Sack Ben Rutten, Xavier Campbell + Paul Brasher

Sack Ben Rutten, Xavier Campbell + Paul Brasher

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14 August 2022
Signatures: 114Next goal: 200
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Started by dc CMPY

I'll start off by saying that I love the Essendon FC. A proud football club and one that has existed for 150 years.

Our beloved Bombers' last finals win came all the way back on 4 September 2004, when we survived a late Demons fightback to secure a five-point elimination final victory. It has been a very long, tiring and exhausting 18 years since. 

Right now, the Essendon FC is unrecognisable. We have 3 imposters in 3 of the most important roles at the footy club right now, 3 who although they might be trying, they have their heads in the sand, they are only looking out for their back pocket and they need to be removed. 

Today is the last straw for me. It was clear, that the Port Adelaide footy club, players and staff knew to a certain extent that their coach was under fire. With Ken Hinkey future unknown

On the other hand, we have Ben Rutten. A very average season at best, some late wins but overall a pathetic showing all year round. You would think, that as a playing group with finals not an option, that you are out there to play for pride, for the jump and for the coach.

The display shown tonight was one of disprespect for themselves and the jumper. Our culture is so bad right now, that immediate action is required.

I'm fearful for our footy club. Paul Brasher is incompent and has shown in recent communication to the members, that he has no idea. 

Xavier Campbell, although financially has done some great things, he's footy nous and decision making is so far below average its laughable. The fact alone he announced a succession plan moving away from Woosha to Ben, without doing any duedillegence and to not even speak to any other prospective coaches - in an indictment on the football club.

Lastly, Ben Rutten. Continues to promise a team defence first mentality, blue collar workers....our list is so far away from playing like this, our culture - to it put simply, sucks and I'm afraid of what is to come. The buck stops with the coach and he should resign Monday. 

I do not know how to even acheive this, so this petition has been started. We need a cultural shift, a true leader as a coach one with experience in developing strong relationships, between the players, the coaches, the staff and the members. One who has had success at the highest level as a coach and knows exactly what it takes on creating a culture for success.

Ben, Xavier and Paul have all failed at this and its time we demand change. 

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