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Crocmedia takes 25% share of Melbourne United

It's like saying most of Australia is NBLphobic because they don't follow it.

Not liking something isn't a phobia.

My comments above might not be for you, but they are relevant to others from what they have posted.

No, they aren't.

I merely asked who "Hutchy" because I don't follow Aussie Rules. Then you reply with phobia blablabla.

Phobia - an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something.

Footy Phobia - As you don't get it, I'll explain.

There are a number of people who post on this site that have a fear/dislike of anything remotely close to Australian Rules Football (aka AFL).

Basketballers crossing to the AFL (Hugh Greenwood, Tom Fullarton, Corey Maynard, etc, etc), AFL clubs joining/buying into NBL teams, etc.

As Croc Media & 'Hutchy' are involved with the AFL - some posters above are once again exhibiting footy phobia with the MU 25% acquisition.

Do you get it now?

“like Eddie without the charisma, charm or good looks”

So an identical clone of Eddie.

Eddie Lite.

Hutchy was a footy journo for channel 7 for a decade or so then moved to channel 9 and became a useless host of Footy classified where he basically claims that teams should get rid of their best players whilst their currency is at their highest and get in younger talent... would be interesting if he thinks the same for basketball with his hatred of anyone over 30 on AFL lists...will be interesting times ahead and good luck to him.

Lol @ like Eddie without the charisma, charm or good looks... that was a very short list of things that Eddie has over him

"I think people need to get over their footy phobia."

What?

Thanks.

Why is everyone in this thread so negative about him?

Craig Hutchison (Hutchy) is the CEO/owner of Croc Media and Radio Station 1116 (SEN) in Melbourne. His company bid for and won the radio broadcasting for the last round of AFL media rights.

http://www.crocmedia.com.au/who-are-we

I think people need to get over their footy phobia.

Any publicity that Croc Media can generate will be a good thing for the NBL.

Interesting. They always were referred to as business partners.

Slepoy is LK's cousin for those who want to get the facts straight

"Who the F is Hutchy?"

Pixar used his likeness to assist in the making of the Shrek movies.

Second post:

“alongside majority shareholder Larry Kestelman, who also holds a quarter of the franchise."

Who wrote that? It looks like a press clipping.

If LK owns a quarter, he can’t be a majority shareholder by definition. Maybe they meant major shareholder.

Personally I don’t have a problem with LK owning holdings in multiple franchises, but it’s preferable that he doesn’t hold controlling interests.

Who the F is Hutchy?

"Hardly kosher as the NBL's owner."

Pun intended?

I like it. LK getting new investors into the league. A publicly listed sports media company at that. Would prefer LK stake to be reduced further but let's take it one step at a time.

Slepoy who I think was LK's business partner at Dodo owns the other half of the team. It's irrelevant if he and LK are good friends, the reality is LK now only owns 25% of the team.

Michael Slepoy the other 50% obviously. Not sure why that is a question.

Probably Michael Slepoy, director at the club and had ownership of Dodo with LK.

"eeeww Hutchy owning Melbourne United"

eeeww indeed
I'll try to stay focussed on the positives of this

Remind me again who owns the other 50%

He can’t sell off the remaining 25% unless there’s a buyer that he’s happy with.

People criticise the amount of money he’s putting in as unsustainable, when really he seems to be doing a good job of building value and selling off his various investments. Looks like another step in the right direction..