Official Cronulla Sharks Board + Management

[since1967]

Most people with half a brain who actually know anything about the club will probably agree with his comment but for the average punter reading the Telegraph today they are just gonna think 'what a dick head'. Regardless of the full conversation, in the current climate with Rothfield etc, it was a dumb and unnecessary thing to say and has done himself no favours.

I've never been a fan of board members engaging in social media, it's unprofessional for their positions IMO. Leave that stuff to the blokes underneath them.

Thank You! This is exactly how it plays out to the general public. And as unfortunate as it might sound, the general public arnt very smart. Surely Irvine understood this?

 

[slide rule]

Most people with half a brain who actually know anything about the club will probably agree with his comment but for the average punter reading the Telegraph today they are just gonna think 'what a dick head'. Regardless of the full conversation, in the current climate with Rothfield etc, it was a dumb and unnecessary thing to say and has done himself no favours.

I've never been a fan of board members engaging in social media, it's unprofessional for their positions IMO. Leave that stuff to the blokes underneath them.

I'm sick of worrying about what the beer guzzling, knuckle dragging idiot on the street thinks. If they aren't smart enough to dig a little deeper and employ a basic level of critical thinking on these issues, well that’s their problem.

 

[since1967]

I'm sick of worrying about what the beer guzzling, knuckle dragging idiot on the street thinks. If they aren't smart enough to dig a little deeper and employ a basic level of critical thinking on these issues, well that’s their problem.

Sorry to say but take a look at the everyday nrl supporter. Your description is what 75% of the supporters are and they are the people who turn up week in week out to watch their team play. Ignore them and you ignore a large chunk of your revenue base

 

[slide rule]

Sorry to say but take a look at the everyday nrl supporter. Your description is what 75% of the supporters are and they are the people who turn up week in week out to watch their team play. Ignore them and you ignore a large chunk of your revenue base

I might convert to yawnion yet...

 

[samshark]

I'm sick of worrying about what the beer guzzling, knuckle dragging idiot on the street thinks. If they aren't smart enough to dig a little deeper and employ a basic level of critical thinking on these issues, well that’s their problem.

I think that's a bit harsh. Majority of league supporters just support their team, watch the games and read the papers. Doesn't make them idiots just because they haven't immersed themselves deeper into the goings on at their club.

 

[slide rule]

I think that's a bit harsh. Majority of league supporters just support their team, watch the games and read the papers. Doesn't make them idiots just because they haven't immersed themselves deeper into the goings on at their club.

It doesn't take a genius to poke holes in a Rothfield story though. After reading his dribble every day, surely any self-respecting supporter would learn to take anything written by him with a massive grain of salt.

 

[fitz]

In the spirit of being true, here are the complete posts made by Damian on the facebook page.

It's really disappointing to see such division and to see it driven from the unity camp.

The club has had" unity" for 4 years, the most results based , successful , selfless and club focused board in decades.

I've got no problem with the unity ticket other than their strategy of pushing negativity and division in their effort to be elected. That's so anti-sharks culture it's not funny.

The right way, the real way to go about this is to look for positives in every candidate, weigh it up , and pick the 8 candidates that individually bring the most positives to the table.

Simple. We don't need to deride and outright lie and other candidates to try and get elected , as a club we are better than that. When the club I love was on its knees and the bank was arriving with a chain to lock the doors, I chose to stop my criticisms and words , and rolled up my sleeves to work WITH those who were present at the time to rectify the position.

That is the attitude any new potential director should take.

It should also be early noted that I did not sack the 4 staff individually nor did my comments to the telegraph ( 2 days after they were dismissed ) have any bearing on them being sacked. I put a target on myself by making those comments for people to direct their anger at and that us my fault - accepted.

If I thought or knew being elected would cause any issue with key staff or players I wouldn't do it . I recruited and signed the contract for the coach and management FFS , Craig Douglas and I didn't sleep at night to ensure every contract and every wage was always paid - on time- for these guys.

