Hey Ryan, I do not think my renewing my membership or anyone else doing the same is lining Penn's pocket, we believe the very opposite to that, rather supporting the "team" we follow. The club does not break even, in fact it runs at a loss to the tune of $1.5m every year, my money supports my team not Penn or his holidays thank you very much.
As for the sale of the leagues club land or any other profit he makes, that is entirely separate matter, and has a whole lot of other restriction and conditions were are not privy too.
You have a right to choose to be a member or not, you have a right to your opinion, but please don't try to tell me or anyone else who are supporting our club through membership that we are suckers and just lining Penns pocket.
You expect Penn to pump in millions, from what source it does not matter, you expect Penn to cover deadwood cost of just paying out 6 months, $350K , for a coach that did not perform and is walking along with all the other BS that goes with it, you want him to stump up with all the cash despite his own ego, put the principle aside for the betterment of the Team, yet you won't renew for be a member based on those exact same lines.
I have not and would not critic you for those thoughts, that is your right, sometimes I agree with your passionate points ,you can criticise the Penns as much as you like, but please do not insinuate that anyone who is renewing or becoming a member is doing anything other than simply supporting the team they love.
Lining Penn's pocket my ass.
Yet you're here talking for, and on behalf of everyone as well, apparently. Speak for yourself, not "the gang". There are also many who feel the way I do. Disagree with me (fine), but don't attempt to bully by suggesting you have the backing of your roadcrew. This isn't Mad Max.
Now I've been a member, season ticket holder since day dot. That also includes Corporate Sponsorship at times, and the potential of a major sponsorship under previous management.
Secondly, Penn CHOSE to acquire an asset, that includes a profit and loss / balance sheet. Part of that balance sheet is goodwill. In order to keep the goodwill healthy, you need to provide an appetising product, or the goodwill diminishes (which it presently is), hence the NRL' s heads commentary (and many other highly positioned people) suggesting we be rellocated.
The perception of our club is at an all time low. That's not indicative of a product sponsors would be lining up to get on board with. We need to flush the negative, and start progressing. Surely that's not too hard for you to get on board with, surely?
I personally disagree with 99% of people here and think Barrett is a good coach. I admire him for demanding better conditions / environment for our players and club. I stand by that.
But, that's over now, so the club (Penn) has to reach in his wallet, and payout Barrett / Cartwright before front office salary cap restrictions come into place.
I have absolutely no idea what you're trying to say about the money Penn received from the sale of the Leagues club. Anything that happens with the club / current owners is out of Penn's hands now. He has his coin.
Therefore, he should stump up. I didn't offer to buy the club, Rick / Scott did .If they don't want to service their vehicle, sell it to someone who does. In that instance (especially how he treated legends like Tooves), no, I don't want to buy my $750 a season ticket and line his pocket, while he keeps the purse string tight. If you want to go ahead and do that, fine. In the end, Membership is a nominal percentage of turnover anyway. If there's a shortfall, then the person who decided to buy, create and sustain the asset absolutely needs to stump up the shortfall. If that means Penn has to pay an extra $750, great.
If / when he shows commitment to improving the place, I'll absolutely renew, and promised the membership team that. Until then, Penn isn't buying any glasses of champagne on his overseas holiday on me.
