HBG, Independent Directors Sacked

[BZN]

I am not anti Wests. I am very pro Wests Tigers.

Well in that case I suggest strongly you change your avatar proudly saying Western Suburbs with a Magpie underneath.
Then even more strongly...WESTS EFF THE REST.
That must mean eff Wests Tigers as well.

 

[Siberian Kitten]

And no acknowledgment of what our shareholders (all of them) have put us through as a fanbase.

That finals run in 2005 is about all the joy they’ve ever given us.

I enjoyed 2010 and 2011. Lui and Benji were forming a great halves pairing before Lui screwed it all up with DV.

 

[BAGNF05]

I enjoyed 2010 and 2011. Lui and Benji were forming a great halves pairing before Lui screwed it all up with DV.

I was there for both exits. More pain haha

 

[PrattenParkMagpie]

A big part of the reason the fight is on is that you feel insecure.
And I can understand that.
You feel like you are losing your miniscule grip in the JV.
I understand that as well.
But y'all have to face facts.
Wests Magpies hold a major share of the JV.
But y'all 'not' facing the facts so you are fighting back in an attempt to gain more control.
I believe whoever the organisers of Saturdays march are, are probably the most insecure of all, and they are taking out their frustrations on the people that are providing the $$$ to keep WTigers functioning.
As @Joel Helmes is a health care professional, I'm interested to hear what he has to say in regard to this.

Stop with the word salad, you've provided years of Magpies insecurity, bull and fallacies, your mate loathes to even say he word 'Ttttttttttttt', I'm sure it pains him on the very few occasions he's had to utter that dirty word.

And for the record the NRL provides most of the $$$ that keeps the Wests Tigers functioning, 18M to be precise, HBGs portion is minuscule compared to the NRLs input and pales into insignificance when you look at the way they run the club and their continual boardroom backstabbing, they are not fit operate a to1let block.

 

[Tom Shines]

No.

But, there is a chance that they didn't have an issue with the idea, just the people implemented.

I’ll say the ones making the calls now are not in favour of the idea of an independent board …

 

[mtd#2]

Telegraph has a headline: Star ready to walk amid Marshall threat.

Can anyone post the article?

Use archive.md

 

[The Chad]

I’ll say the ones making the calls now are not in favour of the idea of an independent board …

It's possible. Again, I'm too far removed from what actually happens to say.

If you, or anyone else here, is closer & can clarify it- fantastic.

But if you get your information the same as I do, it's all speculative.

 

[Tom Shines]

It's possible. Again, I'm too far removed from what actually happens to say.

If you, or anyone else here, is closer & can clarify it- fantastic.

But if you get your information the same as I do, it's all speculative.

No im not closer …it’s an opinion ..just as you are putting forward but the opposite …. I’m basing mine on previous actions / and prior observations though ..

 

[innsaneink]

A big part of the reason the fight is on is that you feel insecure.
And I can understand that.
You feel like you are losing your miniscule grip in the JV.
I understand that as well.
But y'all have to face facts.
Wests Magpies hold a major share of the JV.
But y'all 'not' facing the facts so you are fighting back in an attempt to gain more control.
I believe whoever the organisers of Saturdays march are, are probably the most insecure of all, and they are taking out their frustrations on the people that are providing the $$$ to keep WTigers functioning.
As @Joel Helmes is a health care professional, I'm interested to hear what he has to say in regard to this.

 

[BZN]

Because HBG magpies are trying everything to ruin our F team, you just don't get it, starting to think the rumours are true and you are a moron.

HBG MAGPIES are not "trying everything to ruin our F team".
Strange, as I didn't know we had an F team though.
An NRL team and a NSW Cup team to just name a couple.
But an F team, never heard of it 😆.

 

[mtd#2]

A big part of the reason the fight is on is that you feel insecure.
And I can understand that.
You feel like you are losing your miniscule grip in the JV.
I understand that as well.
But y'all have to face facts.
Wests Magpies hold a major share of the JV.
But y'all 'not' facing the facts so you are fighting back in an attempt to gain more control.
I believe whoever the organisers of Saturdays march are, are probably the most insecure of all, and they are taking out their frustrations on the people that are providing the $$$ to keep WTigers functioning.
As @Joel Helmes is a health care professional, I'm interested to hear what he has to say in regard to this.

"Fighting back in an attempt to gain more control".

Wests magpies are not the issue.
Wests magpies have their own issues amongst themselves right? Otherwise why aren't Wests McArthur part of the JV?

The sooner you realise this is an issue with HBG not being fit to run our footy club, the better.

I'm originally from the Balmain side (barely cause I'm near 40)... But I would welcome Wests McArthur with open arms

So I will repeat myself...
It isn't an issue with wests magpies.. it's an issue with wests Ashfield /hbg

 

[cochise]

So, why do you contribute more to the Magpies than I do, or you at least claim to? when your heart is definitely not in it.

