OFFICIAL Wests Tigers Unite: Call to Arms

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Yossarian said:
This is an important fact that is widely misunderstood. The Ashfield grant is nothing compared to the NRL grant. They don't "pay the bills", you as a fan do whether directly or indirectly.
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They really own nothing worth anything without the financial support of the NRL. They may currently be exercising a level of control but the power to compete in this competition is in the hands of the NRL.
 
426Tlgerland said:
Agree Dave 6 months his spot will just go on hold
The other 2 directors 6 years and 8 years will be replaced by hand picked Romero / Burgess supporters , I have said in another section , the media build up may keep shit heads off the board if Romero is all about winding back the review and her and Burgess are heading to the Wests Tigers Board again with a few hanger onners , More pressure will help us and the media are now all over it , Remember it only takes a couple to turn on these grubby directors to make changes again , Romero can be punted if the others turn to save face
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If the two given large suspensions were member elected then surely legally the only way they can be replaced is by members voting for replacements.
 
Wests Tigers Unite - For ALL Wests Tigers Fans

Press Release

2nd January 2025

Wests Tigers Unite wants to know where the opposing HBG debenture holders are.

As public support grows for a review of the Holman Barnes Group's (HBG) governance, the Wests Tigers Unite group is asking disaffected HBG debenture holders to consider breaking their silence.

Wests Tigers Unite has come together as a united group of Wests Tigers social media platforms and fan groups and has launched a petition calling for a review of the governance of the HBG.

Those calls have been met with support from the influential Inner West Mayor, Darcy Byrne, who has publicly called on the NSW Government to intervene to fix what he says is the “undemocratic and seemingly improper governance of the Holman Barnes Group.”.

The Wests Tigers Unite petition has now garnered more than 1100 signatures. With momentum for a review now gathering pace, the group is asking those inside the HBG to stand up and be heard.

At present, the HBG debenture holders number a total of eighteen individuals. There is a cap of twenty debenture holders in the organization, with two vacancies, and another, David Gilbert, suspended for six months.

Wests Tigers Unite spokesperson, Joel Helmes, says the debenture holders who don’t agree with the way the HBG board is performing should come forward.

“We are aware of the names of all of the HBG debenture holders, and to respect their privacy we won’t name them at this point, however, I believe now is the time for those who don’t like what they are seeing to step forward.

“In the past couple of days, we have seen the only two member elected board members of the HBG suspended for 14 years in total.

“It is fair to assume that these directors were removed primarily because they supported the implementation of the recommendations of an independent review into the Wests Tigers.

“One of those recommendations was that three non-executive directors be added to the Wests Tigers board through an exhaustive external process.

“When push comes to shove, the people who have control of the HBG board are unwilling to relinquish their power over the Wests Tigers, that’s despite years of poor performance in the boardroom from the very same individuals.”

Mr. Helmes says HBG debenture holders who don’t like the pressure that is being placed on the organization, including a potential state government probe into the group’s processes and transparency, should come forward to explain how we got here.

“This is a chance to help both the HBG and the Wests Tigers grow and evolve, I hope they don’t miss it.

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Muffstar said:
That's a good point, what does WA contribute and what does the NRL contribute to running the footy team each year ?
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I think the NRL contributes around $13 million to each club. I’m not sure what HBG chip in to operations.

There’s a common view in the NRL that given the NRL grants, it’s pretty easy for clubs to at least break even every year. Which is why it was so alarming in Pascoe’s last year we managed to run at a loss.
 
TigerJunior4 said:
I think the NRL contributes around $13 million to each club. I’m not sure what HBG chip in to operations.

There’s a common view in the NRL that given the NRL grants, it’s pretty easy for clubs to at least break even every year. Which is why it was so alarming in Pascoe’s last year we managed to run at a loss.
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I had a look at some statements a bit back. I think it was around $1m that i saw in one year. But richo trying to wind that back. Hence his rump steak comments.

So nothing in comparison to NRL. Especially with richo taking control of the books
 
Joel Helmes said:
Wests Tigers Unite - For ALL Wests Tigers Fans

Press Release

2nd January 2025

Wests Tigers Unite wants to know where the opposing HBG debenture holders are.

As public support grows for a review of the Holman Barnes Group's (HBG) governance, the Wests Tigers Unite group is asking disaffected HBG debenture holders to consider breaking their silence.

Wests Tigers Unite has come together as a united group of Wests Tigers social media platforms and fan groups and has launched a petition calling for a review of the governance of the HBG.

Those calls have been met with support from the influential Inner West Mayor, Darcy Byrne, who has publicly called on the NSW Government to intervene to fix what he says is the “undemocratic and seemingly improper governance of the Holman Barnes Group.”.

The Wests Tigers Unite petition has now garnered more than 1100 signatures. With momentum for a review now gathering pace, the group is asking those inside the HBG to stand up and be heard.

At present, the HBG debenture holders number a total of eighteen individuals. There is a cap of twenty debenture holders in the organization, with two vacancies, and another, David Gilbert, suspended for six months.

Wests Tigers Unite spokesperson, Joel Helmes, says the debenture holders who don’t agree with the way the HBG board is performing should come forward.

“We are aware of the names of all of the HBG debenture holders, and to respect their privacy we won’t name them at this point, however, I believe now is the time for those who don’t like what they are seeing to step forward.

“In the past couple of days, we have seen the only two member elected board members of the HBG suspended for 14 years in total.

“It is fair to assume that these directors were removed primarily because they supported the implementation of the recommendations of an independent review into the Wests Tigers.

“One of those recommendations was that three non-executive directors be added to the Wests Tigers board through an exhaustive external process.

“When push comes to shove, the people who have control of the HBG board are unwilling to relinquish their power over the Wests Tigers, that’s despite years of poor performance in the boardroom from the very same individuals.”

Mr. Helmes says HBG debenture holders who don’t like the pressure that is being placed on the organization, including a potential state government probe into the group’s processes and transparency, should come forward to explain how we got here.

“This is a chance to help both the HBG and the Wests Tigers grow and evolve, I hope they don’t miss it.

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Great work Joel. Thank You So Much.
 
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