Hi Foxy

I don’t think there is evidence that Thorburn’s views are not inclusive – quite the reverse. His resignation statement said “I have always promoted and lived an inclusive, diverse, respectful and supportive workplace - where people are welcomed regardless of their culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation. I believe my record over a long period of time testifies to this.”

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2022/10/04/people-should-be-able-to-hold-different-views-outgoing-bombers-ceo-releases/

So far as I can make out there is no suggestion that Thorburn disagrees with Essendon’s inclusiveness policy or would refuse to comply with it or promote it.

He is, however, associated with a church where, several years ago and before his involvement, a sermon (which he never heard) was preached that claimed that homosexual sex is a sin. That does not seem to me sufficient reason to say he is unsuitable for the CEO job.

You are right that he left NAB under a cloud, and for that reason perhaps Essendon should have thought twice about hiring him. But it is not in fact the reason he was forced to resign.

Hi Rhian,

We don't know what his personal views are and it is
a shame that this has become politicized. It's also
a shame that he resigned so quickly and did not
wait and see if the Bombers were able to judge him
solely on his leadership and not his faith. Now
we'll never know. He left too soon.

NO! That was an Australia that no longer exists since the Left poisoned it
ttbn,
hear hear !

Sounds to me like his hiring & resignation are part of a sinister plot !

I support the very reasonable views of Foxy and Steve S. And not the conspiracy theories of the nut jobs commenting here.

The man resigned of his own accord and for reasons not disclosed to joe public.

Also, his record as a CEO did not comply, I believe, with bona fide Christian values?

The cage rattling nut jobs, can self-identify with their usual, blame everything on the left, regardless of the lack of any verifiable supporting evidence whatsoever! No ifs, buts or maybes!
Alan B.

If he wishes to do so, Thorburn can take Essendon to court on the grounds that he was pressured to resign for his religious beliefs.