Crows CEO Steven Trigg returns to work today, older and wiser after a six month forced absence.
“I’m genuinely excited to be returning to work and I’m ready to get stuck in, there’s a lot on the club’s agenda,” he told Crows members today.
Trigg was suspended by the AFL Commission late last year after an investigation into Adelaide’s 2009 contract with Kurt Tippett.
During the period of suspension he was unable to mix with or talk to club officials.
Trigg used the period to study the business of sport at other organisations.
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He spent time with the All Blacks,the Honk Kong Sevens tournament orgnisers and stadium managers in South Africa.
“I strongly believe I will return a better CEO,” Trigg told members on the Adelaide Football Club’s website this morning.
“I can’t wait to get started.
“There’s a lot of catching up to do, with the people involved at the Crows, our stakeholders and all the information regarding a range of ongoing matters,” he said.
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“I’ve been humbled by the generous support of so many people connected with our Club, and I sincerely thank (chairman) Rob Chapman for filling the breach, and the Board, staff and playing side for their strong encouragement and backing, as well as the load they’ve had to carry.
“Not being involved in the day-to-day operations for so long allowed me to think clearly about where my focus needs to be to help guide the Club through some significant events, such as the move to Adelaide Oval, the AFL licences, a new constitution and a reserves team.
“But I’m also going to make it a priority to support our coaches and players. Football is our core business and we need to be successful on the field.”
Trigg said that although he understands his return to the Crows will reignite debate about the Tippett controversy, he will not discuss detail of the case.
“We thought we had it right, but we got it wrong.
“We made a mess of it and I’m determined to make good, to repay the faith and confidence of the Board. We have great people working here, a strong Board and a promising football team that is well coached.
The March appointment of former Crows star Nigel Smart in a new role as Chief Operating Officer, overseeing commercial areas, was among a series of changes at management level made since the Trigg suspension started.
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