HBG, Independent Directors Sacked

Bus 2 Terrigal said:
UPDATE: If one is deemed to have “only shown concern for Wests Tigers” one is allowed to use a Balmain avatar but if Fisherman Steve uses his extraordinary mind reading skills to drill down into your psyche and reckons you still hold a torch - then no Western Suburbs avatar shall be allowed.
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Is that your big problem? That I have a Balmain related avatar? I have changed it multiple times over the years, sometimes WT and sometimes a Balmain related one. You're the only bloke that's ever said I have some pro-Balmain agenda...think what you like, but you're on your own. I think you'll find, if you actually bother to do any research, I was quite happy when Wests took majority ownership if it meant the infighting would stop as I believed it was holding us back.

For the same reasons, I want HBG gone because I believe the infighting is holding us back....again.

You have a very low resolution outlook on life.
 
The Chad said:
"Romero's downfall comes after a turbulent tenure. She not only removed her predecessor but also oversaw the departure of directors Rick Wayde and Dave Gilbert over the summer.

Tensions intensified when Romero opposed an independent governance review of the Wests Tigers following a hat-trick of wooden spoons - a review that was nonetheless conducted by respected administrators Tony Crawford and Gary Barnier.

That review ultimately handed power to CEO Shane Richardson, who has since implemented a number of its recommendations, reportedly to Romero's displeasure.

Her resistance to reform and the perception of internal obstruction may have cost her crucial boardroom support, culminating in this week's vote.

Burgess's elevation may be viewed with suspicion by some within the Balmain camp who fear a reassertion of Magpies control, despite the formal equal representation structure in place at the Wests Tigers board level."

Interesting that Romero got removed because she didn't want to implement to recommendations, but Burgess has them put into place.

"Burgess's appointment is already drawing scrutiny. According to the SMH, he reportedly told Balmain-aligned Wests Tigers director Danny Stapleton, “We're bringing back the Wests Magpies,” a comment that quickly caught fire behind closed doors and reached the desk of NRL chairman Peter V'landys via concerned Wests Tigers chair Barry O'Farrell."

“1000%. It was admitted to me directly by someone who is a director of the Magpies.
“The ultimate aim is to return the Magpies to the NRL.
“I know there were discussions not too long ago about extracting Balmain from the Wests Tigers and returning them to the State Cup.
“I was approached at the time and I said I had no interest in partaking as long as Danny Stapleton is the chair of Balmain. I don't trust the man and I don’t like the man."

Here we have 2 accounts of a similar story- bringing back the Magpies. One reported as being told to Danny Stapleton, the other recounted by Hagi who in the same statement says he doesn't trust Stapleton.

So....do we believe Stapleton? Or Hagi? Or neither? And if Romero gets removed & Burgess gives the go-ahead on the recommendations, does that mean Burgess agreed with the recommendations?
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All you have illustrated is the level of dysfunction that has been the frustration for the supporter group who have bothered to look into it, and who don't have allegiances to the people making decisions but believe that the club needs more professional stable governance.

This shouldn't be an exercise of who do you believe - they have all put self preservation and infighting ahead of the best interests of the club - that is the problem.

You didn't add the pod that Richardson put out with Romero by his side emphatically endorsing her, and her absolute support for all the decisions he had made and that he wouldn't be here if it wasn't the case - prior to the independents being announced.
She lasted half a year after that - 8 year ban I believe and havnt heard a peep from her - and now he and his independents are gone too. None of it makes sense but what is clear it's a numbers game and things can turn quickly

They are group of paranoid entitled's not promoted through talent and while the merry go round continues the club remains in a holding pattern.


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weststigers said:
I don't even know what the complaint about Stapleton is other than Lee making some vague comment about his personal feelings towards him.

What did he do? I don't protect anyone if they are bad for the club.
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If he’s no good , and he’s bringing the toxicity he needs to go as well . Anybody who wants to talk about both Voldemorts , or can’t rise above sticking the boot in to stir shit needs to go . One Wests Tigers moving forward.

