Petition started, not by us, but I'm supporting it. https://c.org/KzT25bjzjP
Calling for the sale of WT from HB is massive overreach that will be counterproductive and will not fix the problem.
Dont get me wrong, at the moment HB IS the problem, but we need to be very careful about the solution we call for. Calling for new owners or teh sale from out under HB is petulant, superficial, irrational, counterproductive and demonstrates a lack of understanding of the issues.
Last Sunday we were all positive about the direction of the club. This forum last podcast prior to last Sunday was testimony to that satisfaction. Last Sunday HB owned the club. So what happened and why is it a problem? HB stepped in and sacked the board and upended the whole direction of the club and all the foundations that they have been building on. It has caused INSTABILITY and this instability, if not corrected is going to cause Richo to walk, and probably Luai & Bula behind him. WE will have no chance or recruiting new players. The problem is the INSTABILITY.
The solution to this problem needs to directly address this core instability. Forcing HB to sell, besides probably being illegal, will cause massive disruption, probable court cases, take years to resolve. Finding a suitable buyer will similarly take a long time to resolve and even then there will be a prolonged period of instability as the new owners settle in and make their changes. It is no guarantee that new owners will be good owners. This will all result in another two years of turmoil and instability at a minimum and in my opinion our club wouldnt survive another two years of stability.
The solution to this problem, that provides IMMEDIATE stability and a return to stable good governance is for NRL (PVL) to step in and demand a return to independent governance, at risk of losing the license and for the NRL to provide a plan that ensures that HB remain independent to WT. Even if NRL appoint an administrator. This could be done immediately and not even impact the preseason.
The Wests Tigers Fans Unite guys have the response exactly right. Petitions to force HB to sell are ridiculous, and counterproductive. It will make the problem worse.
Tiger5150. Thank you for this level headed and beautifully worded, solution based response amidst everything that is being said at this time. Instability is a definitely a major issue and reinstatement of board members to return to stability is definitely the quickest, cleanest and most economical way to solve this issue. You must be a lawyer or somehow engaged in the legal profession I think.
reinstating the board under the same ownership cannot happen anymore. HBG just publically showed they are in complete control and the next board, whether they are the same or new people will now know that they cannot take a decision that HbG disagrees with. This is the definition of the board not being independent. The board is dependent on hbg for their seats and will have to vote accordingly or be sacked as regularly happens on the hbg board itself. These guys are a cancer.
Simple as that
You can assume all you like. If that article is correct (and I share doubts that others may have) then Richardson has serious allegations to respond to. Simple as that.What if it's not a beat-up as you, and others who refuse to believe any criticism of Richardson, suggest?Richo is allegedly now being investigated by nrl integrity unit following a whistle-blower tip off.
this place is a shambles guys
It’s not hard to assume that HBG are trying to manipulate the narrative and save face (and possibly lots of dollars) should he exit on Monday (triggered by the HBG not upholding their end of his contract).
