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by Brewer
Mon 17 Sep 2007 12:33pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Disturbing comments re Revenue & Sponsors
Replies: 41
Views: 5653

If we looked like we were half a chance to play in a grand final we'd be a lot more attractive.
by Brewer
Mon 17 Sep 2007 12:28pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Imagine Judd in our colours!
Replies: 26
Views: 4570

Nice Photoshop work Ashjam, that's one of the best head transplants I've seen.
by Brewer
Sat 15 Sep 2007 1:26pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Any more proof of the "modern gameplan"?
Replies: 17
Views: 2334

meher baba wrote:When Grant used to wear his tracky daks, we were quite frequently all treated to a bit of crack.
One man's 'treat' is another man's emetic...
by Brewer
Sat 15 Sep 2007 1:02pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Resurgance of Victorian based clubs
Replies: 14
Views: 1812

The Pies are overrated IMO. The players are overrated, but Malthouse and the club in general have done brilliantly with a 'reasonable' list. I agree that there are no all-Australians there, no real superstars, but a decent list of hardworking players being given every support by their club, and loo...
by Brewer
Sat 15 Sep 2007 12:42pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Scores Tied..so extra time now.Pies WIN
Replies: 24
Views: 3258

I have to confess I found myself barracking for Collingwood last night. Lord have mercy on me.

-Underdogs
-Victorian
-Proof that investment, secure sponsors and elite training facilities return results, even with an 'ordinary' list
-Not the Eagles.
by Brewer
Fri 14 Sep 2007 6:29pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Caro and Burkey on 3AW
Replies: 10
Views: 2013

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by Brewer
Fri 14 Sep 2007 6:12pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: historically where we're at
Replies: 15
Views: 1940

We have a list that, with a little tweaking, is more than capable of repeated top 4 finishes. We just need to focus the club on giving them the opportunity to do that. Beyond clearing a debt, what vision or footy focus have we seen from the current admin? They are fractured, frustrated, bitchy, and ...
by Brewer
Fri 14 Sep 2007 5:59pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: When will we get something from OUR Board? !!
Replies: 32
Views: 3617

What we want are keen sponsors, who love the Saints, love the way we look after them, want to stick with us and pay top dollar to be associated with us. This is an important area (especially if revenue is any sort of priority) and yet the current admin can't seem to make it work. And while we are a...
by Brewer
Fri 14 Sep 2007 5:50pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: historically where we're at
Replies: 15
Views: 1940

Firstly, if you are turning over $15-$20m a year then clearing a $3.5m debt over 5 or 10 years shouldn't be such a stretch. There are folks in Toorak with mortgages that big. Secondly, exactly how does clearing our debt mean that we can't give our sponsors the respect they deserve? Surely if revenue...
by Brewer
Fri 14 Sep 2007 5:11pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: When will we get something from OUR Board? !!
Replies: 32
Views: 3617

You ask since when have we not gone into a season without a major sponsor, and again, i dont disagree. We have a long history of financial trouble and turmoil with sponsors. The difference is, the board were under no pressure from anyone else to get a sponsor. Nobody was calling for future proposit...
by Brewer
Fri 14 Sep 2007 5:00pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: historically where we're at
Replies: 15
Views: 1940

Dunno about all this, but in my personal and business life, I don't do the next thing until I clear my debts and that doesn't happen overnight. As Butters and his crowd finally got the debt sorted this year, I expect it would take a few years to start building the next phase. I don't want to see th...
by Brewer
Fri 14 Sep 2007 2:50pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: New Answers fromFootyFirst/Board Challenge Updates
Replies: 461
Views: 50788

His repeated catchcry of '2 months of turmoil', while it may have some truth to it, also smacks of emotional blackmail. RB would clearly prefer something swift based on paperwork (where he presumably sees himself as strong), rather than drawn out and decided by a vote (where he's clearly in some kin...
by Brewer
Fri 14 Sep 2007 2:45pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: New Answers fromFootyFirst/Board Challenge Updates
Replies: 461
Views: 50788

