CEO - Shane Richardson

[Tiger Karen]

All while enjoying a succulent Chinese meal.

Peking duck

And in my correspondences with “Peter” I’ve um ah, raised the idea of framing a market in gear stewardship during the impending Las Vegas bears on barrels junket.

As the NRL is a very expensive and cumbersome undertaking as a gambling vehicle, we could dispense with it entirely and simply pour the resources onto a gear steward comp of some sort.

The Yanks would love it.

Need a person of @BAGNF05 calibre to manage it with his trusty metal slide rule and new rubber bath plug to fix the odds!

He’s promised much better value for all punters and an internal integrity commission to keep us all honest.

 

[Tiger Karen]

In Truth, this discussion shouldn't be in this thread.

Those two Spoons belong to both the Charman and Pascoe, both could not formulate and stick to a plan for more than a few months,

Some truth in that observation.

Lee accepted the nomination for and was actually voted in as Chairman for a further 3 years during the review.

So if he and the board hadn’t been sacked, it’s hard to imagine, he was scheduled to be around until almost 2027.

Justin’s role was to implement the boards wishes. More mercenary I think.

You can be a good club person but not have to have a paid and privileged role in club affairs.

Lee probably has enough money, so his club foray was probably about other things, such as recognition, power and virtue signalling. It will be interesting to see if he continues to sponsor and support the club into the future

He was obviously well-meaning, but his idea of what that meant and how he should express that ambition was incongruous with many other peoples.

I grew vey frustrated with Lee-speak as the seasons passed.

He may even wish failure of the club this season now that his reign has been extinguished. But we can’t fall any further, except win less games and threepeat spoon.

The review should be published.

 

[BAGNF05]

Arrived at last. I’m a bit disappointed with the measly wooden spoon tbh.

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I globbed out the codey thing because I don’t want you ugly lot having a lend of the old Karen for the discounts.

Especially you @Tucker buddy, using up my club credits like a drunken sailor!

Up the ‘ken Wests Tigers.

One club to rule them all and in the darkness bind them!

thank you

https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Ring_Verse

You know you’re a Wests Tigers tragic when 3/4 of the cupboard in your spare room is full of that shit.

I need a gear steward to take it to the tip.

 

[Feline Carrier]

@Tiger Karen is the merch decent quality or still shithouse?

 

[Tiger Karen]

@Tiger Karen is the merch decent quality or still shithouse?

I think it’s ok, the scarf is thick and double sided.

There’s a number of stickers.

The Lanyard thing is long and loud.

When I get more time, I will subject the items to a quality control check and take the panel through it.

The spoon, I’ve got two of those inserted, so I don’t know why I need another.

Seems ok.

One item of note is that everything is plastered with 25 year celebratory love logo, so it’s only good for the one season. I would have preferred a genericky type to last for eternity.

I’m not buying a fresh jersey because Brydens are sponsoring the Manly local juniors at nearby (where I live) Blacktown;



As a member, I think this represents a conflict of interest.

And Manly is about 60kms east or something. I mean my kids have seen a beach on TV.

If we show some form this year, we will be beating major sponsor applicants away with a stick.

Thank you for asking.

 

[Nonotmeagain]

Ah well it didn't last. Looks like the good news period has ended
Tigers boss denies wrongdoing after signing player managed by son

 

[innsaneink]

Ah well it didn't last. Looks like the good news period has ended
Tigers boss denies wrongdoing after signing player managed by son

Nothing to see here

I thought something like this may occur when the Inglis/Rich Digital/Richo angle broke the other day
A nothing story

 

[Nonotmeagain]

Nothing to see here

I thought something like this may occur when the Inglis/Rich Digital/Richo angle broke the other day
A nothing story

Agreed it's nothing but you'll when the usual suspects get it on Fox or the talk shows. Wonder where the connection came from ??

 

[tiger_one]

Ah well it didn't last. Looks like the good news period has ended
Tigers boss denies wrongdoing after signing player managed by son

Is it possible to print this article here?
Much appreciated.

 

[Tiger Karen]

Quality control Update:

The lanyardy thing was subjected to a brutal round of vicious wild animal containment and control:





After a period of rest, and a “ no drive bib” I will check to see how it shapes up tomorrow.

