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- Jan 25, 2014
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BRONCOS chief executive Paul White has fronted more than 4000 club members to address the minor discontent in the hearts of some fans.
“I know you won’t like every decision we make but please understand, they are always in the best interest of the club,” White told the crowd.
As always, White owned the issue.
He would later explain it was not just about the decision to release Dale Copley for James Roberts.
It was about the decisions the club has made in the past 18 months.
From sacking Anthony Griffin to hiring Wayne Bennett, a decision that fewer than 50 per cent of voters in a Sunday Mail online poll agreed with at the time, the Broncos have made swift and bold calls.
Copley’s release to the Roosters was a bold call, one some fans felt was harsh on a homegrown talent who signed with the club at age 13.
Regardless of whether it was harsh, Copley and the Broncos handled it professionally and Roberts brings strike power to their backline.
“You have to be honest with the fans,” White told The Sunday Mail.
“You have your ups and downs and times that are tough, but over the course of your tenure you have to make decisions not everyone agrees with.
“If everyone agrees then you are probably not making the tough decisions.
“Our members might disagree from time to time but they want competence, *accountability and honesty. If you give them those things, they will support you.”
The Broncos’ members day at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday morning was a great success and the best attended yet.
The club’s first trial is just two weeks away when the NRL Nines kick off in Auckland but the best talent will be on show in Bundaberg against North Queensland.
http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport...s/news-story/b858a724bf1b6491bab712a82acb3d4d
“I know you won’t like every decision we make but please understand, they are always in the best interest of the club,” White told the crowd.
As always, White owned the issue.
He would later explain it was not just about the decision to release Dale Copley for James Roberts.
It was about the decisions the club has made in the past 18 months.
From sacking Anthony Griffin to hiring Wayne Bennett, a decision that fewer than 50 per cent of voters in a Sunday Mail online poll agreed with at the time, the Broncos have made swift and bold calls.
Copley’s release to the Roosters was a bold call, one some fans felt was harsh on a homegrown talent who signed with the club at age 13.
Regardless of whether it was harsh, Copley and the Broncos handled it professionally and Roberts brings strike power to their backline.
“You have to be honest with the fans,” White told The Sunday Mail.
“You have your ups and downs and times that are tough, but over the course of your tenure you have to make decisions not everyone agrees with.
“If everyone agrees then you are probably not making the tough decisions.
“Our members might disagree from time to time but they want competence, *accountability and honesty. If you give them those things, they will support you.”
The Broncos’ members day at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday morning was a great success and the best attended yet.
The club’s first trial is just two weeks away when the NRL Nines kick off in Auckland but the best talent will be on show in Bundaberg against North Queensland.
http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport...s/news-story/b858a724bf1b6491bab712a82acb3d4d
