HBG, Independent Directors Sacked

[FacePalm]

That was implemented after PVL sat with all the interested parties, yeah?

I can believe that HBG wanted more control. The NRL just gave it to them.

That said- is the board breakdown accurate?

5 x HBG
3 x Independent
1 x Balmain

Where is Wests? Leo Epiphiana (or however it's spelt) was the Wests board member, but isn't actually HBG is he? If he is HBG, do Wests lose a seat in the mix?

Being such an opinionated fellow, with an obvious HBG-slant to your arguments, we’d think you’d know that 4x HBG directors are also appointed to the Wests board. We’d also think you’d know that Wests Magpies p/L is 66% HBG, and 33% Wests . But you obviously don’t know, to be so naive to think that 5x HBG directors would mean Wests don’t have representation on the board in real terms.

It’s always the vocal ones showing off how ignorant they are.

 

[Merlot]

Careful . The bhg sympathizers will be doing their best tomorrow to run distraction
Clog up this site and others -be strong , ignore them

 

[cochise]

It would appear so. Or an oversight by whoever reported it.

That said- I imagine not EVERY Wests Magpies board member is simply a HBG yes man/woman.

People might not get a vote on the HBG representation.

I bet they get a vote on Magpies representation though.

The HBG have 4 seats on the Wests Magpies board with 3 being voted on by the Wests Magpies footy members.

 

[cochise]

It will be needed. HBG aren't going anywhere any time soon. Once Saturday's done, need to start thinking the long game.

Already thinking the long game mate, Already have some ideas around what's next.

 

[BAGNF05]

It's very possible.

But we don't know for sure.

It should have been a question asked, demanded...by people in positions to get answers.

We are happy for people to talk about the club falling apart, insiders giving this & that info etc.

Who asked HBG- now what do you plan to do about the independent board spots?

A rally has been organised.

But HBG could have been on the spot the next day if the right questions were asked.

If a car is about to run over my kid, I don’t wait till he’s a pancake.

 

[weststigers]

It would appear so. Or an oversight by whoever reported it.

That said- I imagine not EVERY Wests Magpies board member is simply a HBG yes man/woman.

People might not get a vote on the HBG representation.

I bet they get a vote on Magpies representation though.

It's all on their website. Here it is verbatim.

WSDRLFC (Western Suburbs District Rugby League Football Club Ltd)

WSDRLFC has 7 members on its board of directors.
- 4 x Directors appointed by Holman Barnes Group
- 3 x Directors directly elected in 3 year terms by eligible Wests Magpies FC members

Leo was appointed...

There are also 2 member elected positions on the HBG board. Ask cochise what happened to those guys.

 

[The Chad]

1 of the 5 will likely be a Wests Magpies Rep. It's just semantics though as the HBG control the Wests Magpies as well.

What is the breakdown of the Magpies board though?

Is it possible that an 'independent' Magpies board member takes the spot?

I'm not stupid enough to think the board isn't loaded. But maybe that is the compromise from PVL?

4 x HBG
1 x Wests (not HBG aligned)
1 x Balmain
3 x Independent

It's still a majority government, but to get the majority isn't as simple. Or is there still a chance a 4th independent comes in?

 

[Vicious]

You and Chad continue to question the opinions of people calling for HBG power to go.

You talk about us not being close enough to it. OK...let's explore that for a second.

What do you say to the independent company that conducted the independent review last year and made the exact recommendations people are calling for now?

They were there. They know more than us. They interviewed everyone on all sides. Probably investigated more than PVL did yesterday I'd say. What do you say to that?

I say they had very good information to reach their outcome at that time.
I find it hard tj believe they would have more information than what PVL has in regards to this current situation ?
I could be wrong, but that’s how I’m seeing it right now.

 

[The Chad]

If a car is about to run over my kid, I don’t wait till he’s a pancake.

Agreed.

So why wasn't the intentions put to hard questioning from day 1?

Who pressured the media, the club, the CEO (at the time) for the board plans going forward?

 

[cochise]

What is the breakdown of the Magpies board though?

Is it possible that an 'independent' Magpies board member takes the spot?

I'm not stupid enough to think the board isn't loaded. But maybe that is the compromise from PVL?

4 x HBG
1 x Wests (not HBG aligned)
1 x Balmain
3 x Independent

It's still a majority government, but to get the majority isn't as simple. Or is there still a chance a 4th independent comes in?

Mate, it simply isn't good enough after the findings of the review.

 

[Vicious]

I respect the tone on your message.

Those that oppose HBG don’t trust them. They could flick Benji and pay him out in 6 months.

Based on PVL’s statement they will be walking on eggshells and if they make any future decisions that bring Wests Tigers into any more disrepute, they will highly likely be stripped of the licence.

 

[The Chad]

It's all on their website. Here it is verbatim.

WSDRLFC (Western Suburbs District Rugby League Football Club Ltd)

WSDRLFC has 7 members on its board of directors.
- 4 x Directors appointed by Holman Barnes Group
- 3 x Directors directly elected in 3 year terms by eligible Wests Magpies FC members

Leo was appointed...

There are also 2 member elected positions on the HBG board. Ask cochise what happened to those guys.

Leo was appointed by HBG or elected?

Is he 'actually' HBG? Or considered 'independent'?

 

[cochise]

Agreed.

So why wasn't the intentions put to hard questioning from day 1?

Who pressured the media, the club, the CEO (at the time) for the board plans going forward?

What is the point of that when there is no trust in the organisation giving the answer?

 

[weststigers]

Leo was appointed by HBG or elected?

Is he 'actually' HBG? Or considered 'independent'?

He was appointed by HBG.

 

[cochise]

Based on PVL’s statement they will be walking on eggshells and if they make any future decisions that bring Wests Tigers into any more disrepute, they will highly likely be stripped of the licence.

They just don't have the ability to make the decisions and set the direction for the future of the club.

 

[Vicious]

Do you believe the club was in a much better state and heading in the right direction before the shit storm this week?

💯

 

[Ermo]

Wow. Done pretty explosive allegations about HBG in that video.

Very interesting

 

[The Chad]

Mate, it simply isn't good enough after the findings of the review.

The NRL doesn't appear too concerned about sticking to the review at this point.

Just trying to understand what the compromise is- because on face value, the NRL seems to have just given HBG control.

I refuse to believe the NRL are stupid.

So this has to come from something. Either they didn't agree with the review, they have organised a compromise that works well enough to entice Barry O'Farrell to come back etc, or HBG put an argument forward that the NRL agreed with.

 

[BAGNF05]

Did Richo run over Chammas' dog?

Gus gives Chammas a treat if he writes the right stuff.

 

[crazycat]

O'Farrell set to return in latest Tigers twist

The boardroom dramas at Wests Tigers take another turn with Barry O'Farrell and multiple other ousted independent directors expected to return to the club at the NRL's demand.

www.abc.net.au

So they are coming back...

But HBG get 5 directors (kinda. but yes). with 3 independents + one Balmain...


Did PVL basically just give HBG more WT board to placate them...

Plus the whole Benji thing. Yes I want him to coach us 2026.
But I want us to push to the top 8. if we come 9/10th ok were progressing.
We instead have Benji signed till 2029!

No, that's not good. Sure better then loosing Benji, but that's just not good at all. If Benji is a dud it means we do huge payouts to cut him in 2028. ...

Benji should be under pressure end of 2026. We now have a worse board and a poorer position with the coach. Hopefully we do well on the field...