Richmond CEO Steven Wright answers your questions about Richmond’s involvement with the Gold Coast in the next two seasons.
How many games will Richmond play in Victoria in 2009?
In 2009, Richmond will play a total 17 home and away games in Victoria, the same number as in 2008.
As a ticketed member, how many games will I get access to? Do I get one less game in Victoria?
Richmond standard ticketed members will still get entry into the traditional 11 Melbourne based games. In 2009, they will get access to 9 MCG games (2008 eight) and 2 Telstra Dome games (2008 three). Ten of these games will be home games and the other game will be a replacement (away) game in which Richmond plays at the MCG in lieu of the Gold Coast game. Further details of which game will be the replacement game will be finalised shortly. Subject to ground capacity, Richmond 17 game members will continue to get access to the 17 Victorian games in which Richmond play.
I am a reserved seat member for all Richmond home games. At how many games will I have a reserved seat?
Richmond members will have a reserved seat at 10 home games in Melbourne (8MCG, 2 TD) and access to a reserved area at the MCG for the replacement (away) game. Details of the replacement game and reserved area will be finalised shortly and advised to reserved seat holders asap.
Why did Richmond agree to play one home a year on the Gold Coast for the next two years?
The AFL is now a truly national code. Its expansion plans into the Gold Coast and Western Sydney will further cement the national profile of the game, As a club, we have members, supporters and sponsors who are spread across the entire country with many in Sth East Queensland. This move to play a game on the Gold Coast will give those Richmond members, supporters and sponsors the opportunity to experience their club first hand as well as raise our profile in one of the fastest growing regions of Australia. The financial benefits to be received by the club for playing on the Gold Coast will also provide additional financial security for the club during these difficult economic conditions. It is also anticipated that Carrara, where the Richmond game will be played, will also be the home ground for the new Gold Coast team. Playing this game at Carrara will give our players additional experience on that ground before the Gold Coast team enters the competition.
Is Richmond the only club to play a game on the Gold Coast or play home games interstate?
No not at all. Next year most of the Victorian teams will be playing a home game interstate. Only Collingwood, Essendon and the Kangaroos will not do so. Carlton and St Kilda have also agreed to play a game on the Gold Coast. Unlike some other clubs we will not be playing a home game interstate at the other team’s home ground. Carrara will be a neutral venue.
Will my Adult 11/17 game membership allow me entry into the Cold Coast Game?
Richmond has organised access to a replacement (away) game at the MCG for members in lieu of the Gold Coast game. Ticketed members will have access to that replacement game at the MCG but will not have access to the Gold Coast game. If you would like to attend the Gold Coast game you will need to buy a ticket to that game.
What if I am a country or interstate member and want to attend the Gold Coast game?
As part of your membership you are able to nominate 5 home games you would like to attend. You can choose to nominate the Gold Coast game. All you need to do is call our membership department on 1300 136 605.
Three clubs to make Gold Coast home
| October 17, 2008 04:26pm
CARLTON, St Kilda and Richmond will each play a home game on the Gold Coast in the next two years.
The AFL has convinced the clubs to agree to the move as it looks to establish a fan base in the Gold Coast prior to the league's 17th team entering the competition in 2011.
Victorian-based members of the three clubs will continue to have access to 11 games in Melbourne during the 2009 and 2010 seasons, with free entry to one designated away game each year to compensate for a home game being played on the Gold Coast.
With the Gold Coast bid team, GC17, having presented their final submission to the AFL Commission last October 13, interest in the AFL fixture for next year is building.
If successful in their bid for a licence, the Gold Coast Football Club will manage the AFL games at Carrara, gaining a valuable opportunity to raise funds and strengthen ties with the local business and football community.
The full AFL fixture is due to be completed by the end of October
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http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,24510812-19742,00.html
I hope this helps answer a few questions, queries or suppositions.
