by tigerland09 » Mon Oct 01, 2012 4:55 pm
by Strawb » Mon Oct 01, 2012 5:43 pm
tigerland09 wrote:David Koch is to be Port Adelaide's new president
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/port-adelaide-has-recruited-television-personality-david-koch-as-its-president/story-e6freco3-1226486011744
by Jimmy_041 » Mon Oct 01, 2012 7:25 pm
TELEVISION personality David Koch is to be Port Adelaide's new president.
The Sydney-based financial expert will be revealed as Brett Duncanson's successor at Alberton today when the Power will adopt five new board members - Koch in Sydney, two based in Melbourne including television producer Cos Cardone and one from Adelaide with strong ties to the banking industry.
Former state treasurer Kevin Foley, who is strongly supported by AFL boss Andrew Demetriou, is not expected not be part of the first new refit of the 10-person Power board. Based in Adelaide will be leading corporate lawyer Jamie Restas and former Port Adelaide Magpies player and leading accountant Ross Haslam.
Koch's appointment has been endorsed by the SA Football Commission, the current owners of the Power licence.
A long-standing Port fan, Koch is to be presented at Alberton tomorrow. His placement in Sydney will be challenging considering the pressing demands at the debt-ridden AFL club.
To make way for this new-look board, SANFL-appointed directors Nick House and David Basheer have been asked to resign by the Power.
The other two vacancies are expected to come from the removal of two other SANFL appointees, long-serving director Michael O'Connor and Duncanson, and member-elected director Bruce Abernethy.
Once this new board is in place, Port can then vote on the much-expected appointment of untried coach Leon Cameron as coach.
The Power is meeting Cameron in Melbourne today.
Former state treasurer Kevin Foley, who is strongly supported by AFL boss Andrew Demetriou, is not expected not be part of the first new refit of the 10-person Power board. Based in Adelaide will be leading corporate lawyer Jamie Restas and former Port Adelaide Magpies player and leading accountant Ross Haslam.
Port chief executive Keith Thomas last night declined to detail the power play.
"We're finalising matters but intend to provide full detail at a press conference on Tuesday," he said
by gadj1976 » Mon Oct 01, 2012 7:37 pm
by Dutchy » Mon Oct 01, 2012 8:30 pm
by GWW » Mon Oct 01, 2012 8:33 pm
by Pup » Mon Oct 01, 2012 8:36 pm
gadj1976 wrote:Just heard that Kochy is the new President. A financial guru based in Sydney. Personally I think it's a great idea. You don't have to be Adelaide based to perform that role IMO, especially in the situation Port are in.
by gadj1976 » Mon Oct 01, 2012 8:45 pm
Pup wrote:gadj1976 wrote:Just heard that Kochy is the new President. A financial guru based in Sydney. Personally I think it's a great idea. You don't have to be Adelaide based to perform that role IMO, especially in the situation Port are in.
You need to be in the state if you are a president of an AFL club especially one in the situation Port is. I am not saying Koschie wont be good for the club but i am with Dutch on this one
by Dutchy » Mon Oct 01, 2012 8:47 pm
GWW wrote:Yeah its a strange one. I do wonder whether he will be more of a "figurehead" for the club, and the role will essentially be shared by 3 or 4 people. Could work out poorly, or if he can get a few sponsors onboard and stabilise the finances, it could work out ok.
Time will tell.
by dedja » Mon Oct 01, 2012 8:53 pm
by Jimmy_041 » Mon Oct 01, 2012 8:54 pm
by gadj1976 » Mon Oct 01, 2012 8:55 pm
dedja wrote:Koch is a television personality and a journalist first and foremost ... But a financial whiz???
Don't know the bloke, but does he have any idea how to run a footy club, even though he might be a passionate supporter?
All that plus being based in Sydney with many commercial interests, how can he possiblly do the job?
I suspect Port have got his one horribly wrong but time will tell.
by dedja » Mon Oct 01, 2012 8:59 pm
by Squids » Mon Oct 01, 2012 9:00 pm
by gadj1976 » Mon Oct 01, 2012 9:10 pm
by dedja » Mon Oct 01, 2012 9:15 pm
by gadj1976 » Mon Oct 01, 2012 9:31 pm
dedja wrote:But he knows SFA how to run a footy club ... might be a slight hindrance if he gets the gig.
KT has the runs on the board both on and off the field,
by dedja » Mon Oct 01, 2012 9:34 pm
by LaughingKookaburra » Mon Oct 01, 2012 10:37 pm
by Jimmy_041 » Mon Oct 01, 2012 11:53 pm
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