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Posted April 24, 2018 04:19 · last edited March 18, 2021 07:34

Doloras wrote:

So are the fans now on the same page?

That is - do we believe Rob, or we think he's lying?

That's the reason I wasn't so sure that commenting on the issues were a good idea, that whatever Rob or Domey said would be disbelieved or be the basis for new conspiracy theories / "imminent death of the Nix predicted".

I don't agree with your thought process behind not commenting. That would only apply if the club were going to flat out deny any conversations had occurred at all. I think the interview was a good outcome for the club, in my mind anyway, I'm very clear about where they stand and I can only reach that conclusion because Rob Morrison made this appearance. All of us will put our little spin on what it all means but a couple of things I'm quite prepared to accept unconditionally are:

1. The ownership group are in this for the right reasons.

2. They are spending money in a manner that is not conducive to best business practice.

3. They totally support a change to the A League model, from FFA control to independence.

4. The ongoing survival of the club [in any form] is dependent on an new independent A League with a sustainable business model.

I still believe that they have been very prudent in not spending the required amount of money to be competitive in the A League. But accept that is totally understandable under the circumstances. They are holding out for significant change to give the club stability and some real monetary value. I also think there is nothing wrong with that - as they have every right to expect a chance to make money from the club.

What I do appreciate is the fact that Rob Morrisson has laid it all out on the table that the club's future depends on a new A League and that will guide them on what they do next in terms of making this a club with some value to both them, the fans and the league. 

I hope we can agree that its not purely an act of charity to own the club [as many in this forum keep preaching] nor just a case of spending fudge all, hanging on for a change in circumstances so the club and license has some value and WelNix will sell the club [like I have been spouting].

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Doloras wrote:

So are the fans now on the same page?

That is - do we believe Rob, or we think he's lying?

That's the reason I wasn't so sure that commenting on the issues were a good idea, that whatever Rob or Domey said would be disbelieved or be the basis for new conspiracy theories / "imminent death of the Nix predicted".

I don't agree with your thought process behind not commenting. That would only apply if the club were going to flat out deny any conversations had occurred at all. I think the interview was a good outcome for the club, in my mind anyway, I'm very clear about where they stand and I can only reach that conclusion because Rob Morrison made this appearance. All of us will put our little spin on what it all means but a couple of things I'm quite prepared to accept unconditionally are:

1. The ownership group are in this for the right reasons.

2. They are spending money in a manner that is not conducive to best business practice.

3. They totally support a change to the A League model, from FFA control to independence.

4. The ongoing survival of the club [in any form] is dependent on an new independent A League with a sustainable business model.

I still believe that they have been very prudent in not spending the required amount of money to be competitive in the A League. But accept that is totally understandable under the circumstances. They are holding out for significant change to give the club stability and some real monetary value. I also think there is nothing wrong with that - as they have every right to expect a chance to make money from the club.

What I do appreciate is the fact that Rob Morrisson has laid it all out on the table that the club's future depends on a new A League and that will guide them on what they do next in terms of making this a club with some value to both them, the fans and the league. 

I hope we can agree that its not purely an act of charity to own the club [as many in this forum keep preaching] nor just a case of spending fudge all, hanging on for a change in circumstances so the club and license has some value and WelNix will sell the club [like I have been spouting].