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    Friday, December 21, 2007

    Life Membersip.

    At the 2007 Richmond Annual General Meeting- Roland Weeks, who has volunteered his time at the club for over 20 years, was bestowed with Life Membership.

    He has been associated with many components of the club over his time, from Membership to Match Day Activities and is a member of the Richmond Historical Group. He is currently the curator of the Richmond Museum.

    On a personal note, Roland provided me with access to the RFC Museum archives, and in particular many unpublished photographs for 'The Tigers- A Centenary of League Football'

    Monday, December 17, 2007

    'The Tigers- A Century of League Football'




    Book Update:
    For those wanting to purchase the 'The Tigers- A century of League Football' you can do so several ways.

    Several book shops have it for sale, including: BORDERS, ANGUS and ROBERTSON, READINGS and DYMOCKS.

    However, if you have difficulty obtaining it from those stores, you can buy directly through the publishers at
    www.gspbooks.com.au (and the book arrives gift wrapped before christmas).

    Alternatively, Herald Sun readers have a limited chance to order it through the Herald Sun book shop on 9292 1234.

    - Rhett Bartlett.

    Tuesday, December 11, 2007

    NAB Pre Season/ Rookie Draft

    At the 2007 NAB AFL Pre Season and Rookie Draft- the Tigers select the following players.

    1. DAVID GOURDIS from Subiaco.
    He represented WA at the NAB AFL Under 18 Championships

    2. CLAYTON COLLARD from Fremantle.
    Played one game for Fremantle in 2007 against StKilda.

    3. JARROD SILVESTER from Coburg Tigers

    4. TRISTAN CARTLEDGE from Essendon

    5. CAMERON HOWAT - retained as rookie.

    December 5 Trial Match

    On December 5, a trial match was held at Victoria Park involving several young players hoping to make it to the Richmond list through the pre season draft.

    Two players in particular were mentioned in reports on fan sites, firstly that of CLAYTON COLLARD- who unofficially kicked between 4 - 6 goals in the match. And secondly, that of DAVID GOURDIS- who played half forward and kick 1 goal.

    Other players known to have played in this match include JARROD SILVESTER, KELVIN MOORE and players CALLINAN and ZOMER.

    Monday, December 3, 2007

    Vale Peter Hogan

    Peter Hogan died on Saturday.

    He had come to the club in 1963 from Portland, with huge raps- he was what the Tigers were after, a small man, to rove the packs with Frank Dimattina, two years before Kevin Bartlett would burst on the scene.

    And rove he did- he manage to secure 40 games between 1963- 1966, kicking 57 goals, including 4 against Carlton in 1963 and Hawthorn in 1965.

    At the end of 1966- he went to Sandringham where he both played and coach.
    He would go on to coach the Sydney Swans Reserves , Parkdale, and then- return to the club where he started, Richmond, some 20 years later, to coach the Reserves in 1985.

    He died on the weekend at the age of 62.

    Saturday, November 24, 2007

    2007 NAB Draft.

    At the 2007 NAB AFL Draft, Richmond selected 3 players from it's 4 draft picks.


    Pick Number 2.
    TRENT COTCHIN from Northern Knights (7/4/1990). Vic Metro Under 18 representative.


    Pick Number 18.
    ALEX RANCE from Swan Districts (9/10/1989). Won All-Australian honours, represented WA Under 18's.


    Pick Number 51.
    DEAN PUTT - ruckman

    Pick Number 64.
    Pass.

    Friday, November 23, 2007

    the launch

    On thursday, November 22nd 2007- 'The Tigers'- A Century of League Football was launched at the Richmond Football Club.

    Hosted by Geoff Slattery (from GSPublishing), around 100 people gather to hear some of the stories of the great club.

    Kevin Bartlett, returned after 16 years, and gave a 25 minute speech on the book, his memory of the club, the club rooms.

    Following his speech, I had the opportunity to say a few words (and some bad jokes) and thank everyone for turning up.

    The turn out included former players such as Bill Williams (last Richmond player to win the Stawell Gift!), Roger Dean, Michael Roach, Bill Barrott, Francis Bourke, Allan Cooke, Tom Allen, Dale Weightman and former President Ian Wilson.
    Current players were also there, Matthew Richardson, Mark Coughlan, Andrew Raines, Kayne Pettifer to name a few.
    Some of the former players who had passed away were represented by family members, may of whom who travelled from the country to be there.

