U admonished me a few days ago 4 having the audacity to wonder why North have more members than us then u bring this up. having said that, u raise an interesting topic.Ian4 said:
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We are not one of the "big 4" teams anymore
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Every time the Tigers play I wear my Tiger's T-Shirt and Cap around Canberra - the number of people who say to me as they walk passed "Go Tigers" or " Go Tiges" or "Carn the Tigers" is phenomenal!
Yes there are plenty of Bombers, Magpies and Blues supporters up here too - the most supporter base here is probably the Swans.
But we have our fair share - and - I wish our club would tap into this base by providing a better incentive to be an RFC member than the current Interstate Membership package offers. For I am sure that over three-quarters of the people who wish the Tigers luck as they pass me by are not members - if there was some way to get just $50 per season out of them - supplying them with a cap plus membership to an RFC web site for Interstate and International members only - that featured in depth interviews and what appeared to be in-side information - plus say a prize flashed on the FTA or Foxtel TV screen during half time or three-quarter time for an Interstate RFC membership number if he/she rings an 1800 phone number within the next 10 minutes.
There is such a huge pot of cash outside the Melbourne metropolitan area awaiting the Tigers - if only they would think about how to tap into it.
Tigers in the Big 4 - I don't know (and in truth don't care) -
Tigers in the Top 4 - now thats another thought altogether -
Tiger premiership - now thats what I crave..........
Yes there are plenty of Bombers, Magpies and Blues supporters up here too - the most supporter base here is probably the Swans.
But we have our fair share - and - I wish our club would tap into this base by providing a better incentive to be an RFC member than the current Interstate Membership package offers. For I am sure that over three-quarters of the people who wish the Tigers luck as they pass me by are not members - if there was some way to get just $50 per season out of them - supplying them with a cap plus membership to an RFC web site for Interstate and International members only - that featured in depth interviews and what appeared to be in-side information - plus say a prize flashed on the FTA or Foxtel TV screen during half time or three-quarter time for an Interstate RFC membership number if he/she rings an 1800 phone number within the next 10 minutes.
There is such a huge pot of cash outside the Melbourne metropolitan area awaiting the Tigers - if only they would think about how to tap into it.
Tigers in the Big 4 - I don't know (and in truth don't care) -
Tigers in the Top 4 - now thats another thought altogether -
Tiger premiership - now thats what I crave..........
Richond are definitely a Top 4 club.
It's not the fact that we have not won a premiership since 80 that is the issue. It is the fact that we have not played in two finals series in a row since 74-75.
If we were to finish even 8th next year and say 6th in 2010, this town would be Tiger town in terms of supporters. God help us if we even played in 3 successive series.
It's not the fact that we have not won a premiership since 80 that is the issue. It is the fact that we have not played in two finals series in a row since 74-75.
If we were to finish even 8th next year and say 6th in 2010, this town would be Tiger town in terms of supporters. God help us if we even played in 3 successive series.
The Mighty Wozman said:Richond are definitely a Top 4 club.
It's not the fact that we have not won a premiership since 80 that is the issue. It is the fact that we have not played in two finals series in a row since 74-75.
If we were to finish even 8th next year and say 6th in 2010, this town would be Tiger town in terms of supporters. God hep us if we even played in 3 successive series.
right on the money TMW, it would be mayhem...
I think we are still 1 of the big 4 but IMO yesterdays crowd was very disappointing.
The weather wasn't that bad and it was quiet sunny before midday so IMO the weather was not a factor.
2 of the big 4 clubs battling it out it at the G on a saturday arvo to keep their finals hopes alive, would of thought 65,000 at least.
75,000 for the carlton game after so much promotion was also very disappointing.
The weather wasn't that bad and it was quiet sunny before midday so IMO the weather was not a factor.
2 of the big 4 clubs battling it out it at the G on a saturday arvo to keep their finals hopes alive, would of thought 65,000 at least.
75,000 for the carlton game after so much promotion was also very disappointing.
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Mummy - Will Richmond be Premiers before I die????
by reading some of the numbers on this thread, RFC are definately a sleeping giant.
If we can get some success in the next 2 - 3 years, we could return to be a real power like we used to be, which given the circumstances of the last 25 year or so, would be quite amazing really.......
