Stynes prefers to avoid spoon
News.com.au (Free subscription) | 08/12/2008
MELBOURNE president Jim Stynes says the club is determined to leapfrog 15th-placed West Coast this year, even if it costs the Demons the first national draft selection.
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I'm no puppet, says Stynes
News.com.au (Free subscription) | 07/27/2008
MELBOURNE president Jim Stynes dismissed talk that club legend Garry Lyon was the power behind the throne at the Demons, and said he would have no role in appointing a new chief executive.
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Mac cash right call, says Jim
News.com.au (Free subscription) | 07/24/2008
MELBOURNE president Jim Stynes defended the $100,000- plus payout to sacked chief executive Paul McNamee, declaring short-term pain was better than drawn-out suffering.
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Stynes spelt doom for McNamee
News.com.au (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
FORMER Melbourne chief executive Paul McNamee suggested his swift departure was "probably coming" from the moment Jim Stynes succeeded Paul Gardner as chairman almost six weeks ago.
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Demons made room for Brown, says McNamee
The Age (Free subscription) | 08/07/2008
McNamee had been at odds with the recently installed Jim Stynes-led board over his attempts to recruit Brown and it is believed that although coach Dean Bailey had shown some interest in the three-time premiership forward, the club under Stynes and football boss Chris Connolly pushed for a youth policy.
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Demons still burning in Barassi
News.com.au (Free subscription) | 08/07/2008
AFL great Ron Barassi said he would rather see his former club Melbourne die than relocate to another state to survive.With a debt of close to $5 million, the Demons were teetering on the brink of collapse prior to former player Jim Stynes taking control two months ago. While a fundraising dinner for Melbourne's most influential supporters erased more than $2 million of their debt, the club's...
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Melbourne to die not move: Barossi
News.com.au (Free subscription) | 08/07/2008
AFL great Ron Barassi said he would rather see his former club Melbourne die than relocate to another state to survive.With a debt of close to $5 million, the Demons were teetering on the brink of collapse prior to former player Jim Stynes taking control two months ago. While a fundraising dinner for Melbourne's most influential supporters erased more than $2 million of their debt, the club's...
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Boost for Demons
News.com.au (Free subscription) | 08/07/2008
... it is and they are convinced of what we're doing and the direction we're taking under (president) Jim Stynes," Bailey said. "They were very united and I think the players have certainly got a feel for how important the club is to them and I think that just adds to tomorrow night. "In that situation it can really unite clubs and it can really unite people outside the football club who may...
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Demons' debt reduced
News.com.au (Free subscription) | 08/06/2008
The dinner was the start of the Demons' debt demolition campaign, in which they are aiming to erase their $5 million debt. Tuesday night's event was attended by 170 supporters, who each contributed at least $6,000, with a total of $2,051,000 raised. "The support we received and the money we raised on the night was sensational," club president Jim Stynes said. "To make such significant inroads...
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Demons to lose major sponsor
News.com.au (Free subscription) | 08/12/2008
... and I am pleased that iPrimus would like to continue with us in some form," Demons president Jim Stynes said. "Anyone who partners with our club now will be joining a club that is heading into an exciting new era." The loss of the sponsorship deal is a blow to the club, which has recently made significant headway into erasing their $5 million debt. The Demons raised more than $2 million...
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Debt-busting Dees
News.com.au (Free subscription) | 07/30/2008
... is now searching for another 10 donors to complete a "150 Foundation Heroes" list. New president Jim Stynes, on a mission to wipe off $5 million in debt, said he was humbled by the generosity shown in recent weeks. "It is a great demonstration of the passion and the unconditional support that people have for this great football club," Stynes said. "They want to see the club survive...
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Dees 'won't give up top pick'
News.com.au (Free subscription) | 07/26/2008
MELBOURNE will not trade their first pick in November's national draft, according to chairman Jim Stynes.
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AFL reassures Demons over future
News.com.au (Free subscription) | 07/25/2008
THE AFL is concerned about the state of wooden-spoon favourites Melbourne, but will ensure the club's future is not in doubt.AFL CEO Andrew Demetriou said that Melbourne's new board led by former champion player Jim Stynes needed to back its plans with action. "I wouldn't say their future's on the line - we support all the clubs - but I don't think any club wants to be in the position they're...
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Bailey hoping for calmer waters
News.com.au (Free subscription) | 07/24/2008
... that they see best fit for the future of Melbourne." Bailey said he had faith in new president Jim Stynes' ability to create the settled environment needed. "It's important that we have stability and I think we've got an exceptional president, Jim Stynes," he said. "He has brought a lot of momentum with him. He's very passionate and this is the start of I think a pretty exciting future...
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Demons eye Schwab
News.com.au (Free subscription) | 07/21/2008
DEPARTING Fremantle chief executive Cameron Schwab has been linked to his old club Melbourne, as speculation mounts about the future of Paul McNamee.The Jim Stynes administration is understood to be looking at Schwab as a consultant and possible mentor for the first-year CEO. Schwab, who joined Fremantle in 2002, will return to Melbourne in the next few weeks, at season's end or as soon as his...
