HBG, Independent Directors Sacked

[BAGNF05]

I get that.

But raging against the machine in a chat room doesn't change that.

Taking veiled pot-shots at each other over the machinations of a few richer guys isn't fixing it.

I don't think having a Wests Tigers party on Saturday fixes it.

I suggested a few days back that when Souths needed intervention that the club/fans/etc got together & brought in a wealthy benefactor.

If HBG is all about making money, the way to shift them is through money.

I can't buy the club & don't know enough rich people.

So I hope the next CEO is good.

Last time the more passionate fans all pulled together it resulted in material changes including Richo, who finally had us improving.

So don’t tell me it isn’t worth it.

 

[weststigers]

Chill out mate. Tinkler went bust.

Maybe HBG will too?

Of course, the Knights have had nothing but success since...

Knights have made finals 4 times in the last 8 years. I wish we were that bad!

Hopefully HBG will go bust! That would be magnificent 👌 😀

 

[The Chad]

A question many of us are now asking ourselves good man. But we’re not prepared to just give it up without trying to effect change.

Given your responses, I really do hope you find something to fill the void on winter weekends.

I, for one, won't judge you if you decide to continue watching Tigers games & posting on message boards for Tigers supporters in the future though. Because, unlike the rest of us shills, I'll know you do it with hostility.

 

[TigerJunior4]

When did HBG assume control of the Wests Tigers?

If we want to assign blame for a moment when failure began, lets start with what started the process.

Then you can work your way back to rectifying the situation.

I have my theories on when things went sideways, but I'm 'really worried' that I might get called an apologist, kool-aid drinker or even a Magpies fan. I'd be interested to hear when the HBG group assumed control & started the clubs downward spiral into oblivion.

2016. The year before the board had two HBG members (Wests Ashfield) and three independent directors appointed by the NRL but prior to 2015 there was equal representation between Balmain and Wests Ashfield so the blame is really split equally amongst them hence the calls for an independent board or owners that are actually competent and have the integrity to run a club in 2025.

 

[The Chad]

In any war, we have those that watch and those that fight...as you say...it happens

I'll follow you into battle.

Our victory will be glorious.

 

[The Chad]

You don't build support by eating guys like Chad alive. It might be another 3 spoons for him to come on board, but hopefully by then we will have seen some change and he doesn't have to get off his couch.

It is a nice couch.

 

[Telltails]

I get that.

But raging against the machine in a chat room doesn't change that.

Taking veiled pot-shots at each other over the machinations of a few richer guys isn't fixing it.

I don't think having a Wests Tigers party on Saturday fixes it.

I suggested a few days back that when Souths needed intervention that the club/fans/etc got together & brought in a wealthy benefactor.

If HBG is all about making money, the way to shift them is through money.

I can't buy the club & don't know enough rich people.

So I hope the next CEO is good.

They as individual debenture holders - decision makers - have nothing to sell that remunerates them personally and will instead lose the power they hold over the direction of the club.

This is about control for them - not money.

 

[cochise]

But, after throwing out the board members & having the CEO resign, what are the next moves?

People are acting like they know exactly what happens next. What if the next CEO is brilliant?

Remember- the review suggested independent board members & an experienced CEO.

They followed that instruction. For whatever reason (and we are only speculating at this stage)- they have moved the board members on. Richo chose to leave.

Have HBG said they are not going to take on independent board members now?

History and evidence shows that the HBG is a dysfunctional organisation that doesn't deserve the benefit of the doubt.

 

[The Chad]

2016. The year before the board had two HBG members (Wests Ashfield) and three independent directors appointed by the NRL.

What changed?

 

[The Chad]

They as individual debenture holders - decision makers - have nothing to sell that remunerates them personally and will instead lose the power they hold over the direction of the club.

This is about control for them - not money.

How did they get control?

 

[weststigers]

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Pure evil! Remember these faces!

Look...I don't want to be offensive or anything, but do they all look a little...how can I put this lightly... like there's a very strong factory recall energy in the group?

 

[weststigers]

I'll follow you into battle.

Our victory will be glorious.

Great to hear Chad. Love your energy.

 

[The Chad]

Great to hear Chad. Love your energy.

Let me just finish this whiskey & I'll hail Odin & crush our enemies before us.

 

[BAGNF05]

Let me just finish this whiskey & I'll hail Odin & crush our enemies before us.

Hope you’re not planning on taking your little comedy routine on stage. HBG might give you a gig.

 

[weststigers]

How did they get control?

It's honestly one of the weirdest systems.

20 people loaned Wests Ashfield $100. They get interest on that $100.

But these 20 people control Wests Ashfield. Can't vote them out. They are the ones with control of HBG and as a result Wests Tigers.

Have been for about 12 years since Balmain lost It's share.

 

[The Chad]

Last time the more passionate fans all pulled together it resulted in material changes including Richo, who finally had us improving.

So don’t tell me it isn’t worth it.

True.

We are never going back after that.

 

[The Chad]

Hope you’re not planning on taking your little comedy routine on stage. HBG might give you a gig.

Why do you have to be so mean Man?

I was hoping for your approval & all I get is this?

 

[Telltails]

How did they get control?

You know that too

 

[The Chad]

It's honestly one of the weirdest systems.

20 people loaned Wests Ashfield $100. They get interest on that $100.

But these 20 people control Wests Ashfield. Can't vote them out. They are the ones with control of HBG and as a result Wests Tigers.

Have been for about 12 years since Balmain lost It's share.

See?

Now you're getting to the crux of the story.

What gave HBG control?

 

[weststigers]

Let me just finish this whiskey & I'll hail Odin & crush our enemies before us.

You're a good egg Chad