Breaking news: HBG takeover

[hammertime]

I hope it can be sorted but if loose the license it is, so be it. I'd rather see the root cause with the WSM debenture administration forced out and proper voting for delegates, along with the NRL kicking in some temp funds to up the 10% Balmain share.

The funds part isnt needed if the club is running a profit. Just get rid of balmain TBH.

 

[BAGNF05]

The thing is HGB won't give up their license without a fight. They will try to drag it on as long as they can.

Have you looked at that board? It’s like a wish version of Guess Who. Hopefully the NRL finally call them out on their decades of failure.

 

[magpies forever]

Ive said it before and I'll say it again, if its the logo / emblem thats the problem, Tigers / Magpies- just remove that friction and become something new, whilst acknowledging both original Tigers & Magpies with equivalent shoulder flashes. Dunno what though Im sure people can come up with options. Yonks ago I suggested 'bushrangers' as a neutral, new name.

 

[Tcat]

This place is such a mess. Every year I get closer to giving up supporting this club. I just fail to see the positives in it.

 

[BAGNF05]

Ive said it before and I'll say it again, if its the logo / emblem thats the problem, Tigers / Magpies- just remove that friction and become something new, whilst acknowledging both original Tigers & Magpies with equivalent shoulder flashes. Dunno what though Im sure people can come up with options. Yonks ago I suggested 'bushrangers' as a neutral, new name.

It’s not Tigers or Magpies that’s the problem, it’s geriatrics.

 

[Lestronge]

I believe if Richo was gonna walk he would have walked today. He knocks things on the head pretty quickly.

He has been around long enough to probably think about this scenario. I think he will have a few hands to play.

As some have already said he won't say anything on the record or publicly he will use the journos he trusts to publish it as a hypothetical.

PVL gets shit done & for him to come out publicly today I think we may be okay.

Quietly confident by radio silence besides a simple website post, note no members email. Plus a FB/Insta post of the players.

Everyone that has come into the fold backs Richo from an off field perspective. He goes I think a lot follow.

The fire and brimstone from just about everyone these past 24 hrs has been amazing . Journos in lockstep with tv and radio pundits in lock step with podcasters in lock step with all us punters on here , in lock step with anyone of any note who contacted PVL in lockstep to get some actual reaction from the nrl . And it happened so quickly… if we can get a solution where these dinosaurs get put back in thier box either through threats and board reinstatement , or the more extreme putting the club into administration , it will have been a galvanising experience for most .
And Dennis …. Is in hiding . Not answering his phone apparently …. Great leadership right there…

 

[GNR4LIFE]

He was never resigning today. That would have been way too reactive. I’m sure it’s not a decision that will be made lightly, either way.

 

[BAGNF05]

He was never resigning today. That would have been way too reactive. I’m sure it’s not a decision that will be made lightly, either way.

Whatever the decision, I hope he fails to show up to the next board meeting with the three HBG simps.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

When the merger happened everyone on both sides agreed that the “Tiger” should be our emblem. If I remember correctly we were going to be called Western Tigers but someone on the Magpies side wanted that to be changed to Wests Tigers.

Part of the kerfuffle now is “too much orange” on the new jerseys. I know actual tigers have a lot of orange colour in their coat but I’ve never seen an orange magpie.

🤷‍♂️🐅🙀

correct from the balmain side of voting on the night, it was voted on as Western Tigers then it morphed into wests tigers

 

[Lestronge]

It’s not Tigers or Magpies that’s the problem, it’s geriatrics.

Like I keep saying it is the rot of “magpies” as a concept that is the problem . And the longer these people have hope , and thier narcissism takes hold , where they’re willing to turn everything on its head to appease an ever dwindling extreme minority , the continuation of these shenanigans will happen . Kill off thee “magpies “ as a concept .. as Balmain as a concept has been killed off , and all this shit goes away .
It is a sickness that is rotting away the club. We cut out the Balmain tumour , now we need to radioactively kill the magpies cancer .
Because as the days and weeks and years go on , if it stays like this “magpies” will be a word that instantly provokes thoughts of hate and associations of negativity in just about anyone south of 50.

 

[Odessa]

Hope so

 

[Vicious]

Most Wests Tigers supporters have jumped to the conclusion that this whole situation has come about due to the 2026 home jersey being mostly orange and assuming it is a step in trying to eliminate the Balmain side of the merger.
This is supposedly based on various quotes of previous conversations with Dennis Burgess and backed up this morning by Lee Hagipantellis.
Contrary to this belief is the public statement made yesterday by Daniel Paton who emphasised there is no agenda against the Balmain side of the merger and stated they poor money into the Balmain juniors, they are not obligated to do this if they dislike the Balmain side of the merger so much.
Paton went on to state the big issue that led to the independent board members being removed was lack of disclosure on things that are supposed to be reviewed and passed at board level.
My understanding is these topics include the ComBank Stadium deal, the 2026 jersey reveal amongst a host of other things.
It’s fine for any fan to say why does the board need to know about these things, but the truth is these type of things, particularly the ComBabk Stadium deal would be discussed and approved at board level by any club, just the same as any business needs big agendas to be passed at board level.
It’s since been rumoured that Barry O’Farrell approved these things and believed him being chairman of the board meant he could give approval without it being raised or voted on by the board.
Common sense tells us all that if this is true, it is not right and has the possibility of dodgy dealings being done.
There has been plenty of comments stating the HBG board members would have known what was going on, well it’s likely they didn’t know anything about it if O’Farrell was making executive decisions without presenting them to the board.
Something to think long and hard about before we jump to conclusions.

 

[hank37w]

Central Coast Tigers lol

You could catch the bus to the ground.

