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Richmond and the VFL
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I am disappointed games will be delayed at PRO, as it sounds that way. However it sounds like Gale is placing us on a positive trajectory and is considering all avenues. If the games are delayed because we could get a sponsor instead of forking out the money from club coffers I am happy with that and will be patient. The last thing we need is another FTF or SOS because of poor money management.
Another $2 mil over three years from Jeep and "Jeep Oval" could be up and running fairly quickly.
MB78 said:
RFC_Official said it will all be revealed in November.
Benny Gale said they have "a few irons in the fire" in regards to funding it, but I`m guessing it will be revealed in November because the AFL financial year ends on October 31, and starts on November 1st, therefore the budget for next year will be done after November 1st.
They probably already have quotes and timelines from builders.
I wouldn`t mind betting it will all be up and running for next season.
There`s an article on page 74 of today`s HUN about the upgrade to meet VFL and Melbourne City Council standards.
It said Richmond`s board is weighing up the investment, that it will cost around $1 million, and the spectator capacity would probably be 5500.
Benny Gale said a decision needed to be made by the end of November.
Benny was also quoted as saying this....
"We are still working towards getting the money, and we are going through our budget for next year, but we are not far away from getting to the point where we hope to press the button".
It said Richmond`s board is weighing up the investment, that it will cost around $1 million, and the spectator capacity would probably be 5500.
Benny Gale said a decision needed to be made by the end of November.
Benny was also quoted as saying this....
"We are still working towards getting the money, and we are going through our budget for next year, but we are not far away from getting to the point where we hope to press the button".
Benny is claiming the capacity of 5500 would be too small if it was a curtain raiser to a blockbuster game. i guess he knows more than me in this regards, but that would really surprise me. i can't see 5500 richmond supporters rocking up 4 hours before a game to watch the reserves play on any day... even the the most hardcore richmond supporter would be unlikely to attend every week.
