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Of the sharks fans I see on Twitter and other social media seem to want the board gone due to the Morris decision and the results since (which will get way worse in the next month).

Yet in here I don’t see much of this opinion.

Who here is of the opinion that the board are hopeless and should step down? I find it hard to believe everyone here is backing them as much as I am.

discuss.
So far the board have done well in Real estate, Business ., Marketing , selling their vision to sponsors, getting rid of the beetroot face Whiteanter , I would give them 9 out of ten knowing only what us mushrooms do.

Done poorly on softcock , approach to Bellamy ... Sure hes got serious health issues in Family , but if he cant commit by now he should be GOOOORNE just like anyother employeee would be regardless of family health issues etc. Everybodies got em.

Done poorly on other recruitment ,probably because above and have destroyed team moral in team in a sport where moral can and does win and lose games . Can Fitzy restore it ?

Done poorly selling "the vision" to fans . Monetarily A fanny fan on facebook is same as a more astute fan in this forum. Initially they tried to sell it as a relatively seamless transition of simply getting rid of deadwood (probably already happening anyway,) some soft acceptance of mediocrity replaced by a ruthless professional "winning "attitude. Ive heard those kind of speeches at businesses I've worked for, usually they go bust a little down the line , Always blaming other things than board or management.

Probably overall I'm 5 out of 10.,and pessimistic but still hopefull I am a Fanny type Fan after all . Might have to take a break for a while as its painful to watch this yr play out. They say things need to get worse before they get better so i pin my hopes on that.
 
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2012....Sharks Year

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So far the board have done well in Real estate, Business ., Marketing , selling their vision to sponsors, getting rid of the beetroot face Whiteanter , I would give them 9 out of ten knowing only what us mushrooms do.

Done poorly on softcock , approach to Bellamy ... Sure hes got serious health issues in Family , but if he cant commit by now he should be GOOOORNE just like anyother employeee would be regardless of family health issues etc. Everybodies got em.

Done poorly on other recruitment ,probably because above and have destroyed team moral in team in a sport where moral can and does win and lose games . Can Fitzy restore it ?

Done poorly selling "the vision" to fans . Monetarily A fanny fan on facebook is same as a more astute fan in this forum. Initially they tried to sell it as a relatively seamless transition of simply getting rid of deadwood (probably already happening anyway,) some soft acceptance of mediocrity replaced by a ruthless professional "winning "attitude. Ive heard those kind of speeches at businesses I've worked for, usually they go bust a little down the line , Always blaming other things than board or management.

Probably overall I'm 5 out of 10.,and pessimistic but still hopefull I am a Fanny type Fan after all . Might have to take a break for a while as its painful to watch this yr play out. They say things need to get worse before they get better so i pin my hopes on that.
Gotta admit I’m a fanny fan too
 

Eion

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I just feel with time that this really won’t hurt Bomber at all.

He has been paid out his contract, and leaves with his reputation intact. Most of us would kill to get 6 months off fully paid.

The board have made a decision, and agree with it or not, it’s not a wacky decision. I tend to agree that at this point in his career, Bomber wasn’t the one to get it done with us.

Time will tell if the board were right or not, but it’s not like we’ve chucked Bellamy out.
 

2012....Sharks Year

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I just feel with time that this really won’t hurt Bomber at all.

He has been paid out his contract, and leaves with his reputation intact. Most of us would kill to get 6 months off fully paid.

The board have made a decision, and agree with it or not, it’s not a wacky decision. I tend to agree that at this point in his career, Bomber wasn’t the one to get it done with us.

Time will tell if the board were right or not, but it’s not like we’ve chucked Bellamy out.
Geez the way the Tigers are going he might not have to wait too long for another shot. Has a coach ever coached 2 different sides within one season?
 

txta2

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So far the board have done well in Real estate, Business ., Marketing , selling their vision to sponsors, getting rid of the beetroot face Whiteanter , I would give them 9 out of ten knowing only what us mushrooms do.

Done poorly on softcock , approach to Bellamy ... Sure hes got serious health issues in Family , but if he cant commit by now he should be GOOOORNE just like anyother employeee would be regardless of family health issues etc. Everybodies got em.

Done poorly on other recruitment ,probably because above and have destroyed team moral in team in a sport where moral can and does win and lose games . Can Fitzy restore it ?

Done poorly selling "the vision" to fans . Monetarily A fanny fan on facebook is same as a more astute fan in this forum. Initially they tried to sell it as a relatively seamless transition of simply getting rid of deadwood (probably already happening anyway,) some soft acceptance of mediocrity replaced by a ruthless professional "winning "attitude. Ive heard those kind of speeches at businesses I've worked for, usually they go bust a little down the line , Always blaming other things than board or management.

Probably overall I'm 5 out of 10.,and pessimistic but still hopefull I am a Fanny type Fan after all . Might have to take a break for a while as its painful to watch this yr play out. They say things need to get worse before they get better so i pin my hopes on that.
Signed Mcinnes, got rid of Chad........fking winning if you ask me.
 

