Wests Tigers UniteFor ALL Wests Tigers FansPress Release7th January 2025Wests Tigers Unite Welcomes the announcement that Independent Directors will be appointed this month.
Wests Tigers Unite would like to officially recognise and thank Shane Richardson, Barry O’Farrell, Julie Romero and Simon Cook for their open and clarifying statements via the Behind The Roar podcast. It is both gratifying and refreshing to openly see Wests Tigers and HBG representatives working together for the betterment of Wests Tigers.
We look forward with anticipation and hope, to the independent directors being appointed at the end of the month and the constitutional change that will go along with that as recommended by the Crawford-Barnier report. We also anticipate and look forward to the constitutional change necessary that will support independent directorship at Wests Tigers.
We, at Wests Tigers Unite are committed to ensuring the long-term success of Wests Tigers in its current entity. We acknowledge that our campaign will reach its conclusion when an independent audit is completed, finding that the recommendations have from the Crawford-Barnier report have been implemented in full and that assurances have been given in writing that there will never be attempts to reinstate Western Suburbs Magpies or Balmain Tigers to the NRL again.
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I hope you get what you want Garry but I’m not sure HBG will submit to another audit. The fact that todays BTR happened is a testament to the great work WTU has done and I’m now 90% convinced what the constitutional change will happen thanks to the work that has been done by the team. That will be as much as I can hope for and absent a new ownership structure altogether (fan ownership ala the Greenbay packers) then ownership has to sit with someone who isn’t going to sell us to the highest bidder. HBG is rich and the stable and the old magpies factions will eventually age out of place and so this might be as good as it gets.
It is part of the recommendations.
In memory of Geoff Chisholm (1965-2022)
Wests Tigers UniteFor ALL Wests Tigers FansPress Release7th January 2025Wests Tigers Unite Welcomes the announcement that Independent Directors will be appointed this month.
Wests Tigers Unite would like to officially recognise and thank Shane Richardson, Barry O’Farrell, Julie Romero and Simon Cook for their open and clarifying statements via the Behind The Roar podcast. It is both gratifying and refreshing to openly see Wests Tigers and HBG representatives working together for the betterment of Wests Tigers.
We look forward with anticipation and hope, to the independent directors being appointed at the end of the month and the constitutional change that will go along with that as recommended by the Crawford-Barnier report. We also anticipate and look forward to the constitutional change necessary that will support independent directorship at Wests Tigers.
We, at Wests Tigers Unite are committed to ensuring the long-term success of Wests Tigers in its current entity. We acknowledge that our campaign will reach its conclusion when an independent audit is completed, finding that the recommendations have from the Crawford-Barnier report have been implemented in full and that assurances have been given in writing that there will never be attempts to reinstate Western Suburbs Magpies or Balmain Tigers to the NRL again.
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I hope you get what you want Garry but I’m not sure HBG will submit to another audit. The fact that todays BTR happened is a testament to the great work WTU has done and I’m now 90% convinced what the constitutional change will happen thanks to the work that has been done by the team. That will be as much as I can hope for and absent a new ownership structure altogether (fan ownership ala the Greenbay packers) then ownership has to sit with someone who isn’t going to sell us to the highest bidder. HBG is rich and the stable and the old magpies factions will eventually age out of place and so this might be as good as it gets.
It is part of the recommendations.
a public written statement?
Wests Tigers UniteFor ALL Wests Tigers FansPress Release7th January 2025Wests Tigers Unite Welcomes the announcement that Independent Directors will be appointed this month.
Wests Tigers Unite would like to officially recognise and thank Shane Richardson, Barry O’Farrell, Julie Romero and Simon Cook for their open and clarifying statements via the Behind The Roar podcast. It is both gratifying and refreshing to openly see Wests Tigers and HBG representatives working together for the betterment of Wests Tigers.
We look forward with anticipation and hope, to the independent directors being appointed at the end of the month and the constitutional change that will go along with that as recommended by the Crawford-Barnier report. We also anticipate and look forward to the constitutional change necessary that will support independent directorship at Wests Tigers.
We, at Wests Tigers Unite are committed to ensuring the long-term success of Wests Tigers in its current entity. We acknowledge that our campaign will reach its conclusion when an independent audit is completed, finding that the recommendations have from the Crawford-Barnier report have been implemented in full and that assurances have been given in writing that there will never be attempts to reinstate Western Suburbs Magpies or Balmain Tigers to the NRL again.
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I hope you get what you want Garry but I’m not sure HBG will submit to another audit. The fact that todays BTR happened is a testament to the great work WTU has done and I’m now 90% convinced what the constitutional change will happen thanks to the work that has been done by the team. That will be as much as I can hope for and absent a new ownership structure altogether (fan ownership ala the Greenbay packers) then ownership has to sit with someone who isn’t going to sell us to the highest bidder. HBG is rich and the stable and the old magpies factions will eventually age out of place and so this might be as good as it gets.
It is part of the recommendations.
a public written statement?
The audit
In memory of Geoff Chisholm (1965-2022)
Great work Garry for all your hard work and the other crew too!!!! You boys work your ass off and from me thankyou for all you have done for the club
Wests Tigers UniteFor ALL Wests Tigers FansPress Release7th January 2025Wests Tigers Unite Welcomes the announcement that Independent Directors will be appointed this month.
Wests Tigers Unite would like to officially recognise and thank Shane Richardson, Barry O’Farrell, Julie Romero and Simon Cook for their open and clarifying statements via the Behind The Roar podcast. It is both gratifying and refreshing to openly see Wests Tigers and HBG representatives working together for the betterment of Wests Tigers.
