HBG, Independent Directors Sacked

[BZN]

100%. That's it. Like, I get the supporting the club aspect, but you need to have one angle of respect. The cretin won't even come out and explain himself, despite the heartache and anger he's causing in thousands of people. Pathetic human, along with the rest of the people supporting him.

To make an all-encompassing statement like "pathetic human, along with the rest of the people supporting him" I have to assume you know them all personally.

 

[BAGNF05]

I"ve followed the Maggies and Wests Tigers happily since 1957. I don't have the energy anymore to put up wth this debacle. Unless HBG goes I am out of here as a supporter..

Tell old mate that he’s ruined it for plenty of old Maggie’s, as much as a handful are smiling today. They’ll kill whatever is left of the club too.

 

[Tcat]

I’m lost for words.

I know it’s already reported but I have it CONFIRMED that Richo is stepping down as CEO over this.

I don’t blame Richo for walking out, thank you for everything you’ve done for this club. You’ve given us a taste of success and stability during your short time giving us hope we’re capable.

I hope this is goodbye for now and not forever. If we can get HBG out under new management I’m sure he’ll be the first person called to finish the job he set out to do.

On the other side of things:

It’s become clear - this club will NEVER be successful until the HBG are out

The fact the NRL haven’t stepped in is equally as laughable, it’s clear they aren’t performance driven but more Wests driven.

I think this is the end for me, how can I give so much time/energy/money into a club run by people who continue to spit in us fans faces.

It’s all on you Benji… you’re our last hope.

#HBGOUT

[This word has been automatically removed] the club. Let's all walk out on the place. Change might happen if there are no members and no one turns up to games.

 

[BAGNF05]

[This word has been automatically removed] the club. Let's all walk out on the place. Change might happen if there are no members and no one turns up to games.

4000 people watching floggings won’t last long.

 

[WesternSuburbsBoy]

It's been a alright 3 years on here peeps but I cannot continue to support this club under the current administration. I'll never be able to support another team but I just can't get behind this one until things change. Love - WSB ✌️

 

[Tom Shines]

I feel bad for people I don’t know …

I want to keep up the fight …

They are going to need something going their way this week though ..: before the rally

 

[old_man_tiger]

After a big spike in crowds and membership i can see these metrics taking a huge nose dive. Can the least funded, worst performing team of the last 15 years survive a 20% drop in crowds and sales? For context i think 2025 was our fourth highest average after 2005, 2006 and 2010 so a drop is almost a certainty.

I think we will be gone within few years and someone else posted a very good point that PVL is probably happy to have us out of the way. Personally dreading having to decide whether to watch the team next year, I can see a lot of people walking away as this is pure self destruction through incompetence.

One silver lining is my new empathy for our own Gary Glitter. To me the thought of watching the team must be like him imagining one of his only fans girls wearing an orange jersey. You don't want to see it but you just can't look away.

 

[BAGNF05]

After a big spike in crowds and membership i can see these metrics taking a huge nose dive. Can the least funded, worst performing team of the last 15 years survive a 20% drop in crowds and sales? For context i think 2025 was our fourth highest average after 2005, 2006 and 2010 so a drop is almost a certainty.

I think we will be gone within few years and someone else posted a very good point that PVL is probably happy to have us out of the way. Personally dreading having to decide whether to watch the team next year, I can see a lot of people walking away as this is pure self destruction through incompetence.

One silver lining is my new empathy for our own Gary Glitter. To me the thought of watching the team must be like him imagining one of his only fans girls wearing an orange jersey. You don't want to see it but you just can't look away.

Why would you still go? I’ll ask again when more of the football department follow Richo.

 

[tig_prmz]

Mate that is my exact point and I completely agree with the points you make.

The board members at HBG and the HGB reps on the Wests Tigers act on their own personal interest which is to use the club as a means to re-live the glory days and for status.

When they can’t exert control over either they throw their toys out of the cot, backstab anyone with competence because they don’t want to be personally shown up, and create chaos in the media that reflects poorly on both HBG and the Wests Tigers.

The [This word has been automatically removed]ed thing is they don’t care because their selfishness and delusion doesn’t allow them to see the destruction their actions cause. Because to them it’s about extraction. It’s about what they can gain personally from this scenario and their insatiable appetite to stroke their own ego.

That’s what I mean by self-interest. We need a club first mentality and that has never been the case at the Wests Tigers (albeit for a brief period under the independent board and Richo).

Don’t mean to sound combative towards you too because I completely agree with everything you just said.

Not having a go at you but I wanna discuss these points further.

1. You said they are doing it for their own ego/ self worth. Usually I find that money is the biggest motivator, not ego. HBG profits 50x more than WT so I fail to see a financial motive. In terms of ego, I have a second point.

2. Dont you think there are people in the Broncos hierarchy that are big on their own ego and wanting to re-live their glory days? What's stopping them from acting in their self interest?

