NRL Rumour Mill Thread (Spoilers)

Can't tackle for s##t though

At least he wouldn't have to worry about be shoulder charged into next week now

Quade is a massive sook and everything has to be about him though.

As for Queenslanders whinging about NSW getting two games...why? Qld have had two games per year many times...

Thurston to the bulldogs.


http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...nsland-superstar/story-e6frexnr-1226521592761

Dragon_Fire said:

Thurston to the bulldogs.


http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...nsland-superstar/story-e6frexnr-1226521592761

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yeah this one comes up every 2nd week it seems might be hard to fit him in there cap but u never no

Lloyds Bank CEO, David Smith, is the new NRL CEO.

http://www.lloydsinternational.com.au/aboutus/executiveprofiles/davesmith/

HE seems to have a great resume..... But what does he know about rugby league
There must be someone with a rugby league background and enough smarts to do this job.
I think the rugby league public would be more excepting of somebody with some sort of nrl knowledge rather than somebody from the scottish banking industry.

Dragon_Fire said:

HE seems to have a great resume..... But what does he know about rugby league
There must be someone with a rugby league background and enough smarts to do this job.
I think the rugby league public would be more excepting of somebody with some sort of nrl knowledge rather than somebody from the scottish banking industry.

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Like most industries these days the CEO does not need to know how it works its all about the money.

ooneil said:

Lloyds Bank CEO, David Smith, is the new NRL CEO.

http://www.lloydsinternational.com.au/aboutus/executiveprofiles/davesmith/

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Well I was right about the CEO coming from the banking sector but Gail Kelly must have been on too much at Westpac, interesting that the new CEO is from Foreign shores and he has just left a high profile you would think, type of job to take on a new role 'as he always wanted to be in a Sports management type of role'
I just hope this doesn't become another train wreck type of Scenario where overseas CEO's have been bought into Australian 'Institutions' only to send them on the verge of collapse before recieving a very impressive separation package, Telstra, the NAB, BHP (before Billiton), Commbank etc etc.
The only thing 'preventing' the NRL from becoming a dominant force is mismanagement, hopefully Mr. Smith will have a strong enough prescence to keep the ARLC chairman in the background & away from the limelight.

Dragon_Fire said:

HE seems to have a great resume..... But what does he know about rugby league
There must be someone with a rugby league background and enough smarts to do this job.
I think the rugby league public would be more excepting of somebody with some sort of nrl knowledge rather than somebody from the scottish banking industry.

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yeah why cant we get one of our own in this job, the afl certainly manages to achieve this so why cant we??

sharkies4eva said:

yeah why cant we get one of our own in this job, the afl certainly manages to achieve this so why cant we??

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Because of all the head knocks from shoulder charges...................

footycardswaps said:

Well I was right about the CEO coming from the banking sector but Gail Kelly must have been on too much at Westpac, interesting that the new CEO is from Foreign shores and he has just left a high profile you would think, type of job to take on a new role 'as he always wanted to be in a Sports management type of role'
I just hope this doesn't become another train wreck type of Scenario where overseas CEO's have been bought into Australian 'Institutions' only to send them on the verge of collapse before recieving a very impressive separation package, Telstra, the NAB, BHP (before Billiton), Commbank etc etc.
The only thing 'preventing' the NRL from becoming a dominant force is mismanagement, hopefully Mr. Smith will have a strong enough prescence to keep the ARLC chairman in the background & away from the limelight.

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Interesting to hear that he did not know who the Aussie captain was.....

I just hope this doesn't become another train wreck type of Scenario where overseas CEO's have been bought into Australian 'Institutions' only to send them on the verge of collapse before recieving a very impressive separation package, Telstra, the NAB, BHP (before Billiton), Commbank etc etc.

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I know this is not league related but who was the CBA CEO that brought it close to collapse

CBA CEO who brought near collapse?

I don't think it was David Murray, Ralph Norris or Ian Narev.

Used to work at CBA guys. The answer is none if them.

I still think it's going to be a massive issue this guy not having any experience in the game. There are plenty of people on the commission with significant business experience. This guy does not even know the Australian captain.

ooneil said:

Used to work at CBA guys. The answer is none if them.

