HBG, Independent Directors Sacked

crazycat said:
Exactly.

Look some are rusted on with this Wests vs Balmain argument. I strongly suspect and heck HBG hinted that it was the Orange (lighter shade) in the Jersey that partly lead to this.

Bring Barry back and toss HBG. Sadly it will be harder without their money, but easier without their nonsense.
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The Magpie is only a distraction from the long-time poor performance of our ownership.
 
crazycat said:
Exactly.

Look some are rusted on with this Wests vs Balmain argument. I strongly suspect and heck HBG hinted that it was the Orange (lighter shade) in the Jersey that partly lead to this.

Bring Barry back and toss HBG. Sadly it will be harder without their money, but easier without their nonsense.
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How can you say that if Laundy takes up the sale there will be far more money than what HBG have at hand.
 
Ahhhh the HBG just got grubbier...if thats possible...

Apparently a "whistleblower" has reported Richardson to the NRL Integrity unit over an alleged possible fraudulent act by Richardson to his sons marketing company who does all the WT marketing....

Is this the HBG trying to sack Richardson and save having to pay him out a 7 figure sum if he quits?....would not surprise me....would not surprise...
 
I'm with you mate, however impropriety is evident on both sides.

What I hope is that two foundation clubs ( both 1908 clubs ) come together and rule the NRL!
 
cochise said:
Sorry this is not a pro Balmain approach. It is a pro Wests Tigers approach. HBG has to go
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Garry I enjoyed when you called out Burgess and said we're coming for you, although personally I would have finished the sentence by licking down the full length of a Bowie knife. I feel it could have had more impact that way.

If you need further great ideas, I'm here for you.
 
weststigers said:
The more I look into this, the more it wreaks.

Below is a video posted from the official Wests Tigers channel discussing both stadiums and explicitly discusses 10 year + 5 year options for both stadiums.

This was posted over 3 months ago.


Here is an announcement made on the official website on 25 August. https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2025/08/25/wests-tigers-announce-long-term-stadium-strategy/

Quote: The agreement – subject to the finalisation of detailed commercial terms – reaffirms the club’s commitment to the Inner West and South West communities that it represents on a national stage.

HBG could have jumped in at any moment around the commercial terms. They were not finalised.

The funding for both stadiums has been in the news from before Richo took over from memory. We've been trying to get upgrades for years. Why would we push for upgrades if we never intended to play there?
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Yeah man, it was maturing way back in May before this https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/ti...espite-government-pledge-20240519-p5jeuf.html

This is in the article

The Wests Tigers have refused to commit their future to Leichhardt Oval despite reports of a $50 million government pledge to redevelop the iconic suburban ground. The club will hold a board meeting on Monday to discuss its future stadium strategy and is not in a position to commit to playing any games at Leichhardt.

“If this funding is available it will be taken into consideration with our stadium plan, which we are meeting tomorrow morning in Brisbane to discuss at our regular board meeting,” Richardson said.

Lets see the minutes if Dennis was in the room and if he reminded everyone to ratify with HBD before any final decisions.

Board interactions are not one-directional. They need to flow both ways!
 
These people are the scum of the earth - gutless whistle blower patting himself on the back - against the bloke who secured funding for the two suburban grounds so the fans can continue to support them and drove a profit for the first time.
They just wasted more money paying out Wayde after unceremoniously dumping him on the back of accusations along with the two others that were banned for supporting the external review. Now they are trying their best to get out of paying out another employee who they have undermined.
This is what they do. How anyone would want them anywhere near their NRL club is mind boggling - at the expense of Shane Richardson - and still some want to give them the benefit of the doubt.
 
Vicious said:
If the board dismissals were unjustified how does Burgess or the HBG win ?
It’s not possible is it ?
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What on earth do you mean? They dismissed professionals who did nothing wrong just to serve their own biased agenda . Burgess now has complete control which is all he's ever wanted.

But the NRL will take it all away from him
 
Bus 2 Terrigal said:
Your just playing with words.