    I thank everyone for attending, and more importantly, those who have had a chance to read the book and given their positive feedback to me.

    Thanks for a day I will never forget.

    email: rhettrospective@hotmail.com

    Saturday, November 17, 2007

    the book.

    for those who pre-ordered the book through the club.
    all copies of the book arrived at the club friday afternoon- and were distributed late friday into saturday in the post.

    for those who pre-ordered the book through GSP- again, the book arrived there late friday as well.

    for those waiting for the book in bookstores- bookstores will have them from monday/tuesday onwards

    Sunday, November 4, 2007

    'The Tigers' - A Century of League Football

    A reminder to all supporters, that the centenary history of the RFC publication will be available in bookstores from November 16

    As a snapshot, in the publication, you will discover a plethora of new, never before revealed, information about the Tigers:

    1. The 6 steps Royce Hart taught Michael Roach about kicking, that resulted in his 100 goal season.

    2. Who kicked a goal with their first kick in League Football, but have never been credited it by the AFL?

    3. What are Kevin Bartlett and Neville Crowe's memories of the infamous 1991 Bartlett sacking?

    4. Who's heart stopped at a preseason run Torquay run?

    5. Kevin Bartlett reveals why he returned to the club after some 16 years in the wilderness.

    6. What secret did Roy Wright and Fitzroy Alan Gale share that no one knew about?

    7. Who believes they were overlooked for selection every week because of their religion?

    8. What did Havel Rowe receive for winning his Best and Fairest?

    9. What are Joe Murdoch's memories of the infamous Gordon Coventry report in the 1930's.

    10. Exactly how did Jack Malcomson write the Richmond Themesong?

    11 What club legend, signed a contract with another club, whilst still playing for Richmond.

    12. What does the photo of Michael Malthouse 1982 fitness test reveal.

    13. And what year of Matthew Knights' career does he believe was the only year where he lacked confidence.

    All those questions, and so many more, are answered, in the first-person accounts, of the 272 page 'The Tigers'

    Friday, November 2, 2007

    a sense of history.

    On the 100th anniversary to the day the RFC was admitted into the VFL, (October 31st 1907), the completed copies of the RFC Centenary History book 'The Tigers' arrived on shores, ready for distribution through bookstores and the club.

    New Co-Sponrsor

    Dick Smith Electronics, the retail store, has signed on as co-major partner for the next two years of the RFC. An option in the agreement is to extend for a third year.

    As a result of the agreement, the Dick Smith logo (yellow and black in colour) will adorn the front of the Richmond Guernsey

    Friday, October 26, 2007

    Richmond's 2008 Draw

    The AFL releases the 2008 Draw (below).
    Of note, is Richmond and Carlton opening the season with a twilight game on Thursday.
    Their Round 14 clash , dubbed their centenary clash, raises some eyebrows, as Richmond's first ever opponent 100 years was Melbourne , not Carlton.

    Round Date Local Time Opponent Type Venue Timeslot (Local) Network
    1 20-Mar-08 6:10 PM Carlton Away MCG Thursday Night TEN
    2 30-Mar-08 4:40 PM Kangaroos Home MCG Sunday Twilight FOX
    3 6-Apr-08 2:10 PM Collingwood Home MCG Sunday Day SEVEN
    4 13-Apr-08 2:40 PM Fremantle Away Subiaco Sunday Day FOX
    5 20-Apr-08 2:10 PM Western Bulldogs Away Telstra Dome Sunday Day SEVEN
    6 27-Apr-08 4:40 PM Hawthorn Away MCG Sunday Twilight FOX
    7 3-May-08 7:10 PM St. Kilda Home Telstra Dome Saturday Night TEN
    8 17-May-08 2:10 PM Geelong Home MCG Saturday Day TEN
    9 24-May-08 7:10 PM Essendon Away MCG Saturday Night TEN
    10 1-Jun-08 1:10 PM Sydney Away SCG Sunday Early FOX
    11 7-Jun-08 2:10 PM Adelaide Home MCG Saturday Day FOX
    12 15-Jun-08 4:40 PM Melbourne Home Telstra Dome Sunday Twilight FOX
    13 21-Jun-08 2:40 PM Port Adelaide Away AAMI Stadium Saturday Day FOX
    14 28-Jun-08 2:10 PM Carlton Home MCG Saturday Day FOX
    15 13-Jul-08 2:40 PM West Coast Away Subiaco Sunday Day FOX
    16 19-Jul-08 2:10 PM Essendon Home MCG Saturday Day FOX
    17 26-Jul-08 7:10 PM Brisbane Lions Home Telstra Dome Saturday Night TEN
    18 2-Aug-08 7:10 PM Geelong Away Telstra Dome Saturday Night TEN
    19 10-Aug-08 2:40 PM Adelaide Away AAMI Stadium Sunday Day SEVEN
    20 17-Aug-08 1:10 PM Hawthorn Home MCG Sunday Early FOX
    21 23-Aug-08 2:10 PM Fremantle Home MCG Saturday Day TEN
    22 31-Aug-08 2:10 PM Melbourne Away MCG Sunday Day SEVEN
    (courtesy of PuntRoadEnd)

