The real elephant in the room

@tottie said:
@Magpie Magic said:
Harry could have stepped in laterly but didn't.

As those from Balmain said they need a connection and so do I with the Wests group owning their share.

Balmain not contributing has caused issues re our inability to have a solid coaching staff and have excess cash redirected to TPAs.

Most from the Balmain side on here wanted Bailey out and didn't want the Wests group controlling the club and preffered the NRL people to step in.

These are the results.

This is total BS. Wests directors told Balmain directors they would lend money to them for an extra vote. Balmain said no and shortly after wests directors advised the nrl that they were concerned. The nrl came in and Balmain advised they were in trouble. Balmain directors were angry with wests fir this but knew this was coming and in hindsight probably should have just sacrificed the extra vote. The nrl lent Balmain their share and gave them 3 yrs to repay the debt.To do this both Wests and Balmain agreed to corporate restructure and change and the new voting structure was introduced with Balmain unable to vote and the Nrl having control. Since this has started the 3yr timeframe has been reduced to less than 18 months knowing Balmain cant pay (poor form) and wests directors have also commented that they are not happy with how the new deal works because the nrl sent in 4 non rugby league people who they now have to deal with and are controlled by and they believed they would be working with a more experienced team from the NRL. The coaching staff we have in JT was selected by the new board and Balmain had no voting rights and my wests director source says that wests were impressed with nathan brown but JT was a stand out in the interview process. So drop off with the crap. Balmain have plenty to answer for but not bailey being removed or this pathetic coach. To use a quote from my source the adage of better the devil you know is alive at the WT. also for the record Balmain and Wests directors are both desperate to assist in getting Balmain back as the other shareholder as they both know that with no income Balmain will default in march as the nrl expected and ensured by reducing the repayment terms.
What part of what i said was bullshit?
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@Ryde Oval said:
Geo, help me! Who is/are the Board Nominations Committee?? They are not aligned to the NRL in anyway?? Confused…More help required...Did the NRL loan Balmain 3 million??? Thanks mate

Here you go mate.

http://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2015/09/05/wests_tigers_ownersh.html

Wests Tigers would like to clear up some inaccuracies that have been reported on a regular basis regarding the Club’s structure and ownership.
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Wests Tigers was formed in 1999 as a joint venture between the Balmain Tigers and the Western Suburbs Magpies with both parties owning a 50% share.
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On September 17, 2014, a new Shareholders Agreement, NRL Deed and Wests Tigers Constitution was executed, with the Club implementing a seven person Board structure. This featured three Independents, two Balmain nominees and two Wests nominees.
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**The Club would like to clarify that the three Independent Directors were appointed by a Nominations Committee consisting of the two shareholders, not by the NRL.**
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**The three Independent Directors report to the Club’s shareholders, being Balmain and Wests, with the Chair being selected by the Board.**
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**The NRL does not have any shareholdings or ownership of Wests Tigers, and they are not party to the Club’s shareholders agreement.**
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On September 25, 2014, Balmain moved into funding default with an NRL loan provided to Balmain to cover this funding shortfall. As a result of this the two Balmain nominees were removed from the Wests Tigers Board, with it becoming a five person Board, consisting of three Independents and two Wests nominees.
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The Wests Tigers Board consists of:
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- Marina Go – Chair – Independent
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- Lucio Di Bartololeo - Independent
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- Rosemary Sinclair – Independent
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- Simon Cook - Wests
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- Tony Andreacchio - Wests
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The next round of shareholder funding is due on March 31, 2016, if Balmain remain an Unfinancial Shareholder beyond this date, their shares are defaulted and placed up for sale.
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If Balmain’s share are placed up for sale, first and last rights are offered to the remaining financial shareholder.
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The Wests Tigers brand is protected under the Heritage Deed and remains as it currently is, regardless of the ownership structure.
 
The best part for all the Magpies blowhards -

_**"The Wests Tigers brand is protected under the Heritage Deed and remains as it currently is, regardless of the ownership structure."**_

:roll
 
@underdog said:
The best part for all the Magpies blowhards -

_**"The Wests Tigers brand is protected under the Heritage Deed and remains as it currently is, regardless of the ownership structure."**_

:roll

Only someone who hasn't moved would make a post like this. Who are these blowhards?
 
