Breaking news: HBG takeover

Lestronge said:
Thats micromanagement. Anything that was in the remit of needing board approval , went to the board . Otherwise , do these people not understand entirely independent board ? Like seriously what insight is Denis and his joker mates who’ve been retired for 20 years , about the financial decisions of the day to day running of the club. Like seriously ? It was the whole point of the review to stop that shit from happening … because HBG= OLD geriatrics with nothing better to do then screw shit up because life is boring when you get old ..
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I don't know how old you are but your life must be pretty boring when you sit around all day and half the night on a football forum whingeing that things aren't done the way you want them done.
 
UnderTheBus said:
Yep! same problems that have netted ZERO premierships since the debenture systems inception in 1955, noting that 2005 was an even 50/50 split. Nothing will change until the boy's club of wests (HBG/Ashfield) is gone, and people are held accountable and voted in or out based on merit.
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You're right. I'm old enough to remember the 1961, 1962 and 1963 grand final losses to St George. Ron Casey from channel 9 interviewed Arthur Summons after the 1963 grand final. It went like this.
Ron Casey : "Arthur, who do you blame for today's loss?"
Arthur : not Darcy Lawler, that's for sure, Ron. It's our f...ing debenture system. You can't beat a quality side like Saints with a f...ing debenture system hanging over your head. Same happened last year and the year before. We're f...ed unless we get rid of it, Ron."
 
BAGNF05 said:
I sincerely hope he’s up for this stink. He doesn’t strike me as a walk away man and his opponent seems like they are fairly stupid.
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Richo is in no spot to take these fools on , he either does what they request or se ya later , or he just quits due to his original request that he works with an independent board , he had it for 12 months they did great work , made profit etc but that is now gone , I say he walks as he won’t be able to work with these idiots , can anyone hear tell me they would do 1 thing Burgess told them to do , please he is a useless idiot
 
coivtny said:
OK, if it was a serious comment, I'll respond in good faith. Maybe there are a few Magpie diehards such as Burgess who want the Magpies back in the NRL. They are delusional. In my view there is no way the NRL will allow that to happen so they are flogging a dead horse.
I know quite a few former Magpie supporters who now follow WT. Not one of them think the Magpies should be back in the NRL. I read the comments of plenty of former Magpie supporters on this forum and (perhaps) with the exception of one or two they are not pushing for the return of the Magpies either.
For myself, I am in lockstep with WT supporters. I DO NOT want the Magpies to return to the NRL. I am more than happy for the KOE side to be branded WT. I like the colours of yellow, black and white. I like the new jerseys but don't love the yellow one but that's just around personal preferences and not because it's "too Balmain".
So when you're throwing around terms like "Magpie dinosaurs"" just think about who you're aiming the term at.
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Don’t be so touchy… my comments were primarily aimed at the lot actively pursuing it from the inside and destroying our club.
Ruled over, of course, by the ever so uninspiring, incompetent, and untrustworthy Mr Denny Burgess.
 
cktiger said:
Don’t be so touchy… my comments were primarily aimed at the lot actively pursuing it from the inside and destroying our club.
Ruled over, of course, by the ever so uninspiring, incompetent, and untrustworthy Mr Denny Burgess.
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Not touchy at all. Just annoyed when people spray comments around without care. How in the hell would I know who you were aiming your comments at?
 
Demps said:
We've discussed it 😉

stevied

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

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
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Thread 'CENTRAL COAST CONNECTION / PRESENCE'

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...
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I am an old Magpie supporter from the heart of the Balmain district, now live in the South-West of Sydney and I would happily support a team called the Central Coast Tigers if the current Wests Tigers set up fell apart and was replaced.
There is no doubt a team called Central Coast Tigers would be well received, well supported and would work.
As for Western Suburbs Magpies, they were once a great club with a rich history contrary to what some like to believe. But anyone with any realism would know they are not ever coming back as part of the NRL competition, just like the Balmain Tigers are never coming back as part of the NRL competition.
So it is either allow and make the merger work, otherwise the licence will be taken away and we may not even get an option for an alternate club such as Central Coast Tigers.
The Macarthur district which now includes Liverpool to Campbelltown to Camden and incorporating the Southern Highlands is now an extremely populated, family oriented region which is rapidly increasing as a junior rugby league nursery powerhouse and hence why many have called for Wests Tigers to shift their focus and attention to being more involved and possibly based in that region full time.
Do not forget that the Western Suburbs Magpies were traditionally Ashfield based and were in effect a merged club of their own once they shifted their rugby league focus to the MacArthur region.
So we now effectively have a 3 way merger between Balmain, Wests Ashfield and the MacArthur region.
Over the years it has made a lot of sense when you consider many past proud Western Suburbs junior clubs such as Enfield Federals, Concord/Butwood Wolves, Strathfield Raiders just to name a few have become integral parts of the Balmain district junior league.
So it’s very complex, but it can work very successfully if done properly and always remember the club is far bigger than any one player, coach, administrator, owner or fan.
 
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diedpretty said:
But now everyone seems to be quoting Hagipantellis as gospel.
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It's a bit like a few posts yesterday supporting Barry O'Farrell's comments about HBG. Yet, BOF was shown to lie about the Grange incident a few years ago. He either lied or had a very bad memory. But, who forgets the gift of a bottle of Grange.
 
coivtny said:
You're right. I'm old enough to remember the 1961, 1962 and 1963 grand final losses to St George. Ron Casey from channel 9 interviewed Arthur Summons after the 1963 grand final. It went like this.
Ron Casey : "Arthur, who do you blame for today's loss?"
Arthur : not Darcy Lawler, that's for sure, Ron. It's our f...ing debenture system. You can't beat a quality side like Saints with a f...ing debenture system hanging over your head. Same happened last year and the year before. We're f...ed unless we get rid of it, Ron."
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Well there you go. A history lesson for us all and further evidence of the outdated system, which even drew criticism less than a decade after it was installed. It's criminal how power greedy and selfish these individuals are.
 
Bus 2 Terrigal said:
Well said BZN.

It’s all just theatre. Rugby League is a soapy with head knocks.
Supporting the Wests Ts is one epic Greek tragedy (minus the souvlaki).

The recent boardroom shenanigans are but the latest chapter
I mean, how good is it to be talking rugby league in December.

God this club knows how to deliver 🤣
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Love your sense of humour, particularly at a time like this.
 
coivtny said:
Not touchy at all. Just annoyed when people spray comments around without care. How in the hell would I know who you were aiming your comments at?
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On the contrary, I am very careful with my comments and don’t just ‘spray’ them around.
I was very clear it was aimed at the Wests dinosaurs actively trying t disrupt the club and turn it back into the Magpies.
You shouldn’t be upset unless you’re one of them.
If you’re upset with the ‘dinosaurs’ tag you can take solace in the fact I also wear the label.
 
Bus 2 Terrigal said:
They own the club.
They can sack whoever they want to sack 🤷‍♂️
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Wrong… maybe so 20 years ago but not now.
The way board’s are made ro be accountable is nothing like it was and is very strict.
I’m on the board of a small licenced club and I’m surprised Denny made it through the process to even become a Club Director. 🤣
 
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