    Tuesday, October 23, 2007

    Vale Crazy John

    Richmond sponsor and supporter John Ilhan, founder of phone company 'Crazy Johns' died today of a heart attack. He was 42.
    The Richmond Football Club released a statement:

    “John was a passionate supporter and member of the Club. He was a regular attendee at our games and functions and was always willing to assist his beloved Tigers in whatever way he could,” said Richmond’s CEO Steven Wright.

    “His devotion to the Yellow and Black cause extended to a valuable sponsorship through his company Crazy John’s.”

    “John’s enthusiasm and energy around the Club will be sadly missed by us all.

    “On behalf of the Club’s directors, players, coaches, officials, staff, and all Tiger supporters, we extend our deepest sympathy to John’s family, friends and the staff at Crazy John’s.”

    Amongst the sponsorships of Crazy John was the Rookie Club.

    Sunday, October 21, 2007

    RFC List Changes

    The RFC announce on this day the delisting of Andrew Krakouer, Brent Hartigan and Patrick Bowden, and rookie Tas Clingan.
    As well Jake King was upgraded to the senior list along with Angus Graham.

    Punt Road Redevlopment

    RFC chief executive Steven Wright announced the intention to open in 2009, an Australian Indigenous Football and Training Institute at Punt Road. This institute would host training camps for indigenous youths who demonstrated sporting talent.

    Federal Sports Minister George Brandis said the government was considering a grant of $5 million towards the creation of the institute, pending a more detailed proposal from Richmond.

    The government has already committed $2 million towards the Punt Rd Oval redevelopment, under which part of the existing Richmond clubrooms will be demolished, replaced by new medical, sporting and community facilities – The Age

    2007 Richmond News

    Friday 12 October 2007

    Richmond draft former Footscray player Jordan McMahon in exchange for Pick 19 , and former West Coast player Mitch Morton in exchange for Pick 35.

    Richmond's Jay Schulz was potentially offered to Port Adelaide in, but as Port refused to sweeten the Pick 28 deal, the deal did not go ahead. According to Greg Miller, Danny Meyer was reportedly discussed by other clubs in a possible trade.

    No Richmond player was drafted away from the club.

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    Thursday 27 September
    
Matthew Knights is appointed coach of Essendon, replacing Kevin Sheedy for the 2008 season.

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    Wednesday 19 September 2007

    
At the 2007 Richmond Best and Fairest- Matthew Richardson wins his first ever Jack Dyer Medal.
    He defeated Nathan Foley by 1 vote on the last round of voting.

    The Top 10 results are:
    214 – Matthew Richardson
    213 – Nathan Foley
    181 – Shane Tuck
    176 – Joel Bowden
    161 – Brett Deledio
    158 – Kayne Pettifer
    152 – Graham Polak
    134 – Chris Newman
    133 – Kane Johnson
    129 – Jake King

    Richardson is presented with a newly re-vamped Jack Dyer Medallion. On the night he also wins his 12th Michael Roach Goalkicking Medallion- and creates history, surpassing Jack Titus 11 club goalkicking titles.

