I totally agree Shane. There was a clear premeditated strategy to paint this report as a positive outcome. I don’t for one second believe that Eddie winged the strategy alone although his gaffs suggest he winged a number of responses. While accepting that this was a Board approved approach, it should now be clear to all of them how badly this has been handled and they need to acknowledge it and do something about it. Eddie by his very nature is unlikely to take responsibility, not just for the handling of this report but also it’s criticism of the culture that he has overseen during his time as the boss. If the Board (many of whom have only recently arrived) don’t have the guts the get rid of him then they should all go.
This goes much deeper at Collingwood than Eddie (as highlighted by Buckley’s past responses to questions relating to racism), however, Eddie carries the greatest responsibility by virtue of his position.