CarnTheTiges said:Was ‘73. My parents remembered it fondly, said the slogan for ‘74 was 4 more in ‘74.
Rabbia said:It's a bit weird actually. Of course I want us to win, every time. And almost as important, I want Collingwood to lose, followed by Carlton, every time. That's how I grew up. At the same time though, I almost don't mind if we don't win the whole shooting match this year, given how we've performed under adversity anyway (although I still want Collingwood to lose, don't get me wrong). It's just after all the crap we went through, I'm really happy with the CLUB right now.
Thought we won all the goal kicking awards in ‘80. Roach, Jackson and Lane in the U19’s.TigerForce said:Wasn't it 1980?
antman said:Great post Rabs!
I had the fortune/misfortune to start following the Tigers in 1981 after my family moved back to Melbourne from Perth where we'd been for about four years. I'd seen 1980 GF on the TV and my best new friend was a Tigers supporter so it all made sense to follow the Mighty Tiges. 1981 wasn't great, but then 1982 made it seem like everthing was going to be fine again, at least until that last day of the season when I was in standing room in the Great Southern. But it seemed like there would be many more GFs in the 1980s so I wasn't too worried.
As we all know now that Ruthless Richmond approach that worked so well before then was not sustainable and led us to many years in the wilderness. What Peggy and Benny did to turn the club around in recent years has been miraculous. The cultural change both on and off the field has been the key. And for the record, I thought the five year plan was BS when they first came out with it.
CarnTheTiges said:Thought we won all the goal kicking awards in ‘80. Roach, Jackson and Lane in the U19’s.
Rabbia said:Just thinking about these comments from Easy, Lamb, Artball et al...
I've been a Richmond supporter for a long time and have seen every premiership since '69. So I grew up during the days when we were the most powerful club out there, no question - I'd trot along with my Dad each week. And it was really something special - that Tiger roar thing is no fantasy.
But it occurred to me just now, and yea I'm no doubt cranking on a bit here, but anyway... I don't think I've ever been prouder of the club than I am now. The indigenous stuff is part of that, but it's not just that. I think our President is fantastic, same with the CEO, you couldn't get a better 'around the place' guy than Richo surely, and on it goes.
It's a bit weird actually. Of course I want us to win, every time. And almost as important, I want Collingwood to lose, followed by Carlton, every time. That's how I grew up. At the same time though, I almost don't mind if we don't win the whole shooting match this year, given how we've performed under adversity anyway (although I still want Collingwood to lose, don't get me wrong). It's just after all the crap we went through, I'm really happy with the CLUB right now.
So yea, totally agree.
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As a side note: how many of these damn posts do I have to put up before I lose this 'rookie' tag? Lol I can stop then.
Rabbia said:Just thinking about these comments from Easy, Lamb, Artball et al...
I've been a Richmond supporter for a long time and have seen every premiership since '69. So I grew up during the days when we were the most powerful club out there, no question - I'd trot along with my Dad each week. And it was really something special - that Tiger roar thing is no fantasy.
But it occurred to me just now, and yea I'm no doubt cranking on a bit here, but anyway... I don't think I've ever been prouder of the club than I am now. The indigenous stuff is part of that, but it's not just that. I think our President is fantastic, same with the CEO, you couldn't get a better 'around the place' guy than Richo surely, and on it goes.
It's a bit weird actually. Of course I want us to win, every time. And almost as important, I want Collingwood to lose, followed by Carlton, every time. That's how I grew up. At the same time though, I almost don't mind if we don't win the whole shooting match this year, given how we've performed under adversity anyway (although I still want Collingwood to lose, don't get me wrong). It's just after all the crap we went through, I'm really happy with the CLUB right now.
So yea, totally agree.
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As a side note: how many of these damn posts do I have to put up before I lose this 'rookie' tag? Lol I can stop then.
TygerTyger said:Agree! I think this quote from conviictcreations sums it up for me:
“Richmond fans have often depicted Collingwood as representing the worst stereotypes of the working-class; profane, unruly, aggressive and obnoxious. On the other hand, Richmond has depicted themselves as representing the best aspects on the class; passionate and tough.
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Personifying the difference was a TV show hosted by ex-Richmond Captain Jack Dyer, and ex-Collingwood Captain, Lou Richards. There was Dyer, a magnificent physical specimen whose mere presence commanded valour, strength and dignity. Besides him was Richards; a sly little weasel who would rob his own mother if given half a chance.
-- http://www.convictcreations.com/football/richmond.htm
CarnTheTiges said:Was ‘73. My parents remembered it fondly, said the slogan for ‘74 was 4 more in ‘74.
SCOOP said:Thought about him a lot after our loss and what role he can play.
And then it came to me, he is actually the Brandon Ellis insurance if he walks via free agency. We need Brando to be that link player and take the game on, at the moment he is going backwards. Look at Pickett's highlights, he can be that guy between the arcs.
We take Pickett, get him ready for the role in 2020, take the salary cap relief from not signing Brando on 600k and use the extra comp draft pick to get another quality kid.