Could Les Burdett had enough and ready to retire?

[Booney]

Just out of random curiosity, would sort of salary would Burdett be on?

Like all spots that are "expert" positions I would guess he would be on 6 figures at very least. Probably with a 2 at the front.

[Squawk]

Les announced his retirement at 830am this morning. Will be a consultant to SACA in future.

[Jimmy_041]

looks like ballbagbat was on the money

[Lightning McQueen]

looks like ballbagbat was on the money

Fletch

[OnSong]

I remember meeting him once. Really liked the smell of freshly cut lawn.

[Big Phil]

From AdelaideNow...

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/adelaide-oval-curator-les-burdett-announces-retirement/story-e6frea6u-1225827003074

[wycbloods]

I remember meeting him once. Really liked the smell of freshly cut lawn.

WTF?

[OnSong]

I remember meeting him once. Really liked the smell of freshly cut lawn.

WTF?

Would that be unusual??

[devilsadvocate]

Just out of random curiosity, would sort of salary would Burdett be on?

Like all spots that are "expert" positions I would guess he would be on 6 figures at very least. Probably with a 2 at the front.

No way. I highly doubt he'd be much over $100k.

The only SACA employee on $200k plus would be the CEO.

[Bulldogs007]

Just out of random curiosity, would sort of salary would Burdett be on?

Like all spots that are "expert" positions I would guess he would be on 6 figures at very least. Probably with a 2 at the front.

No way. I highly doubt he'd be much over $100k.

The only SACA employee on $200k plus would be the CEO.

Les Burdett would be easily on over 100k...you gotta think that all the hours that go into preparing a cricket wicket and just all his office work etc that he would have to do. He has to be there overseeing his ground staff during all cricket matches.

[NFC]

Maybe now we'll get a decent test wicket with a bit in it for bowlers and batters.

[devilsadvocate]

Les Burdett would be easily on over 100k...you gotta think that all the hours that go into preparing a cricket wicket and just all his office work etc that he would have to do. He has to be there overseeing his ground staff during all cricket matches.

I did say he would be over $100k, just not by much and certainly not even close to $200k. Yes he looks after ground staff on match days. Yes he probably does some office work and prepares some great batting wickets.

However, none of the tasks described above are worthy of a $200k or close to salary.

[Dutchy]

has it been a slow news day? media are making way too much out of this, he is a curator FFS!

[wycbloods]

I remember meeting him once. Really liked the smell of freshly cut lawn.

WTF?

Would that be unusual??

Meeting him isn't but the next sentence is a bit odd.

[jackpot jim]

has it been a slow news day? media are making way too much out of this, he is a curator FFS!

He is a South Australian ICON.

Whats more important on the news?
Another broken promise from a politician?
Another car accident?
Another high speed car chase?
Gang of 49 have just notched up their 10,000th crime ?
SA to get another 100 litres of water down the Murray from NSW ?
Todd Gaudy's ridiculous surf report ?
Another politician breaking a promise?

I think Les Burdetts retirement means a lot more to most people than any of those other stories which just repeat themselves over and over every day FFS.

[A Mum]

Not to mention that 41 years in the same job at the same place.
Just doesn't happen these days

[OnSong]

I remember meeting him once. Really liked the smell of freshly cut lawn.

WTF?

Would that be unusual??

Meeting him isn't but the next sentence is a bit odd.

You don't like the smell??

[Dutchy]

has it been a slow news day? media are making way too much out of this, he is a curator FFS!

He is a South Australian ICON.

Whats more important on the news?
Another broken promise from a politician?
Another car accident?
Another high speed car chase?
Gang of 49 have just notched up their 10,000th crime ?
SA to get another 100 litres of water down the Murray from NSW ?
Todd Gaudy's ridiculous surf report ?
Another politician breaking a promise?

I think Les Burdetts retirement means a lot more to most people than any of those other stories which just repeat themselves over and over every day FFS.

Icon?

Good grounds keeper yes, Icon - doubtful

[OnSong]

has it been a slow news day? media are making way too much out of this, he is a curator FFS!

He is a South Australian ICON.

Whats more important on the news?
Another broken promise from a politician?
Another car accident?
Another high speed car chase?
Gang of 49 have just notched up their 10,000th crime ?
SA to get another 100 litres of water down the Murray from NSW ?
Todd Gaudy's ridiculous surf report ?
Another politician breaking a promise?

I think Les Burdetts retirement means a lot more to most people than any of those other stories which just repeat themselves over and over every day FFS.

Saw this, this morning...


Icon?

Good grounds keeper yes, Icon - doubtful

[dodgingandweaving]

Though deserved OS!
Give him the keys to the city.

I'm with Dutchy, how hard is it to grow grass.
There's plenty of drop-kicks around who are capable of doing that.