Former Carlton and Collingwood chief executive Greg Swann has been appointed as CEO of a third AFL club, Brisbane.
Swann will take up the role with the Lions immediately, just weeks after leaving the Blues.
Brisbane chairman Bob Sharpless said Sharp had been the leading candidate for the job, which was made vacant following Malcolm Holmes’ resignation in May.
“The board has always been committed to going through the most thorough process to find the right person for such an important role and we were unanimous in our decision that Greg was that person,” Sharpless said.
“His wealth of football knowledge and previous success during his stints at both Collingwood and Carlton, including the development of the Blues’ Visy Park precinct, made Greg impossible to overlook.”
Among the tasks Swann will face at the Gabba is the Lions’ significant debt problem as well as assessing the viability of the proposed training and administration base at Springfield in Brisbane’s south-west.
“We are thrilled to welcome Greg and his family to the club and have every confidence that he is, without a doubt, the right man to lead this club to success, Sharpless said.
kenno
Guest
...I think this guy has the right credentials. Cant do any worse than a hapless Kiwi brought up on Rugby culture. Brisbane had a huge chance to cement itself #1 sport in SEQ after the 3peat, but the lazy bums at Cooparoo did sweet nothins !
TW
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This article appeared during the week on the AFL Web Site. It discusses some of your points above about the Lions. http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-07-24/lions-to-splash-cash-on-kids
TomC
Roar Guru
Great. Now appoint a list manager to replace Kerr. Then a senior assistant coach to replace Schwab, who's been moved into another role. Then restructure the player welfare operations to increase the chances of recruiting and retaining young players. Then find new facilties. Then lobby the AFL for some meaningful support, including protecting the academies. Then find a way to make the team successful. Tough, tough job.