Colless warns we can't keep up with big clubs

[The Big Cat]

What is it about SOME people on this site? We're on top of the ladder and we're universally accepted as the blueprint for all clubs both on and off the field!

First it was Longmire .... then a spanner in the works for the snipers - he is successful in taking us to the top of the ladder
Then it was LRT ....... then a spanner in the works for the snipers - he kicks goals and is seen as integral to our forward line.
Now Richard Colless .... Come on you lot ... grow up!

[Nondo]

So Richard Colless steps in with the club borderline bankrupt and oversees it making a grand final within 3 years and then having the most successful 15 years of its history, and the most consistently successful of any AFL Club over that period.
The club was a laughing stock when he got involved and is now universally recognised for its professionalism and positive culture.
There's a difference between Sydney and other clubs and a large part of that difference is Colless. And from what I understand he would happily step aside if someone with similar credentials would agree to take on the role unpaid like he has been doing. Maybe it is time for new blood, but gee it's a bit ungrateful to turn on the guy for making a pragmatic assessment of how the competition looks today.

[Big Al]

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[Big Al]

I have no clue whether Colless has done a good job or not simply because I'm not privvy to the inner workings of the club. However while the club isn't perfect its certainly a club that is the envy of the competition and the people who have run the club over the years deserve kudos for that.

[Dirtyburt]

I have no clue whether Colless has done a good job or not simply because I'm not privvy to the inner workings of the club. However while the club isn't perfect its certainly a club that is the envy of the competition and the people who have run the club over the years deserve kudos for that.

Fully agree

[dimelb]

I have no clue whether Colless has done a good job or not simply because I'm not privy to the inner workings of the club. However while the club isn't perfect its certainly a club that is the envy of the competition and the people who have run the club over the years deserve kudos for that.

Brings to mind some rules for life from my favourite fictional detective: "Don't say more than you know, don't spend more than you have, don't throw your weight around more than necessary."

[aardvark]

What is it about SOME people on this site? We're on top of the ladder and we're universally accepted as the blueprint for all clubs both on and off the field!

First it was Longmire .... then a spanner in the works for the snipers - he is successful in taking us to the top of the ladder
Then it was LRT ....... then a spanner in the works for the snipers - he kicks goals and is seen as integral to our forward line.
Now Richard Colless .... Come on you lot ... grow up!

The large feline does have a point there.......

[Big Al]

The large feline does have a point there.......

Anyone else in their heads immediately change those first 3 words into something less savoury?

[dimelb]

Anyone else in their heads immediately change those first 3 words into something less savoury?

You mean "the big felafel"?

[Margie]

Some folk here seem to be some of our politicians on downtime.
Like them, as soon as they are challenged, they changes tack.
Seems to me that arguing for the sake of argument alone is insufficient reason to post!
Don't bother attacking me..I'm done with this thread.

There are certainly a few who "pontificate" on this site now, that's for sure. Those who post quality rather than quantity are much more readable.

[Ruck'n'Roll]

You know the swans make more money per game from a walk up than a member.

Really I didn't know that, nor could I find anything to support that claim (although I'm no expert web head), would it be pssible for you to provide some evidence for this claim?

[Big Al]

Really I didn't know that, nor could I find anything to support that claim (although I'm no expert web head), would it be pssible for you to provide some evidence for this claim?

My membership is about $40 per game in a seat that sells for $65 to the public. On that basis the club does get more from a walk up however the advantages of getting membership fees up front out way the pure monetary advantage of the walk up. It's why membership is very important to the club.