Will Wests survive alone

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It is hard for me to comprehend The fighting between wests and Balmain.
Would Wests Tigers survive standing alone.
Wouldn't it be beneficial for Balmain to stay with West Tigers. The more members you have the stronger you are. I understand Balmain got into financial difficulties. I don't think they deserve to be kicked in the guts while they are down. I say rallied together. (safer in numbers)
What is the membership total for Wests Tigers?
What is the membership total for South Sydney?
The logo "Tigers "Will remain regardless .
Question :Why ?
My thoughts why are to widen the demographics of supporters. So I believe helping hand is beneficial for all parties involved.

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What this is wierd…Don't Wests Tigers supporters and members follow the Wests Tigers...nothing changes,,the NRL hold the licence..they certainly aren't about to change it...the ONLY change will be at Board level and if
Balmain fans want to get there nickers in a twist over that ...then woopie do
 
@Geo. said:
What this is wierd…Don't Wests Tigers supporters and members follow the Wests Tigers...nothing changes,,the NRL hold the licence..they certainly aren't about to change it...the ONLY change will be at Board level and if
Balmain fans want to get there nickers in a twist over that ...then woopie do
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I think they should change the constitution to say if Balmain loose their board seats then so do Wests - or perhaps merge the leagues clubs and football clubs so one is tied to the other because neither club exists outside of Wests Tigers
 
I would say that ever since Balmain started defaulting on their contributions to the JV Wests has stood alone.

I can only see it being a good thing.
 
@Cultured Bogan said:
I would say that ever since Balmain started defaulting on their contributions to the JV Wests has stood alone.

I can only see it being a good thing.
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Didn't think of it that way

Good post CB
 
I think the Wests Tigers could survive without the backing of Balmain Tigers or Wests Ashfield. They are self sufficient and have an identity as one club in its own right.
 
I cant see why our survival chances would worsen,we could be financially better off if we're smart. Money from playing all games at ANZ would be more than what Balmain have been putting in.
 
Shame what's happening to Balmain. I am an old Balmain supporter, but I think not having two agendas at board level will be a good thing for the Wests Tigers.

Hopefully we can get everyone in the organisation moving in the same direction.

Time will tell.

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@weststigers said:
Shame what's happening to Balmain. I am an old Balmain supporter, but I think not having two agendas at board level will be a good thing for the Wests Tigers.

Hopefully we can get everyone in the organisation moving in the same direction.

Time will tell.

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Yeah I hope so too.
The bigger the fan base the stronger the club.

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@Boonboon2 said:
@Geo. said:
What this is wierd…Don't Wests Tigers supporters and members follow the Wests Tigers...nothing changes,,the NRL hold the licence..they certainly aren't about to change it...the ONLY change will be at Board level and if
Balmain fans want to get there nickers in a twist over that ...then woopie do
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I think they should change the constitution to say if Balmain loose their board seats then so do Wests - or perhaps merge the leagues clubs and football clubs so one is tied to the other because neither club exists outside of Wests Tigers[/

Not sure what you mean. Are you saying that if Balmain are gone , then Wests should be too, even if they have the money to continue successfully ???
Won't happen.
You also just can't merge leagues clubs and football clubs as they are different entities
 
@Boonboon2 said:
@Geo. said:
What this is wierd…Don't Wests Tigers supporters and members follow the Wests Tigers...nothing changes,,the NRL hold the licence..they certainly aren't about to change it...the ONLY change will be at Board level and if
Balmain fans want to get there nickers in a twist over that ...then woopie do

I think they should change the constitution to say if Balmain loose their board seats then so do Wests - or perhaps merge the leagues clubs and football clubs so one is tied to the other because neither club exists outside of Wests Tigers
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You couldnt be wronger
 
I'm an old Balmain fan and under the current conditions, if they cant pay up they need to shut up shop. Simple as that. It's not fair to keep Wests at bay and hope Balmain can come out of their financial issues. I think that the NRL have given Balmain more time than what I think is fair to Wests to come up with the money. I think the sooner Wests know where they stand the sooner they can start planning for their future and also for the future of the Wests Tigers.
 
@Chris said:
I'm an old Balmain fan and under the current conditions, if they cant pay up they need to shut up shop. Simple as that. It's not fair to keep Wests at bay and hope Balmain can come out of their financial issues. I think that the NRL have given Balmain more time than what I think is fair to Wests to come up with the money. I think the sooner Wests know where they stand the sooner they can start planning for their future and also for the future of the Wests Tigers.
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I think the NRL intervention has come at a good time, as it is preparing the club for life after Balmain. The NRL has forced the clubs hand in getting people with significant business smarts to take care of the front office. Balmain might continue to exist as a RMC club or as a juniors team (I honestly hope they do,) but there is simply no way for them to repay this money. Even if the development does go ahead, they have to still pay rent and then pay for the costs of relocation of assets and fitout of the club. There's still more outlay required to become operational. I can't see any institution in it's right mind lending them the money.
 
@Cultured Bogan said:
@Chris said:
I'm an old Balmain fan and under the current conditions, if they cant pay up they need to shut up shop. Simple as that. It's not fair to keep Wests at bay and hope Balmain can come out of their financial issues. I think that the NRL have given Balmain more time than what I think is fair to Wests to come up with the money. I think the sooner Wests know where they stand the sooner they can start planning for their future and also for the future of the Wests Tigers.

I think the NRL intervention has come at a good time, as it is preparing the club for life after Balmain. The NRL has forced the clubs hand in getting people with significant business smarts to take care of the front office. Balmain might continue to exist as a RMC club or as a juniors team (I honestly hope they do,) but there is simply no way for them to repay this money. **Even if the development does go ahead, they have to still pay rent and then pay for the costs of relocation of assets and fitout of the club. There's still more outlay required to become operational**. I can't see any institution in it's right mind lending them the money.
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This is what so many overlook. People seem to think that once the money gets payed back, that is that and its smooth sailing afterwards not realizing they still need money to pay for all those things. Sort of like if a homeless person found half a million dollars and spent every cent of it to buy a house. Where is he gonna get the money to pay the bills?
 
All three need each other for existence.

And that is what Wests and Balmain have yet to fully comprehend and accept.

If they haven't realised it after 15 years, then don't hold your breath for anything changing anytime soon.

Wests Tigers is firmly held back by archaic thinking from both Balmain and Wests, who both are still trying to run their club as it was circa 1970.
 
@madunit said:
All three need each other for existence.

And that is what Wests and Balmain have yet to fully comprehend and accept.

If they haven't realised it after 15 years, then don't hold your breath for anything changing anytime soon.

Wests Tigers is firmly held back by archaic thinking from both Balmain and Wests, who both are still trying to run their club as it was circa 1970.
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This may change as Wests Tigers now have a completely new, young talented board.
 
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