CEO

[2010]

BJ’s time at the helm will be defined on what happens with the coach. Sack him could be hope for a new era for the club. If he is not sacked then it will be the same old crap we have under Doust

 

[redVbull]

Don't think McGregor will be going anywhere soon ...

this quote from the SMH article above: ‘‘WIN has long partnered with the Steelers to bring world-class rugby league to the Illawarra and we want that legacy to continue, Bruce Gordon said in a statement..."

End of article alludes to WIN & their investment being to cement Illawarra influence, pathways and legacy into the Dragons.

Sacking a coach who is an Illawarra 'legend' would contradict WIN positioning, and be contrary to their investment objectives.

... not going to happen.

 

[rednwhites]

Sacking a coach who is an Illawarra 'legend' would contradict WIN positioning, and be contrary to their investment objectives.

... not going to happen.

Exchange him with Barrett. Definitely an improvement and you still get your Illawarra.

 

[Forster Dragon]

Don't think McGregor will be going anywhere soon ...

this quote from the SMH article above: ‘‘WIN has long partnered with the Steelers to bring world-class rugby league to the Illawarra and we want that legacy to continue, Bruce Gordon said in a statement..."

End of article alludes to WIN & their investment being to cement Illawarra influence, pathways and legacy into the Dragons.

Sacking a coach who is an Illawarra 'legend' would contradict WIN positioning, and be contrary to their investment objectives.

... not going to happen.

What???
Just sit back and watch the place go down the tube.Honestly good business practice would dictate that McGregor be moved on ASAP as success is the main aim of good business practice.

 

[Como Connection]

Exchange him with Barrett. Definitely an improvement and you still get your Illawarra.

I have a better idea, Tony Smith!
CC

 

[possm]

Don't think McGregor will be going anywhere soon ...

this quote from the SMH article above: ‘‘WIN has long partnered with the Steelers to bring world-class rugby league to the Illawarra and we want that legacy to continue, Bruce Gordon said in a statement..."

End of article alludes to WIN & their investment being to cement Illawarra influence, pathways and legacy into the Dragons.

Sacking a coach who is an Illawarra 'legend' would contradict WIN positioning, and be contrary to their investment objectives.

... not going to happen.

So why did St George agree to the WIN investment. They should have insisted on buying the Illawarra shares themselves and sold WIN 49% for 6m - to be paid to the NRL. As far as I am concerned the owners should be acting in the best interest of the Club with no strings attached.

So here is the first test of this ridicules partnership, what happens if the St George Board members want Mary sacked, and the WIN Board members don't. The chair has no casting vote so there is an impasse. I say the ST George Leagues Club should now buy back the Illawarra shares for 6m and restructure the management team with the advice of an external professional consultant and then look for a partner who are a better fit. I'm sure they would get more than 6m.

 

[redVbull]

What???
Just sit back and watch the place go down the tube.Honestly good business practice would dictate that McGregor be moved on ASAP as success is the main aim of good business practice.

IMO if McGregor was an issue for them, they would have made his replacement a condition of their investment.

 

[Dennis Papaioannou]

Don't think McGregor will be going anywhere soon ...

this quote from the SMH article above: ‘‘WIN has long partnered with the Steelers to bring world-class rugby league to the Illawarra and we want that legacy to continue, Bruce Gordon said in a statement..."

End of article alludes to WIN & their investment being to cement Illawarra influence, pathways and legacy into the Dragons.

Sacking a coach who is an Illawarra 'legend' would contradict WIN positioning, and be contrary to their investment objectives.

... not going to happen.

What you are describing is more factional division and loyalty.
Who cares who McGregor played for. We should be hiring the most qualified coach available.
If WIN coming in is just going to foster more Illawarra agendas then we are going nowhere fast.

 

[nontime111]

were a club of losers, mediocrity IS our aim

 

[Saintsified]

Exchange him with Barrett. Definitely an improvement and you still get your Illawarra.

Bozo is from the warra

 

[Saintsified]

What you are describing is more factional division and loyalty.
Who cares who McGregor played for. We should be hiring the most qualified coach available.
If WIN coming in is just going to foster more Illawarra agendas then we are going nowhere fast.

They have a longterm plan to emulate the 11 in a row for the next century please be patient everyone.

 

[Saint_JimmyG]

What you are describing is more factional division and loyalty.
Who cares who McGregor played for. We should be hiring the most qualified coach available.
If WIN coming in is just going to foster more Illawarra agendas then we are going nowhere fast.

It’s very clear that WIN Corp are simply advocates for the Illawarra region. The St. George element within the club is secondary to them (although ironically, without the Dragons there wouldn’t be any top level league on the Soutb Coast).

 

[possm]

It’s very clear that WIN Corp are simply advocates for the Illawarra region. The St. George element within the club is secondary to them (although ironically, without the Dragons there wouldn’t be any top level league on the Soutb Coast).