Hypothetical - the new Wests Magpies continue to play home games at Campbelltown & Leichhardt. They have a token little Tiger on the sleeve. And nothing else changes beyond the emblem and the colours. Is that a “new identity entirely”? Sure it’s a hefty do over but it’s the same club simply running around with a fresh hue.

When Balmain changed the name of their club to Sydney back in the 90s and ditched Leichhardt - was that a new identity?

Change is always difficult - but people cope 🤷‍♂️
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Yep, people do cope as long as they don't let their emotions get the better of them.
When we became a JV I never said, 'stuff the Magpies don't want to know you anymore'.
I switched immediately and have been a member on and off over the last 15 or so years.
But I have always kept a strong interest in the Magpies.
 
hammertime said:
Yeah man, it was maturing way back in May before this https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/ti...espite-government-pledge-20240519-p5jeuf.html

This is in the article

The Wests Tigers have refused to commit their future to Leichhardt Oval despite reports of a $50 million government pledge to redevelop the iconic suburban ground. The club will hold a board meeting on Monday to discuss its future stadium strategy and is not in a position to commit to playing any games at Leichhardt.

“If this funding is available it will be taken into consideration with our stadium plan, which we are meeting tomorrow morning in Brisbane to discuss at our regular board meeting,” Richardson said.

Lets see the minutes if Dennis was in the room and if he reminded everyone to ratify with HBD before any final decisions.
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Mate it's laughable they came out and said what they did. Incredible actually.
 
Leck said:
I'm with you mate, however impropriety is evident on both sides.

What I hope is that two foundation clubs ( both 1908 clubs ) come together and rule the NRL!
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No it is not “evident on both sides”. The BS claim by Paton about not HBG being consulted on WT board decisions does not stand up to scrutiny considering the fact that HBG has two representatives who, by all accounts, were in attendance at all meetings.

As for the BS today about Richo? He declared a conflict of interest almost immediately and no issues were raised until after HBG launched their coup on the WT board. An “anonymous” whistleblower just happens to make a report to the NRL at the same time HBG sack all the independent directors and Richo may be due for a two year payout if he resigns as CEO? Because that’s not suspicious or conveniently timed at all lol

Let’s use a bit of critical thinking, please.
 
swag_tiger said:
I have only ever known the team as the Wests Tigers. Yet people are calling me a weak supporter for saying i won't support the Magpies if what we fear is going to happen comes into being. Why should I support a team that i have no affiliation with as it was before my time?
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Who is calling you a weak supporter ?
I can give you a 💯 guarantee Wests Tigers will never ever change to Wests Magpies.
 
weststigers said:
The more I look into this, the more it wreaks.

Below is a video posted from the official Wests Tigers channel discussing both stadiums and explicitly discusses 10 year + 5 year options for both stadiums.

This was posted over 3 months ago.


Here is an announcement made on the official website on 25 August. https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2025/08/25/wests-tigers-announce-long-term-stadium-strategy/

Quote: The agreement – subject to the finalisation of detailed commercial terms – reaffirms the club’s commitment to the Inner West and South West communities that it represents on a national stage.

HBG could have jumped in at any moment around the commercial terms. They were not finalised.

The funding for both stadiums has been in the news from before Richo took over from memory. We've been trying to get upgrades for years. Why would we push for upgrades if we never intended to play there?
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True,

I had thought maybe HBG acted now to not disrupt our season 3 months ago. As much as I hate this BS now, I vastly prefer it happening Now then derailling us mid-season.

All up the communication excuse sounds BS:
2x HBG directors sat on both boards. They have the responsibility of keeping HBG informed not the 4 independents.
This has been planned for ages.


I want blood. I am open to the remote possibility of the HBG board coming clean soon and revealing something... But I really doubt that will happen.
The HBG board need to resign OR we need a divorce.
 
swag_tiger said:
I have only ever known the team as the Wests Tigers. Yet people are calling me a weak supporter for saying i won't support the Magpies if what we fear is going to happen comes into being. Why should I support a team that i have no affiliation with as it was before my time?
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What planet are you living on? Who has called you weak for saying you wouldn’t support the Magpies?
 
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