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Message: [QUOTE="Nightwatchman, post: 3171220, member: 9057"] I'm not surprised Ben Ikin is not going to get it. Its history repeating itself. I remember when the Broncos CEO position was available 10 years ago there was a push for Gene Miles to get it. They gave the position to Paul White. The position is much about commercial and business as its about football. I remember Channel 9 gave Eddie Mcguire a shot as CEO. I don't know all the nuts and bolts of it, but I don't think it was a success. It says in Fairfax if Ikin misses out on CEO, it's unlikely they will create a position in the football department for him due to the current finances of the game. [I]Ikin, a former player and one of the game's most respected analysts, was an early favourite but his stocks appear to be sinking slightly as the club expands its hunt for White's replacement. Ikin had hoped his football smarts would carry him a long way, however it is understood the club favours an all-rounder who is across both the football and business aspects of the Broncos business. The suggestion of Ikin returning to run his former club has gone down well with disgruntled fans but, should he miss out on the CEO role, it's unlikely a bespoke position at the pointy end of the football department would be created for him to cater to his skillset, which he believes can help the club turn around its fortunes. Even for an outfit with deep pockets like the Broncos, the chances of specialist roles being crafted are slim to none given the finances of the game and the desire to slash spending. Peter Nolan fills the role of head of general manager of football operations and, even with the dire state of the side, his position looks safe for now. That could, however, all change when a new chief executive and coach are in place. But whether Ikin would settle for a lesser role remains to be seen given his media standing and desire to make the shift from the television screen to the boardroom. Brisbane host the in-form Panthers on Thursday night as they try to avoid the wooden spoon.[/I] [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/clock-ticking-on-broncos-coach-hunt-as-club-looks-to-player-market-20200901-p55rb6.html[/URL] [/QUOTE]

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