Tom Shines
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Richo has to ignore him though…
In the scheme of things … it’s not exactly at the top of the list of problems ,,, its just another thing they gotta deal with
Lee Hagipantelis
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Richo has to ignore him though…
In the scheme of things … it’s not exactly at the top of the list of problems ,,, its just another thing they gotta deal with
Bitterness showed in his interview this morning.
BAGNF05
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Did he buy a cheap shit soccer club just to get back on radio? Serious question.
Tbh don't know,
Specific cut of his weekly radio gig came in to my feed.
I'm not a Lee fan
Specific cut of his weekly radio gig came in to my feed.
I'm not a Lee fan
twentyforty
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Just when you think we’ve heard the last of Lee..
Heee’ss Baaack. 😂
Heee’ss Baaack. 😂
innsaneink
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He probably offered to take on Millers case free of charge
Buttface
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Like indigestion, or like that kebab this morning that you got on the way home after sinking 20 beers. It’s definitely not heartburn.
How so ???
Former chairman Lee Hagipantelis hired to represent sacked Wests Tigers rookie Jordan Miller against the club
Wests Tigers’ major sponsor and former chairman Lee Hagipantelis has been hired to represent sacked rising star Jordan Miller against the NRL club.
The turbulent relationship between the Tigers and their former chairman Lee Hagipantelis has exploded once with the club’s outgoing major sponsor at the centre of legal action being undertaken against the club over the sacking of rising star Jordan Miller.
Hagipantelis’ firm Brydens Lawyers has taken on the case to represent Miller against the Tigers just days before he formally cuts ties as the club’s major sponsor, with that deal expiring at the end of this month.
Hagipantelis confirmed that Brydens Lawyers had taken on Miller’s case, but would not be drawn into the specifics of the matter.
It is understood that the 19-year-old is disputing the club’s reasoning for their intent to terminate his contract.
The matter is now expected to head to arbitration and could end up in the courtroom if it is not resolved.
Former Wests Tigers Chairman Lee Hagipantelis has been hired to represent a player against the club.
The Tigers will claim that Miller was late to a training session – for the second time – and was subsequently breached leading to his impending sacking.
However, the youngster will claim the most recent breach occurred because of extenuating circumstances relating to a personal nature.
Police are involved but there are no allegations of any wrongdoing by Miller aside from getting to training late. Despite the personal upheaval he still attended the session.
Miller made his NRL debut this year and played two games off the bench. He is contracted to the Tigers until the end of 2026 and represented Fiji in their Test against PNG last weekend.
The fact that Miller has chosen Hagipantelis to take on the matter adds another layer to the fractious relationship between the club’s former high profile chairman.
Jordan Miller made his NRL debut for the Wests Tigers in Round 15 2024, but faces being sacked after the Tigers claimed he was late to training. :
Hagipantelis was dumped as chairman last December after a wide-ranging review and subsequently told the club he would not be renewing his major partnership deal.
Hagipantelis described the process that led to his departure as “despicable” in a letter The Sunday Telegraph obtained in May.
“The disgraceful events of 12 December last year impacted significantly and adversely on the relationship of Brydens Lawyers and Wests Tigers given the disrespectful way I, as chairman of Wests Tigers, was treated by the representatives of the club’s stakeholders,” Hagipantelis wrote.
“Recent events have compounded the concerns which I have held with respect to the continuing relationship of Brydens Lawyers and Wests Tigers.”
Hagipantelis wished coach Benji Marshall and the club well, but feared for it’s future.
“I have the philosophical difficulty of continuing in business with people in whom I repose no respect,” he said.
“I speak of the representatives of the stakeholders with whom I had the displeasure of serving on the Board.
“These persons are still engaged in the Club whether it be in a formal or informal capacity.
“I regard these people as cowards.”
Hagipantelis has not attended any Tigers home game this year nor any formal functions despite putting in seven figures to help fund the club.
The Tigers are yet to announce a new front of jersey sponsor
Wests Tigers’ major sponsor and former chairman Lee Hagipantelis has been hired to represent sacked rising star Jordan Miller against the NRL club.
The turbulent relationship between the Tigers and their former chairman Lee Hagipantelis has exploded once with the club’s outgoing major sponsor at the centre of legal action being undertaken against the club over the sacking of rising star Jordan Miller.
Hagipantelis’ firm Brydens Lawyers has taken on the case to represent Miller against the Tigers just days before he formally cuts ties as the club’s major sponsor, with that deal expiring at the end of this month.
