fishermanaxe
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Dave Smith - gone!!!
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snowman
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whaaaaaaaat?
fishermanaxe
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http://http://m.foxsports.com.au/nrl/dave-smith-quits-as-nrl-ceo-after-three-years-in-charge-john-grant-named-interim-boss/story-e6frf3ou-1227575173749
DAVE Smith has quit after a tumultuous three years as the boss of the National Rugby League.
The Daily Telegraph can reveal he is scheduled to inform staff at League Central headquarters and the game’s key stake holders at 10am today that he would be stepping down from the chief executive officer’s role.
NRL chairman John Grant will take over Smith’s responsibilities as interim CEO.
The independent commission will undertake a world wide recruitment search to identify a new leader before the start of next season.
The breakdown in broadcast rights negotiations and an unsettled relationship with NRL clubs was believed to be the pivotal reasons behind his decision to leave.
Smith only recently told the Daily Telegraph that he had no plans to quit but pressure over his failure to complete a $1.7 billion TV and digital broadcast rights deal forced him out.
Key broadcast executives were not prepared to negotiate with him after his decision to sign a five-year free-to-air television deal with Nine while snubbing Fox Sports.
HaroldBishop
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Wow. I bet Rupert has something to do with this.
sharks2010
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Good riddance
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Jaws
Next Panthers coach I reckon.
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sharks2010
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What's the bet they give it to greenturd
HaroldBishop
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The Rug.
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Jaws
I think Greenberg and the rules committee are probably more responsible for the most common gripes that people have with Rugby League.
XGinga
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Isn't this that muppet that called us the Cronulla hawks or something like that.
I know it's only a temporary thing but i am sure there was someone better to hold down the fort for the time being.
XGinga
Oceanic Whitetip Shark
I think we could do with a complete clean out of the whole NRL board. Get rid of everyone and start again.
It's a lot easier said then done though.
Who does everyone here want to be the new CEO?
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snowman
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i for one am stoked we have gorman locked away as he would be a prime candidate to run the nrl
im giving 5/1 that gould submits an application
im giving 5/1 that gould submits an application
HaroldBishop
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I'd love it if he did but I can't see it.
CrankyShark
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I'm not sure if this is a great development or not. Better the devil you know and all that.
Of Smith and Grant, Grant is the one I was less keen on.
Of Smith and Grant, Grant is the one I was less keen on.
CrankyShark
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Never happen. He doesn't have the skills required of todays' CEO's.
Gould knows league but doesn't know business. Smith knew business but didn't know league. If only there was someone out there with both skills.
Bundy Shark
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Cant see it, I think he likes taking pot shots from afar too much.
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Agreed, as said previously I don't think he would be qualified enough either.
CrazyMatt
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They'll probably just give it to Greenberg.
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