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jack_spain 
Joined: 03 May 2008
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They are doing something right.
| Quote: | Tigers claw in the cash
THEY have made the finals just twice in the last 30 years, but Richmond has posted its greatest ever financial profit, the dormant giant of the AFL making more than $3million this year. Incredibly the Tigers record profit was $1million more than the operating profit posted by grand finalist Hawthorn, which was announced last week.
The Richmond result included contributions from its Fighting Tiger Fund, but Richmond has now posted financial profits for eight years running.
The profit meant Richmond had reduced its debt by $1.5million to below $2million - down more than $2.5million in two years. Richmond narrowly missed the finals this year meaning they cannot now fulfil the ambitious plan of "3-0-75", the promise of three finals appearances, zero debt and 75,000 members within five years that they set three years ago.
While they were short of the on-field target, the strongly supported Tigers are now on track for the off-field goal, with debt likely to be wiped out and the rising membership of 53,072 a significant factor in the club profit. The club also has record sponsorship income of $3.4million. |
Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/tigers-claw-in-the-cash-20121119-29lwm.html#ixzz2CeavK0Ot
I must admit I have a soft spot for this sleeping giant of footy. They have by far the most passionate cheer squad, the most exciting club song, and always tease but rarely deliver. Perfect really.  |
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jack_spain
Joined: 03 May 2008
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Oh and don't forget that Richmond made $1 million more profit than Hawthorn, despite the fact the Hawks get $5 million per year gratis from the gullible Tasmanian government.
That's what I call hilarious! Without the Tassie taxpayer contribution the Hawks would be merging with Melbourne all over again. |
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perthmagpie
Joined: 27 Mar 2004
Location: Yarrawonga
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Yeah you gotta hand it to them. The average member pays 100 hundred dollars. Whereas we raise double that. Our members go to twice as many games or they are double counting their social club and seat members.
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Scotch
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What?
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Cuthbert Collingwood 
Once was on fire, now all at sea
Joined: 08 Dec 2005
Location: The BBC (Brunswick Bowling Club)
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Love this little nugget:
| Quote: | | THEY have made the finals just twice in the last 30 years |
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jack_spain
Joined: 03 May 2008
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| the ru is on fire wrote: | Love this little nugget:
| Quote: | | THEY have made the finals just twice in the last 30 years |
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Yep, it's a bit like in the EPL, you just know that no matter how long West Ham plays, they'll never win the Championship. But you have to hand it to their supporters, they support West Ham until the day they die. I think Richmond supporters are like that. |
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London Dave
Ješte jedna pivo prosím
Joined: 16 Dec 1998
Location: Iceland on Thames
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| jack_spain wrote: | | you just know that no matter how long West Ham plays, they'll never win the Championship. |
Perhaps not, but they'll have to get relegated to have a chance! |
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regan is true fullback
Joined: 27 Dec 2002
Location: Granville. nsw
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There is no logical reason why Richmond can't win the Premiership. All it takes is good administration, smart drafting, enough money to keep the creditors happy, lots of well placed sponsorship, a bunch of talented kids who peak together, a decent coach, plus the ability to dominate the competition for one year.
Sounds simple, sounds like our mob. |
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Woods Of Ypres
Joined: 27 May 2003
Location: Yugoslavia
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Jack how can you have a soft spot for this vermin.
They have more hate for us than any other club
Their supporters are delusional and on drugs
never turn your back to a tigers fan, they are scum. they will hit you from behind. |
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skaman 
One step beyond.......
Joined: 01 Mar 2005
Location: Townsville via Melbourne
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| jack_spain wrote: | | the ru is on fire wrote: | Love this little nugget:
| Quote: | | THEY have made the finals just twice in the last 30 years |
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Yep, it's a bit like in the EPL, you just know that no matter how long West Ham plays, they'll never win the Championship. But you have to hand it to their supporters, they support West Ham until the day they die. I think Richmond supporters are like that. |
 NO @#*%'n way Jack, never..I repeat NEVER compare my Hammers to those filthy spitters, or I'll send the ICF around to pay you a visit! Claret and Blue, these colours will never run. COYI! 
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jackcass 
Joined: 01 Mar 2005
Location: Bendigo
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| The only way I want to see Richmond and finals mentioned in the same sentence is if the Tiges don't make the m again or Ben Richmond has a stellar year and appears in our GF winning side. |
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Warbler
Joined: 12 Mar 2003
Location: Tyaak Vic
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Tigers & Blues - the big question used to be who I hated more , but thanks to ninethmond being so pathetic over the last few decades the Blues won out .
Once the tiggers start being a threat then my hatred will reassert itself .
May the tiggers forever be in their rightful position of finishing 9th every year . |
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Lazza
Joined: 04 Feb 2003
Location: Bendigo, Victoria, Australia
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| jackcass wrote: | | The only way I want to see Richmond and finals mentioned in the same sentence is if the Tiges don't make the m again or Ben Richmond has a stellar year and appears in our GF winning side. |
Very good Daz!!!
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ClokingDevice
Joined: 14 May 2012
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The ultimate tease every year
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buzzlightyear
Joined: 13 Jun 2008
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I have good friends who are Richmond supporters who still mention the Mother's Day massacre! There-in lies a glimpse into the word of the Tigers fan!
Ok, for those who are unfamiliar it was this game....the date is May 1991!!!
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/76400/default.aspx
I do then retort the return game at Vic Park in the penultimate round that year, where Daicos kicked that miracle (another!) goal battling against former Collingwood player, Terry Keays..But they don't seem to recall that!
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Looking for sweet 16..... |
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