In these (years) of doom and gloom..

[Tiger_heart]

what are you proud of, being a West Tigers supporter? Being part of one of the most fiercely loyal and "rusted-on" supporters in the NRL?? That "Class of '05" spirit???
Having a spiritual ground aka The Eighth Wonder of the World??? Being part of a resilient family where loyalty is absolute, and the shared hope for the future creates a incredibly tight-knit community ????

 

[Flippedy]

Not proud of any of that…at all!

 

[innsaneink]

Doubt this will be a mega thread

 

[Buttface]

The fact we have been so poor and haven’t gone broke, been relegated or punted out the comp is impressive not sure I’m proud of it.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Years, decades, centuries.

 

[weststigers]

what are you proud of, being a West Tigers supporter? Being part of one of the most fiercely loyal and "rusted-on" supporters in the NRL?? That "Class of '05" spirit???
Having a spiritual ground aka The Eighth Wonder of the World??? Being part of a resilient family where loyalty is absolute, and the shared hope for the future creates a incredibly tight-knit community ????

Proud of the HBG chair Dennis' haircut...makes us look very professional and like we know what we're doing...the larger Magpie on the sleeve...that was super important. Less Orange in the jersey...more games at 38% Campbo..."respecting the Magpies"

Just proud of all the big issues we focus on around Wests Tigers while ensuring the Magpies are respected.

 

[Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan]

Proud of the HBG chair Dennis' haircut...makes us look very professional and like we know what we're doing...the larger Magpie on the sleeve...that was super important. Less Orange in the jersey...more games at 38% Campbo..."respecting the Magpies"

Just proud of all the big issues we focus on around Wests Tigers while ensuring the Magpies are respected.

Proud of our coaching structure being decided over a boozy dinner with a journalist. We sure are a great club full of thoughtful decision makers.

Proud of our owners for dismantling the work done by the fan petition. We got actual change from that. Then they decided they didn't have enough power, so the independent board were fired. Those guys were annoying anyway, always making us progress, giving us hope, and making the club look good.

My preference is definitely to win wooden spoons, so we're looking great in that department. We missed the cut in 2026, but I have no doubt that HBG can remedy that. Onwards and downwards!

 

[weststigers]

Proud of our coaching structure being decided over a boozy dinner with a journalist. We sure are a great club full of thoughtful decision makers.

Proud of our owners for dismantling the work done by the fan petition. We got actual change from that. Then they decided they didn't have enough power, so the independent board were fired. Those guys were annoying anyway, always making us progress, giving us hope, and making the club look good.

My preference is definitely to win wooden spoons, so we're looking great in that department. We missed the cut in 2026, but I have no doubt that HBG can remedy that. Onwards and downwards!

I enjoyed that 😅. If we don't laugh we'll cry.

 

[NT_Tiger]

I enjoyed that 😅. If we don't laugh we'll cry.

Ah yes, the one thing WT supporters excel at, self-deprecation.

 

[tonza]

what are you proud of, being a West Tigers supporter? Being part of one of the most fiercely loyal and "rusted-on" supporters in the NRL?? That "Class of '05" spirit???
Having a spiritual ground aka The Eighth Wonder of the World??? Being part of a resilient family where loyalty is absolute, and the shared hope for the future creates a incredibly tight-knit community ????

Sorry. Most of us are prouder of moments prior to the West Tigers, whether it be Black or Gold.

 

[Suzie-Q]

I'm proud of, if confused by, us, the supporters, for still giving a crap after all the rubbish that has been, and continues to be, dished up 😔

 

[Tiger_heart]

Wow... when we have nothing to be proud of, there is little to look forward to.

I must admit I was expecting (perhaps naively) to read things like wearing the gear globally - proud fans wear jerseys and hats in other stadiums, proudly inviting conversations or playful banter about the West Tigers; Preserving the team history - instantly recall legendary players, historic plays, and past heartbreaks, keeping the team's legacy alive through generations.

Alas, the reality of this thread is much harsher, and more representative of today's fan base (at least here on the forum).

Thanks everyone.

 

[tig_prmz]

I'm proud of, if confused by, us, the supporters, for still giving a crap after all the rubbish that has been, and continues to be, dished up 😔

HBG and we are the only constants during this failure... maybe it's us..

 

[Tiger Woods]

I'm proud of losing
I don't know what it feels like to win
I just watch, lose & repeat

 

[TheKhan]

The fact we have been so poor and haven’t gone broke, been relegated or punted out the comp is impressive not sure I’m proud of it.

The NRL keeps the team afloat and in the competition. We are a welfare team

 

[innsaneink]

Wow... when we have nothing to be proud of, there is little to look forward to.

I must admit I was expecting (perhaps naively) to read things like wearing the gear globally - proud fans wear jerseys and hats in other stadiums, proudly inviting conversations or playful banter about the West Tigers; Preserving the team history - instantly recall legendary players, historic plays, and past heartbreaks, keeping the team's legacy alive through generations.

Alas, the reality of this thread is much harsher, and more representative of today's fan base (at least here on the forum).

Thanks everyone.

Timing is everything

You pose this question in.one of the worst weeks in the clubs history

 

[BeeCeen]

The NRL keeps the team afloat and in the competition. We are a welfare team

So the club’s survival shows that the NRL has an effective welfare safety net, supporting even the most troubled and disadvantaged clubs to still shuffle down struggle street. We can be proud of the competition’s progressive welfare system! It is almost Scandinavian in helping us keep going despite poor life choices

 

[Winston Churchill]

Proud of: one unforgettable season, a handful of club legends, and supporters who deserve infinitely better.

Not so much: the board, the recruitment, the retention, the endless excuses, the annual "rebuild", the revolving door of coaches and CEOs, the club's relentless commitment to proving optimism is a diagnosable condition, the unwavering ability to turn every fresh start into another false dawn, the annual promise that this year will be different, the club's remarkable ability to mistake incompetence for patience, the constant reminder that 2005 is old enough to buy a beer, virtually every major decision since the confetti settled after the premiership parade, and a front office that has spent years treating rock bottom as a performance benchmark instead of a warning. Apart from that, everything appears to be fine.

 

[Flippedy]

Proud of: one unforgettable season, a handful of club legends, and supporters who deserve infinitely better.

Not so much: the board, the recruitment, the retention, the endless excuses, the annual "rebuild", the revolving door of coaches and CEOs, the club's relentless commitment to proving optimism is a diagnosable condition, the unwavering ability to turn every fresh start into another false dawn, the annual promise that this year will be different, the club's remarkable ability to mistake incompetence for patience, the constant reminder that 2005 is old enough to buy a beer, virtually every major decision since the confetti settled after the premiership parade, and a front office that has spent years treating rock bottom as a performance benchmark instead of a warning. Apart from that, everything appears to be fine.

Brilliant!

 

[Tiger_heart]

Timing is everything

You pose this question in.one of the worst weeks in the clubs history

Timing is everything

You pose this question in.one of the worst weeks in the clubs history

Isn't it the best time now, when the chips are down? Tough moments prove your beliefs are strong and not just for easy times... Strictly IMHO, of course.