Harry interested in buying Wests Tigers
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gallagher
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@Milky said:
Maybe waiting for Balmain to go broke? They did offer to fund the joint venture in return for Balmain's voting rights. But balmain chose the NRL loan instead. Might be a case of sit tight until we fully own the club sorry of thing.
Or they got nothing. Gonna be interesting
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Some of the comments here really amuse me. Why try to kill the goose that lays the golden egg? What does it matter what Harry Triguboff's motives are? Why do we have to imagine some kind of sculduggery?
He is a wealthy man who happens to support the Wests Tigers. He would like to contribute to their ongoing success as an owner, on his own terms. Good luck to him. He didn't get to where he is by being a mug.
I'm not wealthy enough to play in his league. If I was, I'd probably do what he's doing. If he is successful, I will continue to support Wests Tigers. If he's not I will be supporting Wests Tigers.
He is a wealthy man who happens to support the Wests Tigers. He would like to contribute to their ongoing success as an owner, on his own terms. Good luck to him. He didn't get to where he is by being a mug.
I'm not wealthy enough to play in his league. If I was, I'd probably do what he's doing. If he is successful, I will continue to support Wests Tigers. If he's not I will be supporting Wests Tigers.
gallagher
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Saw an interview with him on Sunday. Anyone else think he sounds remarkably like Krusty the clowns rabbi father?
Hard hard business man. That rubbish about everyone winning is just that. He screws suppliers and builds the lowest quality units on the market.
Lots of statements where he says how good he is. Not my kettle of fish. Imagine talking to him in the pub. If not for his money you'd tell him to get off himself.
Has loads of money yet hoards it whilst people die that he could help with as little outlay as us dropping a five cent coin.
Who gets ownership when he dies? The fella is already in his 80s. A condition would need to cover where the club goes upon his death (perhaps to members).
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Lots of statements where he says how good he is. Not my kettle of fish. Imagine talking to him in the pub. If not for his money you'd tell him to get off himself.
Has loads of money yet hoards it whilst people die that he could help with as little outlay as us dropping a five cent coin.
Who gets ownership when he dies? The fella is already in his 80s. A condition would need to cover where the club goes upon his death (perhaps to members).
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Pawsandclaws
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@NT Tiger said:
Well written. It's hard to have a mature discussion when some seem intent on questioning his motives or turning it into a Wests V Balmain issue. It is not.
851
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@Flippedy said:
Whilst on the surface it sounds rosy, but your question is very valid, and that answer might destroy the dream of thousands of supporters.
@wtfl1981 said:
As far as I know they only get first rights if nobody puts up for the Balmain debt.
Both Wests and Balmain are shareholders in WestsTigers - who's to say he won't offer to buy both of them out whilst letting them retain some positions on the board (as they do look after the junior areas).
Interesting times ahead!
innsaneink
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@Abraham said:
If you look back I initially questioned someone else who stated sponsorship is 100% tax deductible
I also said I may be wrong, yes, I dont understand the tax system, I have better things to do
happy_tiger
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@quintus said:
Probably either Cosmopolitan or Elle magazines :wink:
@willow said:
Yes, we agree on the end result but the getting there is where we differ. You mention we are financially screwed …. I don't know how true that is. The issue to me is how we have spent our salary cap .... The money has always been there but the previous board and management did not manage things as well as they should have.
If, in the unlikely event, Harry does get control of the club, I will support him to the hilt. But we do need some safeguards put in place if things don't turn out as Rosey as some on here imagine they will.
It will be interesting to see how it all plays out.
happy_tiger
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People change tact when they are close to the end
Maybe he wants the WT's to be his legacy ??
Maybe he wants the WT's to be his legacy ??
Harry is a passionate supporter but a businessman first. Don't underestimate his intelligence. I may be incorrect but I believe the reason Harry wants to acquire WT is quite straightforward. Harry is a developer, therefore, if he buys WT he can take over the Victoria Rd project. Upon it's completion, Harry's initial investment to purchase WT will be easily recouped and effectively will probably end up owning the club for nothing. So not a bad way to help the club you love and make money at the same time. If this is his motive, I have no problem with it. It's a win win situation for all parties including the NRL, one less headache club to worry about.
littletiger
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I really like that part when he talks about himself caring about his employees and purchasers feeling like winners. It's something I think most businesses don't understand. I've never had that type of culture in my work places.