I still think it's going to be a massive issue this guy not having any experience in the game. There are plenty of people on the commission with significant business experience. This guy does not even know the Australian captain.

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I'm happy to give this guy a go, but I was expecting it to be someone that has a passion for the game. It's pretty bad that my mother in law has seen more games of NRL live in the last 12 months than the new CEO has.

How do you think this guy will go against some of the more experienced people in the game like the Goulds/Bennetts/Stuart's etc on the tough issues? They will naturally believe he doesn't know what he is talking about. Experience counts for a lot!

This new CEO is supposedly the best person to inspire and sell the NRL to the masses whilst taking it to the next level. Is he the right person? Only time will tell?

ooneil said:

Used to work at CBA guys. The answer is none if them.

I still think it's going to be a massive issue this guy not having any experience in the game. There are plenty of people on the commission with significant business experience. This guy does not even know the Australian captain.

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It's funny, because my wife does work at CBA, and they're hiring from 'outside the square' in a number of management roles to root out the entrenched banking mindset. And it bloody needed it too.

If they'd picked a leaguie, we'd be saying it was still an old boys club.

For too long, RL has been mired in mediocrity.

The time is now for the game to prosper. We'd need smart men and women with smart business acumen to lead the game in to the 21st century.

We have an amazing sport, and people keep talking about the 'sleeping giant' of Australian sport. I don't think it is soccer. It is RL. AFL has expanded its borders, got its sponsorship and TV deals right. But since 1997, the NRL has been neutered. Finally with News Ltd out, and a new 'independent' commission [am actually flexible on the term 'independent'], I hope some good business sense comes in to it.

Tough decisions will have to be made, and the time is now to take the passion out of it a touch and make sure that RL at ALL levels - NRL, reserves, U20s, CRL and grade/juniors - is run properly. The best business decisions need to be made to maximise revenues.

The best thing the players can do, and no offence, but most of them are only in it for the money, are lead by the nose by their managers and aren't the sharpest tools in the shed, is to set up a strong Players Association. Ensure they are getting the best management advice, medical advice, work place protection, maximum revenue from playing, advertising and sponsorship and endorsement. They also need to stop acting like jackasses off the field.

I'd also like the ARLC to maximise its revenues through decent products, fan/game/sponsor relationships, game access (radio, internet, TV, portable/phone). There is so much potential out there. I'd also like to see them set up a proper promotion and media area. Some of the s#it that is written about the game - Weidler & Rothfield spring to mind - needs to be cleaned out. The ARLC doesn't need the bottom feeders covering the game and it's time they put the pressure back on to media outlets.

As for the 'fans'. They should just get to the bloody games. In droves. The product is fantastic and with some hard work over the next 5-10 years, NRL can reclaim its mantle as the best code on and off the field. There also needs to be better communication between fans/members and the ARLC. Some fans have absolutely smashing ideas and we all aren't dodo heads. I'm on plenty of forums, and heaps of fans care. So the ARLC need to tap in to that.



I like this from our new CEO:

''Of course I understand why a question like that might be asked but what I am is an experienced chief executive officer who runs big businesses onshore and offshore,'' Smith says. ''I am not going to dress myself up as something I am not.

''I don't pretend to be an encyclopaedia on any sport. I love watching sport, I love the drama of sport, I love all of that stuff so I think culturally I am a fit, and what I bring to the party is my personality and drive, but I am a business guy at the end of the day.''

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/new-boss-fails-first-test-but-is-a-player-at-the-big-end-of-town-20121123-29yto.html#ixzz2D71iW0vS

It's funny, because my wife does work at CBA, and they're hiring from 'outside the square' in a number of management roles to root out the entrenched banking mindset. And it bloody needed it too.

If they'd picked a leaguie, we'd be saying it was still an old boys club

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I work for CBA as well. there are a few on here that work for the CBA

Well, I work for CBA to. Didn't want anyone holding it against me

sharkiefan0102 said:

I work for CBA as well. there are a few on here that work for the CBA

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