Tiger Shark

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So far the board have done well in Real estate, Business ., Marketing , selling their vision to sponsors, getting rid of the beetroot face Whiteanter , I would give them 9 out of ten knowing only what us mushrooms do.

Done poorly on softcock , approach to Bellamy ... Sure hes got serious health issues in Family , but if he cant commit by now he should be GOOOORNE just like anyother employeee would be regardless of family health issues etc. Everybodies got em.

Done poorly on other recruitment ,probably because above and have destroyed team moral in team in a sport where moral can and does win and lose games . Can Fitzy restore it ?

Done poorly selling "the vision" to fans . Monetarily A fanny fan on facebook is same as a more astute fan in this forum. Initially they tried to sell it as a relatively seamless transition of simply getting rid of deadwood (probably already happening anyway,) some soft acceptance of mediocrity replaced by a ruthless professional "winning "attitude. Ive heard those kind of speeches at businesses I've worked for, usually they go bust a little down the line , Always blaming other things than board or management.

Probably overall I'm 5 out of 10.,and pessimistic but still hopefull I am a Fanny type Fan after all . Might have to take a break for a while as its painful to watch this yr play out. They say things need to get worse before they get better so i pin my hopes on that.

You give them a 9 out of 10 for real estate, business, marketing and sponsors. You know their main responsibilities.

Then drop it down to 5 out of 10 due to recruitment and something called selling vision to fans?

Recruitment hasn't even finished yet but you're grading them on it. Even though it's Mooney that's doing the recruitment. That's like marking a test and stopping half way. How about we wait and see how things pan out.
 

1990 sharkie

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Signed Mcinnes, got rid of Chad........fking winning if you ask me.

I get that Mcinnes is a good player but I don't see how he fits our team, especially with his long term contract.
I wouldn't wanna lose Brailey for him or have him as our lock when the rest of our pack are fairy's
 
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"Tiger Shark, post: 14661462, member: 46532"]You give them a 9 out of 10 for real estate, business, marketing and sponsors. You know their main responsibilities.


yep it is .. And what great sales pitch they did to the sponsors selling a whole new start over approach of a big name and some good talkers, but untried in first grade, famous head coach to co ordinate it all, rather than selling a great feel good story of struggling club ,young coach dealing with overpaid has beens managing to bring a bunch of young Players on and buy some fill ins on peanuts to get through the next couple of years making finals but falling short with a team that the new coach now in charge cant win with even against bottom sides.? it was a story that reeked of rugby league , Tribalism , Playing for your mates overcoming the odds and Players doing it for each other ,their families and the club.. The working class game the working class club that doesnt just buy premierships like Strom, Rooters ,Boncs etc.... No kudos for the management in that scenario but What A marketing gift for the club! .... But no. So you are right... I was over generous in 9 out of 10 for marketing etc, . Still must have a great sales pitch so 8 out of 10


Then drop it down to 5 out of 10 due to recruitment and something called selling vision to fans?

You are puzzled by this ? thought it was pretty clear. but if you just want to twist what I say then argue what you say im saying I guess it doesnt matter what I say . Aye ? I think even Ozzi has now set back his timetable for the explosive new Coaching teams recruiting and development to kick in ... Something about 2023 isnt it ? Morris was looking at improvements once some injured key players came back.... couldnt have that could we? Recruitment / Yes I and most were happy at Mccinnes signing . Signed when Bellamy was still coming ? or on fitzs recomendatios etc ? Oh Mooney does recruiting ? I thought Fitzy made it clear he was only coming if he got autonomy on signings Ie tells mooney who he wants mooney tris to get them if he cant goes to plan B. Since Mooney we got ? Got rid of Chad ... Good but even some of the bandwagoners now who used to say he was best we had are now carrying on like as if morris had much choice. . and Chambers ? Meh! He did have the disruptive effect maybe he was meant to have



Recruitment hasn't even finished yet but you're grading them on it. Even though it's Mooney that's doing the recruitment. That's like marking a test and stopping half way. How about we wait and see how things pan out.


I Like the Analogy , Marking a test and stopping half way . Just like was done to Morris . He was Skittling the test but got papers pulled out of his hands before he could finish it.. Good luck to Fitzy Hope the fans are as forgiving to him as Management was to Morris. Oh its ok. Wait and see ? Recipe for Mediocrity.


its painful i want sharks to win but never been so disillusioned since 1973[/QUOTE]
 
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I just feel with time that this really won’t hurt Bomber at all.

He has been paid out his contract, and leaves with his reputation intact. Most of us would kill to get 6 months off fully paid.

The board have made a decision, and agree with it or not, it’s not a wacky decision. I tend to agree that at this point in his career, Bomber wasn’t the one to get it done with us.

Time will tell if the board were right or not, but it’s not like we’ve chucked Bellamy out.

Really? Is that all your work means to you ? you must hate your work.
 
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