ADAM LUCIUS
23feb05
FORMER Manly and New Zealand coach Graham Lowe says he can bring in the big money needed to secure the Sea Eagles' future after confirming he will run for the vacant CEO's role.
Describing the job as ``the biggest challenge in rugby league'' Lowe last night insisted he had the business contacts and acumen to ensure Manly's financial survival.
The Sea Eagles are conducting a worldwide search for a new CEO following Paul Cummings' resignation earlier this month.
``I'd love to help the club regain the strength and brand name it should have on and off the field and I'm confident I can do it,'' Lowe said from New Zealand.
``I'd give my right arm to do it.
``I was only with the club a couple of years but it's where my heart lies.''
Lowe coached Manly between 1990-92 before quitting due to ill-health.
He travelled to Australia last week to meet the Sea Eagles' majority shareholder Max Delmege and lay out his blueprint for Manly's future.
It's believed Delmege was highly impressed with Lowe's presentation and will support his bid for the job.
``I know my reputation is as a coach but I've got a lot of commercial experience and global business connections,'' Lowe said.
``I can bring that sort of experience and expertise to Manly.
``It's the biggest challenge in rugby league but I'm up to it.''
Manly chairman Joe Cross welcomed news of Lowe's interest but said he would be afforded no special treatment.
``I've explained to Graham the process the board is taking in regards to applications for the CEO's job and advised him to go down that path,'' he said.
``Like all candidates he will be judged on his merits.''
23feb05
FORMER Manly and New Zealand coach Graham Lowe says he can bring in the big money needed to secure the Sea Eagles' future after confirming he will run for the vacant CEO's role.
Describing the job as ``the biggest challenge in rugby league'' Lowe last night insisted he had the business contacts and acumen to ensure Manly's financial survival.
The Sea Eagles are conducting a worldwide search for a new CEO following Paul Cummings' resignation earlier this month.
``I'd love to help the club regain the strength and brand name it should have on and off the field and I'm confident I can do it,'' Lowe said from New Zealand.
``I'd give my right arm to do it.
``I was only with the club a couple of years but it's where my heart lies.''
Lowe coached Manly between 1990-92 before quitting due to ill-health.
He travelled to Australia last week to meet the Sea Eagles' majority shareholder Max Delmege and lay out his blueprint for Manly's future.
It's believed Delmege was highly impressed with Lowe's presentation and will support his bid for the job.
``I know my reputation is as a coach but I've got a lot of commercial experience and global business connections,'' Lowe said.
``I can bring that sort of experience and expertise to Manly.
``It's the biggest challenge in rugby league but I'm up to it.''
Manly chairman Joe Cross welcomed news of Lowe's interest but said he would be afforded no special treatment.
``I've explained to Graham the process the board is taking in regards to applications for the CEO's job and advised him to go down that path,'' he said.
``Like all candidates he will be judged on his merits.''
