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Article by Josh Massoud September 20 PRESSURE is building on Wests Tigers officials to explain their latest shake-up to sponsors and members, who will be asking fresh questions after centre Blake Ayshford was this week given permission to join the Concord exodus.
The club is enduring one of its most difficult weeks on record following the sudden departure of popular pair Chris Heighington and Beau Ryan, on top of ongoing uncertainty over the future of coach Tim Sheens.
Tigers CEO Stephen Humphreys is experiencing immense strain as he attempts to placate confused players and sponsors amid a tough financial backdrop that's nullified any chance of paying out the final two years of Sheens' contract.
The Daily Telegraph can also reveal Ayshford has begun searching for a new home in 2013 after being told to look elsewhere, with South Sydney mentioned as a possible suitor.
The Rabbitohs have decided to release Fetuli Talanoa and have also sounded out Canberra Raiders winger Sandor Earl.
It's also understood that Tim Moltzen's new three-year deal is yet to be signed-off on as the Tigers juggle their salary cap to accommodate Manly prop Brent Kite next season.
Ryan found himself in a similar predicament, and without any written security for next season, pledged his services to Cronulla. Heighington is also bound for the Sharks after being told his Tigers contract would not be extended beyond next year.
The 29-year-old thought he'd stay a Tiger for life after club officials convinced him to reject a three-season deal at Penrith 12 months ago.
Utility Tom Humble is also on his way out, while experienced trio Lote Tuqiri, Matt Utai and Liam Fulton are all finalising new deals.
The sudden changes in recruitment and retention policy - leading to so many influential characters leaving - has ripped the heart out of the club's playing roster.
Sponsors are understood to be particularly angered over Ryan's loss, given the exposure he generates on The Footy Show each Thursday night.
And The Daily Telegraph can also reveal senior Tigers players met on Monday night to discuss the loss of Heighington and Ryan.
The survivors will this week complete post-season training, which has been overseen by Sheens.
The Warriors have made contact with the four-time premiership-winner to rebuild their fortunes following a disastrous 2012 campaign.But it remains to be seen whether Sheens wants to relocate should a formal offer be made.
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The club is enduring one of its most difficult weeks on record following the sudden departure of popular pair Chris Heighington and Beau Ryan, on top of ongoing uncertainty over the future of coach Tim Sheens.
Tigers CEO Stephen Humphreys is experiencing immense strain as he attempts to placate confused players and sponsors amid a tough financial backdrop that's nullified any chance of paying out the final two years of Sheens' contract.
The Daily Telegraph can also reveal Ayshford has begun searching for a new home in 2013 after being told to look elsewhere, with South Sydney mentioned as a possible suitor.
The Rabbitohs have decided to release Fetuli Talanoa and have also sounded out Canberra Raiders winger Sandor Earl.
It's also understood that Tim Moltzen's new three-year deal is yet to be signed-off on as the Tigers juggle their salary cap to accommodate Manly prop Brent Kite next season.
Ryan found himself in a similar predicament, and without any written security for next season, pledged his services to Cronulla. Heighington is also bound for the Sharks after being told his Tigers contract would not be extended beyond next year.
The 29-year-old thought he'd stay a Tiger for life after club officials convinced him to reject a three-season deal at Penrith 12 months ago.
Utility Tom Humble is also on his way out, while experienced trio Lote Tuqiri, Matt Utai and Liam Fulton are all finalising new deals.
The sudden changes in recruitment and retention policy - leading to so many influential characters leaving - has ripped the heart out of the club's playing roster.
Sponsors are understood to be particularly angered over Ryan's loss, given the exposure he generates on The Footy Show each Thursday night.
And The Daily Telegraph can also reveal senior Tigers players met on Monday night to discuss the loss of Heighington and Ryan.
The survivors will this week complete post-season training, which has been overseen by Sheens.
The Warriors have made contact with the four-time premiership-winner to rebuild their fortunes following a disastrous 2012 campaign.But it remains to be seen whether Sheens wants to relocate should a formal offer be made.
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