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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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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The viral tweet from a busy Grand Final week

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