If this uncertainty continues, it isn't difficult to imagine the NRL stepping into and revert the license to their ownership pending identification of a new owner. If that was the case, the new owner has to carry forward the name WTs and support Wests and Balmain in junior competitions but with...
The NRL are the major financial contributor to WTs. Most supporters would welcome the NRL exploring the best opportunity for the WTs' franchise including have potential owners submit their plans for the club's future including a mandatory significant increase in the grant from $1.4m.
As we close on Christmas I would like to thank the moderators and Kul for their perseverance and good humour throughout a difficult year. I always enjoy the forum and our members who use it. We are all WTs in the end and I hope 2026 brings us good fortune. I am looking forward to watching KPP...
Richo did a fine job for WTs and his reputation is outstanding remembering he has had a long and distinguished career in the NRL with a number of NRL clubs. He is a good man.
If I was only putting in $1.4m into the club and the NRL was putting in $18m, I would ask how high do you want me to jump. HBG are on a good gig but I believe a change is now required.
If you're attempting to win over passionate WTs supporters, tone is very important. "Ungrateful rebels" are loyal WTs' supporters most of which would have next to no knowledge of Balmain or Wests. I am saddened it has come to this and while I support WTs, that does not include insulting...