Rock Hopper Steve
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Bloody disgrace where's the actual Wests Tigers representation, isn't that what the club is Wests Tigers, but it won't matter they will stick the head in the noose soon enough that's the nature of the beast.
HBG, Independent Directors Sacked
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hammertime
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They can see the issues. Respect that they're trying to establish governance that will work.
Amazed Barry came back if the structure as suggested is real.
BlackWhiteGold
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Bit of background on Michelle Nielsen from Linkedin ...
Since 2001, I have worked with all entities across the Wests Tigers Family. I bring extensive experience in football club administration, club governance, organisational and people management. My career has been defined by integrity, resilience, and respectful leadership; delivering successful outcomes for members, stakeholders, and the wider community.
A defining chapter in my career came when Balmain Leagues Club and Balmain Tigers Rugby League Football Club entered crisis. I stepped into the role of Company Secretary/CEO at both organisations under unprecedented circumstances, and was responsible for fostering relationships among all stakeholders and safeguarding governance continuity. I was appointed by the leagues club Administrator to act on his behalf and deliver a viable and sustainable business model that enabled amalgamation with Western Suburbs Leagues Club Ltd, where I now serve as Chief Commercial Officer.
My work in football extends to NRL level, having worked directly with Wests Tigers on fan engagement and a number of high profile commercial projects. I was seconded to the Sydney Roosters to design and deliver their inaugural Hall of Fame Inductions and public memorial service for the late Arthur Beetson. I have been instrumental with delivering landmark events that have celebrated rugby league heritage, setting a benchmark for excellence. I also united the group's football stakeholders for the 2008 Centenary of Rugby League, and delivered the re-enactment of one of the first games of Rugby League - 100 years to the day at Birchgrove Oval (spiritual birthplace of the game). As a result, the Wests Tigers Centenary Program was praised by the then NSWRL CEO Geoff Carr as the best of all NRL club Centenary celebrations. I am deeply committed to grassroots rugby league, serving Junior Rugby League and district clubs through change.
In addition to football administration, I have built an excellent track record as a Registered Club Manager and Licensee, delivering stability, compliance, and operational excellence across venues. This record reflects strong knowledge of club operations and regulatory frameworks, combined with a leadership style that is respected and respectful, balancing the needs of members, boards, creditors, sponsors, and government stakeholders with integrity.
Over 25 years in the industry, I have built a reputation as a leader who engages, unites and delivers.
Since 2001, I have worked with all entities across the Wests Tigers Family. I bring extensive experience in football club administration, club governance, organisational and people management. My career has been defined by integrity, resilience, and respectful leadership; delivering successful outcomes for members, stakeholders, and the wider community.
A defining chapter in my career came when Balmain Leagues Club and Balmain Tigers Rugby League Football Club entered crisis. I stepped into the role of Company Secretary/CEO at both organisations under unprecedented circumstances, and was responsible for fostering relationships among all stakeholders and safeguarding governance continuity. I was appointed by the leagues club Administrator to act on his behalf and deliver a viable and sustainable business model that enabled amalgamation with Western Suburbs Leagues Club Ltd, where I now serve as Chief Commercial Officer.
My work in football extends to NRL level, having worked directly with Wests Tigers on fan engagement and a number of high profile commercial projects. I was seconded to the Sydney Roosters to design and deliver their inaugural Hall of Fame Inductions and public memorial service for the late Arthur Beetson. I have been instrumental with delivering landmark events that have celebrated rugby league heritage, setting a benchmark for excellence. I also united the group's football stakeholders for the 2008 Centenary of Rugby League, and delivered the re-enactment of one of the first games of Rugby League - 100 years to the day at Birchgrove Oval (spiritual birthplace of the game). As a result, the Wests Tigers Centenary Program was praised by the then NSWRL CEO Geoff Carr as the best of all NRL club Centenary celebrations. I am deeply committed to grassroots rugby league, serving Junior Rugby League and district clubs through change.
In addition to football administration, I have built an excellent track record as a Registered Club Manager and Licensee, delivering stability, compliance, and operational excellence across venues. This record reflects strong knowledge of club operations and regulatory frameworks, combined with a leadership style that is respected and respectful, balancing the needs of members, boards, creditors, sponsors, and government stakeholders with integrity.
Over 25 years in the industry, I have built a reputation as a leader who engages, unites and delivers.
hammertime
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Yeah, but still poor quality mate, compared to someone like Charlie. A COO of a leagues club, 3 ex-players (incl Balmain) who haven't done all that much... look at the Panthers or Roosters board, chalk and cheese.
