Collingwood premiership player Dane Swan is taking a massive trip around Europe at the moment, but that hasn't stopped the former Pie from putting his hand up for the now-vacant CEO role at Collingwood.
Gary Pert recently announced his resignation from Collingwood as the club's CEO, after 10 years in the position that saw the Pies achieve a premiership as well as several strong finals campaigns.
While we're not too sure just how serious Swan's bid is (we think not very), the 2011 Brownlow Medallist did have some interesting ideas about what changes he could make if he was to take over.
In an article penned for foxsports.com.au, Swan outlined the main seven changes he would make when he became Collingwood's new chief executive officer.
There's no doubt he's thinking about he can benefit from this new role, with his first two requests revolving solely around himself.
In true Swanny fashion, the laid back former midfielder has taken away most of the stresses of every current day player, which could see a rise in players wanting to be traded to the Pies under a Swan leadership.
The following is an excerpt from Swan's article for Fox Sports. For Swan's full article, click here.
"Ever since Gary Pert handed in his resignation last week, itโs got me thinking: How would I go sitting in the black and white throne?
So if I was Collingwood chief executive, these are some of the things Iโd implement immediately.
1. Put myself in the forward pocket
Not every week, just every now and then. Ultimately, 300 career goals would look much better than 211.
2. Extended holidays for the CEO and a raise for the CEO
Goes without saying.
3. Extended holidays for the players in the off-season
If they came back for pre-season and hit certain KPIโs in November, they can go away again for another month. Because, letโs face it, you only need two training sessions before Christmas and six weeks of decent ball skills before the year and youโre right to go.
Then every player will want to be traded to Collingwood. Win-win.
4. A mandatory month off in the middle of the year to head to Europe.
Melbourne in July stinks and I reckon Iโd have enough pull to get the fixture changed.
5. Employ all my friends
Bring back the Pack. Boy weโd have some fun.
6. Casual Monday, Casual Tuesday, Casual Wednesday, Casual Thursday and Casual Friday
Iโve never had a proper job before, so I donโt own a suit. But I canโt be stuffed buying one either, so this will do the trick.
7. โBring your dog to work dayโ everyday
That way, I can get one of the boys โ probably Brayden Maynard โ to install a kennel for Barney in my office."