Here is where I land. This is not a "people" issue. Every person when given an opportunity will take it for their self interest. What stops them is a good structure and having the foresight that the Business' best interest is in fact your best interest too.

This is a "structure" issue. We put in place these independent directors but then we gave the Owners the power to remove them too. What's the point then?

HBG isn't a person, how many CEOs has HBG or Wests had in the last 15 years?

I remember speaking to @cochise once about how the profits are distributed. He said the HBG cannot touch WT profits. This is a good thing to shield WT but then what incentive does HBG have? How do we ask them to put more money into Wt if they're not getting money out of it?

We need a structure which promotes excellence. Winning is a by-product of it.

I have no idea what the answer is, but all I know is "replacing" a company or an individual isn't it.

 

[Curly_Tiger]

It’s potentially an old mobile number but if you look up DB on Linked In and read the comments under his one and only post, it is there for all to see

 

[old_man_tiger]

Why would you still go? I’ll ask again when more of the football department follow Richo.

0 chance of going at this stage. Kayo at most.

 

[BAGNF05]

All of you who are out! At least hang on until Saturday

Don't penalise the football club. Don't bombard them with your emails. They have no control over this, and Wests Ashfield won't receive any of it.

The enemy live here:
Address: 115 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield NSW 2131
Phone: (02) 8752 2000
info@holmanbarnesgroup.com.au

Holman Barnes Group - Holman Barnes Group

Wests Ashfield, Croydon Sports and Markets Club provide a wide variety of entertainment facilities, including function rooms and state-of-the-art dining options.

holmanbarnesgroup.com.au

Head to the march this weekend! Grab anyone you know to go with you. The Wests Tigers need you more than ever now, and numbers are required.

Will be marching.

Send your membership cancellations to the NRL.

 

[Tito Santana]

Shane Richardson steps down as Wests Tigers CEO

The Wests Tigers can confirm that Chief Executive Officer, Shane Richardson has today advised the Club of his resignation.

www.weststigers.com.au

 

[TigerVinnie]

13th Dec.... We march.

Will anything likely happen from it? Probably not... but god we need to try.

 

[bigsiro]

Mate that is my exact point and I completely agree with the points you make.

The board members at HBG and the HGB reps on the Wests Tigers act on their own personal interest which is to use the club as a means to re-live the glory days and for status.

When they can’t exert control over either they throw their toys out of the cot, backstab anyone with competence because they don’t want to be personally shown up, and create chaos in the media that reflects poorly on both HBG and the Wests Tigers.

The [This word has been automatically removed]ed thing is they don’t care because their selfishness and delusion doesn’t allow them to see the destruction their actions cause. Because to them it’s about extraction. It’s about what they can gain personally from this scenario and their insatiable appetite to stroke their own ego.

That’s what I mean by self-interest. We need a club first mentality and that has never been the case at the Wests Tigers (albeit for a brief period under the independent board and Richo).

Don’t mean to sound combative towards you too because I completely agree with everything you just said.

But @tig_prmz had a valid question, which I still can't find an answer for.

HBG would be well aware of their duties as directors, most notably their primary obligation to act in the best interests of the organisation. As such, there would have to be valid explanations for their decisions.

I am as angry as everyone here. What is happening is a full on disgrace.
And there is no telling how Benji or the playing group will react. They are a close-knit and loyal bunch.

I would like to know what the reasons or motives were behind HBG's decisions. If there are two sides to every story, HBG better come out and be transparent about theirs, and quick. And they better be in the best interests of this merged football club.

 

[innsaneink]

Whose self interest though. What did HBG gain by doing this? WT barely makes money and most NRL clubs dont. They have much bigger fish to fry with their own clubs.

What did they actually achieve by doing this? "They have more control over WT". But what are they gonna achieve with this control.

2030 they can change the name.to wests magpies i believe

 

[Flippedy]

RICHO is too good for this club

Indeed! Imagine, he was able to drag every other struggling club out of the sewer, but we were the only ones to break him! We are beyond redemption.

 

[Harvey]

What were v'landys/nrl contact details again?

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Mate, you do

“It’s written all over his avatar”
You do realise your conversing with a bloke who uses a Balmain fridge magnet for an avatar.
Too funny - oh the hypocrisy 🤣🤣🤣

Well F me, finally something witty with a hint of intelligence, mate there's hope for you yet a promotion from the chicken coop maybe imminent.

 

[watersider]

I'm still a fan, however, I won't be going to games or supporting financially until it is resolved. It's a big step back for me; my family and I have loved going to games since my children were born. They've never seen a winning season, but that never stopped us going, or from them being enthusiastic about our team.

It's no coincidence that everything is all of a sudden playing out in the media once again.

It doesn't feel like our club anymore, it's just an ego trip, power play for the HBG group now.

I would like to thank all the podcasters for your activism around the club. As fans, we all feel disgruntled by all of this but it's much appreciated the way you all put voice to all that and put your name forward in coordinating efforts.