Hi mate, I was of course fully aware of all the information and reports that led to the decisions to sack people and the board was unified on those decisions . There was substantial angst and concern about it but legal advice was very clear and despite the horrible timing, action was taken when it had to be, not put off until an easier or more convenient time - tough decisions - knowing also they would be unpopular decisions

I can't comment on motives of the unity ticket, I do in all honesty really feel uneasy that so many of them had to hasten their memberships in order to be eligible , mainly because where I come from and have been loving this club and acting in its best interests is a 24/7 365 days a year passion , I can't understand why their help , assistance and contacts haven't been provided or offered over 4 years of hell and me personally knocking on on hundreds if doors to gain support financially

I don't know about dirty tactics but they are obviously taking a negative approach in terms of putting me and others down rather than being positive in their campaign .

I honestly think dunphy , keogh and a boldeman would be awesome additions to the board . Craig Douglas is and will continue to be more important to the club than Paul gallen - fact. Craig Nd I have been partners in this from day one, we work very well together and get results, that's why I genuinely want to act as a director and continue that work with the help of new experience and energy .

I was disappointed in myself re the tele " interview" also Matthew , I've admitted as much and resigned for the chair as a result , I'm not sure what more I can add to that other than everyone I'd accountable and is be a hypocrite if I didn't apply same to Myself as the head if the club.

I was overseas on a consulting role I had already deferred for 4 weeks due to club issues, I haven't missed a meeting or club business in 4 straight years. I wish I was here but timing couldn't have been worse , no one feels more gutted bout that than I do.

End of the day I see An opportunity here to get a wonderfully balance and fresh board to build on what is a very very strong foundation .

We can argue all day the toss about hr and structure decisions in the footy dept, but the fact is we are very lucky as a club to even have a footy club to staff and structure. The future of our club is sound and the people involved transient, myself included.

 

[samshark]

It doesn't take a genius to poke holes in a Rothfield story though. After reading his dribble every day, surely any self-respecting supporter would learn to take anything written by him with a massive grain of salt.

Which do you think would be the majority?
The people reading the article today who take the news as fact and leave it at that or the people reading the article who question it and decide to check other sources.

His comments in their entirety may be fine but you're playing with fire and leaving yourself open to exactly this by engaging in social media. We all know Irvine is a big on it all but for me board members should stay clear of it. People already refer to him as too much of a 'fan' as it is.

 

[DruNkDazZ]

The people that read the tele, massive amounts of them wont even vote, let's face it, 5% of Leagues Club members will vote. There's what, 20,000 members? Around 1200 or so will vote?

The problem is, Rothfield has his agenda & likes to hammer Damian in his articles & so forth, but what he has done as given many more followers of Damian's to now go there & vote in numbers, dragging their friends & family to do the same. He is only fueling those who will actually vote go & do so & vote for Damian.

Average Joe's will not even worry about voting.

Honestly can't wait for it to be all over & we actually start putting efforts into going to Home & Away games & supporting the Sharks.

 

[since1967]

Which do you think would be the majority?
The people reading the article today who take the news as fact and leave it at that or the people reading the article who question it and decide to check other sources.

His comments in their entirety may be fine but you're playing with fire and leaving yourself open to exactly this by engaging in social media. We all know Irvine is a big on it all but for me board members should stay clear of it. People already refer to him as too much of a 'fan' as it is.

This is exactly the point. Before even seeing the rith field article I knew what was going to be written because again Irvine left himself open for buzz to attack. And again, people are on here informed about what context things were said. We are the 2%. It's the 98% who will see him as an idiot who has attacked their hero. The 98% also only care about who is pulling on jersey 1 to 17 and the coach. Nothing else. Anything that is said against these guys, will gain an emotional reaction immediately, no matter who makes the comments. This is to thing Irvine has failed to acknowledge and now must accept the consequences

 

[fitz]

Question:

Who is more important to the Canterbury Bulldogs, Todd Greenburg or Ben Barba?

