KET
Years ago
The Adelaide 36ers have appointed veteran sports administrator Nick Marvin to conduct the search for its next CEO - considering internal, national and international talent.
— Adelaide 36ers (@Adelaide36ers) April 13, 2021
Further details will be available here: https://t.co/OyyHIGxqem pic.twitter.com/al4OhaaiwH
Bolt
Years ago
Larry would love Nick - if there's anyone who despises regional clubs more than Nick he’d be hard pressed to find them.
"Larry would love Nick - if there's anyone who despises regional clubs more than Nick he'd be hard pressed to find them."
You mean the same Nick Marvin that used close to a million dollars of NBL profits
which was largely generated by the Wildcats to bail out two regional clubs? Ok then...
KET
Years ago
" Can we just hire Nick himself?"
One person jumped the gun and thought we had, *cough cough*
It's good to hear though they are seeking out good people who understand what is required to search. Such an important part to get right and that flows on to hopefully mean other right decisions get made
Ohhh ffs... does this owner of the Sixers have no balls to make a decision himself. Why does he always have to go elsewhere thinking others know better than the expertise that is at his fingertips in SA.
Just give it to May who has been with the club for ages and be done with.
Isaac
Years ago
Certainties in life: death, taxes, and basketball organisations issuing a press release about who is helping them decide on their next hire. Maybe Jan Stirling was busy.
Zodiac
Years ago
Or Phil Smyth, not the first time Marvin has done this for the 36ers either.
Because its worked so well before. Having to go external just shows how little those inside the club and the owner know about the landscape.
Look forward to another spinman (Big Joe) or generic sports admin looking to pad their CV like (Ben, Hubbard & Sinnott).
Marvin didn't consult last time , he was interviewed for the job and the two parties couldn't agree on some key issues.
Perthworld
Years ago
Too bad they weren't this careful when appointing their GM of basketball operations. Oops.
Another strange move by the owner. Would not be surprised if Marvin picks himself!
Bolt
Years ago
Yep, that Nick Marvin. Funny thing about making money from games is that you need two teams to play. Or in Nicks case, he was hell bent on having a competition with only metro teams, which at the time would have been a grand total of five. I'm sure it would have been a cracking league...but only Nick would know.
Perthworld you said "He consulted on the last one as well." Then someone else said "Marvin didn't consult last time , he was interviewed for the job and the two parties couldn't agree on some key issues." So did he consult or applied. It's unclear to me.
Perthworld
Years ago
The other poster is correct - Marvin applied for the job.
So the guy they rejected is now giving advice? In what professional arena does this ever occur? None I would suggest.
Perthworld
Years ago
(I think what happened was after the job was filled Marvin may have done some other work for the Sixers as there was a game where he was sitting side-by-side with Kelley?)
6'ers are deluded if that is the case. Let's not hire a guy and then seek his advice.
36ers / Nick Marvin / Grant Kelly/ JVG - this will be fun!
Guess who Marvin sacked as coach at Perth, makes it an even spicier meatball
The lunatics are running the asylum....seriously. How can this shitfest get any worse.
Hoopie
Years ago
This would be a good plot for a sports-based soap opera
Was Conner Henry the last person Nick Marvin sacked before he was sacked himself?
No, he sacked Bevo prior to him leaving the club.
AB
Years ago
To the idiot having a go at the owner... Wouldnt you rather he make a decision based on input from experts????? Clearly you have never run a business....
Wouldn't you prefer the HC (who has no idea) to make a recommendation?
Zodiac
Years ago
To the idiot having a go at the owner... Wouldnt you rather he make a decision based on input from experts?????
Yes, like spelling a players name incorrectly. Adel are simply dumb.
Ingels.
We promise to match minimum wage then reduce it further.
Adelaide 36ers.
Titan 12
Years ago
https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/amp.couriermail.com.au/business/matthew-perrin-5m-fraud-claim/news-story/aec214b42293343993a7bf80287da9ef
Wonder if they did a police check on the guy they gave the role to; or even an internet search.....
Friend of a friend sent this my way, doesn't sound all that smart…. Or maybe he is smart, but wanted to make sure it sounded like he wasn’t?
KET
Years ago
" Wonder if they did a police check on the guy they gave the role to"
What would a police check show from that article?
Barbato appears to be a lay witness not an accused.
I don't know what could be gleaned that is of relevance from that article if you’re the 36ers?
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