 

[Lestronge]

Ive said it before and I'll say it again, if its the logo / emblem thats the problem, Tigers / Magpies- just remove that friction and become something new, whilst acknowledging both original Tigers & Magpies with equivalent shoulder flashes. Dunno what though Im sure people can come up with options. Yonks ago I suggested 'bushrangers' as a neutral, new name.

Everyone follows the wests tigers . No one is following the bush rangers . The fates are sealed .

 

[Demps]

Central Coast Tigers lol

We've discussed it 😉

Thread 'Is it Worth Discussing the Central Coast Tigers?'

Apr 2, 2023

Excuse me if this notion is a little naive but is it time that the Tigers investigated a relocation to the Central Coast? When I mention this, I am suggesting it as a vehicle for a new start in every possible way;

• New board members
• New administration team
• New brand
• New coach
• New playing roster

I am aware that there are obstacles;

1. NRL prefers other locations for a new franchise, ie. Perth
2. There have been challenges in the past with sponsorship/ financial support on the Coast
3. The Northern Eagles fiasco has left a sour taste in the mouths of the NRL
4...

• stevied
• Replies: 46
• Forum: General Wests Tigers Discussion

• 

Thread 'CENTRAL COAST CONNECTION / PRESENCE'

May 21, 2016

I think the Wests Tigers should utilise this area, taking some home games away from ANZ and having them (when possible & appropriate) at Central Coast stadium (formely known as Blue Tongue). It has a capacity of just over 20k and has sold out in full in the past when NRL games have been played there.

I know the tigers have a strong fan base on the coast - whenever I visit there I see people wearing merch, jerseys, etc. We have users on this forum from the area (who I hope will share their thoughts on this matter). I know us fans from Newcastle would happily make the 1-hour or so odd drive...

• Demps
• Replies: 75
• Forum: General Wests Tigers Discussion

 

[Tito Santana]

Ive said it before and I'll say it again, if its the logo / emblem thats the problem, Tigers / Magpies- just remove that friction and become something new, whilst acknowledging both original Tigers & Magpies with equivalent shoulder flashes. Dunno what though Im sure people can come up with options. Yonks ago I suggested 'bushrangers' as a neutral, new name.

Great idea.

Shit name though.

Bushrangers? Pathetic.

You may as well call them the Malcolm Nadens. Too soon?

 

[tigahhh]

Most Wests Tigers supporters have jumped to the conclusion that this whole situation has come about due to the 2026 home jersey being mostly orange and assuming it is a step in trying to eliminate the Balmain side of the merger.
This is supposedly based on various quotes of previous conversations with Dennis Burgess and backed up this morning by Lee Hagipantellis.
Contrary to this belief is the public statement made yesterday by Daniel Paton who emphasised there is no agenda against the Balmain side of the merger and stated they poor money into the Balmain juniors, they are not obligated to do this if they dislike the Balmain side of the merger so much.
Paton went on to state the big issue that led to the independent board members being removed was lack of disclosure on things that are supposed to be reviewed and passed at board level.
My understanding is these topics include the ComBank Stadium deal, the 2026 jersey reveal amongst a host of other things.
It’s fine for any fan to say why does the board need to know about these things, but the truth is these type of things, particularly the ComBabk Stadium deal would be discussed and approved at board level by any club, just as any business needs big agendas to be passed at board level.
It’s since been rumoured that Barry O’Farrell approved these things and believed him being chairman of the board meant he could give approval without it being raised or voted on by the board.
Common sense tells us all that if this is true it is not right and has the possible dodgy dealings being done.
There has been plenty of comments stating the HBG board members would have known what was going on, well it’s likely they didn’t know anything about it if O’Farrell was making executive decisions with presenting them to the board.
Something to think long and hard about before we jump to conclusions.

V, you’re so much smarter than this …. they are acting in their own self-interest not for the betterment of the club

 

[Big Red]

Is there precedence for that? Has the NRL ever revoked a licence due to the way a club has been run?

No but one thing we’ve learnt over that last decade is that under HBG, WT have set a whole lot of unprecedented records.

 

[Tom Shines]

Most Wests Tigers supporters have jumped to the conclusion that this whole situation has come about due to the 2026 home jersey being mostly orange and assuming it is a step in trying to eliminate the Balmain side of the merger.
This is supposedly based on various quotes of previous conversations with Dennis Burgess and backed up this morning by Lee Hagipantellis.
Contrary to this belief is the public statement made yesterday by Daniel Paton who emphasised there is no agenda against the Balmain side of the merger and stated they poor money into the Balmain juniors, they are not obligated to do this if they dislike the Balmain side of the merger so much.
Paton went on to state the big issue that led to the independent board members being removed was lack of disclosure on things that are supposed to be reviewed and passed at board level.
My understanding is these topics include the ComBank Stadium deal, the 2026 jersey reveal amongst a host of other things.
It’s fine for any fan to say why does the board need to know about these things, but the truth is these type of things, particularly the ComBabk Stadium deal would be discussed and approved at board level by any club, just the same as any business needs big agendas to be passed at board level.
It’s since been rumoured that Barry O’Farrell approved these things and believed him being chairman of the board meant he could give approval without it being raised or voted on by the board.
Common sense tells us all that if this is true, it is not right and has the possibility of dodgy dealings being done.
There has been plenty of comments stating the HBG board members would have known what was going on, well it’s likely they didn’t know anything about it if O’Farrell was making executive decisions without presenting them to the board.
Something to think long and hard about before we jump to conclusions.

There are HBG people on the WT board… what are they discussing when they meet with O Farrel and the rest of the board ?

 

[tigahhh]

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