Dave Donaghy discusses his rise in sports from journo, footy admin to now CEO of Melbourne Storm. Find out more about Storm's growth strategy and why fans are crucial to the continued success of the club.
On this podcast you'll learn about:
- Dave Donaghy from being a journalist to entering sports
- His main focus upon taking on the role as Melbourne Storm's CEO
- Dave's take on Melbourne Storm's coach Craig Bellamy retirement rumours
- Melbourne Storm's partnership with University of Sunshine Coast for Super Netball
- Our Storm project – exploring the fan ownership model
- The crazy Grand Final week story
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Our fave quote from Dave Donaghy interview
“For us to be competitively smart we have to grow our fan base first and foremost.”
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Highlights from podcast with Dave Donaghy
5:12 Dave Donaghy on how he started his journey into sports
9:20 Dave on his move from NRL to AFL
10:00 The difference in working in an NRL club and an AFL club
11:00 The changes in Melbourne Storm on Dave’s return
13:05 Taking on the new role as Storm’s new CEO
14:00 What were his top priorities for Melbourne Storm
17:12 How Melbourne Storm position brands to sponsors
19:41 Melbourne Storm goals in the next five years
22:40 Building a partnership with Sunshine Coast
29:13 Dave’s take on the retirement rumours of Storm’s head coach Craig Bellamy
35:48 Our Storm project on exploring fan ownership model
40:20 Sports Geek Closing Five
47:00 Crazy Grand Final week story involving private jets, tribunals and Billy Slater
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Some tweets/posts you may have missed
The viral tweet from a busy Grand Final week
As meticulous in his preparation for tonight as he is for games. Was key to the outcome. Lots of people played key roles in #freebilly – thank you, heading back home now @storm @nrl then eyes on the prize this Sunday #melbourneproud #purplepride pic.twitter.com/eTkpzmNM6b
— Dave Donaghy (@DaveDonaghy11) September 25, 2018
Hope this will come out better than Ronaldo's bust
Back page of the @theheraldsun 🤩
These two legends will be immortalised in bronze thanks to @johnerenmp 👏 #MelbourneProud pic.twitter.com/OnYVHchfHS
— Melbourne Storm (@storm) October 2, 2018
Here is what the Ronaldo bust looked like, second time is a charm.
The artist who made Ronaldo's bust a year ago got a second chance.
He did better this time. pic.twitter.com/tL8buSyfO9
— ESPN (@espn) March 29, 2018
Awesome fan support for the Storm
We have 26,621 fans at @AAMIPark tonight!
Purple army, you are making all the difference! #MelbourneProud pic.twitter.com/TbV8aWBcbL
— Melbourne Storm (@storm) September 21, 2018
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