The first big move of the Tim Sheens era comes in the front office rather than on the field, with the club allowing general manager of football Adam Hartigan to leave.
The club confirmed they were parting ways with Hartigan, who joined from the Roosters in 2019, after spending five years across various roles in the Bondi club’s football department.
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“Since joining the club midway through the 2019 season, Hartigan has played a key role in the recruitment and retention of a number of players to the club while also strengthening the Wests Tigers junior pathways network,” a club statement on Friday said.
“Tim Sheens will assume the role of Director of Football, effective immediately, with the club to confirm its new-look football department next week.
“Wests Tigers would like to thank Hartigan for his efforts while at the club and wish him all the best in the future.”
Sheens’ return to the club was announced months ago, but it was only in the past couple of days when clarity was given over his role.
He will be given full control over football decisions as the Tigers attempt to break the NRL’s longest finals drought. They last reached the post-season in 2011 under Sheens as head coach.
It’s been a busy week for the Tigers, who are reportedly on the verge of singing Canberra’s Josh Hodgson to fill a massive hole in their spine.
The club already already signed former State of Origin utility Tyrone Peachey on a two-year deal last week, worth around $400,000 per season.
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