HBG, Independent Directors Sacked

[Lestronge]

It’s not Tigers or Magpies that’s the problem, it’s geriatrics.

Like I keep saying it is the rot of “magpies” as a concept that is the problem . And the longer these people have hope , and thier narcissism takes hold , where they’re willing to turn everything on its head to appease an ever dwindling extreme minority , the continuation of these shenanigans will happen . Kill off thee “magpies “ as a concept .. as Balmain as a concept has been killed off , and all this shit goes away .
It is a sickness that is rotting away the club. We cut out the Balmain tumour , now we need to radioactively kill the magpies cancer .
Because as the days and weeks and years go on , if it stays like this “magpies” will be a word that instantly provokes thoughts of hate and associations of negativity in just about anyone south of 50.

 

[Odessa]

Hope so

 

[Vicious]

Most Wests Tigers supporters have jumped to the conclusion that this whole situation has come about due to the 2026 home jersey being mostly orange and assuming it is a step in trying to eliminate the Balmain side of the merger.
This is supposedly based on various quotes of previous conversations with Dennis Burgess and backed up this morning by Lee Hagipantellis.
Contrary to this belief is the public statement made yesterday by Daniel Paton who emphasised there is no agenda against the Balmain side of the merger and stated they poor money into the Balmain juniors, they are not obligated to do this if they dislike the Balmain side of the merger so much.
Paton went on to state the big issue that led to the independent board members being removed was lack of disclosure on things that are supposed to be reviewed and passed at board level.
My understanding is these topics include the ComBank Stadium deal, the 2026 jersey reveal amongst a host of other things.
It’s fine for any fan to say why does the board need to know about these things, but the truth is these type of things, particularly the ComBabk Stadium deal would be discussed and approved at board level by any club, just the same as any business needs big agendas to be passed at board level.
It’s since been rumoured that Barry O’Farrell approved these things and believed him being chairman of the board meant he could give approval without it being raised or voted on by the board.
Common sense tells us all that if this is true, it is not right and has the possibility of dodgy dealings being done.
There has been plenty of comments stating the HBG board members would have known what was going on, well it’s likely they didn’t know anything about it if O’Farrell was making executive decisions without presenting them to the board.
Something to think long and hard about before we jump to conclusions.

 

[hank37w]

Central Coast Tigers lol

You could catch the bus to the ground.

 

[Lestronge]

Ive said it before and I'll say it again, if its the logo / emblem thats the problem, Tigers / Magpies- just remove that friction and become something new, whilst acknowledging both original Tigers & Magpies with equivalent shoulder flashes. Dunno what though Im sure people can come up with options. Yonks ago I suggested 'bushrangers' as a neutral, new name.

Everyone follows the wests tigers . No one is following the bush rangers . The fates are sealed .

 

[Demps]

Central Coast Tigers lol

We've discussed it 😉

Thread 'Is it Worth Discussing the Central Coast Tigers?'

Apr 2, 2023

Excuse me if this notion is a little naive but is it time that the Tigers investigated a relocation to the Central Coast? When I mention this, I am suggesting it as a vehicle for a new start in every possible way;

• New board members
• New administration team
• New brand
• New coach
• New playing roster

I am aware that there are obstacles;

1. NRL prefers other locations for a new franchise, ie. Perth
2. There have been challenges in the past with sponsorship/ financial support on the Coast
3. The Northern Eagles fiasco has left a sour taste in the mouths of the NRL
4...

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Thread 'CENTRAL COAST CONNECTION / PRESENCE'

May 21, 2016

I think the Wests Tigers should utilise this area, taking some home games away from ANZ and having them (when possible & appropriate) at Central Coast stadium (formely known as Blue Tongue). It has a capacity of just over 20k and has sold out in full in the past when NRL games have been played there.

I know the tigers have a strong fan base on the coast - whenever I visit there I see people wearing merch, jerseys, etc. We have users on this forum from the area (who I hope will share their thoughts on this matter). I know us fans from Newcastle would happily make the 1-hour or so odd drive...

• Demps
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• Forum: General Wests Tigers Discussion

 

[Tito Santana]

Ive said it before and I'll say it again, if its the logo / emblem thats the problem, Tigers / Magpies- just remove that friction and become something new, whilst acknowledging both original Tigers & Magpies with equivalent shoulder flashes. Dunno what though Im sure people can come up with options. Yonks ago I suggested 'bushrangers' as a neutral, new name.

Great idea.