The WIN deal is our worst nightmare and Doust's legacy to the once mighty Dragons. After the last game and now understanding the deal done with WIN, I am ashamed of our Club and I never thought I would ever say that.

 

[ouryears]

It’s very clear that WIN Corp are simply advocates for the Illawarra region. The St. George element within the club is secondary to them (although ironically, without the Dragons there wouldn’t be any top level league on the Soutb Coast).

Damn we need to uncouple from this rabble called Illawarra.
SAINT GEORGE RED V

vs Illawarra what??
Sliding to oblivion.

 

[Lovemedragons]

Don't think McGregor will be going anywhere soon ...

this quote from the SMH article above: ‘‘WIN has long partnered with the Steelers to bring world-class rugby league to the Illawarra and we want that legacy to continue, Bruce Gordon said in a statement..."

End of article alludes to WIN & their investment being to cement Illawarra influence, pathways and legacy into the Dragons.

Sacking a coach who is an Illawarra 'legend' would contradict WIN positioning, and be contrary to their investment objectives.

... not going to happen.

I would have thought, like in most cases in our capitalist world, that they invest to make money. Winning helps to makes money. Investors are not likely going to be influenced by trivialities such as what jumper a person wore when they played if that person isnt capable to coach their investment to win big time and make them more money and thus a better return on their investment. This talk on here about WIN conspiring to bring down the venture just to ensure an Illawarra man is the coach are not well informed and to be honest just plain divisive. At this point in time the very last thing we need is an internal war, just ask the Liberal Party how that goes....not good.

Let the dust settle first, see what the new CEO (who happened to wear the Red V all his career and never played for Illawarra) does when he actually does take over and then we can make a more informed opinion.

 

[Dragonslayer]

I would have thought, like in most cases in our capitalist world, that they invest to make money. Winning helps to makes money. Investors are not likely going to be influenced by trivialities such as what jumper a person wore when they played if that person isnt capable to coach their investment to win big time and make them more money and thus a better return on their investment. This talk on here about WIN conspiring to bring down the venture just to ensure an Illawarra man is the coach are not well informed and to be honest just plain divisive. At this point in time the very last thing we need is an internal war, just ask the Liberal Party how that goes....not good.

Let the dust settle first, see what the new CEO (who happened to wear the Red V all his career and never played for Illawarra) does when he actually does take over and then we can make a more informed opinion.

100% agree with this.

BJ doesnt take the reigns of CEO until Nov 1. His hands are tied until then.
The new board doesnt come in until Oct 1.

WIN will want to recoup their $10m asap particularly after several other failed business ventures (ch10).

Doust and the Illawarra crew will be hard at work ensuring their collective snouts are syphoning as much if our legacy as possible and ensuring their man remains as coach.

 

[grouch]

Johnston took over for the first time in late 1995 I'm pretty sure. A turbulent troubled, murky time in the club's history . In that time he made one critical appointment: David Waite.
Let's hope he nails it again

 

[Bests Golden Boots]

100% agree with this.

BJ doesnt take the reigns of CEO until Nov 1. His hands are tied until then.
The new board doesnt come in until Oct 1.

WIN will want to recoup their $10m asap particularly after several other failed business ventures (ch10).

Doust and the Illawarra crew will be hard at work ensuring their collective snouts are syphoning as much if our legacy as possible and ensuring their man remains as coach.

That’s just the point though.
Football clubs are not money making ventures, they all lose money every year.
Fine the NRL is increasing the club grants to $13 million next year, but that will just cover costs.
Last year one club, the Broncos, made a profit without the support of a Leagues club.

It’s going to take an awfully long time to recoup $10 million if your business doesn’t actually make any money.
Buying NRL clubs are “passion projects” for the likes of Rusty and the Penns, they are not genuine business ventures.
The NRL admits itself that only between 5 and 8 clubs will only just “break even” this year.

 

[Dragonslayer]

That’s just the point though.
Football clubs are not money making ventures, they all lose money every year.
Fine the NRL is increasing the club grants to $13 million next year, but that will just cover costs.
Last year one club, the Broncos, made a profit without the support of a Leagues club.

It’s going to take an awfully long time to recoup $10 million if your business doesn’t actually make any money.
Buying NRL clubs are “passion projects” for the likes of Rusty and the Penns, they are not genuine business ventures.
The NRL admits itself that only between 5 and 8 clubs will only just “break even” this year.

You are indeed correct BGB, however, the difference here is WIN is a broadcaster who wilm recoup through advertising and promotions. Its not about the club itself more to do with the external revenue that can be generated.

 

[Bests Golden Boots]

You are indeed correct BGB, however, the difference here is WIN is a broadcaster who wilm recoup through advertising and promotions. Its not about the club itself more to do with the external revenue that can be generated.

Yeah, I’m not sure I see how?