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On this week’s episode of Behind the Roar we hear from Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson, who gives Members and fans an update on key issues at the club.
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BTR is proudly sponsored by PWA – Pro Wrestling Australia.
Richo joins BTR host Chris Warren to give Members and fans more detail around key decisions that are being made at the club.
Specifically, Richo outlines what the club is doing with its NRL player roster, how a salary cap “war chest” is being assembled, and how best those funds are to be spent.
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He talks openly about the loss of Stefano Utoikamanu following the 24-year-old prop’s decision to leave Wests Tigers at season’s end, and the recent decision to release John Bateman to the English Super League.
Richo also talks about Wests Tigers home ground status for the next few years, explaining in detail why the club will have three home bases for the next three seasons.
All that and more on this week’s episode of Behind the Roar, available on Apple, Spotify and YouTube.