If we can get some success in the next 2 - 3 years, we could return to be a real power like we used to be, which given the circumstances of the last 25 year or so, would be quite amazing really.......
jbprophoto
Mummy - Will Richmond be Premiers before I die????
Newman said:
http://www.footywire.com/afl/footy/attendances
Looking at these numbers, Richmond are CLEARLY still one of the BIG 4 clubs, and given our lack of success over the last 25 years, it is quite amazing, doesnt matter how you look at this table, home games away games or total attendances RFC are a sleeping giant with a lot of people going to watch Richmond but many not buying full memberships due to lack of success.
Other teams will be quite nervous/scared/anxious if RFC can improve on field success as they will reap many many extra $$$ from increased memberships and casual gate takings......... GO TIGERS!
IMO we are often fairing better than the Bombers on this table evn though they have more members than us from the fact that Essendon play home games at Telstra Dome and we play at the MCG, big mistake by them I think.
Redford said:
What about Richmond V Essendon against the gate on foxtel. Redders
Every pub and club and loungeroom would've been packed.
The weather was crap and Essendon supporters are too used to their "cosy" Telstra Dome to come to an away game when it's on foxtel.
Can't say I blame "em. The fire was warm and the beer was cold before I left for the "G". ;D
Mr Richmond said:
Disagree mate. We were going to catch up with someone bringing kids, but they pulled-out early in the day because of the weather. As it was apart from a cold wind there was no problem, but they weren't to know that. I reckon a few people with families must have pulled the plug.
Azza said:
I take your point Azza, but if people didn't come to the footy on Saturday because of the weather (considering what was at stake) then they'll never go during July/August.
Having said that, I am from Ballarat and am more acclimatised to a cold wind... & drizzle... & forst... & ice... & coldness in general, come to think of it why do I live here ???
barty boy said:
Not really, cant really compare this game to rich 11th V ess 12th, the pies are just shy of the top 4 and its the bombers home game, there supporters will turn up as they've already paid for that game, the pies will turn up as there right up there on the ladder, so there should be easily 65 to 70K, maybe more if the weathers good...
On sat it was our home game and even though ess had good support alot of there supporters didnt role up...I know heaps of supporters/members who dont go to away games, they just go to home games.
Motown said:
Don't mind a bit of banter but that's plain ludicrous.
Even if Geelong have a four year dynasty, we'll be just entering our "prime", whatever that may be, when it ends.
i think you've completely misread my post motown because i meant exactly what your saying.
We can still pull big crowds and our supporters have generally stuck with us. AFL figures prove this.
Whilst dissappointed with 75000 for the centenary game, I noted that just about everyone there was Richmond. The MCC members and AFL members were empty.
To pull the 85000's you need non RFC people to go to the game. Non competing club supporters will generally go to a good game between top 8 sides not 12 v 13 or whatever we were at the time. When we can get into the 8 and be considered the guenuine article we will once again move into the 80+ range with our crowds.
Whilst dissappointed with 75000 for the centenary game, I noted that just about everyone there was Richmond. The MCC members and AFL members were empty.
To pull the 85000's you need non RFC people to go to the game. Non competing club supporters will generally go to a good game between top 8 sides not 12 v 13 or whatever we were at the time. When we can get into the 8 and be considered the guenuine article we will once again move into the 80+ range with our crowds.
I live in QLD and was able to get down for the game on Saturday. It was my birthday on Sunday and my wife bought me a surprise present - a weekend in Melbourne and tickets to see the Tigers. Best brithday present ever!! I was surprised that only 57,000 people attended the game but it was still great to be there at the G and watch us have a win. I know that if I lived in Melbourne I would have a full membership and go to every game at the G. I wouldn't want to rely on getting tickets from Ticketmaster as you get charged excessively and you dont get very good seats. My wife bought our tickets over the internet clicking "best available" and the seats we got were stuck in a pocket. When we got to the ground I tried to upgrade them and was told by Ticketmaster that the tickets were sold out. It made no sense to me as there were only 57,000 people there. Not sure how they can explain that! By the way it was my wife's very 1st game of AFL footy (she has never really been interested before) and she actually enjoyed the game. She asked a question after the game which was very telling, "why do the Richmond players always take the ball out to the wide parts of the ground - wouldn't it be easier to go straight towards the goal???" mmm, TW maybe you can answer that one?