WT Ownership, The Board & Senior Management - MEGA Thread

[SeanT]

Alan Jones has probably done more than the rest of the people in that room for both individuals and charitable causes. It wouldn’t surprise me, if behind the scenes, he has done or arranged something amazing to assist Anderson( that won’t come out in public for years to come).
Did you read the story about Stuart and how Jones organised Packers private plane to get him to hospital urgently.
The guy is definitely egocentric but in HIS book of life he obviously figures the outbursts are outweighed by the good things he does.
Now I am not suggesting for one minute that’s correct, but I believe that’s how guys like him think.
It was inappropriate but he wouldn’t see it like that. Yvonne asked the question, the target was in full sight, so away we go. I’m sure he would have had a word in Andersons ear later apologising for the railroading.
The question now is what happens next, Lee comes out and defends himself and the board, life goes on OR does it become a catalyst for change. Probably doubtful.

Your right. Lee will come out and talk.....

 

[Eternal Tiger]

Especially if he slaps a slander lawsuit on
Jones ?
You know how these high profile guys love a legal stoush !!

Lee has threatened many many times....never follows through.

 

[Craegus]

I’ve developed a similar opinion of late, puts us over a barrel doesn’t it !

With a board that has enough balls to throw out the chairman, and a CEO with actually really good business sense (instead of hat sales), then not really.

We could potentially draw a far better sponsor, one that is probably more well known and could put heaps of money into the club (even if on field performances are not up to par yet), but that will never happen with Lee and Pasco in charge. Instead we stick with a chairman/owner of the major sponsor who decides what is best, while also spending money across multiple clubs, rather than all of it on the one he supposedly loves so much.

 

[Halbrowne61]

With a board that has enough balls to throw out the chairman, and a CEO with actually really good business sense (instead of hat sales), then not really.

We could potentially draw a far better sponsor, one that is probably more well known and could put heaps of money into the club (even if on field performances are not up to par yet), but that will never happen with Lee and Pasco in charge. Instead we stick with a chairman/owner of the major sponsor who decides what is best, while also spending money across multiple clubs, rather than all of it on the one he supposedly loves so much.

Spot on C but fear of the unknown has stuffed many companies over the years.
My view is he is not the right Chairman for our organisation( and there needs to be clear guidelines to ensure it doesn’t become protracted) , he goes, and if that means Brydens sponsorship goes with it, then so be it.
I say never yield to blackmail or coercion !
It’s like a divorce , there’s usually lots of pain and angst but later on people say, why didn’t I do this earlier.

 

[jirskyr]

I have a question for everyone - if Lee H and Pascoe go, but the rest of the Board is untouched, does this achieve sufficient change?

I'm starting to worry about scapegoating people who might be public faces, but not actually calling the shots.

 

[Halbrowne61]

I have a question for everyone - if Lee H and Pascoe go, but the rest of the Board is untouched, does this achieve sufficient change?

I'm starting to worry about scapegoating people who might be public faces, but not actually calling the shots.

Well I think a change of Chairman would be the starting point of a total review of board members and executives. Whilst people give Pascoe a hard time I would think he’s on pretty solid ground for retention. The finance/ admin side seems to be running ok and it may simply require a revamp of his roles and responsibilities to keep out of football operations matters.
As I said in an earlier mail imo there needs to be clear delineation between the Admin side and Footy side, necessitating 2 GMs and the Footy side cannot also be the coach ( get my point).
By my understanding the Board would have to put forward a motion for change of Chairman but whether they’ve got the interest , or the balls, to do that is another thing.
Others may be able to clarify the exact scenario.

 

[hank37w]

I’m so confused. Alan was shit for the club but LH is also shit. But maybe more shit on LH is good shit. But if shit from a a grade shithead is delivered on shit, does it cancel out?

Comes down to the old conundrum, "how high can you stack shit?"

 

[hank37w]

Karma - isn't this what Hagipantellis did to the Wests Magpies chairman when he accused the guy of being a traitor and saying he had no right to be associated with the club on SEN. Left him hanging with no way of reply. Little sook doesn't like it when its him who is hung out to dry.

. . . . . . . and Lee will be on SEN during the week to say that only reason he left the charity event was because he had to do some aggressive recruiting.

 

[innsaneink]

. . . . . . . and Lee will be on SEN during the week to say that only reason he left the charity event was because he had to do some aggressive recruiting.

Robustly

 

[BalmainJnr]

I have a question for everyone - if Lee H and Pascoe go, but the rest of the Board is untouched, does this achieve sufficient change?

I'm starting to worry about scapegoating people who might be public faces, but not actually calling the shots.

No, the whole board needs to go - except maybe Dorahy.

 

[NT_Tiger]

I have a question for everyone - if Lee H and Pascoe go, but the rest of the Board is untouched, does this achieve sufficient change?

