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Dear Members,
As we move closer to the start of the 2019 season I thought it was an opportune time to keep you updated on club issues and share with you some of the changes that have taken place at the Bulldogs that we believe will be of enormous benefit as we look to return to being the benchmark club in the NRL.
We needed to start off by addressing some key areas that had to be fixed.
Firstly, we promised to finalise the contractual dispute between our former coach and the club and we did this, bringing the matter to a close in early May. In doing so I believe we reached an agreement that showed respect for both parties and was the right thing to do.
We then needed to turn our attention to the challenges that we inherited around the salary cap. This meant making some tough decisions, but in the knowledge that they were in the best long-term interests of the club. In making these decisions I believe that we showed those players involved the dignity and respect that they deserved.
In football terms the end of the season offered much hope for the future.
Our NRL side finished the season strongly, winning four of their final six games, and we all saw the emergence of some exciting youngsters who will form the nucleus of our side going forward.
Our Intrust Super Premiership team had a superb season, winning not only the Grand Final, but going a step further to take out the Interstate Challenge against the Redcliffe Dolphins from Queensland on a memorable afternoon at ANZ Stadium before this year’s Grand Final.
We also saw positive signs for the future with our SG Ball team making their Grand Final, while our Jersey Flegg and Harold Matthews sides both made their respective Finals series. This was backed up by the development of our Women’s teams with both the Harvey Norman and Tarsha Gale sides performing strongly.
To make sure that we continue to develop our football department, we have appointed some of the best individuals currently working in the game.
We brought back former Kangaroo Strength and Conditioning Coach Tony Ayoub to become the new Manager of High Performance, while complementing our Player Welfare area, by appointing Yvette Davey to the new role of Player Engagement Coordinator, focussing on the well-being of players, wives and families within our Top 30 squad. In addition, we welcomed back former Bulldog Mark Hughes, to strengthen our recruitment area and work alongside the experienced Warren McDonnell. We have also strengthened our medical team by bringing in highly credentialed former Kangaroos Doctor David Givney to oversee all of our injury and recovery processes.
Off the field we have spent a great deal of time reviewing our connection with the Junior League, which resulted in the appointment of Nathan Mairleitner as our new Manager for the local area, in addition to addressing the importance of the country system by forming a partnership with the Far North Coast that will see the Bulldogs provide resources and assistance to rugby league in that area.
We have also worked hard on the governance of the club, establishing sub committees for football, business development, finance, audit and risk, in addition to developing a forward thinking Strategic Plan for the club that will have our family culture at the heart of everything we do.
In addition to our overall governance improvements, the Members will be aware that the Board is proposing changes to the constitution which will remove proxy voting to be replaced with postal voting. This will allow individual Members to have their voice on board elections recorded.
The resolution to appoint the NSW Electoral Commissioner as the Returning Officer will again further strengthen the integrity of the process.
In closing I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support of our great club and to issue an invitation to attend the upcoming AGM which will be on:
SUNDAY 17 FEBRUARY starting at 10am in the Paragon Room at the Canterbury League Club
We encourage all members to be there and to take the opportunity to provide feedback and suggestions around how we as a club can make improvements. As we said when we took over as a Board it is vital that there is honesty and transparency around everything that we do and we value your feedback as we strive to continue to find ways to improve.
Thanks again for your passion and support for the club.
It is what makes us special.
Lynne Anderson
As we move closer to the start of the 2019 season I thought it was an opportune time to keep you updated on club issues and share with you some of the changes that have taken place at the Bulldogs that we believe will be of enormous benefit as we look to return to being the benchmark club in the NRL.
We needed to start off by addressing some key areas that had to be fixed.
Firstly, we promised to finalise the contractual dispute between our former coach and the club and we did this, bringing the matter to a close in early May. In doing so I believe we reached an agreement that showed respect for both parties and was the right thing to do.
We then needed to turn our attention to the challenges that we inherited around the salary cap. This meant making some tough decisions, but in the knowledge that they were in the best long-term interests of the club. In making these decisions I believe that we showed those players involved the dignity and respect that they deserved.
In football terms the end of the season offered much hope for the future.
Our NRL side finished the season strongly, winning four of their final six games, and we all saw the emergence of some exciting youngsters who will form the nucleus of our side going forward.
Our Intrust Super Premiership team had a superb season, winning not only the Grand Final, but going a step further to take out the Interstate Challenge against the Redcliffe Dolphins from Queensland on a memorable afternoon at ANZ Stadium before this year’s Grand Final.
We also saw positive signs for the future with our SG Ball team making their Grand Final, while our Jersey Flegg and Harold Matthews sides both made their respective Finals series. This was backed up by the development of our Women’s teams with both the Harvey Norman and Tarsha Gale sides performing strongly.
To make sure that we continue to develop our football department, we have appointed some of the best individuals currently working in the game.
We brought back former Kangaroo Strength and Conditioning Coach Tony Ayoub to become the new Manager of High Performance, while complementing our Player Welfare area, by appointing Yvette Davey to the new role of Player Engagement Coordinator, focussing on the well-being of players, wives and families within our Top 30 squad. In addition, we welcomed back former Bulldog Mark Hughes, to strengthen our recruitment area and work alongside the experienced Warren McDonnell. We have also strengthened our medical team by bringing in highly credentialed former Kangaroos Doctor David Givney to oversee all of our injury and recovery processes.
Off the field we have spent a great deal of time reviewing our connection with the Junior League, which resulted in the appointment of Nathan Mairleitner as our new Manager for the local area, in addition to addressing the importance of the country system by forming a partnership with the Far North Coast that will see the Bulldogs provide resources and assistance to rugby league in that area.
We have also worked hard on the governance of the club, establishing sub committees for football, business development, finance, audit and risk, in addition to developing a forward thinking Strategic Plan for the club that will have our family culture at the heart of everything we do.
In addition to our overall governance improvements, the Members will be aware that the Board is proposing changes to the constitution which will remove proxy voting to be replaced with postal voting. This will allow individual Members to have their voice on board elections recorded.
The resolution to appoint the NSW Electoral Commissioner as the Returning Officer will again further strengthen the integrity of the process.
In closing I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support of our great club and to issue an invitation to attend the upcoming AGM which will be on:
SUNDAY 17 FEBRUARY starting at 10am in the Paragon Room at the Canterbury League Club
We encourage all members to be there and to take the opportunity to provide feedback and suggestions around how we as a club can make improvements. As we said when we took over as a Board it is vital that there is honesty and transparency around everything that we do and we value your feedback as we strive to continue to find ways to improve.
Thanks again for your passion and support for the club.
It is what makes us special.
Lynne Anderson