that for other discussions
In the end I like so many are sick of the GT/RB saga...........
NO MATTER WHAT RB AND BOARD MEMBERS SAY many people are that turned off they will not be listening .................
and believing almost everything the new ticket say...unquestioned
but leaning towards new ticket
BUT
Do not blame RB and board members fighting on
It was not that long ago WE the membership were sick of st.kilda being mentioned as broke and owing buckets of money etc etc
That has improved dramatically - DEBT was reduced etc
Has the move been made quick enough to move money into other areas .....now that debt gone........probably not
But moves have been made in that area........
What Westaway and the group inferred yesterday by their dirty tricks in my opinion a disgrace.....IF RB did that people would be screaming...
Another thing I can't believe is how many are stating as mentioned in call back shows the glossy pack sent out has virtually swung them...
wouldn't the door salesman love knocking on their door!!!And AOK sick of people dragging Howard into the saints story
He will go but leave that for other discussions
In the end I like so many are sick of the GT/RB saga...........
NO MATTER WHAT RB AND BOARD MEMBERS SAY many people are that turned off they will not be listening .................
and believing almost everything the new ticket say...unquestioned
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Hmmm Nathan Burke uncomfortable of the FFS gutter tactics of innuendo.
His excuses and explanations dont ring true. Am starting to lose a little bit of respect for someone who would hitch their wagon to this type of gutter politics.
What a pity. Loved Nathan Burke. However nothing will tarnish the memories of him giving everything every time he put on the club colours. Nothing he does or associates himself with could ever wreck that.
His excuses and explanations dont ring true. Am starting to lose a little bit of respect for someone who would hitch their wagon to this type of gutter politics.
What a pity. Loved Nathan Burke. However nothing will tarnish the memories of him giving everything every time he put on the club colours. Nothing he does or associates himself with could ever wreck that.
Lance or James??
There comes a point in every man's life when he has to say, "Enough is enough." For me, that time is now. I have been dealing with claims that I cheated and had an unfair advantage in <redacted>. Over the past three years, I have been subjected to a <redacted>investigation followed by <redacted> witch hunt. The toll this has taken on my family, and my work for <redacted>and on me leads me to where I am today – finished with this nonsense. (Oops just got a spontaneous errection <unredacted>)
There comes a point in every man's life when he has to say, "Enough is enough." For me, that time is now. I have been dealing with claims that I cheated and had an unfair advantage in <redacted>. Over the past three years, I have been subjected to a <redacted>investigation followed by <redacted> witch hunt. The toll this has taken on my family, and my work for <redacted>and on me leads me to where I am today – finished with this nonsense. (Oops just got a spontaneous errection <unredacted>)
Interesting. Why? Wonder if it infuriated Ross Levin?Another member of the Footy First ticket, former St Kilda captain Nathan Burke, said his group was unlikely to accept any compromise offers. He also denied Westaway's public commitment to a drug and alcohol policy, which reportedly infuriated Butterss, was a political tactic.
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Dunno was Levin smeared mid season by Rendell????SENsaintsational wrote:Interesting. Why? Wonder if it infuriated Ross Levin?Another member of the Footy First ticket, former St Kilda captain Nathan Burke, said his group was unlikely to accept any compromise offers. He also denied Westaway's public commitment to a drug and alcohol policy, which reportedly infuriated Butterss, was a political tactic.
Lance or James??
There comes a point in every man's life when he has to say, "Enough is enough." For me, that time is now. I have been dealing with claims that I cheated and had an unfair advantage in <redacted>. Over the past three years, I have been subjected to a <redacted>investigation followed by <redacted> witch hunt. The toll this has taken on my family, and my work for <redacted>and on me leads me to where I am today – finished with this nonsense. (Oops just got a spontaneous errection <unredacted>)
There comes a point in every man's life when he has to say, "Enough is enough." For me, that time is now. I have been dealing with claims that I cheated and had an unfair advantage in <redacted>. Over the past three years, I have been subjected to a <redacted>investigation followed by <redacted> witch hunt. The toll this has taken on my family, and my work for <redacted>and on me leads me to where I am today – finished with this nonsense. (Oops just got a spontaneous errection <unredacted>)