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TigerBurnsy said:
for what its worth i did ask chatGPT plus this prompt: how would you fix wests tigers if you took over as ceo
and this is what i received:
Fixing the Wests Tigers as CEO is a massive but not impossible task—it would require strong leadership, ruthless honesty, long-term vision, and short-term accountability. Here’s a structured plan for turning the club around:



🔧 STEP 1:​


1.​


  • Clean out ineffective board members and streamline decision-making.
  • Appoint a Head of Football with premiership experience, not ex-players on sentiment.
  • Rebuild a functional front office with data-driven executives (see Penrith or Brisbane models).

2.​


  • Are we Balmain or Western Suburbs? Decide.
  • Rebuild a unified culture—new mission, values, and identity.
  • Commit to being either a development club (Penrith-style) or an aggressive recruitment club (Roosters-style). Not both.


🏋️ STEP 2:​


1.​


  • Hire a modern tactical coach—someone who understands man management and analytics.
  • Back the coach fully with non-negotiables: no interference, but performance benchmarks must be hit.

2.​


  • Appoint an elite head of recruitment with runs on the board.
  • Fix the pathway leaks. Too many juniors leave (e.g., Josh Addo-Carr, Ryan Papenhuyzen).
  • Stop overpaying for average players. Tear up the old contract culture.

3.​


  • Clean out toxic elements.
  • Identify future leaders (e.g., Apisai Koroisau, if he buys in) and build around them.


🌱 STEP 3:​


  • Partner heavily with Western Sydney schools and clubs.
  • Invest in junior coaching, mentorship programs, and education.
  • Build a West Sydney Centre of Excellence for juniors.
  • Make staying at Tigers the dream—create a Penrith-style loyalty pipeline.


💰 STEP 4:​


  • Rebuild trust with transparency: regular CEO updates, open fans forums.
  • Fix Leichhardt and Campbelltown split—play strategically at both but push for a long-term home base.
  • Target new sponsorship via Western Sydney business networks.
  • Improve game-day experience (cheap tickets, family zones, fan interaction).


🧠 STEP 5:​


  • Invest in sports science, recovery, analytics, and mindset coaching.
  • Players must meet strict fitness, discipline, and off-field standards.
  • Build a winning mentality—reward effort, not just talent.


⏳ Measurable Goals​


  • Year 1: Off-field reset, talent pathways realigned, recruitment improved.
  • Year 2: Outside finals but with clear signs of improvement (10–12 wins).
  • Year 3: Play finals footy.
  • Year 5: Become a top-4 club with stable leadership and elite pathways.


❌ No-Go Tactics​


  • No ex-players coaching without credentials (nostalgia is killing the club).
  • No panic signings.
  • No blaming the media or fans—take accountability.


TL;DR: Rebuild leadership, define identity, overhaul recruitment, develop juniors, reconnect with fans, and build a culture of elite standards.
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That’s gold - amazing how correct it is.
 
The only saving grace is Des and the Titans have lost the plot even more than we have.
Supposedly David Fifita is not good enough for their top 17 as he’s unfit and has a poor work ethic, but how do they explain Allan Fitzgibbon being selected ahead of Khan-Pereira ?
They have parked the Ferrari and racing with the Holden Commodore instead.
 
Vicious said:
The only saving grace is Des and the Titans have lost the plot even more than we have.
Supposedly David Fifita is not good enough for their top 17 as he’s unfit and has a poor work ethic, but how do they explain Allan Fitzgibbon being selected ahead of Khan-Pereira ?
They have parked the Ferrari and racing with the Holden Commodore instead.
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Reckon the NRL knew what they were doing scheduling Titans vs Tigers round 27? Spoon Bowl II. 2 game series this year too. Wonder who we will play next year?
 
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