Mate, I'm a member of both Wests Ashfield and the Magpies, I run fan events at Wests Ashfield, i attend games at lidcombe oval and support the team.

How do you contribute to the Magpies other than an imaginary crusade on a forum?

 

[cochise]

Well in that case I suggest strongly you change your avatar proudly saying Western Suburbs with a Magpie underneath.
Then even more strongly...WESTS EFF THE REST.
That must mean eff Wests Tigers as well.

Wests tigers are Wests

 

[innsaneink]

NRL appointed Board members in 2014 in compensation for covering Balmain's debt. Then HBG bought out the Balmain debt and were permitted to reconstitute the WT Board.

Permitted by the NRL?

So in effect the NRL are partly to blame....due diligence and all that

They owe us and they owe themselves

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

HBG MAGPIES are not "trying everything to ruin our F team".
Strange, as I didn't know we had an F team though.
An NRL team and a NSW Cup team to just name a couple.
But an F team, never heard of it 😆.

 

[PrattenParkMagpie]

Well in that case I suggest strongly you change your avatar proudly saying Western Suburbs with a Magpie underneath.
Then even more strongly...WESTS EFF THE REST.
That must mean eff Wests Tigers as well.

Trying to write the rules on user names again and believing you know all and why someone has a particular user name, it's just a user name, it may have a reason, story or history behind it, it may be all they could think off at a time, it's irrelevant, so I will say it again as you didn't understand it the first time, stop trying to score brownie points over someone's user name and/or avatar.

 

[The Chad]

In the year 2000, the Wests Tigers were established as a NRL Joint Venture with the Balmain Tigers.

As of today, the company Wests Magpies Pty Ltd (which is made up of 33% WSDRLFC
and 66% Holman Barnes Group) are majority owners/shareholders of the Wests Tigers NRL Franchise.

The WESTS name in the Wests Tigers NRL team represents Western Suburbs Magpies
The BLACK & WHITE in the Wests Tigers NRL Colours represents Western Suburbs Magpies
The FAMOUS MAGPIE BIRD on each sleeve of Wests Tigers NRL Jerseys represents Western Suburbs Magpies
The HERITAGE LOGO on the rear neck side of Wests Tigers NRL Jerseys represents Western Suburbs Magpies
NSW KOE Cup representation by Western Suburbs Magpies is a showcase and celebration of our stake in Wests Tigers

The Wests Tigers Centre of Excellence is built on the Grounds of the former Western Suburbs Magpies home ground of St Lukes Park Concord

Wests Tigers development of Macarthur based Juniors is a continuation of the 1987-1999 part of the Magpies FG era

Wests Tigers playing of home NRL matches at Campbelltown Sports Stadium is a continuation of the 1987-1999 part of the Magpies FG era

The name of Wests League Club at Leumeah was born out of Western Suburbs Magpies move to the Macarthur area in 1987

NOTE! - The Wests Tigers NRL Name/Brand and Logo are controlled trademarks of the ARL Commission,
hence they CANNOT be re-named or altered by HBG or WSDRLFC.


The Company Wests Tigers Rugby League Football Pty Ltd holds the NRL issued Wests Tigers License

Owner/Shareholder % make up of this company as of 2025 is:

Wests Magpies Pty Ltd currently holds 90% & Balmain Tigers hold 10%.

Wests Tigers Board is made up of 7 Director Positions
- 1 x Director from the Holman Barnes Group
- 1 x Director from the Wests Magpies RLFC
- 1 x Director from the Balmain Tigers RLFC
- 4 x Independent Directors

WSDRLFC (Western Suburbs District Rugby League Football Club Ltd)

WSDRLFC has 7 members on its board of directors.
- 4 x Directors appointed by Holman Barnes Group
- 3 x Directors directly elected in 3 year terms by eligible Wests Magpies FC members

Holman Barnes Group , formerly known as Western Suburbs Leagues Club (Ashfield) are the principal financial supporter to Wests Magpies.
Wests Ashfield Leagues Club was established in 1955 to Support the Western Suburbs Magpies and propagate Rugby League

The Holman Barnes Group has 7 members on its board of directors.
- 2 x Directors directly elected in 3 years terms by eligible Holman Barnes Group General members (off the floor)
- 5 x Directors appointed in 3 year terms by the Current Group of 20 x Holman Barnes Group Debenture Holders

Holman Barnes Group Support of current and former Balmain Tigers related operations
In 2020, Holman Barnes Group acquired the operating Assets of the Balmain Leagues Club Ltd.
This includes Tigers Sydney Markets Club (Flemington) and tenancy for a Future Tigers Leagues Club premises at Rozelle.

BTRLFC remains a separate entity and is not controlled by Holman Barnes Group.

Holman Barnes Group provides a grant to BTRLFC to assist in the running of Balmain Tigers Junior Reps Teams who have a pathway to Wests Tigers.


Ripped this straight from the HBG website. Was everyone aware they give Balmain a grant every year as well as being the financial backing of Wests into the JV too? I wasn't.

