HBG, Independent Directors Sacked

[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.

 

[mtd#2]

Lets get a petition going for members seeking a refund.

The NRL will take notice of that.

I've had a change of heart

This is not the time to give up

It's the time to fight

I am all in for Saturday

My fire has been lit..

Any inner west locals here know any good signage places? Even better if we can find one who suppor tigers and will help us get stacks of them for free?

 

[Betterdays22]

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.

Sometimes the most obvious answer, is the correct answer.

They did not like not being in control of the club so they took back the power. They smeared Richo on the way out with a strategic leak to make their position stronger. They know they can act with impunity and they couldn't care less what fans think.

 

[area52]

Why is everyone blowing up over drop kick chammas article

 

[mtd#2]

13th Dec.... We march.

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

Spurs got rid of levy
It's possible
But it's going to take time
HBG aren't as sophisticated and smart as levy.
If we form together we can oust these pricks in a few years

 

[Betterdays22]

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.

There becomes a point where money is irrelevant. None of these guys need cash. It is about power and control, simple as that.

 

[Bus 2 Terrigal]

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.

Nothing on your double standards then 🤔

 

[BAGNF05]

Sometimes the most obvious answer, is the correct answer.

They did not like not being in control of the club so they took back the power. They smeared Richo on the way out with a strategic leak to make their position stronger. They know they can act with impunity and they couldn't care less what fans think.

They’re not that bright because a bad football team with no fans is worth two fifths of f$&k all

 

[old_man_tiger]

Worst thing I've read all day, from HBG:

We again wish to reassure our fans and the broader NRL of our commitment to the joint venture.

Go committ yourselves elsewhere you useless pricks.

 

[Betterdays22]

They’re not that bright because a bad football team with no fans is worth two fifths of f$&k all

As long as you get to play out your little fantasy of owning a football club it doesnt matter

 

[BAGNF05]

As long as you get to play out your little fantasy of owning a football club it doesnt matter

The fantasy was probably better with a crowd in the house. Prawn sandwiches might be a bit stale now.

 

[Suzie-Q]

Yeah even then, if HBG are paying their bills I still expect nothing from the NRL.

I think where change could/needs to be made is at board level of HBG. It's seems the current HBG is the problem. But those board members aren't the actual owners, they are elected/appointed to the board. Empty stadiums/loss of sponsorship etc might see members to vote for change on the HBG board. Then we can only hope their replacements have an idea.

But that's the issue, isn't it? They're not elected, they hold debentures. How does that get changed?

 

[TigerNeddyK]

I don’t listen to his or any other footy podcasts.
I could care less where Mr Byrne bobs up 🤷‍♂️

Cool story bro

 

[innsaneink]

I'm assuming they would as the article stated yesterday Vlandys was considering appointing an N.R.L administrator, if there were no grounds he wouldn't be able to consider it, I believe there were also breaches by HBG with the way the directors were stood down according to an article posted a few days ago, though I think the only ones who could pursue that would be the directors themselves in the courts which would be costly for a voluntary position which they prob wouldn't do. Who cares though, HBG do whatever they want when they want with their play thing, why bother with the rules. Do whatever needs to be done to get it done.

It seemed like a verybthorough article i think from The Australian by someone who seemed to know whatnhe was talking about...citing clubs sct clauses one of which appeared to state HBG needes NRL approval to dismiss independent board members.

I think thats what it inferred ...i asked the question and @Lestronge agreed with me...but we dont know if they got the reqd.apprival or not

 

[BAGNF05]

I'm surprised you of all people, a health care worker in the mental health area, didn't step in and try to calm the heat being generated.
I assume you know that the anger being displayed is not good for a person's health.
I assume you know aggression and hate don't get any of us anywhere.
I assume you know that the control of aggression has to be an ongoing learning process for a lot of people.
I also assume that you know aggression doesn't work to bring about a peaceful and happy resolution that lasts.
And last, I assume you know it's gentle honest diplomacy that works best.

Take your dribble back under your bridge.

 

[bigsiro]

Sometimes the most obvious answer, is the correct answer.

They did not like not being in control of the club so they took back the power. They smeared Richo on the way out with a strategic leak to make their position stronger. They know they can act with impunity and they couldn't care less what fans think.

The reasons you gave are of their supposed vested personal interest, not their interest in the club.
I'm trying to do what Ted Lasso said; be curious, not judgmental.

I can't jump to the only conclusion that they're some sort of maniacal, sadistic group of people with an interest only in power. Surely their decision making must be rooted in a shared mission to drive success.
Surely.
No?

 

[supercoach]

This whole saga can now either destroy the club for another decade or maybe for ever, or something good could rise from the ashes. Very hard to be optimistic and while HBG are making the decisions and the chances of this club having any success is zero.

The NRL’s intervention is our only chance, but that may be a legal minefield they may want to keep clear of

 

[weststigers]

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 🤣🤣🤣

I just like the retro emblem - I had that card when I was a kid. What's your problem?

I don't come on here whinging about not enough tigers on the sleeve or what have you. You're a disgrace.

 

[Telltails]

I'm surprised you of all people, a health care worker in the mental health area, didn't step in and try to calm the heat being generated.
I assume you know that the anger being displayed is not good for a person's health.
I assume you know aggression and hate don't get any of us anywhere.
I assume you know that the control of aggression has to be an ongoing learning process for a lot of people.
I also assume that you know aggression doesn't work to bring about a peaceful and happy resolution that lasts.
And last, I assume you know it's gentle honest diplomacy that works best.

Mate read the room and do yourself and everyone else a favour and just find your people somewhere else.

 

[hammertime]

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.

Have no need. The man is a coward and if his Instagram is anything to go by, a perv too. Has destroyed the club and has not fronted the media once. He doesn't measure up against blokes like Shane and Barry and has to knife from the shadows.

Weak and pathetic is what he is.