I think he is saying we need to change our culture by not changing our coach? Think he just said more than needed! We have reappointed a very good coach would have been enough.

Is Mark Wright misbehaving and they want to micromanage him?

CEO David Graham: "I wanted to talk around in circles, yet not actually say anything, while sounding quite important. Oh, and Gerry wanted to keep Mark".

We better keep Mark so we get Kath back?

If Kath returns to the Rangers, what happens with Mitchell? Do they keep both, as their best position is that of point guard and could either of them still have enough of an impact if taken out of that role?

They'd need to organise a sign and trade for a big and potentially look to get a first round draft pick back.

But seriously, Bendigo have shown having 2 smaller guards that can both handle and distribute is a good thing.

Also, Kath always seemed to be more of a scoring guard anyway rather then distributor.

O'Hea heading to Europe, won't rule out a return to the Rangers some time down the track but not next summer.
From the same article:

Wright said forward Alice Kunek was close to re-signing and Rangers' imports Natalie Novosel and Kayla Pederson were both keen to return.

New mum Kathleen MacLeod is likely to rejoin the team for 2014-15 after taking last season off.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/south-east/dandenong-rangers-star-jenna-ohea-has-played-her-last-game-for-the-club-a-move-to-europe-in-her-sights/story-fngnvoeu-1226877871829

The culture thing, more like not changing rosters every season.

I think Novosel/Pederson/Mitchell will do a bit better with a second season under their belts.

This is great news for the Rangers.

This is great news for the Rangers. They spend the same time every year trying to work out why players have left and why they have under achieved.
Please explain how if;
"The Rangers management have spent the last month redefining the process from which a head coach could be appointed"
AND THE CEO STATES;
Ultimately we identified in our WNBL post season analysis the need for cultural improvement and change at the Rangers.
WHAT IS THE CHANGE????
Re appointing a coach who was at the helm of cultural issues???
The CEO just keeps confirming he has no idea what he's doing and there is no process.
Who are the Rangers Managers? are they deaf and blind?
This media release would have to go down as one of the best examples of incompetence and horse crap anyone could see from a professional sporting organization.
Thanks for again confirming the lack of leadership, poor processes and crap that is being spun at the club!

haha... Rangers should start planning for 2015/2016. It is an absolute joke that he got reappointed. It's actually laughable.

I've seen trainings, I've seen timeouts and I wouldn't sit in the room at half time because it would make me sick. Just like it has all the players that have left. His behavior in the locker room must be great, that's why Cheryl Chambers hung around.
Good coaches and respected people don't lose players.
Wright and Rangers have $$$$$ players to try and compete. With O'hea gone it will free up the budget and keep the other happy and hide the truth AGAIN.
Forget the hate on Wright, he's just an average coach with a poor track record of keeping players around.
Someone please explain what the hell the CEO is on about in the media release. What a Joke!

How does Wright continously get NBL and WNBL head coaching positions???? Is it because Jayco like him as from memory they also sponsored Vic Titans or am I mistaken?

No requests to delete this thread yet? Surely wont be far away with the president attempting to try and cover up another comical mess.
Admission from the CEO there is a culture issue and need for change yet the apparent process management followed identified problems and they never made a change.
What a great reflection of leadership and corporate governance.

David Graeme has confirmed with his media release he has no idea what he's talking about, contradicts what he says and admitted from his own mouth the organization identified the need for change and admitted to a culture issue within the Rnagers WNBL Program.

SO WHAT WAS THE RESULT - NO CHANGE AND RE APPOINT THE COACH

Way to go buzz light year! To Infinity and beyond...

Surprise, surprise Leilani Mitchell is not required by Dandenong as the daughter in-law makes a return to the Rangers.

So cash splash will the Liz deal be more or less then the Capitals are paying LJ for this and the next few seasons?

Or should we keep criticising clubs for working hard to bring the best players back from overseas....

I read your post again and you're right Cash splash it wasn't critical.

Part of my point was that getting Liz on big money will more then likely be better value then getting Canberra paying LJ seven figures over the terms of her existing deal.

Also, if the expectations are so high on Dandenong why do Canberra get a free pass if their payroll will be as high or higher (LJ is one year down on a 3 year 7 figure deal where she'll be earning around 350k at age 35 which is partly funded by BA). Its looking like being a Gilbert Arenas/Steve Nash type deal all rolled into one.

Jackson's deal is a third-party contract and Basketball Australia is a minor contributor.

However, Basketball Australia had offered extra financial assistance to get Jackson’s contract amendment over the line.

'‘Last week, all parties reached verbal agreement that the contract variation was approved and Lauren would play in 2013-14 for the Capitals,’’ Basketball Australia issued in a statement.


Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/sport/basketball/basketball-star-lauren-jackson-wont-play-for-capitals-in-wnbl-in-2013-20130730-2qwrf.html#ixzz2z08bF3Qg

Jackson was in the middle of a one-off $1 million, three-season contract with the Capitals where she was required to play in 2012-13, 2014-15 and 2015-16.


Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/sport/basketball/different-rules-for-different-sexes-jackson-20130808-2rj9t.html#ixzz2z0946A2m

It advises BA are a minor contributor although I wonder how minor?

I love LJ and everything she has done for the game, and she deserves everything she gets although I'm glad I'm not chipping in to see LJ limp around for a couple games over the next few seasons (although am I chipping in if I'm a tax player and BA are involved?).

I'm not sure how the 1 mil is broken down, although say it is evenly spread.

333K - year one (2012, zero games).

Couldn't get the amended deal over the line year 2, so she went to China, a country which isn't exactly known for their injury management.

Now injured again and touch and go to play in the world champs.

333K - year two (next wnbl season, games tba)

333K - year three (2016, games tba, age 35)

Hopefully she gets her body right and can get back to the LJ we saw win the grand final mvp last time she played. Although I'm not positive of that occuring right now.