'Bold and courageous' change must come and Jeff says he's the man
FORMER Victorian premier Jeff Kennett says Melbourne and the AFL have a rare opportunity to make cultural change and rebuild after Don McLardy stepped down as Demons president on Friday.
Kennett, who has indicated his willingness to take charge of the embattled club, said his prospective ticket represented the "bold and courageous alternative".
Speaking after Melbourne confirmed McLardy had stood down late on Friday afternoon, the former Hawthorn president challenged the AFL to back his push.
"The AFL and the Melbourne Football Club have one of those very rare opportunities where they can make cultural change to rebuild the club," Kennett told AFL.com.au.
"To make that change will require courage.
"If this opportunity is not seized now, then sadly, although there might be some change or slight improvement, it will not lead to cultural change.
"It will be very interesting to see whether the AFL have that courage."
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