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The Tigers- A Century of League Football
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Re: Richmond History Book - 'The Tigers'
I would be keen on a limited edition version as well Rhett.
I would be keen on a limited edition version as well Rhett.
Re: Richmond History Book - 'The Tigers'
It's by birthday next week and this book was on top of my wishlist
It's by birthday next week and this book was on top of my wishlist
Re: Richmond History Book - 'The Tigers'
An update on this and how to go about getting is appreciated RB.
BTW, sounds like things went well down at Punt Road today, although who convinced your old man he was a comedian
gustiger12 said:
An update on this and how to go about getting is appreciated RB.
BTW, sounds like things went well down at Punt Road today, although who convinced your old man he was a comedian
Re: Richmond History Book - 'The Tigers'
In the mail yesterday. Congratulations Rhett on a fantastic account of RFC history. Many thanks!
In the mail yesterday. Congratulations Rhett on a fantastic account of RFC history. Many thanks!
Re: Richmond History Book now available for PRE ORDER
http://www.gspbooks.com.au/books/Richmond+FC+-+A+Century+Of+League+Football/
i heard a little bit of kb's speech on sen today,he sounded great.
anyone know where i can listen to his full speech?
try this one instead.YinnarTiger said:That link took me to an ad for the book about Geelong Premiers 2007
http://www.gspbooks.com.au/books/Richmond+FC+-+A+Century+Of+League+Football/
i heard a little bit of kb's speech on sen today,he sounded great.
anyone know where i can listen to his full speech?
Re: Richmond History Book - 'The Tigers'
Rhett i have already ask my wife to get it for me as a Christmas present, but i am also glad that your dad saw fit to return to Puntroad and take his place in Tiger history where he belongs. Welcome back Kevin Bartlett you little champ :clap :clap :clap
Rhett i have already ask my wife to get it for me as a Christmas present, but i am also glad that your dad saw fit to return to Puntroad and take his place in Tiger history where he belongs. Welcome back Kevin Bartlett you little champ :clap :clap :clap
Re: Richmond History Book - 'The Tigers'
And say so all (less a couple) of us, great to seenackers said:
Re: Richmond History Book - 'The Tigers'
I did the same.
Would love the limited edition please Rhett
Al Bundy said:
I did the same.
Would love the limited edition please Rhett
Re: Richmond History Book - 'The Tigers'
Nah, sorry, I think I'll pass on that honour.
I was so stoked to have my Tiger-loving posty hand-deliver it (well, it was registered mail and I had to sign for it) and I opened it up and quickly, very quickly, leafed through it and . . . I got all choked up. Dang!
The photos are amazing. Some brought back memories. Some I have in my collection. Others I'd not seen before. Thanks Rhett for including the one of Dyer's last game - it will now settle an argument in which I have been involved because it was reproduced in a newspaper in fairly recent times as Jack being chaired off the ground after winning the '43 flag.
That shot has always stayed in my mind because that's how I saw the incident, so the photographer must have been between me and Big Jack.
I saw players who were giants when I was a kid. Broadstock is there and Durham (in my mind the greatest fullback I saw), a young Max Oppy (who was instrumental in us winning the '43 flag), a baby Tom Hafey and one of my all-time faves, Polly Perkins. If today's youngsters want to know what 'hard' means, there is a pic on page #78 that epitomises the spirit of Tigerland. There is Polly in all his rawboned hardness (looking vaguely like Michael Tuck) running through some players just as I remember him.
Dr Davie, Bob Wiggins, and right on up to modern times.
Havel Rowe is there (go Ormond Ams!), and an action shot of Frank Bourke - oh, and a pic I've not seen before of the infamous episode of St Francis 'testing' Mick Malthouse prior to the '82 GF.
My only complaint is the players who aren't featured in the book, but that would be a massive task to chronicle and, even then, another person would probably mention yet more Tiger heroes who were left out. (no Ron Branton, Rhett?)
My one regret? That we don't have players with that raw edge of my early idols.
So, please, every PREnder, do yourselves a favour and buy this book. Better still, buy another for a friend. It is worth it. It shows what we were and what we can become once more.
Six Pack said:
Nah, sorry, I think I'll pass on that honour.
I was so stoked to have my Tiger-loving posty hand-deliver it (well, it was registered mail and I had to sign for it) and I opened it up and quickly, very quickly, leafed through it and . . . I got all choked up. Dang!
The photos are amazing. Some brought back memories. Some I have in my collection. Others I'd not seen before. Thanks Rhett for including the one of Dyer's last game - it will now settle an argument in which I have been involved because it was reproduced in a newspaper in fairly recent times as Jack being chaired off the ground after winning the '43 flag.
That shot has always stayed in my mind because that's how I saw the incident, so the photographer must have been between me and Big Jack.