    In other awards:
 Shane Edwards won the Club’s Rising Star award, 
Will Thursfield was named Most Improved Player 
Jack King named Best First Year player.
    Nathan Foley won Francis Bourke Award ‘Best Clubman’
Adam Pattison won ‘Match Committee Award’
    Daniel Connors won Coburg Best Player
    The RFC Statisticans won ‘Most Valuable People’
    Garry Tyson won Special Presentation Award
    Brent Hartigan won Tattersall’s Community Service Award: 
    Chris Smith won Tattersall’s Community Service Award (volunteer):
    
Also attending the night is Kevin Bartlett, his first official club function since his estrangement from the club in 1991.
He was seated at a table with Francis Bourke, Tom Hafey and Michael Roach. It is the first time the three surviving Richmond Immortals (Bartlett, Bourke and Hafey) appear at the same Richmond function since the inception of the club’s Hall of Fame.

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    Rd 22 Update coming
    Rd 21 Update coming
    Rd 20 Update coming
    Rd 19 Update coming
    Rd 18 Update coming

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    Saturday 28 July 2007

    Rd 17
    vs Sydney @ 


R:
S:

Goalkickers:
    
Daniel Connors becomes the 1,071st player to debut for Richmond
    
Andrew Raines kicks Richmond’s 26,000th behind in the first quarter.
    
Richmond’s 2000th VFL Match

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    Sunday 22 July 2007

    Rd16
    vs Port Adelaide @ MCG 
22,395

R:7.4.46 / 7.7.49 / 10.9.69 / 15.10.100
    
P: 9.3.57 / 13.6.84 / 19.9.123 / 24.11.155

Goalkickers: Richardson 4.0 Riewoldt 3.0 Edwards 2.0 
Pettifer 2.0 Brown 1.0 Hyde 1.0 Simmonds 1.0 Tuck 1.0 

Matthew Richardson’s 250th AFL match- he is chaired off towards the race after the defeat. 

16 goals in total in the first quarter was the 3rd most in AFL History.

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    Saturday 15 July 2007

    Rd15
    vs Hawthorn @ MCG 
41,770

R: 5.1.31 / 8.4.52 / 10.6.66 / 11.10.76
H:4.2.26 / 9.7.61 / 14.10.94 / 19.15.129

Goalkickers: , Nathan Brown 2.3 , Kayne Pettifer 2.0 , Jay Schulz 2.0 ,Shane Edwards 1.1 , Kane Johnson 1.2 , Jake King 1.0, Matthew Richardson 1.1 , Shane Tuck 1.0

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    Saturday 8 July 2007

    Rd 14
    vs Kangaroos @ Docklands Heritage Round
Round 14 - 33,583

R:1.1.7 / 5.5.35 / 8.9.57 / 11.13.79
K: 4.4.28 / 6.6.42 / 11.12.78 / 14.20.104

Goalkickers: , Richardson 4.3 , Pettifer 3.0 Tambling 1.1 , Pattison 1.0, Howat 1.1

    Richmond wore yellow shorts for the first time since 1975, to celebrate Heritage Round.
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    Saturday 30 June 2007

    vs StKilda @ Telstra Dome
Round 13 - 38,689

R: 5.1.31 / 9.5.59 / 11.9.75 / 15.10.100
M: 5.1.31 / 8.7.55 / 11.13.79 / 15.15.117 

Goalkickers: Pettifer 4.1 , Richardson 3.1 , Brown 3.1, Tivendale 1.1 
 Foley 2.1 , Edwards 1.1 Tivendale 1.1 Jackson 1.1

    Richmond wore black arms in memory of Peter Allen- the head of the AFL Coaches Association. 

Kayne Pettifer reported for striking Leigh Fisher in Q1 by Umpire Martin Ellis.
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    Friday 22 June 2007

    vs Melbourne @ MCG
Round 12 - 46,161

R: 6.3.39 / 12.8.80 / 14.12.96 / 18.16.124
M: 2.2.14 / 2.4.16 / 8.6.54 / 11.9.75

Toss won by Richmond.

Goalkickers: Brown 3.1 , Pettifer 3.0 , Richardson 3.6, Tivendale 3.1, Deledio 2.1, Hyde 2.0 , Johnson 1.0 , Tuck 1.0

Richmond win their first premiership match since Rd 21 2006.

