Breaking news: HBG takeover

[Telltails]

Well obviously there has been miscommunication or sabotage somewhere along the line.
It’s not normal to dismiss 4 independent board members without any reason.

There is nothing "normal" about this mob. They did the same thing last year just the names were different.
To me It's as plain as the nose on your face - It's about factional control at the expense of WTs with zero accountability for their actions until they find they are on the wrong side of the numbers.
The independents never had a chance because their allegiance was to WTs first and foremost.

 

[BAGNF05]

OK, if it was a serious comment, I'll respond in good faith. Maybe there are a few Magpie diehards such as Burgess who want the Magpies back in the NRL. They are delusional. In my view there is no way the NRL will allow that to happen so they are flogging a dead horse.
I know quite a few former Magpie supporters who now follow WT. Not one of them think the Magpies should be back in the NRL. I read the comments of plenty of former Magpie supporters on this forum and (perhaps) with the exception of one or two they are not pushing for the return of the Magpies either.
For myself, I am in lockstep with WT supporters. I DO NOT want the Magpies to return to the NRL. I am more than happy for the KOE side to be branded WT. I like the colours of yellow, black and white. I like the new jerseys but don't love the yellow one but that's just around personal preferences and not because it's "too Balmain".
So when you're throwing around terms like "Magpie dinosaurs"" just think about who you're aiming the term at.

It might only be a very small minority but unfortunately one or more of them are in power. They are the dinosaurs and they’re going against the responsibilities of a Board member and should be removed.

 

[coivtny]

That’s a wise move BZN, best not to reveal the big secret until everything’s in place, people might not like it. Coivtny may think you’re only a small cog but we all know it’s not the size of the cog that counts. Don’t keep us waiting too long BZN, as you say, you could fall off the perch at any time.

You clearly put a lot of thought into that comment.

 

[jadtiger]

This would be a most pleasing outcome for many.

No protracted saga for the NRL, Burgess out pleasing the masses, HBG saves some face with blame falling on its representative & business returns to normal for WT & its board.

We know that HBG have a history of knifing their own! Maybe it will be Burgess.

All previous form suggests it would be anyone and everyone else but Burgess who would be sacked/terminated/forced to resign as the blame never sticks to him some how it is everybody else at fault.Cockroaches can survive in a nucleur wasteland and i reckon Burgess could out survive cockroaches.

 

[Odessa]

The NRL should have knocked this shit on the head years ago

PVL has said before it's a West Tiger's licence in passing


But I think he has to make a statement that Balmain nor West will not be returning to the NRL it's West Tiger's or nothing

Is it 2028! that all the club's licences get renewed?

 

[coivtny]

It might only be a very small minority but unfortunately one or more of them are in power. They are the dinosaurs and they’re going against the responsibilities of a Board member and should be removed.

I don't disagree with your comment but I have no doubt THEY WON"T WIN. I just resent comments being thrown around like "Magpie dinosaurs". If he means people pushing for the return of the Magpies are dinosaurs, he should say that. It doesn't take much extra effort to choose your words carefully.

 

[BAGNF05]

I don't disagree with your comment but I have no doubt THEY WON"T WIN. I just resent comments being thrown around like "Magpie dinosaurs". If he means people pushing for the return of the Magpies are dinosaurs, he should say that. It doesn't take much extra effort to choose your words carefully.

I’ve been guilty of that myself, it’s passion and anger coming out, that’s all. We all want a successful Wests Tigers, yet we have board members who don’t.

Does HBG even have a conflict of interests policy I wonder??

 

[coivtny]

PVL has said before it's a West Tiger's licence in passing


But I think he has to make a statement that Balmain nor West will not be returning to the NRL it's West Tiger's or nothing

Is it 2028! that all the club's licences get renewed?

Totally agree. PVL could put this to bed by making such a statement.

 

[coivtny]

I’ve been guilty of that myself, it’s passion and anger coming out, that’s all. We all want a successful Wests Tigers, yet we have board members who don’t.

Does HBG even have a conflict of interests policy I wonder??

Who knows. I have no experience of licensed club management but, in terms of general management, I can't believe this mob (HBG) can run a successful club. It defies logic.
Our best chance of putting this to bed for all time is for the NRL to come out and make a statement that the licence belongs to WT only and will never be allowed to transfer to either Wests Magpies or Balmain Tigers.

 

[mikey]

Take it easy big fella or this will start to sound like a Kangaroo Court, one in all in.
@Vicious is entitled to a fair hearing without being sworn at, accused or abused.

He is entitled to his opinion but not being either a patsy for HBG, shit-stirrer for the sake of it, or drowning us in his repetitive rubbish.

 

[Telltails]

I can't see how Richardson can possible work any further with this lot - they have completely undermined him and their can be no faith or trust left between him and the HBG board.
He may hang in there for Benji's sake but I just don't think he has the DNA to suffer fools.

 

[Bus 2 Terrigal]

100% agree B2T...and every day gets nearer the pointy end of life where you could fall of the perch at any time, you definitely get to learn getting upset about footy is a waste of time. Being interested and concerned is a real thing, but getting upset, nah.

Well said BZN.

It’s all just theatre. Rugby League is a soapy with head knocks.
Supporting the Wests Ts is one epic Greek tragedy (minus the souvlaki).

The recent boardroom shenanigans are but the latest chapter
I mean, how good is it to be talking rugby league in December.

God this club knows how to deliver 🤣

 

[Tom Shines]

I can't see how Richardson can possible work any further with this lot - they have completely undermined him and their can be no faith or trust left between him and the HBG board.
He may hang in there for Benji's sake but I just don't think he has the DNA to suffer fools.

He said he wouldn’t work without an independent board … why don’t we believe him ? Everything he has done this past 18 months has just been flushed

 

[Bus 2 Terrigal]

I can't see how Richardson can possible work any further with this lot - they have completely undermined him and their can be no faith or trust left between him and the HBG board.
He may hang in there for Benji's sake but I just don't think he has the DNA to suffer fools.

How does this effect Richo exactly ?

 

[Bus 2 Terrigal]

If you want the Wests Magpies or the Balmain Tigers to return you are a knob.

Profound 🤔

 

[Bus 2 Terrigal]

He said he wouldn’t work without an independent board … why don’t we believe him ? Everything he has done this past 18 months has just been flushed

What’s been flushed exactly ?

 

[Tom Shines]

What’s been flushed exactly ?

The independent board which he worked for months to set up … try to keep up

 

[Spartan117]

We have seen what this club could be when the idiots are not involved.

1. Good players come and resigned
2. Young Fans are interested again
3. Club makes a profit
4. Tons of sponsorship

Now the idiots are back and it goes to crap.

 

[hammertime]

The HBG have knifed 8 directors, including 3 chairs and a CEO in the last 18 months across 2 boards.

Yep. Says it all really. Dealing with insecure little children who want only their way

 

[Bus 2 Terrigal]

The independent board which he worked for months to set up … try to keep up

So that was “everything he was working on for the past 18 months” ?

If that’s true, I’m starting to think Richo may not be Penske material 🥺