I saw players who were giants when I was a kid. Broadstock is there and Durham (in my mind the greatest fullback I saw), a young Max Oppy (who was instrumental in us winning the '43 flag), a baby Tom Hafey and one of my all-time faves, Polly Perkins. If today's youngsters want to know what 'hard' means, there is a pic on page #78 that epitomises the spirit of Tigerland. There is Polly in all his rawboned hardness (looking vaguely like Michael Tuck) running through some players just as I remember him.
Dr Davie, Bob Wiggins, and right on up to modern times.
Havel Rowe is there (go Ormond Ams!), and an action shot of Frank Bourke - oh, and a pic I've not seen before of the infamous episode of St Francis 'testing' Mick Malthouse prior to the '82 GF.
My only complaint is the players who aren't featured in the book, but that would be a massive task to chronicle and, even then, another person would probably mention yet more Tiger heroes who were left out. (no Ron Branton, Rhett?)
My one regret? That we don't have players with that raw edge of my early idols.
So, please, every PREnder, do yourselves a favour and buy this book. Better still, buy another for a friend. It is worth it. It shows what we were and what we can become once more.
Re: Richmond History Book - 'The Tigers'
Growl
That is a lovely review mate.
I am glad some of the photos bring back memories for you too.
I love the photo of Ron Durham kicking out- double page spread.
And your right about the Malthouse - Bourke fitness test. There was a series of 5 pictures and that was the one that showed the most intencity by Francis.
I know how you feel about trying to get everyone into the book. In a way they are all mentioned in the back with their guernsey numbers. And alot are mentioned in passing. But the good thing I guess is, that if this book goes well, there could always be an updated version down the tracks with additional interviews in it.
Dyer getting chaired off it definately his last game against Geelong. And even more famous is him running out in Round 1 while the crowd his booing him.
I really appreciate your kind comments
Regards
Rhett Bartlett
PS. For those who are asking about the limited editions- i have no idea what the time frame for them are, or in what capacity they will be available. So Whilst I can't guarantee anything if i find any news soon I will advise you.
Growl
That is a lovely review mate.
I am glad some of the photos bring back memories for you too.
I love the photo of Ron Durham kicking out- double page spread.
And your right about the Malthouse - Bourke fitness test. There was a series of 5 pictures and that was the one that showed the most intencity by Francis.
I know how you feel about trying to get everyone into the book. In a way they are all mentioned in the back with their guernsey numbers. And alot are mentioned in passing. But the good thing I guess is, that if this book goes well, there could always be an updated version down the tracks with additional interviews in it.
Dyer getting chaired off it definately his last game against Geelong. And even more famous is him running out in Round 1 while the crowd his booing him.
I really appreciate your kind comments
Regards
Rhett Bartlett
PS. For those who are asking about the limited editions- i have no idea what the time frame for them are, or in what capacity they will be available. So Whilst I can't guarantee anything if i find any news soon I will advise you.
Re: Richmond History Book - 'The Tigers'
This makes me a happy Tiger. I have been hoping to see a good publication on the Richmond Football Club. I take my hat off to you, Rhett, and look forward to buying a copy.
Seeing the original "Hungry" back at Tigerland on yesterday's news also made my day. :clap
This makes me a happy Tiger. I have been hoping to see a good publication on the Richmond Football Club. I take my hat off to you, Rhett, and look forward to buying a copy.
Seeing the original "Hungry" back at Tigerland on yesterday's news also made my day. :clap
Re: Richmond History Book - 'The Tigers'
Congratulations and well done Rhett. The book is a beautiful work of art. Did you try for a John Northey, the coach interview? I can't help but wonder how things would have panned out if he'd hung around a bit longer.
I went to the back and read the the last 3 chapters first, I was particulalry interested in what Knighter had to say. . I get the feeling Spud, understandably imo, isn't held too fondly in some players' hearts. There are some of stories in that regard that couldn't be printed too.
Congratulations and well done Rhett. The book is a beautiful work of art. Did you try for a John Northey, the coach interview? I can't help but wonder how things would have panned out if he'd hung around a bit longer.
I went to the back and read the the last 3 chapters first, I was particulalry interested in what Knighter had to say. . I get the feeling Spud, understandably imo, isn't held too fondly in some players' hearts. There are some of stories in that regard that couldn't be printed too.
Re: Richmond History Book - 'The Tigers'
It certainly seems that Spud and Knighter did not see eye to eye on several key things.
And I am glad those opinions are out there.
Northey wasn't interviewed for the book, but having said that, it won't stop me interviewing him, for any future update of the book (not that there is one planned!)
He is an interesting character, Premiership player and later coach. I think he holds the record for the biggest gap between playing for Richmond, and then coaching them.
Cheers
Rhett
It certainly seems that Spud and Knighter did not see eye to eye on several key things.
And I am glad those opinions are out there.
Northey wasn't interviewed for the book, but having said that, it won't stop me interviewing him, for any future update of the book (not that there is one planned!)
He is an interesting character, Premiership player and later coach. I think he holds the record for the biggest gap between playing for Richmond, and then coaching them.
Cheers
Rhett