@GNR4LIFE said:
@underdog said:
The best part for all the Magpies blowhards -

_**"The Wests Tigers brand is protected under the Heritage Deed and remains as it currently is, regardless of the ownership structure."**_

:roll

Only someone who hasn't moved would make a post like this. Who are these blowhards?

The likes of when Alien used to post here for example, and the Magpie Fanatics you see at Campbelltown games.
 
@underdog said:
@GNR4LIFE said:
@underdog said:
The best part for all the Magpies blowhards -

_**"The Wests Tigers brand is protected under the Heritage Deed and remains as it currently is, regardless of the ownership structure."**_

:roll

Only someone who hasn't moved would make a post like this. Who are these blowhards?

The likes of when Alien used to post here for example, and the Magpie Fanatics you see at Campbelltown games.

When you start worrying what the likes of Alien are thinking, it's time for a new hobby my friend. This is a man who created a thread on LU with a fake account bashing the tigers and that goes on for 50 pages and is dominated by him and his alias having conversations with each other. He drives past derelict buildings, taking pics giving them the finger. He has a fake account on Facebook where's he tells people they will burn for eternity if they don't follow God. This is a guy you really care that much about? As usual though, it's only the Magpie dinosaurs that get singled out. Can you deny that there still wouldn't be old Balmain supporters who wouldn't jump at the chance to have the old Balmain back? Why don't we laugh at them too? Easier to pretend they don't exist I suppose.

Who cares what the dinosaurs think leave them in the 70's where they belong and are most happy.
 
Good Lord….always deteriorates blah blah blah......let it go...disguised swearing disguised swearing disguised swearing ......

WESTS Tigers.... :sign:
 
I didn't mean to sucked in. I just didn't see the point of a comment like that UD. It was just baiting
 
@GNR4LIFE said:
@underdog said:
@GNR4LIFE said:
@underdog said:
The best part for all the Magpies blowhards -

_**"The Wests Tigers brand is protected under the Heritage Deed and remains as it currently is, regardless of the ownership structure."**_

:roll

Only someone who hasn't moved would make a post like this. Who are these blowhards?

The likes of when Alien used to post here for example, and the Magpie Fanatics you see at Campbelltown games.

When you start worrying what the likes of Alien are thinking, it's time for a new hobby my friend. This is a man who created a thread on LU with a fake account bashing the tigers and that goes on for 50 pages and is dominated by him and his alias having conversations with each other. He drives past derelict buildings, taking pics giving them the finger. He has a fake account on Facebook where's he tells people they will burn for eternity if they don't follow God. This is a guy you really care that much about? As usual though, it's only the Magpie dinosaurs that get singled out. Can you deny that there still wouldn't be old Balmain supporters who wouldn't jump at the chance to have the old Balmain back? Why don't we laugh at them too? Easier to pretend they don't exist I suppose.

Who cares what the dinosaurs think leave them in the 70's where they belong and are most happy.

To be realistic GNR, I challenge you to find a similar article to the below with Balmain fans.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/macarthur/western-suburbs-magpies-fanatics-petition-for-nrl-inclusion/story-fngr8h70-1227410671813

I think we all need to take a more proactive approach to unite the club and strongly denounce actions like the above when they occur.

I certainly do. They do nothing but tear us apart… and I can't think of a better time when we've needed one unified voice.

It's why I'm so big on Harry taking over the club if nothing for the fact it's the silver bullet to put the Balmain v Wests thing to bed once and for all.
 
@GNR4LIFE said:
I didn't mean to sucked in. I just didn't see the point of a comment like that UD. It was just baiting

I probably should have put Balmain Blowhards in there too to be fair - and I'm not going to back edit it to change history - I'll leave it as it is - however it seems to be mainly Magpies supporters who keep calling for the team to be changed back into the Magpies, vs Balmain supporters calling for Balmain to be on the Logo - so It seemed the more correct statement to make.

I've taken the Geo/CB approach since 2000 - "Wests Tigers" not Balmain or Magpies.
 