Hagipantelis confirmed that Brydens Lawyers had taken on Miller’s case, but would not be drawn into the specifics of the matter.
It is understood that the 19-year-old is disputing the club’s reasoning for their intent to terminate his contract.
The matter is now expected to head to arbitration and could end up in the courtroom if it is not resolved.
Former Wests Tigers Chairman Lee Hagipantelis has been hired to represent a player against the club.
The Tigers will claim that Miller was late to a training session – for the second time – and was subsequently breached leading to his impending sacking.
However, the youngster will claim the most recent breach occurred because of extenuating circumstances relating to a personal nature.
Police are involved but there are no allegations of any wrongdoing by Miller aside from getting to training late. Despite the personal upheaval he still attended the session.
Miller made his NRL debut this year and played two games off the bench. He is contracted to the Tigers until the end of 2026 and represented Fiji in their Test against PNG last weekend.
The fact that Miller has chosen Hagipantelis to take on the matter adds another layer to the fractious relationship between the club’s former high profile chairman.
Jordan Miller made his NRL debut for the Wests Tigers in Round 15 2024, but faces being sacked after the Tigers claimed he was late to training. :
Hagipantelis was dumped as chairman last December after a wide-ranging review and subsequently told the club he would not be renewing his major partnership deal.
Hagipantelis described the process that led to his departure as “despicable” in a letter The Sunday Telegraph obtained in May.
“The disgraceful events of 12 December last year impacted significantly and adversely on the relationship of Brydens Lawyers and Wests Tigers given the disrespectful way I, as chairman of Wests Tigers, was treated by the representatives of the club’s stakeholders,” Hagipantelis wrote.
“Recent events have compounded the concerns which I have held with respect to the continuing relationship of Brydens Lawyers and Wests Tigers.”
Hagipantelis wished coach Benji Marshall and the club well, but feared for it’s future.
“I have the philosophical difficulty of continuing in business with people in whom I repose no respect,” he said.
“I speak of the representatives of the stakeholders with whom I had the displeasure of serving on the Board.
“These persons are still engaged in the Club whether it be in a formal or informal capacity.
“I regard these people as cowards.”
Hagipantelis has not attended any Tigers home game this year nor any formal functions despite putting in seven figures to help fund the club.
The Tigers are yet to announce a new front of jersey sponsor
twentyforty
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There has to be more to this story. Two strikes and you’re out?
Why not give him a bucket of hair bleach like Api got?
Wouldnt surprise me if this is a pro bono that could drag on?
Why not give him a bucket of hair bleach like Api got?
Wouldnt surprise me if this is a pro bono that could drag on?
If true this is Vitriolic and Spiteful.
twentyforty
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It is.
But sifting through that spite, we come to the one thing that can stop the club progressing toward being an nrl powerhouse..
“These persons are still engaged in the Club whether it be in a formal or informal capacity.” ☹️
Tom Shines
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These quotes are from back in May…and unfortunately for us… the club still is in the same situation now as it was then
Tiger-ferret
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Exactly
You want to get paid to play in an elite competition you need to demonstrate a level of commitment to what that entails including training and fitness. If there is no application toward that I can an understand the clubs position. No doubt LH will be presenting a different point of view.
BAGNF05
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Lee doesn’t miss an opportunity to get his name in the paper.
Tom Shines
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He is going to be riding this horse for years….. another media go to man ( just like Elias) for some juicy negative quotes whenever Buzz or Bulldog Ritchie or 10 other NRL media hacks need to put the boot in..
BlackWhiteGold
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I’d be betting odds-on that Lee was the source for the Buzz column rumour a few weeks back.
user118245
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Lee‘s probably in here, hope he sees half this stuff tbh
WestsTigers4VR
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There’s obviously a lot more going on behind the scenes than just “being late twice”. I think there’s a good chance they are not seeing the development and drive needed from Miller and are more prioritised with giving contracts to others. There had also been rumours that he’s got a very poor attitude and work ethic, I believe someone on the forum pointed out Jordan Miller had an argument with someone from NSW cup for the fact they pointed out his poor performance.
Judging by the fact that over a whole year his body hasn’t changed much in way of muscular hypertrophy (muscle gain) or even in fat loss is a bit concerning to say the least.
Judging by the fact that over a whole year his body hasn’t changed much in way of muscular hypertrophy (muscle gain) or even in fat loss is a bit concerning to say the least.
