WT Ownership, The Board & Senior Management - MEGA Thread

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twentyforty said:
I would prefer that fans think what they like, support the team they follow, have the freedom to wear a retro jersey and complain when their club has a poor performance. regardless if its on the park or in the board room. Call it as you see it without fear or favour. That's how things improve.
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But you recently posted that you would prefer if the WT went back to Balmain and Wests.

Changed your mind?
 
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Magpie_Magic said:
But you recently posted that you would prefer if the WT went back to Balmain and Wests.

Changed your mind?
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No my initial thoughts have not changed in that JOINT-VENTURES divide sporting fans and don't actually unite them. Newtown and North Sydney as sad as it was to see them leave the ARL/ NRL in respect of 1st grade (now both playing NSW Cup) are better off. One cannot forget the failure of the NORTHERN EAGLES Joint-venture, with Manly deciding they could operate successfully without North's (and they have). Have the NRL intervene and appoint independent officials with NO historical ties to either Wests or Balmain (for a minum of 5 years) and then the infighting would cease, and open the licence up to bidders e.g Private ownership, but bury the history of Wests Magpies and Balmain Tigers. If they want to continue to respect their history then let them both apply to play in the NSW Cup and meet for old player reunion days like the Pratten Park lot. The Wests Tigers to commence again with no more past references to Benny Elias, Blocker Roach, Tom Raudonikis or Noel Kelly. Ban supporters from entering any game grounds wearing Balmain or Magpie Jersey's. Commence a brand new culture called the WESTS TIGERS as this current joint-venture mish-mash is sadly a mess.
 
BUGSY MALONE said:
No my initial thoughts have not changed in that JOINT-VENTURES divide sporting fans and don't actually unite them. Newtown and North Sydney as sad as it was to see them leave the ARL/ NRL in respect of 1st grade (now both playing NSW Cup) are better off. One cannot forget the failure of the NORTHERN EAGLES Joint-venture, with Manly deciding they could operate successfully without North's (and they have). Have the NRL intervene and appoint independent officials with NO historical ties to either Wests or Balmain (for a minum of 5 years) and then the infighting would cease, and open the licence up to bidders e.g Private ownership, but bury the history of Wests Magpies and Balmain Tigers. If they want to continue to respect their history then let them both apply to play in the NSW Cup and meet for old player reunion days like the Pratten Park lot. The Wests Tigers to commence again with no more past references to Benny Elias, Blocker Roach, Tom Raudonikis or Noel Kelly. Ban supporters from entering any game grounds wearing Balmain or Magpie Jersey's. Commence a brand new culture called the WESTS TIGERS as this current joint-venture mish-mash is sadly a mess.
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Fair enough 😃
 
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Lestronge said:
I often wonder what motivates someone to go through all the drama of getting an account , with the password verifications and anti bot protections , to go into any platform only to stir shit .
The levels of lame ….
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You can accept the status quo, or you can challenge it. Take your position knowing that you are either part of the solution or the problem. 😜
 
BUGSY MALONE said:
This is a genuine post and I have explained at the beginning, of my background as a long time Wests Magpies supporter (1966 - until joint-venture).Troll is a nice word that rolls of the tongue but can't be applied to this frustrated Wests Tigers fan. I don't think your analogy of the Bulldogs, Knights or Rabbits can be applied to this poorly run JOINT-VENTURE? First Pete and then re-Pete but this joint-venture is a miserable failure (exception of 2005). It was originally introduced with the right intention but it is clear both Balmain and Wests Magpies supporters have NOT completely come on board. Here is another thought, I encourage all Wests Tigers supporters to undertake the following with their original Balmain and Magpie Jersey's and NEVER wear them again to a Wests Tigers game:
1. Frame them and put them in the Pool Room
2. Place them in a nice bag and put them in the wardrobe.
3. Wear them whilst mowing the Lawns
4. Put them in your incinerator and light a match.
Let's forget the past and join the future movement.
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Mate , don’t take this the wrong way , but judging by your age I’m guessing the algorithms and echo chamber , you’ve created for yourself online , would probably lead you to believe that the divide is beyond repair between the 2 clubs .
In reality mate , no one cares . And tbh , no one under 30 c would even have a memory of the wests magpies or Balmain . , and even then anyone from 30-40 years old if they do have a memory , we’re potentially young enough to not have formed strong enough bonds with either to continue this “irreconcilable marriage”.
My point is , whilst you may see these things in. Your private life as well as online , the reality is completely different. . Outside of a few 60 plus year olds now , who seemed to have turned thier brain off prior to Y2K.
The only reason the team is beyond shit still , is the never ending Congo line of geriatrics who seem to fit into the 60 plus demographic , and have left thier brain in 1999 as well , but somehow run the club .
A complete broom through the board , which we’ve tried to implement , and replacement with people under the age of 55 should lead to a change in outlook. .
But these people won’t go easy , because it’s “thier” club .
 
