AE's First Birthday - A present from Haig
Max described himself as a benefactor which, at the time was basically described to the fanbase as a "non-involved" equity partner with a buy out option. The vote for him to get his share of the club went forward on those lines. What has happened since has been different to what was promised.
Business men who become multi's from nothing will very rareley, if ever give away power, they have worked hard to achieve their status. To expect these type of men to be able to walk away from a position influence is naive.
It is imperitave that as much money is raised as soon as possible to buy back the club and put it back in public hands, rather than in the hands of one person who sees himself as "owner" and feels free to go over the heads of the "management" that we all apparently have such confidence in.
Blind Freddy can see that, of course we want the club back in "our hands" the problem was the kitty was empty and we were saved from a fate worse than death by Max and his dollars. It is apparent that the membership has not fullfilled expectations, but do you know through your "priviliged information" that you are loathe to share that this is not to be rectified for 2006. Management would be painfully aware that memebership needs to be revamped, if it is not I will cross to the dark side and support your arguement.
LEt's be clear about something else. Our form slides co-incides with the untimely intervention in the Monas' situation. Read this week's Big LEague and you will see what is becoming common knowledge - the club wants Orford but MAx intervened.
It also coincided with SOO and Watmough's injury, How are North Qld going at the moment? Let me answer for you, not good, in previous years the Bronco's form has also been poor through the SOO series. You may be right, but then again, you could be wrong & I am right!
I too hope that we turn things around tomorrow. But to pretend that all is rosey and on track is to put one's head in the sand.
Please don't accuse me of having my head in the sand. You can accuse me of being passionate, supporting our team & supporting management & supporting the coaching staff simply because I could not do a better job than those people. If I see things that don't improve I will be critical, but never ever do I see the world through maroon and white glasses.
Matabele you clearly feel that you can do a better job,, the CEO position was recently advertised, did you ever consider applying for the role and then you would have been able to change the wrongs and deal with us poor fans who whinge and moan about whatever the current gripe of the month will be.
Our arguement has become circular, but I have read that you will always have the final comment, so the invitation is extended for you to have the final word. I will not be responding.
Thank you for the debate, it was enjoyable for me. We may not agree on everything but I think we are as one in saying
"GO YOU MIGHTY SEA EAGLES" .
