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innsaneink said:
Pascoe was invited on 360 a couple of days ago but declined..... Could've cleared all this up then and avoided all this drama... But naah the coward throws Klem and Twally under the bus
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Reaction to false media claims​

Wests Tigers
Thu 6 Apr 2023, 04:08 PM

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“Wests Tigers wishes to correct a number of erroneous and defamatory assertions made by a section of the media concerning our Club’s 2023 Commemorative Jersey.

The Club has, and continues, to acknowledge the error that was made in the selection of the stock image which was used in the original Jersey design.

Following identification of this error, Wests Tigers made the decision to withdraw the Jersey, out of respect for ANZAC Day, its traditions and what it signifies for all Australians.

On the evening of Tuesday, 4 April 2023, a statement was issued by Wests Tigers, in which an apology was proffered for any offence that the image as selected on the Jersey, may have caused. The statement included the following:

“The Commemorative Jersey to be worn by our players (for our ANZAC Round match) has been criticised because an image on the jersey does not accurately depict Australian or New Zealand troops. As a Club, Wests Tigers is deeply sorry if the use of this image has in any way offended anyone. This was never our intention, and we are taking steps to rectify this. We have taken on board feedback from our members and fans, and we will be redesigning our 2023 Commemorative Jersey, immediately”.

Subsequently, there have been assertions in the media that Wests Tigers had alleged that it sought approval from the Australian Defence Force for the 2023 Commemorative Jersey design. This is simply not true. The Club never sought approval from the Australian Defence Force for the 2023 Commemorative Jersey, nor has the Club asserted that it did so.

The Statement referred to above also provided:

“We have collaborated with Holsworthy Army Barracks, who have sighted and approved all collateral relating to the release of this jersey”.

It is of course important to note that Holsworthy Army Barracks does in fact form part of the Australian Defence Force. Additionally, we understand Holsworthy Army Barracks, as part of its internal process, referred and obtained approval from Defence Force Media regarding images of the jersey to be used.

Again, we thank Holsworthy for partnering with the Club as part of our ANZAC Round commemorations.

We can also confirm that email communications as between Wests Tigers and Holsworthy Army Barracks confirms the contents of the statement issued on 4 April 2023 so far as the collaboration that occurred as between the Club and Holsworthy Army Barracks concerning collateral relating to the release of the jersey.

Contrary to the reporting in some sections of the media on Wednesday night, the Club never stated that it obtained the approval of the jersey design from the Australian Defence Force. Therefore, to suggest that our Club has “lied” to its members and supporters is grossly insulting and offensive. It goes against all that Wests Tigers stands for as a Club.

It is important that our members and supporters know the truth surrounding these events as opposed to the erroneous reporting by some journalists. We, as a proud Club, will readily admit our failing when a mistake has been made, as we have done. However, to call into question our integrity is something that we will not accept.

There has also been a suggestion in that section of the media that Wests Tigers “renamed” the jersey, from an ANZAC Jersey to a Commemorative Jersey, as a public relations ploy. Again, this is a fabrication. Due to licensing issues, it is a directive of the NRL that clubs do not use the term “ANZAC Jersey”. For that reason, and for that reason alone, the jersey is described as a Commemorative Jersey, not an ANZAC Jersey.

It is also a requirement to have the jersey design approved by the NRL, which of course is something that the Club abided with.

Wests Tigers continues to wholeheartedly support all initiatives around ANZAC Round, a hugely significant and important commemoration in Australia and New Zealand.

We have, and will always, honour and respect all service men and women who have, and continue to serve, in this country and in New Zealand. Suggestion that Wests Tigers has or in any way would demean, diminish, or disrespect ANZAC Day, ANZAC Round, its traditions and their significance, is grossly offensive. As stipulated, and out of the respect to our servicemen and women, and their families, to rectify an inadvertent error on the jersey, our 2023 Commemorative Jersey has been redesigned to capture the ANZAC spirit more accurately.