Heard a brief grab from Demitirou this morning that he thought it wasa worthwile offer for the AFL to look ata business plan.....so that the current Board could walk away and thus speed up the process... So you think that Butterss intends this to be a way for him to walk away whilst 'saving face'? ...
by Brewer
Fri 14 Sep 2007 1:29pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Westaway flying under radar
Replies: 30
Views: 3701

Failing to vote is the same as voting for the same thing to continue. I think if a potential alternative presents itself, and it appears to be legitimate, then you should check it out and do your bit to make sure the hammer falls the best way in your opinion. Regarding compulsory voting in federal e...
by Brewer
Fri 14 Sep 2007 1:12pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: who is greg westaway and what does he run?
Replies: 2
Views: 678

I have no problem with ego. We need a bit of ego. It works alright for Collingwood. As long as with the ego you also have the balls to back yourself. I don't think Butterss has balls. He has ego in spades when it comes to having a public spat with his old mate, but he has no balls to stand up to the...
by Brewer
Fri 14 Sep 2007 11:49am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Westaway flying under radar
Replies: 30
Views: 3701

joffaboy wrote:I am coming more and more to the conclusion that neither deserve a vote.
That is a terrible position to take. Failing to vote is a cop-out.

Ultimately one side will win control of our club, so if you care about the club you need to work out which side it should be and vote accordingly.
by Brewer
Fri 14 Sep 2007 11:40am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Going forward.......>>>.<<<<<<<
Replies: 15
Views: 2204

With Vodaphone there was a conflict of interest with the Luke Ball sponsorship, now Luke's sponsorship isn't new so who knows if that is an excuse to get out or not. Vodafone were apparently furious that the Saints did not disclose Ball's prior arrangement with Telstra. IMO Vodafone had every right...
by Brewer
Fri 14 Sep 2007 11:11am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Attack ON Burkie's Integrity
Replies: 66
Views: 6531

When you get to a point, you always look at how the next step is to be achieved. And you act accordingly. Interesting you should say that TTT. So you would sack the coach that gets us to a prelim, yet retain the board that fails to get us into the 8? How very interesting. You are right that questio...
by Brewer
Fri 14 Sep 2007 10:41am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Very, very interesting....
Replies: 162
Views: 18850

Can anyone point to any links between Westaway and Fox? I would have thought they were competitors in the same industry, and unlikely to be close buddies. I know many "competitors" in the same industry who lunch together regularly.......some in transport also.....dont be so naive. That's ...
by Brewer
Fri 14 Sep 2007 10:29am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Time for Butterss to slip away
Replies: 47
Views: 6803

This Fox talk sounds to me like anti-SKFF propaganda. It is entirely possible that Fox approves of the new ticket, but to suggest he is involved is a big call and I'd like to see some evidence. Burkey flat-out denied it last night, and if there was any collusion between Fox and Westaway surely that ...
by Brewer
Fri 14 Sep 2007 10:10am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Attack ON Burkie's Integrity
Replies: 66
Views: 6531

Can some one explain what all the hoo haa was about NB helping Melbourne choose it's coach? Doesn't seem to bother me. But hutch went after it like a duck to water. Hutchy was trying to imply that Burkey was shady and underhanded. To be honest, I thought it was a fair point to raise, and I don't th...
by Brewer
Thu 13 Sep 2007 6:30pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Potential NEW sponsors ? !!
Replies: 51
Views: 6293

camelboy wrote:The name calling is cute. Thanks to everyone for making the effort.
Think nothing of it - all part of the service :wink:
by Brewer
Thu 13 Sep 2007 6:28pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Time for Butterss to slip away
Replies: 47
Views: 6803

On the issue of sponsorship, who would be the least desirable club to sponsor at the moment? I reckon we wouldn't be too far down the list. We have one player so naughty he gets rubbed out for 7 weeks. Several players appearing in court for assault / sexual assault. A president that won't stop fight...
by Brewer
Thu 13 Sep 2007 6:16pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Potential NEW sponsors ? !!
Replies: 51
Views: 6293

im pretty sure that Telstra wont want to sponsor us, only due to the fact rival telecommunications carrier Vodafoen already sponsors us! I think you might have missed the news ILNR - Vodafone are 'rethinking' their sponsorship of the Saints and are very dark at us for not telling them that Luke Bal...