HBG, Independent Directors Sacked

[BAGNF05]

so what

My suggestion is it was just trying to put some good news out to fans in a diabolical week.

 

[cochise]

I understand that, I’m just of the belief that if PVL believes this is the best way forward they will essentially have control of 90% of the NRL licence but, will have strict guidelines in regards to any decisions made and will be at the scrutiny of BOF and the other 2 independent board members.
It makes no sense to me why they would agree to return unless the odds are heavily in their favour, regardless of the board room numbers.

Honestly, I think PVL thought this would appease the fans. That this would be enough to stop the Rally.

It's not enough though and I for one will be there supporting the Wests Tigers this weekend.

 

[Vicious]

I don't know. But it will not work 100%. We have half a board from an organisation that tried to punt the other half of our board. How can they work togeather. After what HBG did do you honestly think they will work with these independants. Also Burgess and Epifana are as guilty as sin for all this mess why wernt they forced tobe replaced with other members from HBG. If HBG are honest then they failed in their responsibilities. If HBG lied we have half a boardroom filled with people who tried to take over the joint. It can't work half way. We either have a boardroom full of HBG people which I hope never happens, or we go totally 100% independant. Trying this 50/50 garbage won't work. Half are worried about HBG concerns, half are worried about Wests Tigers concerns. We need at least another 3 independant directors to dilute HBG votes and stop independants forming voting blocks. As is the club is now in HBG control. If another independant is brought in to replace Viola then the boardroom may be in a constant stalemate if everyone just votes with their block. N.R.L should have appointed an administrator and sold the club to another entity, perhaps Wests Macarthur or Laundys bid, there would have been heaps of interest. This'll blow up again in 18 months to2 years when the independants start walking away cause theyre sick of dealing with the HBG clowns.

If it blows up again they will lose the NRL licence, I thought PVL’s statement made that quite clear.

 

[BAGNF05]

If it blows up again they will lose the NRL licence, I thought PVL’s statement made that quite clear.

It’s the gap between blowing up and success that concerns me. That mediocrity in our walls that has been there for decades. Richo showed glimpses of turning that around.

 

[crazycat]

Chammas said 48 hours ago said it was all over and HBG had won

Not quite yet.

HBG have won 5 seats on the board. But the independents are back. I think all 4 of them will sit and dignify themselves with a year or two. ... on a board they will probably be over-rulled by.

HBG havent though faced US, the fans. We want some damn answers over this mess and Denis Burgess can answer to us.


WE need a good showing so that HBG will actually think twice before doing anything this stupid again.

 

[liltiger]

If it blows up again they will lose the NRL licence, I thought PVL’s statement made that quite clear.

I don't know mate, I just figure if the N.R.L had a real appetite to take the license they would have. They might follow through but I would have thought that if the N R.L were as concerned as they make out to be they would have done something to dilute the HBG boardroom influence, they may be on a really tight leash, but I just fail to see how the N.R.L has done anything other than reward poor behaviour by giving HBG a majority say in a boardroom that is supposed to be independant.

 

[crazycat]

Benji has until the end of 2027. That’s sufficient right now.

The extension would appear to me to be damage control as he’s popular among fans.

Many reports that the board has on the table a 2029 extension and are strongly considering it.

Look don't get me wrong, he deserves-ish 2026, He has till 2027 to prove something.
I am not sold on 2028 and suddenly were talking an extension till 2029!

Too much too soon.

 

[BAGNF05]

Many reports that the board has on the table a 2029 extension and are strongly considering it.

Look don't get me wrong, he deserves-ish 2026, He has till 2027 to prove something.
I am not sold on 2028 and suddenly were talking an extension till 2029!

Too much too soon.

Both sides feed the media, I’m very careful about which reports to believe.

 

[Vicious]

I don't know mate, I just figure if the N.R.L had a real appetite to take the license they would have. They might follow through but I would have thought that if the N R.L were as concerned as they make out to be they would have done something to dilute the HBG boardroom influence, they may be on a really tight leash, but I just fail to see how the N.R.L has done anything other than reward poor behaviour by giving HBG a majority say in a boardroom that is supposed to be independant.

What about BOF and the 2 other independent board members.
Do you have a theory on why they have agreed to come back if they are just going to be outvoted on every decision ?

 

[BAGNF05]

What about BOF and the 2 other independent board members.
Do you have a theory on why they have agreed to come back if they are just going to be outvoted on every decision ?

You’re asking them to predict the future though.

Maybe they’re happy to wait and see.

Plenty of us aren’t.

 

[Vicious]

You’re asking them to predict the future though.

Maybe they’re happy to wait and see.

Plenty of us aren’t.

I am not asking them to predict anything, they have supposedly agreed to come back.
To suggest they agreed to be reinstated to a board in which they will always be outvoted and have no say, is questioning their intelligence.

 

[BAGNF05]

I am not asking them to predict anything, they have supposedly agreed to come back.
To suggest they agreed to be reinstated to a board in which they will always be outvoted and have no say, is questioning their intelligence.

Maybe they are not sure how HBG noms will vote. None of us are really.

But our suspicions and HBG’ history is the reason we call BS.

Like I said earlier, if I think a mobile car is heading towards my young kid, I ain’t waitin’

 

[Merlot]

so what

My suggestion is it was just trying to put some good news out to fans in a diabolical week.

mentions of Brad Arther ,7 players stating they will walk . Coach offered an extension
Pushing Richo out the door etc etc .WOW

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

If it blows up again they will lose the NRL licence, I thought PVL’s statement made that quite clear.

Where's the statement mate been busy, missed it.

 

[Vicious]

Where's the statement mate been busy, missed it.

Mate I’m terrible at digging things up, but I will try and find it.

 

[Merlot]

I am not asking them to predict anything, they have supposedly agreed to come back.
To suggest they agreed to be reinstated to a board in which they will always be outvoted and have no say, is questioning their intelligence.

it proves they care for the club , and just maybe, be in the know of some back room machinations

 

[Merlot]

Mate I’m terrible at digging things up, but I will try and find it.

it doesn't exist

 

[The Chad]

Mods ,can we give The Chad his own channel ,please
He just gets in the way of what matters

I think you might be right.

Good luck with the rally all. Hope it goes as you expect.

Hopefully the new CEO is good.

 

[cochise]

I think you might be right.

Good luck with the rally all. Hope it goes as you expect.

Hopefully the new CEO is good.

He has potential.

 

[tig_prmz]

Board members and Chairmen are being removed and added like it's the last round of a wooden spoon bowl and they're deciding on the 18th man of the Jersey Flegg game.