@the-last-ronin Those that ignore history are doomed to repeat it.
In memory of Geoff Chisholm (1965-2022)
A bit of a summary of Lee's speech from the Kelly Barnes night.
I could look back at this season and review what went wrong, I choose not to.
I could list the many reasons for the way this season went, I choose not to.
I could dissect the losses and the performances, I choose not to.
EtcSeason 2023 is over, nothing can be achieved by looking back, I choose to look forward.
That is a basic summary from my recollection, some of the wording may not be 100% accurate but that was the gist of the speech.
As a philosophy or management strategy that is disgraceful.......as a speech at a season ending celebration, I can understand the sentiment of not dwelling on the negatives.
A bit of a summary of Lee's speech from the Kelly Barnes night.
I could look back at this season and review what went wrong, I choose not to.
I could list the many reasons for the way this season went, I choose not to.
I could dissect the losses and the performances, I choose not to.
EtcSeason 2023 is over, nothing can be achieved by looking back, I choose to look forward.
That is a basic summary from my recollection, some of the wording may not be 100% accurate but that was the gist of the speech.
As a philosophy or management strategy that is disgraceful.......as a speech at a season ending celebration, I can understand the sentiment of not dwelling on the negatives.
I would suggest our expectations of Lee (in the position of chair) are too high. Terrible thing to have to say.
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A bit of a summary of Lee's speech from the Kelly Barnes night.
I could look back at this season and review what went wrong, I choose not to.
I could list the many reasons for the way this season went, I choose not to.
I could dissect the losses and the performances, I choose not to.
EtcSeason 2023 is over, nothing can be achieved by looking back, I choose to look forward.
That is a basic summary from my recollection, some of the wording may not be 100% accurate but that was the gist of the speech.
As a philosophy or management strategy that is disgraceful.......as a speech at a season ending celebration, I can understand the sentiment of not dwelling on the negatives.
problem is there is no evidence to suggest this isn’t their management strategy….
Sheens was at the last Penrith game for old boys day wearing his Penrith hat after he declined to attend the Kelly Barnes awards night.
Sad end for Sheens but don't blame him in some respects, he couldn't sign who he wanted and had Fulton parachuted in.
This is the reason I wouldn’t go. I can’t stand anything this guys says. I walked out of the season launch, once he started his ridiculous speech, for exactly the same reason.A bit of a summary of Lee's speech from the Kelly Barnes night.
I could look back at this season and review what went wrong, I choose not to.
I could list the many reasons for the way this season went, I choose not to.
I could dissect the losses and the performances, I choose not to.
EtcSeason 2023 is over, nothing can be achieved by looking back, I choose to look forward.
That is a basic summary from my recollection, some of the wording may not be 100% accurate but that was the gist of the speech.
Wests Tigers initiate review after decade of disaster
Angry Wests Tigers fans may finally see the change they have been clamouring for with the club implementing a review which is sure to investigate the most powerful figures in Tigerland.
Brent Read
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Michael Carayannis
2 min read
September 14, 2023 - 7:15AM
News Corp Australia Sports Newsroom
The owners of the Wests Tigers have commissioned an independent review into the operations of the embattled club in a move that could have sweeping ramifications for the most powerful figures in Tigerland.
Sport Confidential was given a statement outlining the parameters of the review, which was rubber-stamped after more than 2000 club supporters signed a petition urging a review following a decade of abject disappointment.
The review will be conducted by former NRL chief financial officer Tony Crawford – now the managing director of Benchmarking Matters – and Gary Barnier, the managing director of Cooperage Capital Pty Ltd.
The stunning development comes as it emerged that the club had waved farewell to experienced assistant coach David Furner and failed in a bid to prise respected head of football Peter Parr out of Newcastle.
The Tigers have aimed high in their search for a new football chief and Sport Confidential understands key officials sounded out Parr about his interest in joining the club.
Parr is believed to have offered a polite thanks but no thanks. His priorities are on continuing the revival that has begun at Newcastle.
While the Knights are flying, the Tigers have languished at the foot of the ladder and their owners have taken the extraordinary step of commissioning a review into the club’s governance in response to the pleas of frustrated fans.
“The board of the Holman Barnes Group has commissioned an independent report into the governance of Wests Tigers,” the club said.
“The board would like to thank all members and fans of Wests Tigers for their feedback in relation to this matter, especially all those that took the time to sign the petition that was submitted through the hosts of Wests Tigers podcast.
“While we are unable to set a specific time frame for the completion of the report, we are hopeful it is completed in a timely manner.”
The Tigers have been under immense scrutiny in recent seasons following a run of wooden spoons, the latest leading to the early departure of head coach Tim Sheens.
Chief executive Justin Pascoe has been at the centre of supporter concerns, having presided over nearly a decade of mediocrity at the Tigers.
Fans made their feelings known over the closing weeks of the seasons as they held damning signs in protest at the performance of the club and its chief executive.
The Holman Barnes Group – named after Wests legend Keith Holman and Balmain icon Keith Barnes – was established in 1955 to support the Western Suburbs.
It has grown exponentially since then including its ownership of the Wests Tigers – the group owns 90 per cent of the club with the remaining 10 per cent in the hands of Balmain.
We did it!! 🥳
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Big congrats Helmesy!We did it!! 🥳
Big congrats Helmesy!We did it!! 🥳
Thank you, and of course recognition for Steve (who’s idea it was initially for a review) and the work of the other guys.
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Just goes to show that the members and fans can have a voice if we go about it the right way. Holman-Barnes have been most approachable and I believe are genuine in their desire to uncover the systemic problems inside our club. Let’s hope it’s impactful 🤞
Well done and thank you all involved in making this possible.
