John Dorahy joins Wests Tigers Board of Directors

[Lauren]

Wests Tigers
Thu 20 Apr 2023, 04:22 PM

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Wests Tigers is delighted to announce the appointment of former Western Suburbs player, John Dorahy, to the club’s Board of Directors.
Dorahy takes up the position vacated by Simon Cook, who has stepped down after seven years of service to the club.
Dorahy enjoyed a highly decorated playing career amassing 239 first grade games across 15 seasons, including 102 for the Magpies between 1974 and 1979.

He also has a wealth of experience in coaching, having coached for six seasons in the UK Super League, at Wigan and Warrington.
John also brings significant business acumen to the club, having served on several boards, including Wollongong City Council, Leagues Clubs Australia, Wests Leagues Illawarra and Venues NSW.
Dorahy says he’s very proud to take up a position on the Wests Tigers Board.
“This club has a profound impact on the community, and I am thrilled and honoured to be joining as a Director,” said Dorahy.

I grew up following the Tigers and then played for the Magpies, so there is a very strong connection with me and this club.
John Dorahy

“I believe I can bring my experience as a former sportsman and businessman to benefit the club on many levels.
“I look forward to working with the Board and Chair Lee Hagipantelis, CEO Justin Pascoe, and the whole organisation as we strive for success on and off the field.”
Cook says he has made the decision to step down due to ‘workload’ and a ‘need for change’.
“I have made the decision to step aside as a director of Wests Tigers,” said Cook.
“The workload in my position as CEO of the Holman Barnes Group has increased to such a level, that I don’t believe I can commit to the time required to fulfil my obligations and duty as part of the Board.
“I also believe that Wests Tigers needs change and regeneration; it is time for Wests Tigers to look to new people with the right skill set who can provide the Club with the success our loyal fans deserve.

In my opinion, John Dorahy is the perfect start to this change.
Simon Cook

“I would like to thank everyone involved at Wests Tigers for their support in my time as a director.”

 

[innsaneink]

My favourite player as a kid.... Welcome Joe Cool

 

[gallagher]

Cook
“I also believe that Wests Tigers needs change and regeneration; it is time for Wests Tigers to look to new people with the right skill set who can provide the Club with the success our loyal fans deserve."


At least one of them acknowledges this.

 

[diedpretty]

Cook
“I also believe that Wests Tigers needs change and regeneration; it is time for Wests Tigers to look to new people with the right skill set who can provide the Club with the success our loyal fans deserve."


At least one of them acknowledges this.

Cook
“I also believe that Wests Tigers needs change and regeneration; it is time for Wests Tigers to look to new people with the right skill set who can provide the Club with the success our loyal fans deserve."


At least one of them acknowledges this.

Ha ha - i posted almost exactly the same thing on another topic before i saw this thread.

 

[Todd Packer]

I love Joe Cool.
I'm drinking out of my John Dorahy coffee mug right now.

 

[jadtiger]

The change is welcome and i hope a few of the others (deadwood) on the board follow suit.Dorahy was a good footballer even though he never played for my club and i hope he brings much needed business acumen to the club

 

[Jux]

Tommy and Joe Cool were what I loved about my Magpies, toughness and flair.
Along with Jahreams extension, his appointment to the board is wonderfully positive news today.
(I’m sure Kent and Rothfield will find the negatives. )

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

I like it. He is someone who has played & coached the game with a heap of business/corporate experience. Good appointment.

 

[Halbrowne61]

Wests Tigers
Thu 20 Apr 2023, 04:22 PM

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Wests Tigers is delighted to announce the appointment of former Western Suburbs player, John Dorahy, to the club’s Board of Directors.
Dorahy takes up the position vacated by Simon Cook, who has stepped down after seven years of service to the club.
Dorahy enjoyed a highly decorated playing career amassing 239 first grade games across 15 seasons, including 102 for the Magpies between 1974 and 1979.

He also has a wealth of experience in coaching, having coached for six seasons in the UK Super League, at Wigan and Warrington.
John also brings significant business acumen to the club, having served on several boards, including Wollongong City Council, Leagues Clubs Australia, Wests Leagues Illawarra and Venues NSW.
Dorahy says he’s very proud to take up a position on the Wests Tigers Board.
“This club has a profound impact on the community, and I am thrilled and honoured to be joining as a Director,” said Dorahy.

