HBG, Independent Directors Sacked

innsaneink · 2026-01-15T09:11:00+1100

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cochise · 2026-01-15T15:14:19+1100

mtd#2 said:
What actually happens within the group? Catch ups ? Action items? Do the club implement anything? And what's frg stand for?

Too be honest, I think it was a bit pointless last year as it isn't really a richo thing. I think is will be stronger this year under Shaun as fan engagement is a key area for him.

I am in the process of analysing the data from the 2025 members survey for presentation to the club.

Jolls · 2026-01-15T17:16:59+1100

The FRG reached out to me today and advised me that wern't aware that Shaun had not been in touch. Something went astray - anyway they had a meeting with Shaun this afternoon and reminded him of his commitment and passed my number to him. If I don't hear from him I will follow up with him as the meeting on Tuesday. Is anyone else from here attending that session and keen to catch up for a cold ale post the event?

Cheers n Beers

hammertime · 2026-01-15T17:38:33+1100

innsaneink said:
Seems stupid and counter-productive of HB to not want games at LO when theyre going to have a club just up the road

Ashfield leagues is only 10 mins away too. They've never been smart enough to capitalise on that.

balmain boy · 2026-01-15T19:06:07+1100

Craegus said:
That wasn't the last agreement. HBG will have control of the Tigers board, but the independents were invited back to the expanded board, featuring more (making the majority) HBG representation.

HBG having full control of Wests Tigers has been vehemently rejected by all stakeholders except Wests Ashfield.

It is not an option. No independents will sit on a board and waste their time when their input isn't valued.

The NRL will not allow Wests Ashfield to run the club by themselves.

Wests Ashfield have a couple of weeks together to grow up and face the facts or else every stakeholder will come down them like a tonne of bricks.

Craegus · 2026-01-15T19:36:04+1100

balmain boy said:
HBG having full control of Wests Tigers has been vehemently rejected by all stakeholders except Wests Ashfield.

It is not an option. No independents will sit on a board and waste their time when their input isn't valued.

The NRL will not allow Wests Ashfield to run the club by themselves.

Wests Ashfield have a couple of weeks together to grow up and face the facts or else every stakeholder will come down them like a tonne of bricks.

Hope that is true, but with HBG being the majority stakeholders, who hold all the cards, I don't see it happening right now.

Merlot · 2026-01-15T19:56:24+1100

hbg are spineless, preferer to work in the shadows . Shining the light on them at every wrong turn they take may be enough to agitate any true debenture holders to strike a coup.
The way those 20 get there doesn't fill me with hope

gallagher · 2026-01-15T20:24:45+1100

Craegus said:
Hope that is true, but with HBG being the majority stakeholders, who hold all the cards, I don't see it happening right now.

I can't see the NRL telling the owners of a club that they can't run it. Unless they are in debt to the NRL.

balmain boy · 2026-01-15T20:25:51+1100

Craegus said:
Hope that is true, but with HBG being the majority stakeholders, who hold all the cards, I don't see it happening right now.

They have the opportunity to do it voluntarily now.
If they decide to go it themselves then it's on the members, the Tigers Unite, the media and all footy fans to force the NRL to step in and take the club back.

Merlot · 2026-01-15T20:35:52+1100

balmain boy said:
They have the opportunity to do it voluntarily now.
If they decide to go it themselves then it's on the members, the Tigers Unite, the media and all footy fans to force the NRL to step in and take the club back.

VLandy's would have shot them some home truths off the record

mtd#2 · 2026-01-15T20:44:15+1100

balmain boy said:
They have the opportunity to do it voluntarily now.
If they decide to go it themselves then it's on the members, the Tigers Unite, the media and all footy fans to force the NRL to step in and take the club back.

I have no doubt the thought of this has sparked fear into the hearts of the owners given the sudden change of heart we are seeing from various personalities across social media platforms.

But it doesn't sound like there is actually any pressure (yet) from the NRL if it's up to members to force some sort of action...

Oddly enough, I think Bula holds the keys as to what happens next.
If he stays, most fans stay settled.
If he goes, good luck HBG... December is going to be a huge topic of conversation once again.

Jedi_Tiger · 2026-01-15T20:52:21+1100

gallagher said:
I can't see the NRL telling the owners of a club that they can't run it. Unless they are in debt to the NRL.

nrl can always not invite the club to renew licence if they are not happy with hbg running the show

Merlot · 2026-01-15T20:54:27+1100

mtd#2 said:
I have no doubt the thought of this has sparked fear into the hearts of the owners given the sudden change of heart we are seeing from various personalities across social media platforms.

But it doesn't sound like there is actually any pressure (yet) from the NRL if it's up to members to force some sort of action...

Bula holds the keys as to what happens next.
If he stays, most fans stay settled.
If he goes, good luck HBG... December is going to be a huge topic of conversation once again.

you keep referring to these personalities changing tact - why ,nrl is asleep this time of year .
who , care to name names lol .drop a hint or 2
It was plain to see earlier, just here , we all fall on our swords 1 day, kickin n squealing or happy for what you left behind

gallagher · 2026-01-15T20:55:50+1100

Jedi_Tiger said:
nrl can always not invite the club to renew licence if they are not happy with hbg running the show

The broadcasters would love that. Let's stay in reality.

Merlot · 2026-01-15T20:59:52+1100

gallagher said:
The broadcasters would love that. Let's stay in reality.

broadcasters dream,1 less NSW team ,new franchise up for lease

Jedi_Tiger · 2026-01-15T21:02:22+1100

gallagher said:
The broadcasters would love that. Let's stay in reality.

would take it to 18 teams with png
19 with png
easy drop the Tigers and back to 18 no byes
gets rid of a sydney team

gallagher · 2026-01-15T21:03:50+1100

Ok, so we're just go stupid. Enjoy!

Merlot · 2026-01-15T21:05:48+1100

most people will only tolerate so much , thats hbg n Vlandys quest for domination, no thanks

tiger_one · 2026-01-15T21:40:51+1100

Jolls said:
. '....... When I attend I intend to ask as many questions as they allow over the two hours they have scheduled for the event. If there is something burning that you would like me to ask drop me a line here or message me and I will ask it if I can and report back with the findings.

Cochise, you may want to report back to the FRG on the complete lack of follow up; not much of a representative group if you promise action and deliver SFA.

just as an aside, Tottenham Spurs (in the EPL) are not having their best of times as a club and fans there are questioning leadership via marches etc - here is their latest wish list which somewhat mirrors some of the feelings here:

jadtiger · 2026-01-15T22:07:51+1100

tiger_one said:
just as an aside, Tottenham Spurs (in the EPL) are not having their best of times as a club and fans there are questioning leadership via marches etc - here is their latest wish list which somewhat mirrors some of the feelings here:

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We could do the decent thing and send Denny and his crew to run the joint,probably raise standards in both countries.

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