When did I say Hill was useless though? Being the CEO of a football club much more complex and is completely different to being the CEO of any other business, even another big company or organisation.
You don't have to deal with a salary cap, players into high profile off field incidents or trying to secure sponsors all while pleasing a fanbase...
The CEO role of the NRL is absolutely a poisoned chalice and generally a thankless task but it's clear that Greenberg is over his head and has done a poor job in his role. The fact that the game is losing ratings and crowds and the balance of the competition is as bad as ever is proof enough let alone how bad the refereeing and judiciary inconsistencies, as well as favouritism for certain clubs etc have gotten.
I didn't cite you specifically mate - I said 'many on here'.
Your posts are generally very reasonable - all good.
You're right - it's a thankless, difficult job and could simply not be done by someone inept.
I reckon the Member Forum is going to be very interesting - lots of people want to know more - we'll soon see how much they're willing to reveal on the night...
Greenberg - not perfect sure, but I think he's doing a better job than Dave Smith did. At least he knows the game.
He's handled the off field incidents quite well in my view. I don't think we can blame him for the refereeing - much more an operational role.
Yes, the buck ultimately stops with the CEO, but he can't do everything.
If anything I think Beattie was responsible for holding the NRL back - he was not a great choice for Chairman in my view and he's had a relatively short tenure.
V'Landys is a good operator and much more hands on. I hope he really takes an active role in driving the NRL forward.