New General Manager of Football

[happy_tiger]

Roosters recruitment manager, so at least he has a proven record.

He has a lot to sort out here before he can do anything like he did at the Roosters though.

Roosters don't lose people they don't want to lose


Ryan Matterson waving at you....

Do they lose that much with the options they have


Seriously I think they’d be filthy. He is going to be first class for a long time. One that got away from them but no reason they couldn’t lure him back I suppose

I don't argue that , but he may have wanted a motza .....Roosters have back rowers coming out of their Khyber Pass

 

[Tiger_Steve]

Roosters recruitment manager, so at least he has a proven record.

He has a lot to sort out here before he can do anything like he did at the Roosters though.

Roosters don't lose people they don't want to lose


Ryan Matterson waving at you....

Do they lose that much with the options they have


Seriously I think they’d be filthy. He is going to be first class for a long time. One that got away from them but no reason they couldn’t lure him back I suppose

I don't argue that , but he may have wanted a motza .....Roosters have back rowers coming out of their Khyber Pass

That’s true. But I reckon he’s better than the bloke they pinched off Souths

 

[BZN]

G'day @BearComplex: Dear Mr. Ivan Cleary...With the appt of Madge Maguire as our coach and now Adam Hartigan as Our new General Manager of Football here at the Wests Tigers [the club you used to know and supposedly love otherwise you wouldn't have been our coach ie until you left us standing in the rain and getting soaking wet due to your treachery] Our train which is much larger and more powerful than your piddly little and pathetic broken-down bus parked outside Penriff Park, is now building up steam and about to leave the station headed for a much better future than you could have ever given us.
Signed: All loyal Wests Tigers fans :skull_and_crossbones:

 

[TieDye]

@happy_tiger I wouldn’t *like* to, but guess there’s not many better :/

 

[upper-d]

good they've found someone who seems legit. lets hope he can do the job without Uncle Nick's cheque book.

 

[Snake]

Another failed season and another appointment, you know what they say about a large turnover of employees! Probable another to join my Congo line... Proof will be in the pudding , I suppose one will eventually hit the spot !

 

[pawsandclaws1]

I look forward to the influx of talented youngsters next season. This is where traditionally we have had success. We need first rate identification and signing of the best young talent backed by first rate retention. I welcome this appointment as the first step in the rebirth of WTs as a force in the NRL. I note also that Max Burey has been given a run in the CC. About time he was given an opportunity and is it a coincidence he was recruited by Warren Mcdonn? It appears our new pathways are being put in place. I like the swift change.

 

[gallagher]

I look forward to the influx of talented youngsters next season. This is where traditionally we have had success. We need first rate identification and signing of the best young talent backed by first rate retention. I welcome this appointment as the first step in the rebirth of WTs as a force in the NRL. I note also that Max Burey has been given a run in the CC. About time he was given an opportunity and is it a coincidence he was recruited by Warren Mcdonn? It appears our new pathways are being put in place. I like the swift change.

You obviously take a keen interest in the juniors, does Hartigan have a good reputation in recruiting? Know much about him?

 

[Madge]

@pawsandclaws1 could you give any insight on Max Burey ?

 

[pawsandclaws1]

I know that Nick Poloitis rarely buys duds. The thread on the Chookpen confirms the appointment is a big promotion to oversee the rebuild of our roster. I don't doubt he has been headhunted. Look at the North's CC team and specifically Max Bailey and Billy Smith. I think they would walk into out NRLteam. This is going to be a very exciting time for supporters.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

@Madge He was recruited by Warren Mc.from around the Junee area. I recall reading an article about him. Seems to be the type you want to give an opportunity to prove themselves.

 

[BZN]

I think it might be a 'conga' line @Snake, as in the unforgettable saying by our previous great P.M. Paul Keating when he said 'a 'conga' line of suckholes' all those years ago :relaxed:

 

[BZN]

It's positive posts like this one of yours @pawsandclaws1 that get a feeling of enthusiasm and confidence for Our future started/going :v: :relaxed:

 

[Snake]

@pawsandclaws1 Let’s hope so the last guy Egan was supposed to be the next big thing for the club ..just can not get my head around the club doing anything right atm! Exciting times ahead have heard that all before , hopefully this might be it !

 

[BZN]

I like the last sentence in your post @Snake being "hopefully this might be it"
You probably don't realise it but, the positivity has started to flow already young snake 😛oint_up: :relaxed:

 

[BalmainJnr]

Would it be too much to want them to identify someone with the right skillset and accumen for the role and head hunt them?