I'm starting to worry about scapegoating people who might be public faces, but not actually calling the shots.

I know some here think Pascoe and Hagi are railroading the board. I'm not convinced of that. I have heard of remnant factional aggro within the board and wonder if Hagi is unable to manage it. Either way, to me it appears that the board is dysfunctional. So yes to me you may have a point.

 

[Craegus]

I know some here think Pascoe and Hagi are railroading the board. I'm not convinced of that. I have heard of remnant factional aggro within the board and wonder if Hagi is unable to manage it. Either way, to me it appears that the board is dysfunctional. So yes to me you may have a point.

Yep, doesn't matter what is going on, because if you have a fractured board, then that allows for the chairman to either fail at controlling them, or use it to their own advantage. Either way it means Lee is not doing a good job, and changes need to be made.

 

[Tucker]

Well I think a change of Chairman would be the starting point of a total review of board members and executives. Whilst people give Pascoe a hard time I would think he’s on pretty solid ground for retention. The finance/ admin side seems to be running ok and it may simply require a revamp of his roles and responsibilities to keep out of football operations matters.
As I said in an earlier mail imo there needs to be clear delineation between the Admin side and Footy side, necessitating 2 GMs and the Footy side cannot also be the coach ( get my point).
By my understanding the Board would have to put forward a motion for change of Chairman but whether they’ve got the interest , or the balls, to do that is another thing.
Others may be able to clarify the exact scenario.

He is the CEO.
He is the boss of both the admin and footy departments.
He is failing in one of those.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

He is the CEO.
He is the boss of both the admin and footy departments.
He is failing in one of those.

He is a businessman. And he seems to be doing well through our money. Our wallet. Not our hearts.

 

[jadtiger]

I have a question for everyone - if Lee H and Pascoe go, but the rest of the Board is untouched, does this achieve sufficient change?

I'm starting to worry about scapegoating people who might be public faces, but not actually calling the shots.

Imho it is not enough change,they all have to go if they are found to be part of the problem.At this stage you would have to say Dorahy has not been there long enough to be part of the problem but all of the others certainly could be

 

[NT_Tiger]

Imho it is not enough change,they all have to go if they are found to be part of the problem.At this stage you would have to say Dorahy has not been there long enough to be part of the problem but all of the others certainly could be

I'd love to hear an interview with the person that made way for Dorahy. I reckon he could shed some light on Wests Tigers woes.

 

[jadtiger]

I'd love to hear an interview with the person that made way for Dorahy. I reckon he could shed some light on Wests Tigers woes.

There is no doubt about that.

 

[cochise]

I'd love to hear an interview with the person that made way for Dorahy. I reckon he could shed some light on Wests Tigers woes.

It was the CEO of Wests Ashfield so I doubt we will hear it.

 

[Wounded_magpie]

Maybe a candidate from left field

NRL 2023: Ex-NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet backed for Wests Tigers job, Phil Rothfield | What’s the Buzz​

Former NSW premier Dominic Perrottet is a hopeless Wests Tigers’ tragic.
He lost the state election in March and has since had more time for family and footy.

In the next six months there is talk the ex-premier will quit politics for a career in banking, media, law … or possibly even rugby league.


His beloved Wests Tigers are staring down a second consecutive wooden spoon.

The club that hasn’t played finals football for 12 years.

You can blame Tim Sheens, Benji Marshall, previous coaches, recruitment, Lee Hagipantelis or Justin Pascoe … it doesn’t matter.

This club needs new people on board with fresh ideas.

Perrottet is the perfect fit. As a director or as chairman.

A mad Tigers fan, Dominic Perrottet could emerge as a surprise saviour for Wests. Picture: Mark Evans.
The ex-premier is apparently in a world of pain like all other long-suffering Wests Tigers fans over the team’s constant failures.


In April this year the Wests Tigers made an important board room change.

Their best director, Simon Cook, stepped aside for John Dorahy.

As he departed Cook said: “I 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.”

This was a telling statement.

I’m told Perrottet, if approached, would be keen to get involved once he steps out of politics, most likely by Xmas.

The club needs his expertise as much as they need a halfback and chief playmaker.

 

[bathursttiger1]

Well I think a change of Chairman would be the starting point of a total review of board members and executives. Whilst people give Pascoe a hard time I would think he’s on pretty solid ground for retention. The finance/ admin side seems to be running ok and it may simply require a revamp of his roles and responsibilities to keep out of football operations matters.
As I said in an earlier mail imo there needs to be clear delineation between the Admin side and Footy side, necessitating 2 GMs and the Footy side cannot also be the coach ( get my point).
By my understanding the Board would have to put forward a motion for change of Chairman but whether they’ve got the interest , or the balls, to do that is another thing.
Others may be able to clarify the exact scenario.

Pascoe has done a pretty decent job with the financial side of the business, please just keep him away from the football department.