Of Matthew Richardson’s 6 behinds- 3 of them hit the post.

    Nathan Brown returns to his first premiership match since Rd 17 2006

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    Tuesday 19 June 2007

    Richard Tambling (currently on 43 games) signs a three year extension to his contract on this day, carrying him through to the 2010 season.
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    Friday 15 June 2007

    Kerang Train Crash takes life of former Richmond Under 19's player
    The Kerang Train crash on June 5th sadly took the life of 11 people, including Mr Graeme McMonnies.

Mr McMonnies represented the Richmond Football Club in the Under 19’s in the 1976 season.

In particular, he was voted amongst the six best players for the Round 4 1976 match against Collingwood, which Richmond won 25.18.168 to 21.14.140.

The following week, he was again voted in the six best players in Richmond’s Round 5 loss to Footscray.

In Round 8 1976 he is recorded as kicking his first goal for the season in Richmond’s 43 pts win over Melbourne.

    His passing at the age of 50 years old, is a sad chapter in the history of Richmond’s Under 19’s competition.

    Our sincere condolences to his family and friends.
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    Saturday 10 June 2007

    vs Fremantle @ Subiaco
Round 11

R: 4.5.29 / 6.9.45 / 10.10.70 / 15.12.102
F: 1.3.9 / 4.8.32 / 10.9.69 / 18.15.123

    Goalkickers: Pettifer 3.2 , Tambling 3.0 , Edwards 2.0 , Richardson 2.2 , Newman 1.0 , Kingsley 1.1 , Deledio 1.0, Howat 1.0 , Hyde 1.0

Late Change: Cleve Hughes replaces Greg Tivendale

Toss won by Richmond.

Many supporters arrive late to the match after a bomb scare at the central train station prevents the arrival of all trains.

Chris Newman plays his 100th game for Richmond and kicks the last goal of the first quarter from 10 metres inside the centre square.

Richmond wear black arm bands in memory of those killed in the Kerang Train Crash, in particular in memory of Mr Graeme McMonnies, who represented the club in the Under 19’s in 1976.

Graeme Polak lines up against his original team (Fremantle) for the first time. His first kick for goal, from a set shot is a behind.

Richard Tambling kicks Richmond’s first goal after only 30 seconds from outside 50.

Richmond’s 11th straight loss this season, and 12th straight overall (including Rd 22 2006)
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    Saturday 2 June 2007
    
vs Brisbane @ Telstra Dome
Round 10 Draw. 28,093

R: 2.4.16 / 4.7.31 / 8.9.57 / 10.13.73
B: 1.5.11 / 5.8.38 / 10.10.70 / 10.13.73

Goals: Richardson 2.2 / Tambling 2.1 / Schulz 1.0 / Jackson 1.0 / Kingsley 1.0 / Edwards 1.1 / Deledio 1.2 / Pettifer 1.2

    Notes:
    
Richmond’s 2nd game at the Telstra Dome for the season.

Richmond and Brisbane draw for the first ever time. It was the 137th League draw. 

Kayne Pettifer kicks the Richmond goal which levels the scores with just over one minute left of play in the last quarter.

Richmond’s last drawn match was Rd 15 1995 vs Essendon. No current Richmond player played in that match.

    SATURDAY 2 JUNE 2007

    Nathan Brown returned to a competitive football match by playing for the Coburg Tiger Reserves vs Northern Bullants at Preston Oval.

He was driven to the match by the Coburg Fitness Coach.

Wearing Number 82, Nathan kicked his first goal with his first kick and his second goal in the second quarter.

He finishes the match at half time, and left Preston Oval during the third quarter. In total he played 20 minutes of football - 10 minutes on and off in both quarters.