Hammertime, I've seen and heard things over the yrs that show both are as bad as one another. It just irks me that only one side gets ever acknowledged for it. Anyway, I'm leaving it that.
 
Sorry UD, I went a bit OTT. I do get where you're coming from. Thought I edited the baiting comment as i thought that was harsh reading it back.
 
@Cultured Bogan said:
17 years and this crap is STILL being dredged up.

It doesn't matter who owns us. There's a magpie on the sleeve, and a Tiger on the chest. That's your connection to the previous clubs.

If Balmain or Wests really matter that much to you, go follow the Harold Matts and SG Ball.

Well said…. When are people going to just let it go and focus on the one club the Wests Tigers?
 
Lol
After reading some pretty disgusting posts about JT and Robbie Farah by so-called "modern" Wests Tiger supporters I really do crave for some respectful posts of a by-gone era.

My Balmain are gone but my Wests Tigers are here now.

Respect please

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@cqtiger said:
Lol
After reading some pretty disgusting posts about JT and Robbie Farah by so-called "modern" Wests Tiger supporters I really do crave for some respectful posts of a by-gone era.

My Balmain are gone but my Wests Tigers are here now.

Respect please

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Respect for both sides

I have a question that I'm surprised no one has asked

African or Indian ??
 
@tottie said:
@Magpie Magic said:
Harry could have stepped in laterly but didn't.

As those from Balmain said they need a connection and so do I with the Wests group owning their share.

Balmain not contributing has caused issues re our inability to have a solid coaching staff and have excess cash redirected to TPAs.

Most from the Balmain side on here wanted Bailey out and didn't want the Wests group controlling the club and preffered the NRL people to step in.

These are the results.

This is total BS. Wests directors told Balmain directors they would lend money to them for an extra vote. Balmain said no and shortly after wests directors advised the nrl that they were concerned. The nrl came in and Balmain advised they were in trouble. Balmain directors were angry with wests fir this but knew this was coming and in hindsight probably should have just sacrificed the extra vote. The nrl lent Balmain their share and gave them 3 yrs to repay the debt.To do this both Wests and Balmain agreed to corporate restructure and change and the new voting structure was introduced with Balmain unable to vote and the Nrl having control. Since this has started the 3yr timeframe has been reduced to less than 18 months knowing Balmain cant pay (poor form) and wests directors have also commented that they are not happy with how the new deal works because the nrl sent in 4 non rugby league people who they now have to deal with and are controlled by and they believed they would be working with a more experienced team from the NRL. The coaching staff we have in JT was selected by the new board and Balmain had no voting rights and my wests director source says that wests were impressed with nathan brown but JT was a stand out in the interview process. So drop off with the crap. Balmain have plenty to answer for but not bailey being removed or this pathetic coach. To use a quote from my source the adage of better the devil you know is alive at the WT. also for the record Balmain and Wests directors are both desperate to assist in getting Balmain back as the other shareholder as they both know that with no income Balmain will default in march as the nrl expected and ensured by reducing the repayment terms.

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Pity Balmain didn't follow your Wests director source and stick with the devil they knew instead of selling their soul to the NRL.
 
@happy tiger said:
@cqtiger said:
Lol
After reading some pretty disgusting posts about JT and Robbie Farah by so-called "modern" Wests Tiger supporters I really do crave for some respectful posts of a by-gone era.

My Balmain are gone but my Wests Tigers are here now.

Respect please

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Respect for both sides

I have a question that I'm surprised no one has asked

African or Indian ??

Your on the good stuff :laughing:. What does it matter if the Elephant is African or Indian? You can't ride it, it has a weight restriction :mrgreen:
 
@tigermac88 said:
@Cultured Bogan said:
17 years and this crap is STILL being dredged up.

It doesn't matter who owns us. There's a magpie on the sleeve, and a Tiger on the chest. That's your connection to the previous clubs.

If Balmain or Wests really matter that much to you, go follow the Harold Matts and SG Ball.

Well said…. When are people going to just let it go and focus on the one club the Wests Tigers?

When it stops being funny.
 
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