After 3 straight wooden spoons there were some high hopes for an improved year for the Wests Tigers. But 6 straight defeats going into round 18 and some interesting decisions around player retention means there were a few questions for the club CEO Shane Richardson when he dropped by the ABC box on NRL Sunday. Richo explained the size of the challenge, dismissed some of the rumours around the club, and why contract negotiation is tougher when you are at the wrong end of the ladder.