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Jackson Hastings paid for his own flight to the Gold Coast after Wests Tigers knocked back a request from coach Michael Maguire to have Hastings and Adam Doueihi join the team in Queensland.

It is understood Tigers management raised concerns over the message it would send to other sidelined players if they had just Hastings and Doueihi fly with the team.

Maguire had hoped two of his best players in Hastings, who will return from suspension in round six, and the injured Doueihi, who is also one of the club captains, would sit beside him in the coachā€™s box on Thursday night.

He also wanted the pair on the Gold Coast to assist with preparations and ensure they had a role to play despite being sidelined.

But the request was knocked on the head by Tigers management amid concerns that it may send the wrong message by flying two players to the Gold Coast and leaving other squad members in Sydney.

That did not stop Hastings though who showed his commitment for the side by putting his hand in his own pocket to ensure he could still play some role to assist the struggling side.

Many believe Hastings and Doueihi should be the teamā€™s first choice halves pairing given halfback Luke Brooksā€™ indifferent start to the season.

Doueihi has earmarked round 14 to make his long-awaited return from knee surgery.

In an interview this week, Maguire rubbished suggestions he has lost the dressing room.

ā€œI can see every day the attitude the players have. Thereā€™s no issue in that regard with morale,ā€ he said.

ā€œWeā€™re in a better spot than people think. We have eight first-graders sitting on the sideline and that doesnā€™t help. The challenging part of coaching in the NRL is getting through the tough periods when your roster has been decimated and you need depth to fight through it.
 
Tiger_Fanatic3 said:
Jackson Hastings paid for his own flight to the Gold Coast after Wests Tigers knocked back a request from coach Michael Maguire to have Hastings and Adam Doueihi join the team in Queensland.

It is understood Tigers management raised concerns over the message it would send to other sidelined players if they had just Hastings and Doueihi fly with the team.

Maguire had hoped two of his best players in Hastings, who will return from suspension in round six, and the injured Doueihi, who is also one of the club captains, would sit beside him in the coachā€™s box on Thursday night.

He also wanted the pair on the Gold Coast to assist with preparations and ensure they had a role to play despite being sidelined.

But the request was knocked on the head by Tigers management amid concerns that it may send the wrong message by flying two players to the Gold Coast and leaving other squad members in Sydney.

That did not stop Hastings though who showed his commitment for the side by putting his hand in his own pocket to ensure he could still play some role to assist the struggling side.

Many believe Hastings and Doueihi should be the teamā€™s first choice halves pairing given halfback Luke Brooksā€™ indifferent start to the season.

Doueihi has earmarked round 14 to make his long-awaited return from knee surgery.

In an interview this week, Maguire rubbished suggestions he has lost the dressing room.

ā€œI can see every day the attitude the players have. Thereā€™s no issue in that regard with morale,ā€ he said.

ā€œWeā€™re in a better spot than people think. We have eight first-graders sitting on the sideline and that doesnā€™t help. The challenging part of coaching in the NRL is getting through the tough periods when your roster has been decimated and you need depth to fight through it.
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Once again management have dropped the ball by only half heartedly supporting the coach and team.Complete incompetence is being shown again.those halfwits need to be shown the door
 
wrong message! Are you kidding me, this board is weak. If our squad had half the effort hastings and doueihi have wed be doing a lot better. Everyone knows doueihi is madges boy. Every single coach has a favorite, its just the facts. Classic Wests Tigers board move, these guys need to stick to the money and let madge do his job.
 
Tiger_Fanatic3 said:
Jackson Hastings paid for his own flight to the Gold Coast after Wests Tigers knocked back a request from coach Michael Maguire to have Hastings and Adam Doueihi join the team in Queensland.

It is understood Tigers management raised concerns over the message it would send to other sidelined players if they had just Hastings and Doueihi fly with the team.

Maguire had hoped two of his best players in Hastings, who will return from suspension in round six, and the injured Doueihi, who is also one of the club captains, would sit beside him in the coachā€™s box on Thursday night.

He also wanted the pair on the Gold Coast to assist with preparations and ensure they had a role to play despite being sidelined.

But the request was knocked on the head by Tigers management amid concerns that it may send the wrong message by flying two players to the Gold Coast and leaving other squad members in Sydney.

That did not stop Hastings though who showed his commitment for the side by putting his hand in his own pocket to ensure he could still play some role to assist the struggling side.

Many believe Hastings and Doueihi should be the teamā€™s first choice halves pairing given halfback Luke Brooksā€™ indifferent start to the season.

Doueihi has earmarked round 14 to make his long-awaited return from knee surgery.

In an interview this week, Maguire rubbished suggestions he has lost the dressing room.

ā€œI can see every day the attitude the players have. Thereā€™s no issue in that regard with morale,ā€ he said.

ā€œWeā€™re in a better spot than people think. We have eight first-graders sitting on the sideline and that doesnā€™t help. The challenging part of coaching in the NRL is getting through the tough periods when your roster has been decimated and you need depth to fight through it.
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The issue here is why is this public knowledge? The board are still leaking this stuff to journos.
 
Tiger_Fanatic3 said:
Jackson Hastings paid for his own flight to the Gold Coast after Wests Tigers knocked back a request from coach Michael Maguire to have Hastings and Adam Doueihi join the team in Queensland.

It is understood Tigers management raised concerns over the message it would send to other sidelined players if they had just Hastings and Doueihi fly with the team.

Maguire had hoped two of his best players in Hastings, who will return from suspension in round six, and the injured Doueihi, who is also one of the club captains, would sit beside him in the coachā€™s box on Thursday night.

He also wanted the pair on the Gold Coast to assist with preparations and ensure they had a role to play despite being sidelined.

But the request was knocked on the head by Tigers management amid concerns that it may send the wrong message by flying two players to the Gold Coast and leaving other squad members in Sydney.

That did not stop Hastings though who showed his commitment for the side by putting his hand in his own pocket to ensure he could still play some role to assist the struggling side.

Many believe Hastings and Doueihi should be the teamā€™s first choice halves pairing given halfback Luke Brooksā€™ indifferent start to the season.

Doueihi has earmarked round 14 to make his long-awaited return from knee surgery.

In an interview this week, Maguire rubbished suggestions he has lost the dressing room.

ā€œI can see every day the attitude the players have. Thereā€™s no issue in that regard with morale,ā€ he said.

ā€œWeā€™re in a better spot than people think. We have eight first-graders sitting on the sideline and that doesnā€™t help. The challenging part of coaching in the NRL is getting through the tough periods when your roster has been decimated and you need depth to fight through it.
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Saw this on Facebook and im very very disappointed to say the least
Further proof the club is run by some very incompetent people
 
Do we know it is the Board? The article refers to Tigers' Management. It should be WTs' management but I agree with management. Obviously someone more in tune with the precedent potentially being set has intervened.
 
pawsandclaws1 said:
Do we know it is the Board? The article refers to Tigers' Management. It should be WTs' management but I agree with management. Obviously someone more in tune with the precedent potentially being set has intervened.
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Tigers management would mean Pascoe and his team imo
 
More proof of the white ants in the building. I think this is the biggest cause of poor on and off-field showings over the years - even before pre-merger both clubs boards were Machiavellian
 
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