Recent content by hammertime

I don't think people say get rid of HBG, they want the organisation gone. They actually want a change in the way the directorship works. For them to follow the report and do the best for the club and members of both HBG group and Wests Tigers. Remember the guys that are the problem are not...

Mate, first of all, that's not clear to me. AD has a track record with this and the way Luai & Co reacted to galvin, showed the level of respect for benji. How about we talk about how the mob at the top ripped out his support with a premiership-winning admin when we were on the rise? Look at...

Such amazing depth in your arguments. I doubt you've spent much time in corporate. Until our top leadership leads by example, any issues should be laid firmly at their feet. Particularly a cultural one like this that aligns with their own "me first" behaviour.

I feel really sorry for Benji. He's battling the entitlement culture from our HBG directors. He can preach about standards, club first and earning the jersey all he wants. But until the same is done in our HBG leadership and its shown right through our organisation, the words will be hollow.

I can't see a way back unless Adam comes out and mentions its purely his competitive nature and won't do it again. If he does that, then benji can probably pick him in half next week. But benji can't do that without that public acknowledgement from Adam now - otherwise it looks like he caved A...

HBG have a lot to answer for. Both the early decision to appoint benji without experienced support, but more so their disruption that led to no choice but to extend him massively. Benji would also be much better placed if Richo was still there

100% we can! Where do you think this culture of entitlement comes from? We've struggled with it for the past 15 years. Look back at my posts; I was calling this out well before today. I'll tell you where entitlement culture at our club comes from - the top. Board members getting their role...

When our board culture is one of entitlement, it shouldn't be a surprise when the playing group shows the same.

Some nuances There are no owners on the board of HBG, just directors. Do not confuse the two. Owners have the right to act for themselves; the other acts on behalf of members. Those directors are supposed to work for the betterment of the club; it's why they exist in the first place. The NRL...

Don't make it a magpies vs tigers thing mate. Distracts from the main issue (the debentures) and devolves into those silly old arguments.

Sorry, you are right, they aren't independent, but they are accountable. Both the Panthers and the Sharks are voted in by the league's club members.

That's not accurate. Look at every other league's club-based team. They are supported by the league's clubs, pathways, and all, but have a far more independent board structure. League clubs exist for that very reason. It's in their title and charter to fund clubs. We are the only club where...

Let's keep it simple. All they have to do is follow the recommendations in the review. I honestly don't want them gone; there are several advantages a league's club has over a private ownership model, especially in pathways. We just need to get the HBG debenture holders away from the football...

Let's also add that the debenture is not a material amount. Its $100. Nothing. So its backroom dealings and nepotism that gets you in the group. They are squatters that we can't get rid of. NSW L&G have proven to be weak. The only one that can do anything is PVL and the NRL board. I'd suggest...

The problem we have is that the "owners" aren't actually owners. They would not get any benefit from a sale. It is the worst possible setup imaginable. In there from nepotism and backroom connections, with no incentive at all for them to step away or no people power way to remove them. I...