Howard approached to run the game
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I think perhaps what Burg means is that he had the ability to bring people together and get decisions made and actions taken, despite opposition. He was actually quite shrewd at compromising to get things in.
He seemed to be falling down in that regard towards the end though, with Work Choices and his "succession plan".
However as others have said, whether or not he'd be right for the NRL Commission is entirely dependent on what format the commission takes, who is involved, what its responsibility is and how it's meant to work. Without knowing that it's idiotic for anyone to comment on Howard's involvement, positive or negative.
I certainly don't think his "old ways" would matter, they wouldn't bring him in to come up with new ideas.
He seemed to be falling down in that regard towards the end though, with Work Choices and his "succession plan".
However as others have said, whether or not he'd be right for the NRL Commission is entirely dependent on what format the commission takes, who is involved, what its responsibility is and how it's meant to work. Without knowing that it's idiotic for anyone to comment on Howard's involvement, positive or negative.
I certainly don't think his "old ways" would matter, they wouldn't bring him in to come up with new ideas.
Black Philip
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Astroboy said:
Damn you astroboy.... damn you *shakes fist*
BroncoMatt
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Why does such a position need a former politician anyway? [icon_shru
Agree Matt, I'd be just as happy with a well known businessman, a sports administrator from another field, or hell, even a former high serving military person. What I DON'T want is someone who's been involved in rugby league administration for 30 years and is too ingrained with the "old" way of doing things.
New blood is needed.
New blood is needed.
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Nashy said:
Yes but that's cause you have a boner for John Howard.
I think he could do a decent job, but there are surely better candidates for the position.
Major JW Hochstetter
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Colin F'ing Love FFS. May as well leave things the way they are.
If News doesn't stuff something, you can always rely on the old farts at the ARL to make up for it.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/ ... 5785319949
If News doesn't stuff something, you can always rely on the old farts at the ARL to make up for it.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/ ... 5785319949