Shit name though.

Bushrangers? Pathetic.

You may as well call them the Malcolm Nadens. Too soon?

 

[tigahhh]

Most Wests Tigers supporters have jumped to the conclusion that this whole situation has come about due to the 2026 home jersey being mostly orange and assuming it is a step in trying to eliminate the Balmain side of the merger.
This is supposedly based on various quotes of previous conversations with Dennis Burgess and backed up this morning by Lee Hagipantellis.
Contrary to this belief is the public statement made yesterday by Daniel Paton who emphasised there is no agenda against the Balmain side of the merger and stated they poor money into the Balmain juniors, they are not obligated to do this if they dislike the Balmain side of the merger so much.
Paton went on to state the big issue that led to the independent board members being removed was lack of disclosure on things that are supposed to be reviewed and passed at board level.
My understanding is these topics include the ComBank Stadium deal, the 2026 jersey reveal amongst a host of other things.
It’s fine for any fan to say why does the board need to know about these things, but the truth is these type of things, particularly the ComBabk Stadium deal would be discussed and approved at board level by any club, just as any business needs big agendas to be passed at board level.
It’s since been rumoured that Barry O’Farrell approved these things and believed him being chairman of the board meant he could give approval without it being raised or voted on by the board.
Common sense tells us all that if this is true it is not right and has the possible dodgy dealings being done.
There has been plenty of comments stating the HBG board members would have known what was going on, well it’s likely they didn’t know anything about it if O’Farrell was making executive decisions with presenting them to the board.
Something to think long and hard about before we jump to conclusions.

V, you’re so much smarter than this …. they are acting in their own self-interest not for the betterment of the club

 

[Big Red]

Is there precedence for that? Has the NRL ever revoked a licence due to the way a club has been run?

No but one thing we’ve learnt over that last decade is that under HBG, WT have set a whole lot of unprecedented records.

 

[Tom Shines]

Most Wests Tigers supporters have jumped to the conclusion that this whole situation has come about due to the 2026 home jersey being mostly orange and assuming it is a step in trying to eliminate the Balmain side of the merger.
This is supposedly based on various quotes of previous conversations with Dennis Burgess and backed up this morning by Lee Hagipantellis.
Contrary to this belief is the public statement made yesterday by Daniel Paton who emphasised there is no agenda against the Balmain side of the merger and stated they poor money into the Balmain juniors, they are not obligated to do this if they dislike the Balmain side of the merger so much.
Paton went on to state the big issue that led to the independent board members being removed was lack of disclosure on things that are supposed to be reviewed and passed at board level.
My understanding is these topics include the ComBank Stadium deal, the 2026 jersey reveal amongst a host of other things.
It’s fine for any fan to say why does the board need to know about these things, but the truth is these type of things, particularly the ComBabk Stadium deal would be discussed and approved at board level by any club, just the same as any business needs big agendas to be passed at board level.
It’s since been rumoured that Barry O’Farrell approved these things and believed him being chairman of the board meant he could give approval without it being raised or voted on by the board.
Common sense tells us all that if this is true, it is not right and has the possibility of dodgy dealings being done.
There has been plenty of comments stating the HBG board members would have known what was going on, well it’s likely they didn’t know anything about it if O’Farrell was making executive decisions without presenting them to the board.
Something to think long and hard about before we jump to conclusions.

There are HBG people on the WT board… what are they discussing when they meet with O Farrel and the rest of the board ?

 

[tigahhh]

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[Lestronge]

Most Wests Tigers supporters have jumped to the conclusion that this whole situation has come about due to the 2026 home jersey being mostly orange and assuming it is a step in trying to eliminate the Balmain side of the merger.
This is supposedly based on various quotes of previous conversations with Dennis Burgess and backed up this morning by Lee Hagipantellis.
Contrary to this belief is the public statement made yesterday by Daniel Paton who emphasised there is no agenda against the Balmain side of the merger and stated they poor money into the Balmain juniors, they are not obligated to do this if they dislike the Balmain side of the merger so much.
Paton went on to state the big issue that led to the independent board members being removed was lack of disclosure on things that are supposed to be reviewed and passed at board level.
My understanding is these topics include the ComBank Stadium deal, the 2026 jersey reveal amongst a host of other things.
It’s fine for any fan to say why does the board need to know about these things, but the truth is these type of things, particularly the ComBabk Stadium deal would be discussed and approved at board level by any club, just the same as any business needs big agendas to be passed at board level.
It’s since been rumoured that Barry O’Farrell approved these things and believed him being chairman of the board meant he could give approval without it being raised or voted on by the board.
Common sense tells us all that if this is true, it is not right and has the possibility of dodgy dealings being done.
There has been plenty of comments stating the HBG board members would have known what was going on, well it’s likely they didn’t know anything about it if O’Farrell was making executive decisions without presenting them to the board.
Something to think long and hard about before we jump to conclusions.