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Would it be too much to want them to identify someone with the right skillset and accumen for the role and head hunt them?

If they are not in the boys club they are not in the boys club. Robert will take us to the promised land inbetween his extracurricular business ventures.

 

[The Fresh Oil]

I look forward to the influx of talented youngsters next season. This is where traditionally we have had success. We need first rate identification and signing of the best young talent backed by first rate retention. I welcome this appointment as the first step in the rebirth of WTs as a force in the NRL. I note also that Max Burey has been given a run in the CC. About time he was given an opportunity and is it a coincidence he was recruited by Warren Mcdonn? It appears our new pathways are being put in place. I like the swift change.

God, you constantly are wrong. Can you have a look at this weekends form guide and give me some picks for Randwick? I’ll put money on the other horses.

 

[Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan]

Robbie as GM...really... Leescoe are seriously just throwing sh1t at the wall and hoping it sticks. They now realise that WT is a money-making machine and they are blasé on our success as a football team.

 

[Dennisspicer1]

OPINION

Wests Tigers’ next big call: Is Robbie Farah ready to become the general manager?​

Michael Chammas​

Sports reporter
August 16, 2023 — 4.21pm

A call on whether to parachute Robbie Farah into the general manager role looms as the next big decision for the Wests Tigers following the move to part ways with coach Tim Sheens.
The revelation on Wednesday that the club has decided to end Sheens’ tenure as head coach and opt out of an option for Sheens to return to the general manager role has opened the door for Farah to take his place.

Robbie Farah and the mural dedicated to him at the Sackville Hotel in Rozelle.CREDIT:MARIA LOUISE BOYADGIS

As reported by this masthead last month, Farah has indicated to club officials that he wants to be considered for the position if it was to become available.
Farah did not respond to calls on Wednesday but has previously said his preference is to divert his focus from coaching to administration.

“Robbie is contracted still as an assistant coach so those decisions will be made down the track,” chief executive Justin Pascoe told this masthead on Wednesday afternoon.
“I’ve had a conversation, albeit brief with Robbie. Robbie has demonstrated a level of interest in broadening his skill set and working towards a general manager role. If that was the case, that’s a discussion we can have post end of this season.”

Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens (right) with Marshall and Farah at training.CREDIT:JAMES BRICKWOOD

On the surface it would seem ambitious to catapult a recently retired player into such an integral role, but there are very few players who have the street smarts and nous that Farah possesses.
He has also shown he has the business acumen, having set up the Two4Seven sports and touring business alongside close friend Jai Ayoub.

The criticism of the Wests Tigers in recent years has been the hesitation in negotiations and an inability to get big deals across the line. There aren’t many more determined or stubborn operators in the business than Farah.
The Tigers are planning to go to market and find out who would be interested in taking on a role that is largely considered the most difficult assignment in the NRL.

Robbie Farah and Benji Marshall celebrate the 2005 grand final triumph with teammates.CREDIT:GETTY

One option that has been floated is bringing back Farah’s former teammate Mark O’Neill, who is now in charge of football operations at the Parramatta Eels.
Most sporting organisations will tell you that the head coach shouldn’t have a say in who the general manager should be.

However what has become abundantly clear throughout a decorated career, and even more so in a short period as an assistant coach, is Marshall operates on trust.
The Wests Tigers is his patch and new recruitment manager Scott Fulton recently found out that outsiders who come in will meet resistance. When Marshall wanted Aidan Sezer and Fulton Jack Cogger to replace the leaving halfback Luke Brooks, Marshall won out.
In Farah, Marshall has a trusted ally. They are two strong personalities who often butt heads, but have the mutual respect to air their grievances and move on.
Marshall is guarded with his inner sanctum. Very few penetrate the walls he puts up. He is a rookie coach still learning his trade, but believes in his own ability.

He also thinks similarly to Farah. The pair is in sync with their views on how rugby league should be played.
They shared the same opinion when it came to not pursuing Josh Schuster despite strong recommendation from Fulton to lure him away from Manly.
The Tigers will sit down and interview Farah. There are concerns that he doesn’t have the experience required to take on the job immediately and perhaps would benefit from being someone else’s understudy while he learns on the run.
It’s the same approach the Tigers took with Sheens and Marshall. History may be repeating itself.