HBG, Independent Directors Sacked

[Harvey]

Let us know how it goes

Just got off the phone with him. Seemed genuine.

Explained that I have no problem with the club, my problems are solely with the dysfunctional HBG board making decisions. The lack of stability and infighting in that group directly impacts on employment, decision making and direction in the club. Today's announcement doesn't change anything as the HBG leaders making that decision will likely be gone & banned in 6 months anyway, when they turn on themselves.

He did say within the building things are strong and the team are unified & buoyed by the fans passion around recent events and do not feel any anger directed towards the team.

Current refund policy obviously does not cover the recent upheaval, they are reviewing the policy and expect to be done by February, at which point they will come to members.

 

[Merlot]

Almost feels like we need some answers to fully understand what is going on

answers from whom ? what /who will wake you from your slumber

 

[weststigers]

So it isn’t a positive three sacked directors are back ?

In isolation yes. It's positive, but from a power standpoint we have gone backwards because HBG control the board.

We went from an independent majority board to an HBG board that includes some independents.

 

[Craegus]

Is this serious? About having a woman? We had one and they sacked her?

It was in the article. And there is still one there, maybe not on the board, but a debenture holder what has a husband who is in a high place right now.

 

[The Chad]

A competent owner wanting control is not unreasonable, but HBG has shown that isn’t them over an extended period. PVL said they could have gone further. He should have.

“Call them whatever you want, say whatever you like, but an 'owner' wanting a 51% say, or even a 50% say in the running of the club doesn't sound ridiculous”

Every owner believes they are competent.

Every leader thinks they are doing the right thing.

Every villain is convinced they are the hero.

They are the majority owners. They think they are doing the right thing.

 

[Tom Shines]

In isolation yes. It's positive, but from a power standpoint we have gone backwards because HBG control the board.

We went from an independent majority board to an HBG board that includes some independents.

So this is it hey ? The end ? Should we bother to show up on Satiurday ?

 

[weststigers]

So this is it hey ? The end ? Should we bother to show up on Satiurday ?

Absolutely. The outcome is not good enough.

 

[The Chad]

It wouldn’t help you

Thanks mate.

 

[TigerNeddyK]

Oh please ,,, save your theories trying to explain/ justify these dopes… HBG don’t have the smarts to get a root in a brothel with a $1,000 dollars hanging out of their pocket

Burgess has got it Sussed online, apparently

 

[NT_Tiger]

Yes

Cochise, what are the chances of convincing Charlie Viola to accept his position back in the short term and when he steps aside after a short period another independent takes his place? It would improve the voting ratio somewhat.

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

So it was Richo gone and control back in their own hands independents means squat now, I liked Richo but you never know what things were like behind closed doors. The Chammas quote about many in the front office seeing him go sort of makes you at least have a thought about how harmonious things were.

Anyhow iam ok with Shaun Mielekamp having his time to do what he does living on the Coast you always heard around the traps how highly he was thought of at his time with the Mariners.

 

[The Chad]

I’ve told you … this is not the end …it’s the beginning…

Are you still waiting for more evidence to justify HBG’s decision to remove the independents?

What inside information are you sitting on over there?

The beginning of what? Who is stepping in to 'fix it' now that the boss of the whole NRL....didn't fix it the way you liked?

 

[cochise]

Every owner believes they are competent.

Every leader thinks they are doing the right thing.

Every villain is convinced they are the hero.

They are the majority owners. They think they are doing the right thing.

They aren't

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

People can make an offer at any time.

Just have to find someone to offer enough to make them look.

These debenture holders want their returns at some point, right?

If you want to sell something you have to make it known, can't expect interested parties to show up flashing wads of cash, anyway Laundy has expressed interest without the for-sale sign.

 

[The Chad]

answers from whom ? what /who will wake you from your slumber

There's a new board in place on the 15th, yeah?

A new CEO coming in?

Start there.

 

[tigertragic]

Every owner believes they are competent.

Every leader thinks they are doing the right thing.

Every villain is convinced they are the hero.

They are the majority owners. They think they are doing the right thing.

That’s the problem. Thinking is non existent in HBG

 

[GNR4LIFE]

If you want to sell something you have to make it known, can't expect interested parties to show up flashing wads of cash, anyway Laundy has expressed interest without the for-sale sign.

Idk, I’ve seen a lot of posts to the contrary lately. People saying the club should be bought when it’s not even for sale.

 

[cochise]

Cochise, what are the chances of convincing Charlie Viola to accept his position back in the short term and when he steps aside after a short period another independent takes his place? It would improve the voting ratio somewhat.

It's not enough, we are pretty much back to where we were before the review. We need an independent majority.

 

[area52]

Just got off the phone with him. Seemed genuine.

Explained that I have no problem with the club, my problems are solely with the dysfunctional HBG board making decisions. The lack of stability and infighting in that group directly impacts on employment, decision making and direction in the club. Today's announcement doesn't change anything as the HBG leaders making that decision will likely be gone & banned in 6 months anyway, when they turn on themselves.

He did say within the building things are strong and the team are unified & buoyed by the fans passion around recent events and do not feel any anger directed towards the team.

Current refund policy obviously does not cover the recent upheaval, they are reviewing the policy and expect to be done by February, at which point they will come to members.

Thanks bro

Reviewing policy lol its up to their discretion.

What was your vibe on the bloke?

 

[Tom Shines]

What inside information are you sitting on over there?

The beginning of what? Who is stepping in to 'fix it' now that the boss of the whole NRL....didn't fix it the way you liked?

A week ago you were justifying the decision of HBG to remove the independent board ,,

Now that’s blown up in their face and they have had one of the most humiliating back downs I’ve ever seen…

Who knows how low they will end up having to grovel