 

[Nonotmeagain]

Is it possible to print this article here?
Much appreciated.

No conflict of interest’: Tigers boss denies wrongdoing after signing player managed by son​

ByMichael Chammas​

February 1, 2024 — 6.00am
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New Wests Tigers boss Shane Richardson recently signed a player managed by his son for the company he part owns but says he declared all pre-existing interests to the club’s board before accepting the job in a bid to head off accusations of conflicts.
Richardson, who recently accepted a six-month interim role as Justin Pascoe’s successor as Wests Tigers chief executive, is the co-founder and shareholder of Rich Digital – a consultancy firm that also has NRL player agent accreditation.



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The accreditation is held by Richardson’s son Brent, who recently helped secure the Tigers’ last development contract for the 2024 season for his client, Solomona Faataape.
Faataape, one of Easts Tigers’ best players in the Queensland Cup last year, turned down a 16-week train-and-trial deal with the Brisbane Broncos to move to Sydney and play under new coach Benji Marshall.

It was Richardson’s first signing at the club before Christmas, raising questions of a potential conflict of interest, which has been a topic of conversation in certain rugby league circles since.
New Tigers chairman Barry O’Farrell, talking to this masthead from India on Wednesday night, said it was Marshall and general manager Matt Betsey who negotiated directly with Brent Richardson.

Wests Tigers chairman Barry O’Farrell, coach Benji Marshall and CEO Shane Richardson.CREDIT:GETTY
This masthead also approached Shane Richardson on Wednesday to clear the air over Faataape’s signature. The former South Sydney chief executive said all the relevant declarations had been made to the board prior to him accepting the position.
“There’s no conflict of interest,” Richardson said.

 

[tiger_one]

No conflict of interest’: Tigers boss denies wrongdoing after signing player managed by son​

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February 1, 2024 — 6.00am
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New Wests Tigers boss Shane Richardson recently signed a player managed by his son for the company he part owns but says he declared all pre-existing interests to the club’s board before accepting the job in a bid to head off accusations of conflicts.
Richardson, who recently accepted a six-month interim role as Justin Pascoe’s successor as Wests Tigers chief executive, is the co-founder and shareholder of Rich Digital – a consultancy firm that also has NRL player agent accreditation.



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Hynes reveals secret motivation for 2024​

Nicho Hynes has revealed his time alongside Daly Cherry-Evans has prepared him to take the Sharks to the next level.
The accreditation is held by Richardson’s son Brent, who recently helped secure the Tigers’ last development contract for the 2024 season for his client, Solomona Faataape.
Faataape, one of Easts Tigers’ best players in the Queensland Cup last year, turned down a 16-week train-and-trial deal with the Brisbane Broncos to move to Sydney and play under new coach Benji Marshall.

It was Richardson’s first signing at the club before Christmas, raising questions of a potential conflict of interest, which has been a topic of conversation in certain rugby league circles since.
New Tigers chairman Barry O’Farrell, talking to this masthead from India on Wednesday night, said it was Marshall and general manager Matt Betsey who negotiated directly with Brent Richardson.

Wests Tigers chairman Barry O’Farrell, coach Benji Marshall and CEO Shane Richardson.CREDIT:GETTY
This masthead also approached Shane Richardson on Wednesday to clear the air over Faataape’s signature. The former South Sydney chief executive said all the relevant declarations had been made to the board prior to him accepting the position.
“There’s no conflict of interest,” Richardson said.

Thanks for posting, champion @Nonotmeagain

 

[Vicious]

It’s a nothing story.
The player has been a standout playing Qld Cup for 2 years running and clearly deserved an NRL contract opportunity regardless of who’s his manager.

 

[The-moP]

This is the FoxSports article:

Tigers boss denies ‘conflict of interest’ over signing player managed by son.​

Interim Wests Tigers boss Shane Richardson has denied a conflict of interest after recently signing a development player managed by his son for the company he part owns.

The Sydney Morning Herald reported Richardson declared all pre-existing interests to the Tigers board before accepting a six-month role as the club’s CEO in order to avoid accusations of conflicts.