“I believe I can bring my experience as a former sportsman and businessman to benefit the club on many levels.
“I look forward to working with the Board and Chair Lee Hagipantelis, CEO Justin Pascoe, and the whole organisation as we strive for success on and off the field.”
Cook says he has made the decision to step down due to ‘workload’ and a ‘need for change’.
“I have made the decision to step aside as a director of Wests Tigers,” said Cook.
“The workload in my position as CEO of the Holman Barnes Group has increased to such a level, that I don’t believe I can commit to the time required to fulfil my obligations and duty as part of the Board.
“I also believe that Wests Tigers needs change and regeneration; it is time for Wests Tigers to look to new people with the right skill set who can provide the Club with the success our loyal fans deserve.

“I would like to thank everyone involved at Wests Tigers for their support in my time as a director.”

Now that is a very interesting appointment, someone with a footy background on the Board. It’s a start,

 

[Harvey]

Excellent. We need a fullback

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

Welcome to WT John
Next step is an outgoing CEO

 

[Winston Churchill]

I don't get it, how did Pascoe and Lee let this happen?? A person that's actually competent now on the board.

 

[Needaname]

Could this be what started all the talk weeks back that ‘someone at the top is stepping down from their role’?
Surely Simon Cook didn’t announce today to the board that he is stepping down and likewise surely John Dorahy, didn’t send his application in this afternoon.

 

[diedpretty]

I don't get it, how did Pascoe and Lee let this happen?? A person that's actually competent now on the board.

I think Lee was on media watch trying to shaft Wests Magpies members and Pascoe was manning the sausage sizzle at the COE. Both dropped the ball.

 

[diedpretty]

Could this be what started all the talk weeks back that ‘someone at the top is stepping down from their role’?
Surely Simon Cook didn’t announce today to the board that he is stepping down and likewise surely John Dorahy, didn’t send his application in this afternoon.

Good point - it was all kept very hush hush. No doubt Buzz and Kent will find a negative to hammer us with.

 

[StarswithStripes]

Was Cook the problem? At least he was honest and had enough self awareness to step down.

 

[Tigertilidie32]

Wests Tigers
Thu 20 Apr 2023, 04:22 PM

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Wests Tigers is delighted to announce the appointment of former Western Suburbs player, John Dorahy, to the club’s Board of Directors.
Dorahy takes up the position vacated by Simon Cook, who has stepped down after seven years of service to the club.
Dorahy enjoyed a highly decorated playing career amassing 239 first grade games across 15 seasons, including 102 for the Magpies between 1974 and 1979.

He also has a wealth of experience in coaching, having coached for six seasons in the UK Super League, at Wigan and Warrington.
John also brings significant business acumen to the club, having served on several boards, including Wollongong City Council, Leagues Clubs Australia, Wests Leagues Illawarra and Venues NSW.
Dorahy says he’s very proud to take up a position on the Wests Tigers Board.
“This club has a profound impact on the community, and I am thrilled and honoured to be joining as a Director,” said Dorahy.

“I believe I can bring my experience as a former sportsman and businessman to benefit the club on many levels.
“I look forward to working with the Board and Chair Lee Hagipantelis, CEO Justin Pascoe, and the whole organisation as we strive for success on and off the field.”
Cook says he has made the decision to step down due to ‘workload’ and a ‘need for change’.
“I have made the decision to step aside as a director of Wests Tigers,” said Cook.
“The workload in my position as CEO of the Holman Barnes Group has increased to such a level, that I don’t believe I can commit to the time required to fulfil my obligations and duty as part of the Board.
“I also believe that Wests Tigers needs change and regeneration; it is time for Wests Tigers to look to new people with the right skill set who can provide the Club with the success our loyal fans deserve.

“I would like to thank everyone involved at Wests Tigers for their support in my time as a director.”

Hell yeah, and when the other fools make a stupid idea he can slip in a few Liverpool kisses.

 

[BalmainJnr]

Was Cook the problem? At least he was honest and had enough self awareness to step down.

Well he certainly wasn’t the solution.
7 to go.

 

[This Masthead]

Was Cook the problem? At least he was honest and had enough self awareness to step down.

Given his comments and self awareness I would think he was the least of the problems…

 

[matchball]

I had signed footy card of him as kid. He was playing for Norths then.
More ex players and less tripped out rockers.