We look forward with anticipation and hope, to the independent directors being appointed at the end of the month and the constitutional change that will go along with that as recommended by the Crawford-Barnier report. We also anticipate and look forward to the constitutional change necessary that will support independent directorship at Wests Tigers.
We, at Wests Tigers Unite are committed to ensuring the long-term success of Wests Tigers in its current entity. We acknowledge that our campaign will reach its conclusion when an independent audit is completed, finding that the recommendations have from the Crawford-Barnier report have been implemented in full and that assurances have been given in writing that there will never be attempts to reinstate Western Suburbs Magpies or Balmain Tigers to the NRL again.
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I hope you get what you want Garry but I’m not sure HBG will submit to another audit. The fact that todays BTR happened is a testament to the great work WTU has done and I’m now 90% convinced what the constitutional change will happen thanks to the work that has been done by the team. That will be as much as I can hope for and absent a new ownership structure altogether (fan ownership ala the Greenbay packers) then ownership has to sit with someone who isn’t going to sell us to the highest bidder. HBG is rich and the stable and the old magpies factions will eventually age out of place and so this might be as good as it gets.
It is part of the recommendations.
a public written statement?
The audit
if there are 4 independents on a 7 person board then it’s Barry’s responsibility to recommend and deliver things like that. The only reason HBG is accountable today is because they control the WT board majority. Once that changes then that ends.
Wests Tigers UniteFor ALL Wests Tigers FansPress Release7th January 2025Wests Tigers Unite Welcomes the announcement that Independent Directors will be appointed this month.
Wests Tigers Unite would like to officially recognise and thank Shane Richardson, Barry O’Farrell, Julie Romero and Simon Cook for their open and clarifying statements via the Behind The Roar podcast. It is both gratifying and refreshing to openly see Wests Tigers and HBG representatives working together for the betterment of Wests Tigers.
We look forward with anticipation and hope, to the independent directors being appointed at the end of the month and the constitutional change that will go along with that as recommended by the Crawford-Barnier report. We also anticipate and look forward to the constitutional change necessary that will support independent directorship at Wests Tigers.
We, at Wests Tigers Unite are committed to ensuring the long-term success of Wests Tigers in its current entity. We acknowledge that our campaign will reach its conclusion when an independent audit is completed, finding that the recommendations have from the Crawford-Barnier report have been implemented in full and that assurances have been given in writing that there will never be attempts to reinstate Western Suburbs Magpies or Balmain Tigers to the NRL again.
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I hope you get what you want Garry but I’m not sure HBG will submit to another audit. The fact that todays BTR happened is a testament to the great work WTU has done and I’m now 90% convinced what the constitutional change will happen thanks to the work that has been done by the team. That will be as much as I can hope for and absent a new ownership structure altogether (fan ownership ala the Greenbay packers) then ownership has to sit with someone who isn’t going to sell us to the highest bidder. HBG is rich and the stable and the old magpies factions will eventually age out of place and so this might be as good as it gets.
It is part of the recommendations.
a public written statement?
The audit
if there are 4 independents on a 7 person board then it’s Barry’s responsibility to recommend and deliver things like that. The only reason HBG is accountable today is because they control the WT board majority. Once that changes then that ends.
The final step in the recommendations is the external audit of the implementation, this was meant to be done after 12 months.
In memory of Geoff Chisholm (1965-2022)
As the release says, we’re really happy to see the independent directors coming in for Wests Tigers. I cannot understate how historic that moment will be for our club. We’re finally cutting the umbilical cord and Wests Tigers can fly free.
Further to all this, we will continue to gather signatures on the petition and as promised this will be forwarded to the HBG, Liquor and Gaming and the minister. While the steps today are welcome, we believe there is an opportunity for the governance of our majority owner to be more open, diplomatic, fair and effective. We will though accept whatever outcome comes from the already initiated probe.
The last week has also shown the power of likeminded people gathering together for a common cause. We cannot, and will not, let the games that have been played by a number of people to continue to derail the enormous potential of Wests Tigers.
Lastly, despite a small but noisy minority, the overwhelming bulk of Wests Tigers fans appear to be more united than ever before. We have sent a message that we respect the past, but we will no longer be held captive to it.
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@davey-farrell I’ll be one of very many to second that
“Great work Garry for all your hard work and the other crew too!!!! You boys work your ass off and from me thankyou for all you have done for the club”
@davey-farrell I’ll be one of very many to second that
“Great work Garry for all your hard work and the other crew too!!!! You boys work your ass off and from me thankyou for all you have done for the club”
Has been a real team effort, I don't deserve much credit to be honest.
In memory of Geoff Chisholm (1965-2022)
Yep great work guys and to all of you who worked hard as Wests Tigers Unite.
Well done and thanks.
@garry the ‘Unite’ team deserve individual and group praise for their efforts. Let’s hope this now leads to the desired outcome of being able to enjoy watching football in 2025 and beyond.
with the occasional supporter discussion about wests tigers only
@garry the ‘Unite’ team deserve individual and group praise for their efforts. Let’s hope this now leads to the desired outcome of being able to enjoy watching football in 2025 and beyond.
with the occasional supporter discussion about wests tigers only
Thank you. I’m so ready to just watch and talk about the football.
Let’s hope the people in charge do what they say they will and if they do we might be able to!
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In Richo we trust
he is saving this club.
He’s certainly pushing it into a new direction of independence away from the blazer brigade and that is exactly what we need.
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