What would Balmain fans have preferred

[Alan Shore]

At the time of the merger shenanigans, Balmain was looking for mergers and all that. Merging with the Pies was a shock to most, as the prime candidates were Parramatta. Also, upon reading some history, you may remember the Adelaide Rams. They had built up a talented playing roster for 1999, and probably would have made the finals. However, at the end of 1998, they were told by the NRL they were off the agenda. The Rams then went looking for clubs to merge.

Balmain were actually very interested in this, and no doubt they would have relocated and become the Adelaide Tigers should it have eventuated. However, the bastards at the NRL got in the way, stopping balmain from further talks with the Rams.

The other suggestion was a Melbourne relocation to be the Melbourne Tigers.

What would you, the fans, have preferred happen?

 

[Mighty Tiger]

What about standing alone as a chioce in yet another poll :?

 

[B_Tiger]

yes, with the beautiful powers of hindsight I'd choose stand alone.

Of the options above, I think wests were the best option given that parra wanted to take us over. if parra had of given us a decent offer then they would be the ideal partner considering the close proximety of the clubs but that wasn't to be and wests allowed us a certain degree of independance.

 

[Bald Tiger]

Now thats an interesting topic. Of those choices I would be happy with the current JV. Dont think we could have stood alone. I would have preferred an option of one inner city side - but Easts wanted to have a majority shareholding so that was doomed. At least with Wests its a genuine 50:50 deal and its in Sydney.

 

[Tom_from_Tasmania]

Where are the relocate to Central Coast or Gold Coast options?

 

[brook]

prefered options (in order)

1. stand alone
2. central coast move
3. melbourne move (the plans for that one involved a partnership with the richmond tigers including joint membership - giving instant access to one of the largest supporter bases in australian sport)
4. east coast tigers

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5. wests merger

i would have prefered us to compete soley in the metro cup to any other option

 

[Alan Shore]

prefered options (in order)

1. stand alone
2. central coast move
3. melbourne move (the plans for that one involved a partnership with the richmond tigers including joint membership - giving instant access to one of the largest supporter bases in australian sport)
4. east coast tigers

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5. wests merger

i would have prefered us to compete soley in the metro cup to any other option

Was East Coast Tigers actually ever thought of by the Balmain board? It would've been a good idea - second Brisbane team in East Brisbane, and that QRL team is one of the bigger, more well off teams.

I wasn't sure if that was considered by the board so I didn't include it, CC I don't think was considered either.

 

[brook]

east coast was - dunno about the cc

 

[Tigertread]

My three prefered options:
1- Stand Alone
2. East Coast Tigers
3. Central Coast Tigers

 

[Alan Shore]

east coast was - dunno about the cc

Ah OK.

Balmain management were smart - if they relocated others would have followed, because they had the right ideas!

 

[B_Tiger]

why would moving out of sydney be a better option? i just don't understand that at all. We were the Balmain tigers. BALMAIN!!! Why the hell would brisbane or melbourne be better then a club that still plays half its matches at leichhardt? sure, this JV has so far been a failure but I'm glad I can at least go to leichhardt and watch a match.

 

[hybrid_tiger]

why would moving out of sydney be a better option? i just don't understand that at all. We were the Balmain tigers. BALMAIN!!! Why the hell would brisbane or melbourne be better then a club that still plays half its matches at leichhardt? sure, this JV has so far been a failure but I'm glad I can at least go to leichhardt and watch a match.

EXACTLY!!

I cant believe anyone is suggesting that we should have moved interstate.

That would have signalled the end for me. Wests Tigers was the best option, apart from standing alone.

 

[Miracle Balls]

If we weren't to stand alone North Sydney would have been, and still remain the ideal JV partner.

 

[Gobbso]

If we weren't to stand alone North Sydney would have been, and still remain the ideal JV partner.

Go the Balmain BEARS!

 

[simon says]

why would moving out of sydney be a better option? i just don't understand that at all. We were the Balmain tigers. BALMAIN!!! Why the hell would brisbane or melbourne be better then a club that still plays half its matches at leichhardt? sure, this JV has so far been a failure but I'm glad I can at least go to leichhardt and watch a match.

EXACTLY!!

I cant believe anyone is suggesting that we should have moved interstate.

That would have signalled the end for me. Wests Tigers was the best option, apart from standing alone.

Well said fellows.Ill take what we have now thank you very much.At least i still get to see them play,I cant believe anyone would think otherwise.

 

[Miracle Balls]

If we weren't to stand alone North Sydney would have been, and still remain the ideal JV partner.

Go the Balmain BEARS!

Not quite.

And your point is?

 

[tigger]

why would moving out of sydney be a better option? i just don't understand that at all. We were the Balmain tigers. BALMAIN!!! Why the hell would brisbane or melbourne be better then a club that still plays half its matches at leichhardt? sure, this JV has so far been a failure but I'm glad I can at least go to leichhardt and watch a match.

EXACTLY!!

I cant believe anyone is suggesting that we should have moved interstate.

That would have signalled the end for me. Wests Tigers was the best option, apart from standing alone.

Well said fellows.Ill take what we have now thank you very much.At least i still get to see them play,I cant believe anyone would think otherwise.

You have no idea, you get to see who play? 50% of a club that you have followed for probably your whole life? Woopty doo, so you would be happy if the two joint ventures merger and then you will have 25% of your original club? You and your ilk are one of the prime reasons why Balmain have very little chance to get back to the glory we once had. Instead of challenging the rules, you bend over to them with a smile on your face.

Whats even better is since this is not rleague you cannot just delete my post because you are too scared to answer it.

 

[simon says]

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.......Tigger,better than a sleeping pill.Thanks mate i couldnt get to sleep.Zzzzzzzzzzzzz.

Im never too scared to answer a bonehead like you.Just too bored usually.You have been blowing the same trumpet for sooooooo long, and its just the same drivel.

You are an embarassment to all Balmain supporters,going on like a spoilt little brat who has lost his lollies,and isnt going to be happy till everyone has lost there lollies too.

Its time to grow up,act like an adult,you have a kid,i think its time. :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

 

[Tigertread]

tigger, don't let go of your dream, keep up the good work.
Balmain Forever

 

[simon says]

tigger, don't let go of your dream, keep up the good work.
Balmain Forever

:roll: :roll: :roll:

The sun obviously is a little too hot up there.I suggest a lie down and a cup of tea.