Harris digs in for a battle the west can't afford to lose
Greg Growden | February 23 2009
"GREG "HUEY" HARRIS, the head honcho at the Western Force, knows a lot about life's many challenges.
After all, Harris, a former representative forward, has tussled with Steve Finnane on the rugby field, played first-grade rugby league and AFL, been the Sydney Swans' chairman of selectors and chaired the NRL education and welfare committee. As the executive director of Sydney University Sport, Harris fought a constant battle with government figures over legislation to abolish universal membership of student organisations.
But that was almost minor league stuff compared to last year, when Harris took over as the Force's chief executive officer and walked into a minefield. Harris soon discovered he had taken on the mind-sapping task of cleaning up the almighty mess left behind by the previous administration. The Force's deep links with doomed company Firepower led to gloom among the players.
Many were owed large amounts of money. Hovering above the Force like a bad smell was the issue of third-party deals. There was unease among players and team management with coach John Mitchell, who was under attack for being too disrespectful in his approach."
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Spotted this in there too:
"Overall, a pretty dreadful scenario, prompting mutterings in the corridors of power that the Force may be on their last legs."
Finishes with: "We can only wish Harris every success as he undertakes this critical renovation. The stakes are so high." hmmm....
http://www.rugbyheaven.com.au/news/n...237452129.html