Also interesting that HBG has mentioned that Wests Tigers cannot be renamed. Seems a strange thing to advertise if the rumours of 'we are bringing back the Magpies' has any credibility..

 

[weststigers]

"In arguably the most important decision in the club’s tumultuous 25-year history, the haemorrhaging Wests Tigers have launched their search for a new chairman with a former Test star the leading contender to claim the position.

This masthead had been told three candidates for the club’s top job are Ben Elias, Leo Epifania and Dennis Burgess."

Are these blokes serious?

 

[weststigers]

In the year 2000, the Wests Tigers were established as a NRL Joint Venture with the Balmain Tigers.

As of today, the company Wests Magpies Pty Ltd (which is made up of 33% WSDRLFC
and 66% Holman Barnes Group) are majority owners/shareholders of the Wests Tigers NRL Franchise.

The WESTS name in the Wests Tigers NRL team represents Western Suburbs Magpies
The BLACK & WHITE in the Wests Tigers NRL Colours represents Western Suburbs Magpies
The FAMOUS MAGPIE BIRD on each sleeve of Wests Tigers NRL Jerseys represents Western Suburbs Magpies
The HERITAGE LOGO on the rear neck side of Wests Tigers NRL Jerseys represents Western Suburbs Magpies
NSW KOE Cup representation by Western Suburbs Magpies is a showcase and celebration of our stake in Wests Tigers

The Wests Tigers Centre of Excellence is built on the Grounds of the former Western Suburbs Magpies home ground of St Lukes Park Concord

Wests Tigers development of Macarthur based Juniors is a continuation of the 1987-1999 part of the Magpies FG era

Wests Tigers playing of home NRL matches at Campbelltown Sports Stadium is a continuation of the 1987-1999 part of the Magpies FG era

The name of Wests League Club at Leumeah was born out of Western Suburbs Magpies move to the Macarthur area in 1987

NOTE! - The Wests Tigers NRL Name/Brand and Logo are controlled trademarks of the ARL Commission,
hence they CANNOT be re-named or altered by HBG or WSDRLFC.


The Company Wests Tigers Rugby League Football Pty Ltd holds the NRL issued Wests Tigers License

Owner/Shareholder % make up of this company as of 2025 is:

Wests Magpies Pty Ltd currently holds 90% & Balmain Tigers hold 10%.

Wests Tigers Board is made up of 7 Director Positions
- 1 x Director from the Holman Barnes Group
- 1 x Director from the Wests Magpies RLFC
- 1 x Director from the Balmain Tigers RLFC
- 4 x Independent Directors

WSDRLFC (Western Suburbs District Rugby League Football Club Ltd)

WSDRLFC has 7 members on its board of directors.
- 4 x Directors appointed by Holman Barnes Group
- 3 x Directors directly elected in 3 year terms by eligible Wests Magpies FC members

Holman Barnes Group , formerly known as Western Suburbs Leagues Club (Ashfield) are the principal financial supporter to Wests Magpies.
Wests Ashfield Leagues Club was established in 1955 to Support the Western Suburbs Magpies and propagate Rugby League

The Holman Barnes Group has 7 members on its board of directors.
- 2 x Directors directly elected in 3 years terms by eligible Holman Barnes Group General members (off the floor)
- 5 x Directors appointed in 3 year terms by the Current Group of 20 x Holman Barnes Group Debenture Holders

Holman Barnes Group Support of current and former Balmain Tigers related operations
In 2020, Holman Barnes Group acquired the operating Assets of the Balmain Leagues Club Ltd.
This includes Tigers Sydney Markets Club (Flemington) and tenancy for a Future Tigers Leagues Club premises at Rozelle.

BTRLFC remains a separate entity and is not controlled by Holman Barnes Group.

Holman Barnes Group provides a grant to BTRLFC to assist in the running of Balmain Tigers Junior Reps Teams who have a pathway to Wests Tigers.


Ripped this straight from the HBG website. Was everyone aware they give Balmain a grant every year as well as being the financial backing of Wests into the JV too? I wasn't.

Also interesting that HBG has mentioned that Wests Tigers cannot be renamed. Seems a strange thing to advertise if the rumours of 'we are bringing back the Magpies' has any credibility..

Thanks Chad, but we knew that

 

[Tcat]

I think anyone holding out hope of Richo returning needs to prepare themselves for the opposite. I have no mail, but I just can't see him coming back after leaving in such bad circumstances. Vlandys will do nothing in regards to the HBG, other than maintain contact to keep updated on the situation for when he is asked for a comment. He will do nothing and doesn't give a shit about WTs. He cares about his back pocket and growing the game outside of Sydney. This is why I believe Richo won't return. The HBG will run the club into the ground (i.e. Marshall gone next) and try to rebuild it in some way shape or form, it will more than likely fail and WTs, Magpies or Balmain (whatever the team is called) will exist in the NSW cup. The club is in big trouble and I just can't see a good way in which this scenario will end.