AmericanHistoryX said:
Im pretty sure his call sign is Bugsy Malone - follow the evidence....

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Bugsy Malone was a movie ~ early 80's. The cast consisted entirely of kids. May have been Scott Baio (Chuchee? How the hell do you spell Chaci? I'll go with Chaci) from happy days in the eponymous role.

P.S., I was a kid when it came out and have a good memory; so not some middle-aged, kid movie watching weirdo! 🤣
 
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BUGSY MALONE said:
This is a genuine post and I have explained at the beginning, of my background as a long time Wests Magpies supporter (1966 - until joint-venture).Troll is a nice word that rolls of the tongue but can't be applied to this frustrated Wests Tigers fan. I don't think your analogy of the Bulldogs, Knights or Rabbits can be applied to this poorly run JOINT-VENTURE? First Pete and then re-Pete but this joint-venture is a miserable failure (exception of 2005). It was originally introduced with the right intention but it is clear both Balmain and Wests Magpies supporters have NOT completely come on board. Here is another thought, I encourage all Wests Tigers supporters to undertake the following with their original Balmain and Magpie Jersey's and NEVER wear them again to a Wests Tigers game:
1. Frame them and put them in the Pool Room
2. Place them in a nice bag and put them in the wardrobe.
3. Wear them whilst mowing the Lawns
4. Put them in your incinerator and light a match.
Let's forget the past and join the future movement.
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I must be one of the few who had an interest in both merger clubs. Mum found old jerseys in op shops and I loved both the Victa and Phillips ensembles. We have a proud history of 16 combined premierships (I think). No reason we can’t celebrate what we were and ask for more from our current owners.
 
That was the kids version. I posted the real story. Well. Not real...Hollywood version. Scott Baio made his mark in that kids version. I would not wish even my enemy - to waste 2 hours of their life watching it. However after that
he got to work with the Fonz and Richie. When Scott started on the sitcom Happy Days I switched off. I was still a little upset Richie left join the American Vietnamese war. Like a turnstyle of actors and soldiers. I sought of respect the soldiers more. Dying for nothing.
 
AmericanHistoryX said:
That was the kids version. I posted the real story. Well. Not real...Hollywood version. Scott Baio made his mark in that kids version. I would not wish even my enemy - to waste 2 hours of their life watching it. However after that
he got to work with the Fonz and Richie. When Scott started on the sitcom Happy Days I switched off. I was still a little upset Richie left join the American Vietnamese war. Like a turnstyle of actors and soldiers. I sought of respect the soldiers more. Dying for nothing.
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Back on topic, it was Happy Days where the term "to jump the shark" originated! 🤣
 
BUGSY MALONE said:
This is a genuine post and I have explained at the beginning, of my background as a long time Wests Magpies supporter (1966 - until joint-venture).Troll is a nice word that rolls of the tongue but can't be applied to this frustrated Wests Tigers fan. I don't think your analogy of the Bulldogs, Knights or Rabbits can be applied to this poorly run JOINT-VENTURE? First Pete and then re-Pete but this joint-venture is a miserable failure (exception of 2005). It was originally introduced with the right intention but it is clear both Balmain and Wests Magpies supporters have NOT completely come on board. Here is another thought, I encourage all Wests Tigers supporters to undertake the following with their original Balmain and Magpie Jersey's and NEVER wear them again to a Wests Tigers game:
1. Frame them and put them in the Pool Room
2. Place them in a nice bag and put them in the wardrobe.
3. Wear them whilst mowing the Lawns
4. Put them in your incinerator and light a match.
Let's forget the past and join the future movement.
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No issues doing any of those, I don't even know where my Balmain jerseys are.
 
weststigers said:
That would be a good start
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They need problem solvers, critical thinkers, leaders who are strongly motivated to achieve successful outcomes for Tigers.
If the weak minded can’t be replaced with the strong minded, then we’ll remain anchored to the bottom of the ladder.
Richo is already showing signs of stress. He should never front the media when he’s in that frustrated state. They’re wearing him down.
It was a huge blow to lose Stef, but no need to try belittling the guy. When Flanagan lost his best player in Hunt his public reaction was the kind of positive leadership that we need.
 
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