It's time to take the fight back to HBG

[Joel Helmes]

Joel, I don't think the confrontational approach towards the HBG taken by many of your followers within this forum is the way to gain a united strategic direction. Maybe there is another way mate.

Ideally, yes, but to reach an accord you have to have adults at the table who are willing to sacrifice a little for the greater good.

 

[tigertragic]

Ideally, yes, but to reach an accord you have to have adults at the table who are willing to sacrifice a little for the greater good.

Unfortunately HBG don’t appear to like sitting at any table not HBG controlled

 

[NT_Tiger]

Joel, I don't think the confrontational approach towards the HBG taken by many of your followers within this forum is the way to gain a united strategic direction. Maybe there is another way mate.

Given that HBG initiated the confrontational approach by dumping the independent board, it would appear that confrontation is what they understand. What alternative approach would you recommend?

 

[hammertime]

The underlying issue is that in 1999 a landscape was agreed upon. This included, primarily, a 50/50 governance structure and the ongoing existence of the foundation clubs in the second tier comp.

HBG and the Magpies FC cling steadfastly on to this structure.

Obviously, Balmain has essentially disappeared and a heck of a lot of water has gone under the bridge since this deal was done. Simply, it doesn’t work any longer as WT has completely outgrown what was put in place over 25 years ago.

Eventually, natural attrition will wipe out the old and WT will become its own entity, it’s just a matter of how and when we get there.

I mean the people involved. The 20 debenture holders, for some reason, wrestled the club back from an optimal structure, and I don't know if you've managed to contact any of them and find out what story they are telling. Do we have any insight into their psyche or rationale there, and why they still persist as we are today?

I mean, understanding their reasons is probably the best way to make change. I assume it's just ego's / power trippin, but it would be interesting if there is any nuance there. Have you ever seen them open to dialog?

 

[Joel Helmes]

I mean the people involved. The 20 debenture holders, for some reason, wrestled the club back from an optimal structure, and I don't know if you've managed to contact any of them and find out what story they are telling. Do we have any insight into their psyche or rationale there, and why they still persist as we are today?

I mean, understanding their reasons is probably the best way to make change. I assume it's just ego's / power trippin, but it would be interesting if there is any nuance there. Have you ever seen them open to dialog?

Not the present mob, but previous.

 

[KevB]

Ideally, yes, but to reach an accord you have to have adults at the table who are willing to sacrifice a little for the greater good.

Are you serious Joel? You are implying that the HBG Board members aren't adults and that you are, and that you're more qualified than chartered accountants, lawyers, and successful businessmen. What are you asking this Board of Directors to do..."hand over the ownership and control of Wests Tigers to you, Darcy Byrne, and other wannabes".

 

[KevB]

Given that HBG initiated the confrontational approach by dumping the independent board, it would appear that confrontation is what they understand. What alternative approach would you recommend?

By consensus, mate!