They may be decent people, and somewhat skilled, but it's weak. Very weak.
So does she like orange or black?
Surely some backroom politics was laid down by the NRL
Do i think hbg will change their attitude - no
but i won't lose that last remaining spark that this club won't see reason and become the powerhouse it should be.
Next move hbg- its theirs as it stands to squander away -
lay down you dinosaur , lol
TigerJunior4
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That is grim reading.
Regardless of bias , if you take that out of the equation , really a finance expert (CEO/CFO) , a lawyer (vice chairman , and someone with operations experience (COO) has joined the wests tigers board . Whilst it’s paying 1.10 that these guys will go nuclear at some point , for the first time in a long time , external of the independent board , we don’t have a bunch of nuffies who’s only real skill is the skill of self preservation .
I’m just trying to find a silver lining in all this. For me HBG - no HBG , independent directors or whatever , all I want is adults in the room who are capable of making adult decisions about the best path for wests tigers . Wit Montgomery Tropiano and in particular Burgess now gone , at the very least there is change and fluidity . I’m not confident at all , but as others have said I will be increasingly confident if we can retain both ladies for the independent roles . I also think Danny Stapleton should be replaced in all this and a fresh Balmain rep . But I think that’s should have happened when the independent review happened
TigerJunior4
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I agree re Stapleton. Honestly don’t really care for a Balmain rep. My understanding is they haven’t had an AGM in years.
The fact remains though HBG have proven themselves incompetent and they have branch stacked this board.
Also what’s to stop Burgess, Tropiano or Montgomery from re-joining the Wests Tigers board? We’ve seen the infighting at HBG already bleed onto the Tigers board with their reps having changed the past year.
The fact he’s been a survivor after all these upheavals leads me to believe he knows who’s pole to grease, and he’s part of that invincible clique.
I’m still yet to see what skillset he brings to the board of a multi million dollar organisation though.
roll back to pg 381 , they mention a long time true , or im wrong
Following the independent review, HBG went through a lengthy process to appoint independent directors based on recommendations of an external recruitment agency utilising a skills matrix and selecting from a large number of applicants.
The calibre of those board members demonstrated the value of a rigorous recruitment process.
Now, HBG have appointed several board members who don’t seem to have any prior experience as a director and very limited experience in dealing with a board.
HR management experience is fine but a board role requires a different set of skills to a managerial role.
Most managers who sit on a board for the first time find it difficult to adjust their perspective and try to involve themselves in the daily operations management. That’s been one of the main issues with HBG governance in the past.
HBG seem incapable of following even basic good governance processes.
Just read that, I thought I knew her...wasnt sure of her maiden or married name...Im glad its not who I thought it was
Halbrowne61
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Didn’t we already get rid of Brooks ( to Manly )
🤣🤣🤣
Jedi_Tiger
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some real winners.on that board... lol
what a joke
what a joke
HBG showed their hand, they are all in now with the board named & have more than just external power on the Wests Tigers decisions.
If we get success they will deserve credit but if we don’t then fully expect heads to roll at the top especially as the majority decision makers.
Shows the true motives of the initial decision made and Daniel’s media stunt was just that a stunt.
If we get success they will deserve credit but if we don’t then fully expect heads to roll at the top especially as the majority decision makers.
Shows the true motives of the initial decision made and Daniel’s media stunt was just that a stunt.
crazycat
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hmm, did you just out a forum member?
Anyway, yes it has been on the agenda for ages.
What I suspect may have surprised Burgess and HBG would be the pricetag
The board committed to 30m? (combined) funding for Leichaert.
Campbelltown though came in at 50m.
I suspect HBG would have thought Ctown would be the minor stadium and they baulked at paying that much (with a stack of that money subsidsed by the government).
Ultimately...
The whole stadium thing sucks. Campbelltown has Raby, Airds, Claymore and a stack of poor suburbs and infrastructure needs. I back the Tigers, but we don't need 2x stadiums. That money could be way better spent, but people need to be re-elected so we waste it here.
Stuff the upgrades, go back to hills and ovals!
liltiger
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PVL totally missed the mark in terms of what he thought the main issue with the fanbase was, he stated that wests and Balmain will always be a part of Wests Tigers fabric. We don't really give a rats about either of them. The issue is the ownership and their missmanagement of the club. So when PVL went in, he may very well have gone in to fix a non issue.
