Win Buys stake in St George Illawarra

[DUB888]

St George Illawarra defend process that delivered Johnston as CEO
https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/st...elivered-johnston-as-ceo-20180820-p4zykr.html

 

[muzby]

Put in a bit of effort and you should be able to keep up with a toddler.

Load me up with enough red cordial and I’ll keep up with anyone.

 

[Bests Golden Boots]

St George Illawarra defend process that delivered Johnston as CEO
https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/st...elivered-johnston-as-ceo-20180820-p4zykr.html

So they pay ten of thousands of dollars to a recruitment agency, put applicants through the costs and trouble of applying, arrange appointments for the interview process.
Then appoint an old boy who didn’t apply for the job and was head of the committee in change of the appointment.

Only at the Dragons.

 

[ruthless dragon]

And Brian Johnston new CEO.

Straight Shooter

And REACTIVE VIEW consigned to cleaning the clubs Toilets...a fitting job.

 

[Old Kogarah Boy 1]

St George Illawarra defend process that delivered Johnston as CEO
https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/st...elivered-johnston-as-ceo-20180820-p4zykr.html

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Actual comment ...............

"WIN has long partnered with the Steelers to bring world-class rugby
league to the Illawarra and we want that legacy to continue,"

Actual meaning .........

"If we continue we bury our heads in the sand with inadequate
coaching appointments and management, we can continue that legacy."

 

[muzby]

So they pay ten of thousands of dollars to a recruitment agency, put applicants through the costs and trouble of applying, arrange appointments for the interview process.
Then appoint an old boy who didn’t apply for the job and was head of the committee in change of the appointment.

Only at the Dragons.

Plenty of times, across numerous industries, have companies run external recruitment processes only to take someone internal.

Hell, I'm sure there would be people on here who have applied for jobs, gone through 2 or 3 stages of interviews only to lose out to a last minute 'internal candidate'.

 

[ruthless dragon]

Paper, scissors, rock?

And again the club has dodged members, we had no vote or say and will not in future.

Communism at its best.

Don't you mean Fascism haha and seriously why would you let members vote on this?

I mean some of the so called members, would be lucky to be able to read or write let alone think concisely.

 

[muzby]

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Actual comment ...............

"WIN has long partnered with the Steelers to bring world-class rugby
league to the Illawarra and we want that legacy to continue,"

Actual meaning .........

"If we continue we bury our heads in the sand with inadequate
coaching appointments and management, we can continue that legacy."

Actual comment ...............

"WIN has long partnered with the Steelers to bring world-class rugby
league to the Illawarra and we want that legacy to continue,"

What some folks on here read .........

"We are teaming up with the evil Steelers to further steal away St George's identity and history. In time history will recognise Illawarra's mighty 11 in a row premiership run. MWUAHAHAHAHAHA"

 

[Carlton]

In this article Roy Masters says that St George could have repaid the loan to the NRL and wanted to but the NRL didn't want them to be in a dominant position and insisted that Illawarra have 50% equity. It also states there was a genuine interest to buy from USA but it was felt it was better to stay with bid from the local area.

NRL pushing for WIN/Illawarra and WIN pushing for one of the boys as CEO. The NRL have their money but whats changed?

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/in...gons-for-a-bright-future-20180820-p4zykk.html

 

[True_Believer]

So they pay ten of thousands of dollars to a recruitment agency, put applicants through the costs and trouble of applying, arrange appointments for the interview process.
Then appoint an old boy who didn’t apply for the job and was head of the committee in change of the appointment.

Only at the Dragons.

He called it a "merger". Didn't read too much into it after that.

 

[Objective View]

And REACTIVE VIEW consigned to cleaning the clubs Toilets...a fitting job.

You have issues.

Straight Shooter

 

[ruthless dragon]

You have issues.

Straight Shooter

Yeah issues with dickheads

 

[getsmarty]

WIN NEWS - Dragons and WIN Partnership Announced
The St George Illawarra Dragons have a new ownership structure with WIN taking on responsibility for the Illawarra component of the joint venture.

https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2018/08/21/win-news---dragons-and-win-partnership-announced/

 

[Old Kogarah Boy 1]

Plenty of times, across numerous industries, have companies run external recruitment processes only to take someone internal.

Hell, I'm sure there would be people on here who have applied for jobs, gone through 2 or 3 stages of interviews only to lose out to a last minute 'internal candidate'.

Someone please correct me if l’m wrong but aren’t all businesses required by law to advertise every position?
Often than not, they appoint from within with no intention of any external influence but advertise only because of the laws.

 

[denis preston]

In this article Roy Masters says that St George could have repaid the loan to the NRL and wanted to but the NRL didn't want them to be in a dominant position and insisted that Illawarra have 50% equity. It also states there was a genuine interest to buy from USA but it was felt it was better to stay with bid from the local area.

NRL pushing for WIN/Illawarra and WIN pushing for one of the boys as CEO. The NRL have their money but whats changed?

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/in...gons-for-a-bright-future-20180820-p4zykk.html

Another great to the point Masters piece. I was not aware that the Leagues clubs trading is on a upward curve ( wouldn't think so if you listened to some here ) Are their contributions to the football club also on the increase ? If so than don't mind Piggott being on the board.

 

[Bests Golden Boots]

Plenty of times, across numerous industries, have companies run external recruitment processes only to take someone internal.

Hell, I'm sure there would be people on here who have applied for jobs, gone through 2 or 3 stages of interviews only to lose out to a last minute 'internal candidate'.

I'm not sure that's the same thing as appointing someone who didn't actually apply for the job.

 

[Bests Golden Boots]

Someone please correct me if l’m wrong but aren’t all businesses required by law to advertise every position?
Often than not, they appoint from within with no intention of any external influence but advertise only because of the laws.

I believe that only applies to government departments, not private business.

 

[muzby]

I'm not sure that's the same thing as appointing someone who didn't actually apply for the job.

Why not? Last job I was in was advertised externally. I got the role after a tap on the shoulder.. I didn’t even apply, it was more of them convincing me.

It happens..

And it happens even more so at CEO level..

 

[Saints Forever]

Why not? Last job I was in was advertised externally. I got the role after a tap on the shoulder.. I didn’t even apply, it was more of them convincing me.

It happens..

And it happens even more so at CEO level..

I don't see a problem with what has taken place.

1) Illawarra was not willing to sell to St.George Leagues Club and were only willing to sell to WIN Corp to protect Illawarra's interest in the JV
2) WIN Corp was asked to invest $10M without securing board control. That is a huge leap of faith. To take that leap, they wanted Johnston, who they trusted implicitly to be CEO.
3) Johnston is well qualified for the role and previously only relinquished it because of illness. More than happy to have him in this role.

 

[Bests Golden Boots]

Plenty of times, across numerous industries, have companies run external recruitment processes only to take someone internal.

Hell, I'm sure there would be people on here who have applied for jobs, gone through 2 or 3 stages of interviews only to lose out to a last minute 'internal candidate'.

Well if you say it’s all good and there’s nothing to see here, I’ll move along.