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Gary Pert has reportedly quit his role as Melbourne chief executive after a tumultuous year for the Dees. The Herald Sun’s Michael Warner reports that the under-fire Demons chief executive informed staff of his resignation on Thursday morning. His departure comes amid two separate external reviews into the club’s operations.
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There has been widespread criticism of the way the club handled Christian Petracca’s injury situation and the treatment of star midfielder Clayton Oliver, who has had his share of off-field and on-field issues this season. Foxfooty.com.
au reported that tensions between Pert and key club personnel reached new heights earlier this month , as the Demons vowed to leave “no stone unturned” amid ongoing reviews. Pert has been Melbourne CEO since mid-2018 and was spearheading the review alongside new club president Brad Green and former All Blacks manager Darren Shand. Pert is expected to continue to be involved with the club in a consultancy position as Melbourne look to move to the Caulfield racecourse.
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