CEO - Shane Richardson

[Tito Santana]

This is exactly what we need

I’m sure you are aware the guy was responsible for the worst trade in sporting history getting rid of Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis.

Sounds like he’d be a perfect for us then!

 

[TurnStyle]

I really wanted Richo to stay and think it is a big step backwards for the club. However , I do recall several comments on this forum from people unhappy with him signing Players connected to his son that didn’t deserve it etc

I only saw one of those comments in this thread I think, but didn't know before.

I will say that if this were not Wests Tigers, I would have some spark of hope that he has said he has 90 days to go, so isn't leaving immediately.

A lot can happen in that time, but as I say, it's WT, and as George W once said "Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me... You can't get fooled again..."

 

[hank37w]

If HBG are offering compensation, please tell me where to apply.

The thing about footy is that different people have different opinions.

At the end of the day, we did just as bad under Richo as we have under previous CEOs.

No we havnt, everyone could see we were on the up.

Yes @liltiger we were definitely on the up, maybe not as far up as most would have liked, but you only have to go to the media that have derided and ridiculed the Wests Tigers for so long, but even they could see in recent times that we were on the rise and most of them have actually acknowledged the fact.

You can't blame Richo for leaving as he said all along that he would only stay while he had an independent board and probably smart to go if there is a payout owing.

If indeed there is a payout coming his way, there is no way that would happen if HBG were of the opinion that there had been any wrong doing on his part and they would know full well that the whole whistle blower thing is a beat up.

I still think back to when Richo first took on this challenge and hearing him say on numerous occasions that this was going to be an easier task than some of the others that he had taken on in the past, and I thought, "mate, do you really know what you're up against here."

Clearly he was emotional and upset to walk away from what he had started and to most it looks like he failed and that he has walked away a beaten man, but who really knows, after all it's hard to get the feed bag off an old horse and he's still feeding.

 

[BZN]

Thanks for putting this on here TS.

Richo is one of the last 'old school' types no doubt about that.
I thought he articulated his thoughts very well.
Just wish I could have 'heard' the thoughts of the Journos.

Richo said the allegations against him were from a really dopey journo and a really dopey whistleblower and are total b/s.

We can all jump at shadows and rant and rave about this and other things going on over the last few days.
There's probably a dozen different scenarios as to why Richo left WT's so quickly.
The same with BOF and the sacked board members.
But how many of us actually know the true facts at this point in time.
It will probably all come out in the wash, and hopefully sooner rather than later.

And this is similar to what @Vicious was trying to tell all of us.
But as you weren't hearing from him what you wanted to hear, a lot of y'all treated him with disdain, and that was very sad and very unfair to see.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Thanks for putting this on here TS.

Richo is one of the last 'old school' types no doubt about that.
I thought he articulated his thoughts very well.
Just wish I could have 'heard' the thoughts of the Journos.

Richo said the allegations against him were from a really dopey journo and a really dopey whistleblower and are total b/s.

We can all jump at shadows and rant and rave about this and other things going on over the last few days.
There's probably a dozen different scenarios as to why Richo left WT's so quickly.
The same with BOF and the sacked board members.
But how many of us actually know the true facts at this point in time.
It will probably all come out in the wash, and hopefully sooner rather than later.

And this is similar to what @Vicious was trying to tell all of us.
But as you weren't hearing from him what you wanted to hear, a lot of y'all treated him with disdain, and that was very sad and very unfair to see.

We aren't interested in any bull crap you write you watched the interview all the minutes from board meetings are documented.

The truth will come out and it maybe your mob wearing it.

 

[Droppy05]

Its my understanding he was a Tigers supporter.

Arthur Laundy is a Balmain supporter, Craig (his son) is a doggie supporter and sponsor.

 

[Lestronge]

Always liked Mayfield. After Big Ben retired I really wanted the Steelers to chase Mayfield. Opportunity lost IMO.

In some ways your are worse off than the browns , as your stuck in mid table purgatory.
I thought shadeur played well this morning . We will see the last few games goes , but he’s definitely got something . If he plays well , I’d be looking to trade thier first round pick for multiple , to fix his receivers . Juedy is shit . He’s a B receiver at best . And the O line is diabolical . Needs a lot of work

 

[Droppy05]

The issue is , the club would make money on the sale but the debenture gimps wouldn't make a cent and would lose the only thing they have which is power . So no way they ever vote to let that happen.

Not if the price is right. Everyone has a price! Question is, will anyone pay that price?

 

[Lestronge]

I’m sure you are aware the guy was responsible for the worst trade in sporting history getting rid of Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis.

Sounds like he’d be a perfect for us then!

He’s available 😜

 

[Droppy05]

Can’t believe im saying this after 56 years, but I’m one foot out the door( not even bitter anymore, just numb)….

I'm with you Dazza. been following the tigers for 58 years and now have lost interest in the whole deal. If the club does'nt care , why should the fans?

 

[innsaneink]

Arthur Laundy is a Balmain supporter, Craig (his son) is a doggie supporter and sponsor.

Arthur was invited to a Balmain board meeting.many years back...just to observe.
One director basically insulted him quesstioning why he was there, made him feel very uncomfortable

 

[colinbh]

Me too, I was looking forward to 2026 being a good year, absolutely gutted, this is so unfair for the supporters.

It will be a good year.

 

[Droppy05]

If things are not sorted out before season starts and we lose Luai and/or Bulla we should boycott home games at Campo and Leichhardt. That's where it hurts these mongrels running HBG.