Buckley on McGuire and Collingwood’s separation of powers – The Age

But while Buckley backed McGuires right to express himself, he suggested that there was a separation of powers at the club.
I can understand the focus on that, Buckley said.
And theres been a fair bit of commentary about it. What I would say is that Ed, as the president, is entitled to make whatever he comments about the football club he wishes at any time. He does find himself in front of a microphone or a camera quite often given his role.
”The next part of that is the actual football program itself. Once the board puts people in positions, we operate quite separately to the board. And weve got great leadership in the football program that is responsible and accountable for on-field performance and – along with the CEO – any cultural and behavioural issues, and we deal with them as appropriately as we possibly can.
Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley with president Eddie McGuire.Credit:Joe Armao
Sidebottom, along with Jordan De Goey – who has been charged with indecent assault – have headed to Perth where they will be joined by the bulk of the Pies squad following Friday nights meeting with Hawthorn at Sydneys Giants Stadium.
Buckley said the club was unlikely to impose any more penalties on Sidebottom. He said the club was trying to retain focus on on-field matters despite the off-field concerns of Sidebottom and De Goey and Heritier Lumumbas accusations of racism directed towards the Magpies.
I think weve been pretty open with that. Obviously Jordys matter from 2015 is in the hands of police now. Steeles have been well-documented. I am yet to see Steele face-to-face. Hes over in Perth and when he assimilates into the program well get a chance to have some conversations with Steele to close that loop. And I suppose the club has appointed an independent investigator for the claims around Heritiers experience, which we hope well learn and grow from and look forward to being better in that space.
We dont anticipate that theres going to be significant impacts beyond

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