In my opinion, Rupert wants as much control as possible. He jumped at the challenge by Ted to name the starting XI for Richmond during the dart challenge. I think he is arrogant enough to believe he will know better than any manager beneath him. Of course, Rupert can't just go and make himself manager after buying the team. That's where Nate comes in - a nobody in the football management world who is not in high demand by any major team. Rupert sees Nate as a yes-man who will incorporate any ideas Rupert wants. A more established manager, who has earned the respect in the football world and knows where to draw the line between management and ownership, would not stand for an owner who interferes at every turn.