tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6128215141827970890.post1052083479562800487..comments2024-01-02T22:28:46.103+11:00Comments on Main Street with the ABC's Peter Ryan: Rupert Murdoch finally douses succession speculation by naming son Lachlan most likely heirPeter Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840088367905840859noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6128215141827970890.post-26824971052581092442014-03-27T11:43:51.907+11:002014-03-27T11:43:51.907+11:00You gotta wonder about the machinations in the Sun...You gotta wonder about the machinations in the Sun KIng's Court. Seasoned News Corp execs. know well the saying: 'Remember Icarus' The analogy is most apt - for Icarus was the son of Daedalus the master craftsman. Dad knew the dangers of flying with wings of wood, feathers and wax - but poor old Icarus.... <br /><br />The new 'Non-Executive Co-Chairman' seems to be risk averse and doesn't have much of a track record either here or in the USA. <br /><br />Network TEN is in deep trouble and Lachlan Murdoch has heaps invested. Inheritance threatened and it's News Corp. to the rescue once more.<br /><br />Young Lachy carries a lot of baggage beneath his wings - Super League, OneTel, Australia (the Movie) Network TEN. James Warburton...and the string of senior execs who carried the can for Lachlan's challenged approach to media. The US power execs who did him in are still at News Corp... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com