From gambit to endgame, Stokes stalks Packer

THE truce between Kerry Stokes and James Packer that gives Stokes's Seven Network two seats on the board of Packer's Consolidated Media is both a recognition of reality and an instalment in a longer game.

Seven's chief can afford the long game

THE truce between Kerry Stokes and James Packer that sees Stokes' Seven group take two seats on the board of Packer's Consolidated Media group is both a recognition of reality and an instalment in a longer game.