    Northern Bullants 4.4  8.6  9.9  15.12 (102)
    Coburg Tigers         3.1  6.5  11.9  15.10 (100)

    Goals:
    Northern Bullants: Davies 5 Hocking 3 Siciliano 3 Colbert 2 Bannister  Meese 

    Coburg Tigers: Currie 4 Peterson 3 Brown 2 Dagher 2 Liddle  Hartigan  McErlain  Lynch

    Best:
    Northern Bullants: Colbert Dobby Micevski Davies Fahour Meese
    Coburg Tigers: Currie Carrick Hill Krojs McErlain Liddle
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    FRIDAY 26 MAY 2007
    
vs ESSENDON - 61,837 LOSS
MCG  ROUND 9 DREAMTIME AT THE G
 
R: 2.3.15 / 6.6.42 / 10.9.69 / 12.12.84
E: 3.4.22 / 5.9.39 / 7.14.56 / 12.20.92
    Goals: Richardson 4.2 / Jackson 3.1 / Krakouer 2.0 / Tambling 1.1 / Deledio 1.1 / Pattison 1.0/

Notes:

Andrew Krakouer plays his 100th Richmond game, and former Richmond coach Danny Frawley addresses the players before the match about Krakouer’s contribution.
During the match he also kicks his 100th goal.

Kent Kingsley becomes the 1,069th player to debut for Richmond.
Jack Riewoldt becomes the 1,070th player to debut for Richmond

Thredbo survivor Stuart Diver as well addresses the players before the match.

Matthew Richardson plays despite having a fractured eye socket and 13 stitches. He finished with 11 marks and 13 kicks. 

Towards the end of the match, Richardson gives away a free kick for push in the back on the 50 metre line, as well as a 50 metre penalty after playing on and kicking a goal. Supporters and the media criticise the interpretation of the ‘hands in the ball’ ruling for this year.

Richmond lose their 9th consecutive game since the start of the season, and 10th consecutive (including Rd 22 2006).

Essendon beats Richmond for the first time at the MCG since Rd 15 2004.

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    FRIDAY18 MAY 2007
    
vs ADELAIDE
FOOTBALL PARK  ROUND 8

R: 3.3.20 / 8.3.51 / 9.3.57 / 14.6.90
A: 7.1.43 / 8.5.53 / 11.10.76 / 14.15.99
    Goals: Richardson 3 , Meyer 2 ,  Foley 1 , Pettifer 1, Polo  1, King  1, Howat  1, Jackson 1 , Deledio , Polak
    The initial coin toss gets stuck in the grass. The re-toss is won by Adelaide.

Richmond lose their first 8 games of a season, bettering the VFA record from 1887.

The first two centre ruck contests results in infringements against Richmond.

Richmond players wear black arm bands in memory of former Richmond captain and Best and Fairest winner Des Rowe.
     Richmond players again touch the ‘HURT” sign above the race prior to running out.

Chris Hyde is a late change and replaced by Andrew Krakouer.

Richmond level the scores with 10 minutes into the last quarter.  Matthew Richardson is accidentally kicked in the eye by Andrew Krakouer and takes no further part in the last 10 minutes of the game.  

Terry Wallace coaches his 200th AFL match (52 Richmond / 148 Footscray)
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    SATURDAY 12 MAY 2007
    
vs PORT ADELAIDE
FOOTBALL PARK  ROUND 7
    R: 3.2.20 / 2.9.27 / 5.12.42 / 10.15.75
P: 5.4.34 / 10.10.70 / 14.16.100 / 16.19.115

Goals: Jay Schultz 2.1, Kayne Pettifer 2.3, Mathew Richardson 2.0, Brett Deledio 2.1, Graham Polack 1.0, Shane Tuck 1.0

Notes:
    For the first time in the AFL , Richmond lose their first seven games of the season.   This also equals their 1887 VFA record of 7 losses to start a season  (5 losses and 2 draws)

As they walk out for the match, the Richmond players touch a yellow and black sign reading 'Hurt' above the door way.

Richmond drop Kelvin Moore, Danny Meyer, Daniel Jackson as well lose Troy Simmonds (ankle) and Richard Tambling (shoulder).

Kane Johnson is reported for wrestling and accepts a $900 fine for first offence.

Brett Deledio's 50th game.

Kayne Pettifer wears black arm band in memory of a relative.

Des Rowe, passes away in the afternoon at the age of 81.
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    MONDAY 7 MAY 2007

Richmond Director of Football Greg Miller writes a letter of apology to Richmond Members

I offer my heartfelt apologies to each and every Richmond Member. I understand the pain and disappointment that you all feel. I know what football means to you all and the pride you have in your Club. We have tested your loyalty and commitment many times over the years and thankfully you have trusted and believed in the current administration, bestowed with the honor of guiding your Club.

