‘Shocked, stunned’ Seahawks founder calls for transparency
Founder of North Gold Coast Seahawks basketball association, Greg Fox, has revealed he was “shocked and stunned” at the recent resignations of Brady Walmsley and outgoing coach Jordan Mullan.
Walmsley (pictured) resigned in early December following the annual general meeting, alongside newly appointed president Darren Mackenzie, and before coach Jordan Mullan was made redundant later in the month.
Fox said it was concerning to see another general manager leave the association.
“When I saw that Brady and Jordan had been named as general manager and the coach, I was so excited to see where this was going to go,” Fox said.
“They both have a strong knowledge in the sport and have some really exciting ideas.
“But then to see that they had both left, I was stunned, and concerned,” he said.
“It is worrying that they have had four general managers in five years.
“The members are now starting to ask questions about what is the big issue within the association.”
Fox played for Brisbane Bullets between 1989 to 1992 before joining the Gold Coast Rollers in the NBL in 1993.
Now, Fox looks after the development of junior programs for the NBL1 competition.
“The Seahawks are sitting on an absolute goldmine with the junior pathway, just have a look where the association is sitting,” a passionate Fox said.
“That northern Gold Coast sector along the M1 is a perfect location for families who have young basketballers.
“But it won’t work if the association isn’t run properly, so something needs to be done.
“They do need to come out and speak about what has happened in the past, clear what has happened this time around as well.
“The members want to know why the things that have come out have been said and the members deserve to know what is actually happening.
“Otherwise families and players will move to different associations and clubs and then we run the risk of folding and no one wants that.”
Outgoing coach Jordan Mullan was contacted for a comment about his redundancy.