This petition is seeking to gather signatures of Collingwood supporters, members and fans in order to present a unified voice to the Collingwood board that Eddie McGuire is no longer fit to serve as President.
As one of the largest and most successful sporting teams in Australia, serving the Collingwood Football Club is a privilege, not a right. Through his actions and attitudes toward cultivating and perpetuating a 'systemic racism of the kind that means the concerted efforts of individuals do not translate into change' at the CFC, as described by Professors Larissa Behrendt and Lindon Coombes, Mr McGuire has shown that he is no longer deserving of that privilege.
We do not present this as a means to denigrate or belittle the achievements and sacrifices of Mr McGuire during his 21 years of service to the club. He took over a financially destitute outfit, bereft of on-field success and turned it into the commercial and competitive powerhouse that performs valuable services to its community. However, success in some avenues of leadership does not justify the neglect of others throughout his reign, and it is clear the community which the club has chosen to serve is not as diverse or inclusive as it could be.
We urge the members of board and executive of the Collingwood Football Club, including Eddie McGuire, to pursue an immediate relinquishing of the role of President from Mr McGuire, and to look for new leadership either internal or external to better serve the values of the CFC and its supporters.
Floreat pica.
I would ask that those who respond this petition that are members of the CFC supply their membership numbers when they sign, to present to the club the opinions of paying members as well as supporters.
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To those who say Mr McGuire should stay and learn from the antiracism process, I say he has had more than enough chances in the past, and failed miserably. He can and should attend antiracism councelling after he is sacked and not be permitted to hold any comparable position of authority until he has satisfactorily passed this hurdle.
How can you be 'proud' of everyone finding out about systemic racism? You can be proud of your club for many reasons, but only a full-blown racist is proud of their club possessing engrained systemic racism. Sorry Eddie, your time is up.
I’m named after Darren Milane. Loved this club from the day I was born. Never felt so ashamed of what the club stands for.
I am a member of the Collingwood football club, however I feel no other option than to cease my membership unless immediate change is made, starting with the standing down of President Eddie McGuire
I'm not appalled at what was found. Everyone knew it was there. I'm appalled at how it was handled, there was no acknowledgement whatsoever, and yesterday there was a continued deflection and downplaying of the serious issues of systemic racism at the club. This does not represent who I am as a person or where I think the club should be at as a community leader. Yesterday made it extremely clear that Eddie is not the right person to be setting up the badly needed changes and as such should be stepping aside immediately. I won't disclose my membership number for privacy reasons, but I've been a member for 3 years now and a supporter for 15+ years, yesterday was the most ashamed of the club I have been.
Can we bring this back?
Judith AS A VERY LONG TIME I HAVE BEEN DISMAYED AND DISGUSTED AT THE DIRECTION MAGUIRE HAS TAKEN THE CLUB. WHAT A SELF IMPORTANT EGO MANIAC HE IS! YEP, TIME TO GO MR PRESIDENT! .....NOW!!!!
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This petition is seeking to gather signatures of Collingwood supporters, members and fans in order to present a unified voice to the Collingwood board that Eddie McGuire is no longer fit to serve as President.
As one of the largest and most successful sporting teams in Australia, serving the Collingwood Football Club is a privilege, not a right. Through his actions and attitudes toward cultivating and perpetuating a 'systemic racism of the kind that means the concerted efforts of individuals do not translate into change' at the CFC, as described by Professors Larissa Behrendt and Lindon Coombes, Mr McGuire has shown that he is no longer deserving of that privilege.
We do not present this as a means to denigrate or belittle the achievements and sacrifices of Mr McGuire during his 21 years of service to the club. He took over a financially destitute outfit, bereft of on-field success and turned it into the commercial and competitive powerhouse that performs valuable services to its community. However, success in some avenues of leadership does not justify the neglect of others throughout his reign, and it is clear the community which the club has chosen to serve is not as diverse or inclusive as it could be.
We urge the members of board and executive of the Collingwood Football Club, including Eddie McGuire, to pursue an immediate relinquishing of the role of President from Mr McGuire, and to look for new leadership either internal or external to better serve the values of the CFC and its supporters.
Floreat pica.
I would ask that those who respond this petition that are members of the CFC supply their membership numbers when they sign, to present to the club the opinions of paying members as well as supporters.
3224931
38 Comments
As an indigenous supporter of Collingwood I’m I grow sick and tired hearing Eddie Maguire’s insensitive comments at best and downright racist at worst. The constant positive spin from his consistent negative actions also need to end. Collingwood needs to have accountability at the top.
To those who say Mr McGuire should stay and learn from the antiracism process, I say he has had more than enough chances in the past, and failed miserably. He can and should attend antiracism councelling after he is sacked and not be permitted to hold any comparable position of authority until he has satisfactorily passed this hurdle.
How can you be 'proud' of everyone finding out about systemic racism? You can be proud of your club for many reasons, but only a full-blown racist is proud of their club possessing engrained systemic racism. Sorry Eddie, your time is up.
I’m named after Darren Milane. Loved this club from the day I was born. Never felt so ashamed of what the club stands for.
I am a member of the Collingwood football club, however I feel no other option than to cease my membership unless immediate change is made, starting with the standing down of President Eddie McGuire
I'm not appalled at what was found. Everyone knew it was there. I'm appalled at how it was handled, there was no acknowledgement whatsoever, and yesterday there was a continued deflection and downplaying of the serious issues of systemic racism at the club. This does not represent who I am as a person or where I think the club should be at as a community leader. Yesterday made it extremely clear that Eddie is not the right person to be setting up the badly needed changes and as such should be stepping aside immediately. I won't disclose my membership number for privacy reasons, but I've been a member for 3 years now and a supporter for 15+ years, yesterday was the most ashamed of the club I have been.
Can we bring this back?
Judith AS A VERY LONG TIME I HAVE BEEN DISMAYED AND DISGUSTED AT THE DIRECTION MAGUIRE HAS TAKEN THE CLUB. WHAT A SELF IMPORTANT EGO MANIAC HE IS! YEP, TIME TO GO MR PRESIDENT! .....NOW!!!!
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As an indigenous supporter of Collingwood I’m I grow sick and tired hearing Eddie Maguire’s insensitive comments at best and downright racist at worst. The constant positive spin from his consistent negative actions also need to end. Collingwood needs to have accountability at the top.