If the words “I love the wests tigers but my first love is the magpies/ Balmain “ enter your brain or usher out your mouth , go find yourself a garden to tend , and enter your twilight in dignity . Because you don’t love the wests tigers , you’re like a dude on his second wife pining for his first . You’re only with her because there’s no alternative . You’re only with wests tigers because there’s no alternative .

So @Bus2terrigal , @BZN , @Vicious , @diedpretty , or whatever dinosaur wants to come creeping out the shadows , just piss off and be one of those old dudes at the pub lamenting the good old days ; where the magpies got the last 2 spoons and almost went into receivership every year for 20 years . “The good old days”.

Or(tbh I haven’t seen any pro Balmain shills on here for years) if there is any pro Balmain shills , you can lament the glory years , where the tigers lost 2 grand finals , all the players retired , and we had ice addict Geyer as our star player with a paedophile as the coach . Then purple was put in the jersey (clever stuff that ) and the club almost went under .
Ahhh the glory years ….
 
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Bus 2 Terrigal said:
Not at all.
I support your right to choose.

I’m responding to Fisherman Steve’s jab at me for my choice of avatar.
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Do you support it?

Because you've only ever mocked it and used it as evidence that I'm a Balmain revolutionary.

I've never used your avatar as a means to make my point about your intentions. I only form my opinion based on what you write.
 
The rally is gaining steam btw . I’ve seen it given airtime on free to air, multiple podcasts , social media , it’s being promoted by players and journos .
It’s only Tuesday … I see it really ramping up as the week goes on .
 
Lestronge said:
If he’s no good , and he’s bringing the toxicity he needs to go as well . Anybody who wants to talk about both Voldemorts , or can’t rise above sticking the boot in to stir shit needs to go . One Wests Tigers moving forward. If the words “I love the wests tigers but my first love is the magpies/ Balmain “ enter your brain or usher out your mouth , go find yourself a garden to tend , and enter your twilight in dignity . Because you don’t love the wests tigers , you’re like a dude on his second wife pining for his first . You’re only with her because there’s no alternative . You’re only with wests tigers because there’s no alternative . So @Bus2terrigal , @BZN , @Vicious , @diedpretty , or whatever dinosaur wants to come creeping out the shadows , just piss off and be one of those old dudes at the pub lamenting the good old days ; where the magpies got the last 2 spoons and almost went into receivership every year for 20 years . “The good old days”. Or(tbh I haven’t seen any pro Balmain shills on here for years) if there is any pro Balmain shills , you can lament the glory years , where the tigers lost 2 grand finals , all the players retired , and we had ice addict Geyer as our star player with a paedophile as the coach . Then purple was put in the jersey (clever stuff that ) and the club almost went under . Ahhh the glory years ….
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I love your posts Lestronge, but some paragraphs would help their readability.
 
Lestronge said:
The rally is gaining steam btw . I’ve seen it given airtime on free to air, multiple podcasts , social media , it’s being promoted by players and journos .
It’s only Tuesday … I see it really ramping up as the week goes on .
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Important all the Wests Tigers families come out. HBG is meant to be about families is it not? We must leave them no doubt, we don’t want you running WT.
 
weststigers said:
I love your posts Lestronge, but some paragraphs would help their readability.
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It’s cause it’s on my phone man . I try to! I’ll go back and fix it . It just for whatever reason sometimes returns it to a mess. It’s pretty annoying . Like some of my autocorrects to stupid shit as well. I think I’ve typed out something worth contributing and it posts like I don’t know how to write .
 
Lestronge said:
It’s cause it’s on my phone man . I try to! I’ll go back and fix it . It just for whatever reason sometimes returns it to a mess. It’s pretty annoying . Like some of my autocorrects to stupid shit as well. I think I’ve typed out something worth contributing and it posts like I don’t know how to write .
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Hahaha 😆 all you can do is try your best. Play on
 
weststigers said:
Do you support it?

Because you've only ever mocked it and used it as evidence that I'm a Balmain revolutionary.

I've never used your avatar as a means to make my point about your intentions. I only form my opinion based on what you write.
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Simply good humoured jousting my good man 🤷‍♂️

Your conspiracy theories with regard the #68 via Wamberal really do know no bounds. If you can’t take me at my word, then what’s the point 🤔
 
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