 

[samshark]

While theres been a lot of talk about what the board has achieved the last few years, I think it's interesting to note that of all the nominees it's only Irvine and Douglas who have been there the entire time. Anyways, I'll put it out there, after some research this is what I think is best going forward.

Coleman
Douglas
Kerr
Dunphy
Keogh
A. Bolderman
Dwyer
McCarthy
O'Neile

Couldn't find a place for Hartley. Same with the current or former cops. Whilst they offer some good qualities iam not sure business contacts, revenue and sponsorship will be some of them. As for McGaw, think he's a bit full of himself and didn't he go bankrupt with a failed business a few years back.

 

[snowman]

Question:

Who is more important to the Canterbury Bulldogs, Todd Greenburg or Ben Barba?

Michael Ennis. lock it in Eddy

 

[samshark]

Question:

Who is more important to the Canterbury Bulldogs, Todd Greenburg or Ben Barba?

Mate it's not even close. We all know that. The issue is him saying something like that on Facebook in the current climate. Unnecessary, irresponsible and amateurish IMO.

 

[hamsy44]

Question:

Who is more important to the Canterbury Bulldogs, Todd Greenburg or Ben Barba?

Fitz both you and 67 make valid points. Here is my take. No one person at the club is more responsible for the turnaround of fortunes of the Sharks then others. Not Irvine or Douglas or Gallen or the members who have put their money in for years. Each is a important cog in the wheel.

Gallen is an inspirational leader on the field and a willing leader off it. He makes himself available to the media more than many other captains. He has spoken publically about his love for the sharks his presence has attracted interest from players who may have not given the Sharks a second look. Carney, Lewis, Gordon all speak highly of him.

Douglas and Irvine worked hard in the background to reshape the development plan and get it off the ground. They saw it through from conception to realisation. They were assisted along the way though and a major part of the reason it was approved was the partnership with the Bluestone Group. Without their expertise and know how it would not of been successful. Douglas also used his relationship with St George to keep the business loan from defaulting.

Then you have the members, all 4000 odd of us football club and 20,000 odd leagues club members who have gone through the tough times but kept putting in money. Without us the club would not have had the small funds it did to keep the wolves at bay long enough to get the development of the ground.

I am happy to give Irvine and Douglas credit for what they did but without the other elements in their favour I doubt they would of succeeded.

 

[PMQ_Tony]

DI's statement was accurate in its context. However as a Sharks supporter it was extremely irresponsible for Buzz to write a piece like that and as a journalist it was extremely amateurish for him to take one line and twist it into an agenda driven story.

The divisions that are creeping into our amazing club through agenda based bias by all parties may be unrepairable if things are not halted ASAP. The bickering being played out in the media (headlined by the Daily Telegraph) portrays our club as extremely unstable and I for one have had a gutful. Come next week when results are known it will be time to leave agendas at the door and time to move forward as one. Please let this happen.

PS I am not an Irvine fan, I am not a Keogh fan, I am not a Rothfield fan and nor am I a Gallen fan.... I am a Cronulla Sharks fan first and foremost and that is the way it will always be.

 

[DruNkDazZ]

I am a Cronulla Sharks fan first and foremost and that is the way it will always be.

Amen.

 

[fitz]

Thought I'd just give a heads-up to those not in the know.

Craig Douglas was the financial mastermind behind Peter Gow.

Craig Douglas was the financial mastermind behind Damian Irvine.

It is 100% CRUCIAL that he is returned as the Finance Director.

Vote for whoever you like but he is a MUST due to his financial intellect and corporate memory.

 

[Johnno'54]

Fitz, which Bolderman was DI referring to when he said "I honestly think dunphy, keogh and a boldeman would be awesome additions to the board". I assume Andrew

 

[puma1355]

In the spirit of being true, here are the complete posts made by Damian on the facebook page.

how about Irvine speak to someone at the SMH - rothfield's opposition and have that included in the paper?