Our team will proudly wear the redesigned 2023 Commemorative Jersey against Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles on Sunday, 23 April 2023 at Campbelltown Sports Stadium”.
 
innsaneink said:
Lee's offended again

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Reaction to false media claims

Wests Tigers correct erroneous and defamatory assertions made by a section of the media concerning our Club’s 2023 Commemorative Jersey.
www.weststigers.com.au www.weststigers.com.au
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If he's in the wrong he should shut his mouth.
If Kent and his cronies have been defamatory then Lee should nail their nuts to the wall, go after them with everything and get on their show and put them on display. Journo's, especially the league maggots, get away with baseless statements far too much without consequences.

Even if Lee was right you just know he'd back down and let it slide, that's why our club is such a gutless and easy target for the media germs.
 
All I see here is this is obviously written by Lee in his special egocentric style. He's so blinded by his own ego that he feels he has to win a war of words with a journalist.
That war was won by the journos. They won't stop until either Pascoe or Lee goes.
 
Jimmy said:
Y’all need to shut up, sure we suck and this stuff up is embarrassing but if you find yourself enjoying kenty and that trash 360 group yr an idiot...all those mugs do is run there grub faces off I’m happy with lee showing some balls. Lee and Pascoe are not the issue!
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Y'all mind telling me what the issue is?
 
Todd Packer said:
Two things:

1) If you believe anything Kent says then it's time to have a good look at yourself.
2) That has to be the most confusing club statement in the history of clubdom.
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Yeah understand where you're coming from.
It's not unknown that certain media outlets are more subject to using bias when reporting, particularly when it comes to the Wests Tigers. Therefore I agree with why some people may question the integrity and credibility of journalists due to this.
This story broke (came) from the forum, did it not?
An angry or frustrated fanbase would be an easy target for media/journalists to manipulate and drive an agenda. It's a tactic (from journalists) which simply feeds into the confirmation bias of its viewers or readers.
In fact one of the oldest tricks in the book.
 
Jedi_Tiger said:
so we believe Kent and 360 on this point yet question other points....
How do we know the club didn't contact Holdsworthy barracks... because Kent has spoke to someone at ADF who said they didn't?
This is a bloke who sinks the boot into the club constantly
if it is true and the club didn't speak to anyone at Holdsworthy then that is to the point pascoe should go.
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I think the forceful nature of the wording of the statement indicates that it was prepared by a legal eagle, so I for one am certain it’s been fully checked , at every level, so I accept what they have said and am prepared to move on.

And here’s a scoop” Pascoe won’t resign” nor will he be asked to resign.
 
tiger_one said:
So who approved the US soldiers etc?

Flick passes here more than Benji at his best.

(PS Yes I am pleased that the error has been fixed, the photo is as it should have been - all about Aussies and their sacrifice.)
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The thing that amuses me is that they would have spent thousands of dollars and taken months to approve that design. Then they can come up with a new one in 24 hrs.
 
Halbrowne61 said:
I think the forceful nature of the wording of the statement indicates that it was prepared by a legal eagle, so I for one am certain it’s been fully checked , at every level, so I accept what they have said and am prepared to move on.

And here’s a scoop” Pascoe won’t resign” nor will he be asked to resign.
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He won't resign but the longer he stays the more damage he does to his reputation. He won't get another CEO role in any big code.
 
gallagher said:
The thing that amuses me is that they would have spent thousands of dollars and taken months to approve that design. Then they can come up with a new one in 24 hrs.
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Everything’s in place so once a new design approved, probably working on that as we speak, it won’t take long to adjust the wording .
As someone said earlier, I think we could have removed the Brydens Lawyers logo from this jersey.
 
Lauren said:
Yeah understand where you're coming from.
It's not unknown that certain media outlets are more subject to bias when reporting, particularly when it comes to the Wests Tigers. Therefore I agree with why some people may question the integrity and credibility of journalists due to this.
This story broke from the forum, did it not?
An angry or frustrated fanbase would be an easy target for media/journalists to manipulate and drive an agenda. It's a tactic (from journalists) which simply feeds into the confirmation bias of its viewers or readers.
In fact one of the oldest tricks in the book.
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The most galling thing for me is that the club's under siege from Fox journalists who clearly have their own salty agendas of revenge and clickbait and it's our own supporter that are lapping it up.
Staunch isn't part of the vocab. of a lot of people on here.
 
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