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How Korda became Magpies president and Eddie’s shadow – The Age
As late as Wednesday, a number of insiders believed that Peter Murphy, the businessman with strong backing from club staff, would be the board member who would…
Korda, the receiver whod made his name by picking up the broken pieces of Ansett, could count on the support of billionaire Alex Waislitz, a staunch supporter of McGuire throughout Eddies presidency, and Holgate.
If there had been a vote, the numbers, according to various club sources, would have been 3-3 on the six member board.
But late on Wednesday, Murphy made the decision to withdraw from the race and not contest the presidency. No vote would be necessary, the incoming board member, VRC chairman…
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