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Push for autonomy at the top
http://www.leaguehq.com.au/news/news/push-for-autonomy-at-the-top/2008/08/08/1218139082473.html
Greg Prichard | August 9, 2008
HIGHLY influential figures within the game are being courted by others involved in the push to garner support for the formation of an independent commission to run the NRL. Clearing the way is a huge task, but people are trying.
Such a movement, if it were to be successful, would obviously need the support of News Ltd and the Australian Rugby League. There have been conflicting reports about whether News would be prepared to relinquish control of the game. But one figure who should be in a position to know told the Herald that News would be prepared to stand aside if it were satisfied the right model was being put in place.
Various committees incorporating club chief executives were formed two months ago to look into different aspects of the game. One of those committees is examining the game's structure, and it is understood the idea of an independent commission has enormous support among the officials sitting on it.
The AFL has flourished under the control of an independent commission. The NRL wouldn't look to make an exact copy of the AFL model, but would seek to pick the best aspects of it and other sporting models to put together a structure that suits league's needs.
At the moment, it is too hard for NRL chief executive David Gallop to get things done. He doesn't have the individual power to make decisions that the leaders of some other sports have.
There are so many people and boards involved in the decision-making process - too many hurdles slow it down.
The way forward is to somehow make the decision-making process easier, by making the game's structure less cumbersome. There has long been an opinion that there are too many "RLs" in the way, but they would still have a place in the game under an independent commission. They just wouldn't have power at the top end.
Steve Noyce, who will finish up as Wests Tigers chief executive at the end of the season, is one of the most respected officials in the game and he has no doubt about the need for drastic change.
"The structure we have is too complicated, and it can be made simpler," he said. "If it were made simpler, it would be much quicker in its decision-making and therefore more effective.
"The independent commission appears to work well in the AFL. The people who are on the committee that is looking at structure are working very hard, and I'm confident they are going to come up with the right model to take us forward.
But can the committee get the heavyweight support necessary before the way can be cleared? "If people are fair dinkum about their love of the game, it should be an easy decision." Noyce said.
Greg Prichard
Finally!!
And is news so evil now? Hopefully that structure is found (and independent)
IN some ways I dislike it all, in some others I am genuinely thankful. They did pull the game back from the brink of financial ruin. Hey, there are people in here that think I am a sympathizer, but on some levels, news is ok.
http://www.leaguehq.com.au/news/news/push-for-autonomy-at-the-top/2008/08/08/1218139082473.html
Greg Prichard | August 9, 2008
HIGHLY influential figures within the game are being courted by others involved in the push to garner support for the formation of an independent commission to run the NRL. Clearing the way is a huge task, but people are trying.
Such a movement, if it were to be successful, would obviously need the support of News Ltd and the Australian Rugby League. There have been conflicting reports about whether News would be prepared to relinquish control of the game. But one figure who should be in a position to know told the Herald that News would be prepared to stand aside if it were satisfied the right model was being put in place.
Various committees incorporating club chief executives were formed two months ago to look into different aspects of the game. One of those committees is examining the game's structure, and it is understood the idea of an independent commission has enormous support among the officials sitting on it.
The AFL has flourished under the control of an independent commission. The NRL wouldn't look to make an exact copy of the AFL model, but would seek to pick the best aspects of it and other sporting models to put together a structure that suits league's needs.
At the moment, it is too hard for NRL chief executive David Gallop to get things done. He doesn't have the individual power to make decisions that the leaders of some other sports have.
There are so many people and boards involved in the decision-making process - too many hurdles slow it down.
The way forward is to somehow make the decision-making process easier, by making the game's structure less cumbersome. There has long been an opinion that there are too many "RLs" in the way, but they would still have a place in the game under an independent commission. They just wouldn't have power at the top end.
Steve Noyce, who will finish up as Wests Tigers chief executive at the end of the season, is one of the most respected officials in the game and he has no doubt about the need for drastic change.
"The structure we have is too complicated, and it can be made simpler," he said. "If it were made simpler, it would be much quicker in its decision-making and therefore more effective.
"The independent commission appears to work well in the AFL. The people who are on the committee that is looking at structure are working very hard, and I'm confident they are going to come up with the right model to take us forward.
But can the committee get the heavyweight support necessary before the way can be cleared? "If people are fair dinkum about their love of the game, it should be an easy decision." Noyce said.
Greg Prichard
Finally!!
And is news so evil now? Hopefully that structure is found (and independent)
IN some ways I dislike it all, in some others I am genuinely thankful. They did pull the game back from the brink of financial ruin. Hey, there are people in here that think I am a sympathizer, but on some levels, news is ok.
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