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The Cattle Dog High-Performance Signal: The coaching staff implements a complex series of hand signals to change defensive patterns mid-game. A 1970s legend shakes his head in disbelief: in our day, we didn't need elaborate sign language, Tommy just screamed "CATTLE DOG!" at the top of his...

The Medical Clearance Standard: A modern doctor refuses to clear a winger after a heavy collision, citing concussion protocols. A Magpies veteran steps in with his own diagnostic test, 'Hold up two fingers, Son, can you name the 1955 Wests Ashfield founding board members? No? Well, neither can...

Corporate Sponsorship Conflict: A global tech giant offers $2 million to be the primary chest sponsor on the jersey. HBG politely declines, explaining that the front of the jersey is permanently reserved for the Wests Ashfield $15 Roast Dinner Special because software comes and goes, but roast...

All 100% home brewed mate. Consider it original commentary from deep inside the HBG's boardroom. just custom-crafted with systematic absurdity. And while we're at it.... Here's another.

I did a hypothetical Q&A about what would happen to other prominent clubs if they were to adopt a debenture governance model and the answer was that they would almost certainly collapse. Let's do another hypothetical Q&A. What would happen if the WT were to adopt Penrith Panthers corporate...

Tactical Pokie Heat Maps: During a high-stakes team meeting, the head performance analyst brings up heat maps showing the team's defensive lapses in the fields halfway line. Debenture Holder #2 takes the laser pointer, aims it at the screen, and says: 'Forget the 40 meter line look at this...

This one's just a joke mate 😃

Strict KPI alignment with HBG’s strategic plan. During pre-season planning, the CEO meets with the coaching staff to review corporate targets. Coach: 'Our priority is getting our defensive line speed under 1.2 seconds and making the Top 8.' HBG Board: 'Great, but our primary KPI for Q3 is a...

Well that's great and a bit funny too diedprety. But I'm open to taking a different explanation if there's a better one and the verified info is there if you need it down the line.

We'd love to know what are HBG's priorities ranked by value of their goals according to you diedpretty. Or will you not bother answering and stay quiet

Where we will land is all dependant on their order of priorities. And it's not good for the WT and it will never change unless this governance is changed to a modern governance. HBG's priorities ranked by value of their goals. 1. Solvency & Commercial Operations (Gaming/Real Estate) 2...

Is it a coincidence that the rapid decline of the WT began when HBG raised their controlling stake to 75% in 2016 then to 90%?. I really don't think so. Average Ladder Position: Pre-2016 vs. Post-2016 With 50%/50% ownership Pre-2016 Average Position (2000–2015): 9.3 WT secured three Top-4...

The Strategic Restructuring offer: The coaching staff presents a 40-page blueprint to modernize the club's sports science, GPS tracking, and video analysis. The debenture selection committee reviews the document, nods thoughtfully, and votes 19-to-0 to spend the entire budget on a brand-new...

The Job Interview: Panellist: What is your background in high-performance sports management, corporate finance, or digital media?' Candidate: I haven't missed a Magpies home game since 1978, and I think $100 paper receipts are the highest form of legal contract. Panellist: Welcome to the board.

White Smoke at Ashfield. When a debenture slot becomes vacant, thousands of general members wait for an election. Instead, white smoke rises from the kitchen vents of the Wests Ashfield Bistro, signalling that the remaining debenture holders have chosen a guy named Gary who has held a club...

It is the only reason that is restraining the WT from becoming a powerhouse in the NRL. The intention of this thread is to discuss their constant failings in the past and undoubtedly into the future too; I think it is important for all fans of WT to really understand what this governance is and...

Hi MagpiesF, as discussed before the situation the WT are in is very unique. To answer your question, the NRL must intervene and this i think is the only solution. 1. The ARLC/NRL have all power and legal rights to do so. 2. The example of their powers to intervene and succeed is in the Jack...

This joke of a governance deserves some jokes too. Delving Inside Wests Ashfield debenture governance. If you were wondering how a vacant debenture slot was filled, it is done by an ancient ritual. White Smoke at Ashfield. When a debenture slot becomes vacant, thousands of general members...

I have a lot of wonderful kiwi mates too Leck. And losing since 2011 is the question and the answer as well mate. To give us a simpler understanding here is a graph representation with the list of typical priorities comparing the two governance models. As you can see in a typical debenture...