You’re wrong . It was discussed . There’s 2 HBG reps in the tigers board . It’s thier job to Liaise back with HBG , especially considering one of them is the HBG chairman. If there’s a lack of communication it’s because he hasn’t been fulfilling his function correctly .
As for the jersey being the reason . Most know that it is not the jersey but rather the wests tigers board , has been becoming increasingly bolden to distance itself from the HBG( probably because of all the bullshit ) with putting KPIs to have autonomy to govern itself . This is the real reason . The HBG wants full control of this asset it doesn’t really give a shit about .

 

[hank37w]

What did Frank Hyde say?

Frank's night off, Tiger Black was on tonight. 🤣

 

[Vicious]

V, you’re so much smarter than this …. they are acting in their own self-interest not for the betterment of the club

So if you were pouring millions of dollars into a business annually and were then not informed about big decisions, would you be happy ?

 

[Vicious]

You’re wrong . It was discussed . There’s 2 HBG reps in the tigers board . It’s thier job to Liaise back with HBG , especially considering one of them is the HBG chairman. If there’s a lack of communication it’s because he hasn’t been fulfilling his function correctly .
As for the jersey being the reason . Most know that it is not the jersey but rather the wests tigers board , has been becoming increasingly bolden to distance itself from the HBG( probably because of all the bullshit ) with putting KPIs to have autonomy to govern itself . This is the real reason . The HBG wants full control of this asset it doesn’t really give a shit about .

The rumour is Barry O’Farrell was giving approval on major decisions without them being presented to the board.
If it’s not presented to the board, how were they to know about it ?

 

[Goyougoodthng]

Ive said it before and I'll say it again, if its the logo / emblem thats the problem, Tigers / Magpies- just remove that friction and become something new, whilst acknowledging both original Tigers & Magpies with equivalent shoulder flashes. Dunno what though Im sure people can come up with options. Yonks ago I suggested 'bushrangers' as a neutral, new name.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

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Sorry, but to say it’s the death of the club is melodramatic.

 

[Vicious]

There are HBG people on the WT board… what are they discussing when they meet with O Farrel and the rest of the board ?

It’s been rumoured major decisions were being aoroved without being presented to the board.
If you were pouring millions of dollars into a business any ally and were not consulted about motor decisions, would you be happy ?
Sounds very dodgy to me.

 

[BAGNF05]

Most Wests Tigers supporters have jumped to the conclusion that this whole situation has come about due to the 2026 home jersey being mostly orange and assuming it is a step in trying to eliminate the Balmain side of the merger.
This is supposedly based on various quotes of previous conversations with Dennis Burgess and backed up this morning by Lee Hagipantellis.
Contrary to this belief is the public statement made yesterday by Daniel Paton who emphasised there is no agenda against the Balmain side of the merger and stated they poor money into the Balmain juniors, they are not obligated to do this if they dislike the Balmain side of the merger so much.
Paton went on to state the big issue that led to the independent board members being removed was lack of disclosure on things that are supposed to be reviewed and passed at board level.
My understanding is these topics include the ComBank Stadium deal, the 2026 jersey reveal amongst a host of other things.
It’s fine for any fan to say why does the board need to know about these things, but the truth is these type of things, particularly the ComBabk Stadium deal would be discussed and approved at board level by any club, just the same as any business needs big agendas to be passed at board level.
It’s since been rumoured that Barry O’Farrell approved these things and believed him being chairman of the board meant he could give approval without it being raised or voted on by the board.
Common sense tells us all that if this is true, it is not right and has the possibility of dodgy dealings being done.
There has been plenty of comments stating the HBG board members would have known what was going on, well it’s likely they didn’t know anything about it if O’Farrell was making executive decisions without presenting them to the board.
Something to think long and hard about before we jump to conclusions.

Sounds like you just jumped to a few conclusions there. HBG have reps on WT Board.

 

[tigahhh]

Sorry, but to say it’s the death of the club is melodramatic.

if richo goes it’s the understatement of a decade.