Brisbane Discussion

[JBs-Hawks]

That does not seem to be a fair straight swap deal to me. Maybe something like Grant + Second round pick?

Wow you guys really are overrating Longer....

Thats for docherty

[BB67th]

That does not seem to be a fair straight swap deal to me. Maybe something like Grant + Second round pick?

Wow you guys really are overrating Longer....

Thats for docherty

Docherty seems pretty set on going to Carlton. There is also some talk now that McEvoy has gone to Hawthorn, that Longer might want to go to the Dogs instead.

[SydneyRox]

That does not seem to be a fair straight swap deal to me. Maybe something like Grant + Second round pick?

Wow you guys really are overrating Longer....

Thats for docherty

Docherty seems pretty set on going to Carlton. There is also some talk now that McEvoy has gone to Hawthorn, that Longer might want to go to the Dogs instead.

So were you suggesting that Longer for Grant isnt a straight swap that Dogs should throw in 2nd round?

[JBs-Hawks]

Oh guess Billy is getting desperate :P Grants a spud though, theres a reason the team most in need of a key forward is trading a key forward away ;)

[Ringo]

Disagree on Grant JB - Had a great second half to the season and finally finding his feet,  An ideal fit for us if a trade can b worked involving either Docherty or Longer.

[JBs-Hawks]

Good luck with him then ;)

Imo you'd be better off hoping the Armitage for Longer rumor is true

[Ringo]

Imo we do not need any more mids we need forwards to assist Brownie while Paporone and Close continue to develop.

[strikes91]

Looks like leppitsch will play the two ruckmen. so if billy stays he has a place in the team

[Ringo]

http://www.triplem.com.au/brisbane/sport/afl/news/2013/10/simon-black-to-retire-and-head-to-sydney-swans/

A source deep inside the Brisbane Lions has told Triple M Brisbane Simon Black will not play on in 2014.

The station also believes Black will take on an assistant coaching role at the Sydney Swans under John Longmire.

This has now been refuted by both Black and Lions.

http://www.lions.com.au/news/2013-10-10/black-rumours-unfounded

[BB67th]

The deadline for making a date for the EGM has passed already has it not? Why has one not been announced? The rules of the constitution are pretty clear cut regarding the matter, a meeting should be confirmed by now.

Really, to me, it is just proof that Johnson knows his time will be up at the meeting and he seems to be trying to hide behind lawyers and keep his throne for as long as possible. He is causing a lot of damage to the club at the moment. I don't know many members that would still be happy with him in charge.

[Ringo]

The deadline for making a date for the EGM has passed already has it not? Why has one not been announced? The rules of the constitution are pretty clear cut regarding the matter, a meeting should be confirmed by now.

Really, to me, it is just proof that Johnson knows his time will be up at the meeting and he seems to be trying to hide behind lawyers and keep his throne for as long as possible. He is causing a lot of damage to the club at the moment. I don't know many members that would still be happy with him in charge.

Yes BB deadline was last Friday. so club is in breach of constitution as it stands.  There is also Legal opinion obtained by the Lions Roar supporters group counteracting the Legal advice regarding Life members so we wait outcomes. The latest development is that Matthews has agreed to be removed from the ticket but should Power be elected to CEO position then Matthews will be appointed to a specialist position within the club.
It is a messy situation and tbh I am totally disappointed at the lack of respect shown to Life Members. (I suspect some may have voted in the past anyway).
I was going to not renew my membership but received a tweet from Leigh saying that not renewing will really effect Leppa and the boys so will be renewing for that basis.
Probably for the first time will be attending the EGM or AGM and exercising my right to a vote. It is a messy situation which needs sorting out quickly and time for egos to be put aside for the betterment of the club.

[BB67th]

Exactly right Ringo. I hope we don't lose many members out of this, because eventually Johnson will be gone. Only a matter of time really.

[Ringo]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-10-11/lions-chairman-fires-back

More arrogance from the Chairman saying he has always acted in the interests of the club - Call the meeting Angus so we can give you your just deserts,

Just a couple of things you have done with the board that imo are not in the best interests of the club

Change the Lion Logo on the guernseys
Sacked Voss with just 3 games to go with no coach in waiting. (If Roos was to be it you really botched it)
Moved the club outside the Brisbane are to Springfield in the Ipswich City Council area making a very long trip for members to now attend training and functions. (Was this just to get Sharples as the latest board member),

Also the agressive write down of the Springwood Social Club Assets in the Balance Sheet is adversely effecting P & L.  (Whilst Legal to do so we should be working on the minimum allowed while our position is not strong)

[T Dog]

All this and uncontracted players.....really needs to be fixed quickly Ringo. ( stating the bleeding obvious..I know ).
How bad will it go if the AFL step in and put in its own board do you think?.
Is there anything on the horizon that can fix this quickly?

[Nige]

Angus pushing his case for the AFL's biggest flog. He's in good company too. Andy D, Adrian Dodoro... the list goes on.