I’m concerned about Greg Miller's statement earlier in the year that Richmond can't be competitive in regard to getting the right players for the future if they don't increase their revenue through memberships.
We are in a pretty bad way in that regard. The team really needed to win the last 2 games to have any hope of selling memberships.
They let the supporters down but they also let the RFC down by not getting the points the last two weeks.
Not all players, but certain players. The ones who have hardly raised a sweat all season. The ones who play at the elite level because believe it or not they do have talent, but are content to be selected and do nothing week after week. Where is your pride guys? Don’t you realize the future of the club we love is in your hands?
Richmond virtually “bought” 1000 memberships this year by throwing in a phone. That increased numbers this year but I suspect a lot of the people who took that offer aren't people who'd renew next year if this season is yet another fizzer.
Losing games that should be won doesn't help, but neither does looking at the list and with the possible exception of Jay, seeing no players of the future waiting in the wings.
It's so important for the team to be competitive for the rest of the season to give people hope and belief.
I hope at the end of the season they get rid of the dead wood and the players who simply haven't put in this year, and recruit well.
There are certain players who have let the club and themselves down this year. When the club is rock bottom injury wise they should have lifted a cog rather than continue on their merry way just filling space.
It might take time to build Richmond up to be a power again and the sad fact is people have waited a long time already and are sick of waiting.
All the club has done the last 20 or so years is treaded water. Promised a lot but delivered little.
Come on players, you’ll know who you are. Use the second half of the season to give it everything you’ve got. Give the fans a reason to buy memberships again.
Geez, you can even give us a premiership. ;D
We are in a pretty bad way in that regard. The team really needed to win the last 2 games to have any hope of selling memberships.
They let the supporters down but they also let the RFC down by not getting the points the last two weeks.
Not all players, but certain players. The ones who have hardly raised a sweat all season. The ones who play at the elite level because believe it or not they do have talent, but are content to be selected and do nothing week after week. Where is your pride guys? Don’t you realize the future of the club we love is in your hands?
Richmond virtually “bought” 1000 memberships this year by throwing in a phone. That increased numbers this year but I suspect a lot of the people who took that offer aren't people who'd renew next year if this season is yet another fizzer.
Losing games that should be won doesn't help, but neither does looking at the list and with the possible exception of Jay, seeing no players of the future waiting in the wings.
It's so important for the team to be competitive for the rest of the season to give people hope and belief.
I hope at the end of the season they get rid of the dead wood and the players who simply haven't put in this year, and recruit well.
There are certain players who have let the club and themselves down this year. When the club is rock bottom injury wise they should have lifted a cog rather than continue on their merry way just filling space.
It might take time to build Richmond up to be a power again and the sad fact is people have waited a long time already and are sick of waiting.
All the club has done the last 20 or so years is treaded water. Promised a lot but delivered little.
Come on players, you’ll know who you are. Use the second half of the season to give it everything you’ve got. Give the fans a reason to buy memberships again.
Geez, you can even give us a premiership. ;D