Richardson, who replaced ousted Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe is the co-founder and shareholder of Rich Digital – a consultancy firm that includes NRL player agent accreditation.

The accreditation is held by Richardson’s son Brent, who recently signed the Tigers’ last development contract for 2024 in his client Solomona Faataape.

Faataape dominated for the Easts Tigers in the Queensland Cup last year and turned down a 16-week train-and-trial deal with the Broncos to work with Tigers coach Benji Marshall.

Faataape’s signing was Richardson’s first at the club before Christmas, with questions raised over a potential conflict of interest.

Richardson denied any conflict of interest over Faataape’s deal.

“There’s no conflict of interest,” Richardson said.

“I don’t have a licence to do player negotiations. That all stands with my son and always has done. At the end of the day, everything was declared, Wests Tigers are well aware of all the situations and nothing has been hidden from anyone whatsoever.

“Brent sent a tape to the Tigers four or five months ago. When I got involved with the club, I asked the question about it and Benji had not even seen it.

“No one had passed it onto him, so I passed it onto him. So when Benji saw the video, he told me we need to get this guy.

“So we brought him down and Brent did the deal with Benji and Matt Betsey. It’s as simple as that. Everybody is well aware of it. It’s clean as a whistle.”

Rich Digital, a company that specialises in brand building, digital innovation and talent management, has also signed on as a consultant to Wests Tigers to help the club grow its brand and drive profitable results.

Rich Digital also manages Greg Inglis who is working as a mentor to young Tigers fullback Jahream Bula, with the Souths legend seen in the club’s training kit this week.

However, Richardson said Inglis was not being paid by the Tigers for his services.

“GI met him at an Indigenous program and quickly became friendly with him,” Richardson said.

“Benji and I decided he would be a good mentor for Jahream. He’s not paid by the club, he’s just a mentor for Jahream to check on him and help him with the mental health side of things.

“It’s really a mentor role. He’s not here to tell him how to play fullback, it’s a genuine mentoring role about what’s required off the field to be a good first grade footballer on the field. There’s nothing untoward going on in any way, shape or form.”

However, New Tigers chairman Barry O’Farrell told The Herald, Marshall and general manager Matt Betsey negotiated Faataape’s deal directly with Brent Richardson.

“In the time that I’ve worked with Shane in the role, if there’s any interest to be declared at a director level or CEO level, they have been declared in a timely finish,” O’Farrell said.

“Shane has operated with the highest integrity since starting in the CEO role at the Wests Tigers. As a professional, he ensures he stays within the appropriate limits, and if there are any issues or conflicts, he declares them.

“The key recommendation of the Crawford-Barnier report was to improve governance. From day one, directors and CEO have ensured that has been a part of the principle of reform.”

 

[innsaneink]

Faataape’s signing was Richardson’s first at the club before Christmas, with questions raised over a potential conflict of interest.

I reckon we wouldve heard about it if this were true...more BS

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Agreed it's nothing but you'll when the usual suspects get it on Fox or the talk shows. Wonder where the connection came from ??

If they do, who cares. Giving them oxygen gives them relevance. Don’t do that. I wouldn’t know who any of these morons were if I didn’t read the forum. Blows my mind why anyone would hate watch shows like that.

 

[weststigers]

Reading the headlines today and the media suggesting a conflict of interest that Richo signed Fataape because he is managed by Rich Digital.

The kid is a genuinely good player. I can't understand the need to create drama from nothing.

 

[tiger_one]

Reading the headlines today and the media suggesting a conflict of interest that Richo signed Fataape because he is managed by Rich Digital.

The kid is a genuinely good player. I can't understand the need to create drama from nothing.

We attract the most "hits" on socials - and they're struggling to find controversy.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Reading the headlines today and the media suggesting a conflict of interest that Richo signed Fataape because he is managed by Rich Digital.

The kid is a genuinely good player. I can't understand the need to create drama from nothing.

Great publicity for Rich Digital !!!!

 

[The Chad]

If it was a big NRL deal for a much in-demand player who chose the Tigers over another club- MAYBE you could question the deal.

But a young bloke from Q-Cup, from the club Richardson has history with, beating a local club to his Train & Trial deal...they are really digging for this one.