wonder if there has been some form of break down between Dawson and the some members of the board. A point not lost on Thompson, who has questioned the selection process. Five people were shortlisted and interviewed by the board members who then filled out a sheet with their preferred candidate for the final shortlist. "Sheryl was not in the cut, I find that extraordinary," she says. So do I. The fans and supporting organisations of the franchise deserve a proper explanation as to why such a successful, experienced leader has been given the cold shoulder.