Yesterday’s result will test your belief and trust. I can only reiterate what I have said before, the process for sustained success is in place. A stable, strong, strategic Board led by a man who really cares – Gary March. A very capable Senior Administration, who under Steven Wright has turned around the Club’s financial position. A Match Committee of hard working and creative people, with strong values, led by Terry Wallace. It is clear that Terry, more than anyone, has bought the Richmond family back together.

Don’t measure the playing group on yesterday’s performance alone. Senior players are either injured (Coughlan, Brown, Simmonds) or not in career best form. Leadership/experience is a very important ingredient you rely on when you bring a younger group together. Yes, we have moved on a few experienced players and may suffer short-term consequences; however our sights are clearly set on the next Tiger Premiership.

I believe in our youth. The camaraderie, talent and attitude of the players at our Club is outstanding. They will excite you at times and disappoint you at others. We will sort out who will go on the journey with us and ensure we get games under the belt of those that will take the Club forwards.

Many will say we’ve heard it before but if you love Richmond, you will take a deep breath and trust that the foundations are solid, and in place.

We will not be responding to the media hysteria, and will adhere to our policies and direction. We’ll learn from the weekend and trust the performance will never be repeated.

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    SUNDAY 6 MAY 2007
    
vs GEELONG
5.10pm TELSTRA DOME  ROUND 6 - LOSS  34,584
TOSS: Geelong.

R: 1.1.7 /     2.7.19 /    5.9.39 /    9.11.65
G 10.2.62 / 20.6.126 / 29.9.183 / 35.12.222
    Goalkickers:
Hughes 3.3  , Richardson 2.2  , Tuck 2.1  , White 1.0   , Pettifer  1.1

Notes

Richmond lose their 7th consecutive match (including Round 22 2006).  
    Their 6th straight loss for the season is their equal worst opening performance in the League ( = 1962).
    Richmond suffer its greatest League defeat since entry in the League.   The 157 point margin exceeded the 141 losing margin from Rd 2 1990 vs Nth Melbourne at the MCG.

It is Geelong's largest score against Richmond ever, their largest Quarter 1, Quarter 2 and Quarter 3 score against Richmond.

In his 50th consecutive match, Kayne Pettifer is fined $1800 (a second offence for him) for wrestling Andrew Mackie during the second quarter.
    Shane Tuck plays his 50th consecutive match for Richmond .  

Terry Wallace coaches Richmond for the 50th time.
    Richmond wear black arm bands (further information waiting)
    In the Reserves, Kent Kingsley kicks 8 goals for the Coburg Tigers.
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    SATURDAY 5 MAY 2007
    
Ray Hall is suspended 3 weeks by Richmond and fined $5000 and ordered to participate in community service after an incident in a Prahran bar earlier in the week.   Hall is currently recovering from an injury and will sit out his three weeks upon his return.
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    FRIDAY 4 MAY 2007
    
At a press conference, Darren Gaspar announces his immediate retirement from playing for the Richmond Football Club.
He decision prompted the club to promote Kelvin Moore into the Rd 6 match vs Geelong as Gaspar was already selected in the starting line up.  Darren Gaspar finishes his AFL career with 228 games.
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    THURSDAY 3 MAY 2007
    
Kane Johnson is fined $10,000 in total for two criticisms of umpires, at half time and post match.  Each offence drew $5000 with a further $2500 being suspended in the event of any further breaches in the next 3 years.

    WEDNESDAY 2 MAY 2007
Terry Wallace advises Darren Gaspar that the club will be playing young defenders ahead of Darren in the best interests of the Tigers on-field future.

