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Canterbury legend Paul Dunn is considering running at the upcoming Canterbury board elections in a move that would again put him on a collision course with Bulldogs chairman Ray Dib.
Members will head to the ballot box early next year in what is likely to be a fiery fight for control of the "family club". The pair had previously served on the board together, but had a bitter falling out. It could well be a case of history repeating. Three years ago, Dunn launched a coup against Dib, but the latter prevailed at the ballot box.
Much has changed since then and there is likely to be considerable pressure on Dib if a rival ticket is formed. Supporters of the blue and whites are far from happy about the club's plight. The Bulldogs' premiership drought is likely to extend to a 14th year, with the 13th-placed side in danger of missing the play-offs altogether for the first time under Des Hasler.
Many fans have been critical of the decision to extend Hasler's tenure and are also upset the club didn't retain Wests Tigers-bound Josh Reynolds. There is also discontent about the treatment of another favourite son, Steve Mortimer, who stepped down from the board after publicly questioning whether Hasler is the right fit for the Bulldogs.
Mortimer's support of Dib at the last election was crucial to that outcome, but it is unlikely "Turvey" will back him again this time.
Dunn said he was still considering whether to go ahead with a bid for the boardroom.
"You've got to nominate by November; we'll work something out by then," Dunn said.
"If I got involved I wouldn't be doing it for the sake of the exercise. We'll see how the rest of the year plays out."
Dunn has been a vocal critic of the club and fears for its future.
"As I've said, it's going to be a long year," the former Clive Churchill medallist said. "I would estimate it would be a good two or three years before anything positive will evolve."
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...against-chairman-ray-dib-20170708-gx7a05.html
Members will head to the ballot box early next year in what is likely to be a fiery fight for control of the "family club". The pair had previously served on the board together, but had a bitter falling out. It could well be a case of history repeating. Three years ago, Dunn launched a coup against Dib, but the latter prevailed at the ballot box.
Much has changed since then and there is likely to be considerable pressure on Dib if a rival ticket is formed. Supporters of the blue and whites are far from happy about the club's plight. The Bulldogs' premiership drought is likely to extend to a 14th year, with the 13th-placed side in danger of missing the play-offs altogether for the first time under Des Hasler.
Many fans have been critical of the decision to extend Hasler's tenure and are also upset the club didn't retain Wests Tigers-bound Josh Reynolds. There is also discontent about the treatment of another favourite son, Steve Mortimer, who stepped down from the board after publicly questioning whether Hasler is the right fit for the Bulldogs.
Mortimer's support of Dib at the last election was crucial to that outcome, but it is unlikely "Turvey" will back him again this time.
Dunn said he was still considering whether to go ahead with a bid for the boardroom.
"You've got to nominate by November; we'll work something out by then," Dunn said.
"If I got involved I wouldn't be doing it for the sake of the exercise. We'll see how the rest of the year plays out."
Dunn has been a vocal critic of the club and fears for its future.
"As I've said, it's going to be a long year," the former Clive Churchill medallist said. "I would estimate it would be a good two or three years before anything positive will evolve."
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...against-chairman-ray-dib-20170708-gx7a05.html