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CibbuanoStynes becomes new Demons chairman
June 13th 2008 00:23
FORMER Melbourne ruckman Jim Stynes has been installed as the the club's new chairman at a board meeting at the MCG last night.
Stynes, who replaces outgoing chairman Paul Gardner, said he was aware of the challenges that face him.
"We could lose as much as $1.5 million to $2 million this year, [be] relocated to the Gold Coast and in danger of losing our blockbuster against the Magpies on the Queen's Birthday weekend," he said.
"The reality is that all of this is possible if we don't turn things around."
The former Brownlow medallist said he was confident he and his new board could turn
Melbourne's fortunes around, with driving up the club's membership base his key priority.
An emotional Stynes said he took on the job because he wanted to ensure the club was never forced to fold or relocate.
"I would like to watch with my son knowing one day he will watch his beloved Demons run out on to the MCG sitting alongside his own children," Stynes said, while pausing several times to hold back tears.
"You never know, he might be playing for his beloved Demons, every father's dream."
Stynes was one of seven new directors, with three of the incumbent directors staying on to make up a 10-member board.
The new board will have to be ratified by a vote of members at the club's AGM in December.
Stynes, who replaces outgoing chairman Paul Gardner, said he was aware of the challenges that face him.
"We could lose as much as $1.5 million to $2 million this year, [be] relocated to the Gold Coast and in danger of losing our blockbuster against the Magpies on the Queen's Birthday weekend," he said.
"The reality is that all of this is possible if we don't turn things around."
The former Brownlow medallist said he was confident he and his new board could turn
An emotional Stynes said he took on the job because he wanted to ensure the club was never forced to fold or relocate.
"I would like to watch with my son knowing one day he will watch his beloved Demons run out on to the MCG sitting alongside his own children," Stynes said, while pausing several times to hold back tears.
"You never know, he might be playing for his beloved Demons, every father's dream."
Stynes was one of seven new directors, with three of the incumbent directors staying on to make up a 10-member board.
The new board will have to be ratified by a vote of members at the club's AGM in December.
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