    SATURDAY  28 APRIL 2007
vs WEST COAST EAGLES  
2.15pm MCG   ROUND 5 - LOSS  27,326

R:  5.3.33 / 6.4.40 / 8.7.55 / 11.10.76
W: 2.6.18 / 8.10.58 / 10.13.78 / 14.14.99

Goalkickers:
Tambling 4.0  , Hughes 3.0  , Deledio 1.0  ,  Jackson 1.0  ,  J Bowden 1.0   , Pettifer 1.1  ,
    Best:  Polak, Deledio, Tamlbing, J Bowden, Newman, Raines
    Notes:
    Richmond Banner:  Troy 'Snake' Simmonds Congratulations on 150 SSSSuper Games.  Motorola.
    An Anzac Ceremony is held prior to the match.   Chris Judd wins the toss.
    Richmond lose their 5th straight match at the start of a season for the first time since 1982.
It is Richmond's 6th straight loss (including Rd 22 2006 loss)
    Richards Tambling kicks 4 goals in the first quarter for Richmond.
    Jay Schultz kicks 3 behinds in the first quarter for Richmond.

Richardson held goalless for the first time since Rd 16 2006.

Luke McGuane takes a spectacular mark over Adam Hunter of West Coast and Joel Bowden of Richmond.
    Brett Deledio kicked a goal from within the centre square of the MCG in the third quarter with a torpedo/

Darren Gaspar's last game of football with the Richmond Football Club.

After the game, at the post match press conference, Kane Johnson criticises the umpires performance: 
I think alot of the times with the holding the ball rules they were inconsistent.  
I think alot of tackles we put on and they were dropping the ball but they just let it go, but when we did it they called holding ball. 
It just wasn't right.  I think you got to have a good look at it and hopefully they get it right next week.  I just hope they do get it right because it cause alot of frustration amongst the players out on the ground.'
Terry Wallace interrupts Kane and says: 'We will move on to the rest of the game'

    SATURDAY 21 APRIL 2007
At the 18 minutes and 7 second mark of the 2nd quarter against StKilda, Essendon's Matthew Lloyd kicks his 779th career goal and surpasses Richmond's Kevin Bartlett (778) into tenth place on the all time goalkicking list.

    FRIDAY  20 APRIL 2007
vs WESTERN BULLDOGS  36,821
7.40pm MCG   ROUND 4
    R: 4.2.26 / 5.5.35 / 8.13.61 / 14.16.100
W: 6.4.40 / 10.8.68 / 12.11.83 / 20.12.132
    Goals: Richardson 3.2 , Polak 3.1 , Hyde 3.0, Schulz 2.2, Bowden P 1.0, Tivendale  1.0, Tuck 1.1
    Notes:
    Richmond lose their first 4 matches of the season, for the first time since 1991.
    At the 31 minute and 7 second mark of the first quarter, Matthew Richardson marks 20 metres in front and kicks his 700th goal- becoming only the 3rd Richmond player to do so behind Kevin Bartlett (778) and Jack Titus (970)
    Shane Edwards becomes the 1,067th Richmond player to debut.  He is the fifth 'Edwards' to play League football for Richmond behind, Bert Edwards (1938), Bill Edwards (1959), Alan Edwards (1975), Stuart Edwards (1992).

Jake King becomes the 1,068th Richmond player to debut.  He is the second 'King' to play League football for Richmond behind Clinton King (2000).  
He is also reported, in his first game, for wrestling Scott West in the last quarter by Emergency Umpire Scott McLaren and accepts a $900 fine. 

Terry Wallace's 450th football match as player and coach in total.

Richmond avert a potentially costly fine of $10,000 after 23 players nearly participated in the warmup.  AFL rules only allow 22 players in the warmup, however Daniel Jackson was about to enter the arena, whilst Shane Tuck was going through a fitness test in the warm up.

    FRIDAY  13 APRIL 2007
vs COLLINGWOOD    *RIVALRY ROUND*
7.40pm MCG  70,569    ROUND 3
    R: 5.5.35 / 7.10.52 / 11.10.76 / 13.12.90
C: 2.3.15 / 4.6.30 / 11.10.76 / 17.13.115
    Goals: 
Schulz 3.2 , Richardson 3.4 , Krakouer 3.0 , Tivendale 2.1 ,  Johnson 1.0 , Pettifer 1.1
    Notes:
The biggest Richmond vs. Collingwood crowd since April 20th 2001

Shane Tuck's 50th game

Kane Johnson breaks a bone in his hand during the game: 'I was just shepherding and I snapped the bone in the outside of my hand.' (RFC 24/4/07) He continues to play the remainder of the game.


    SATURDAY  7 APRIL 2007
vs SYDNEY  ROUND 2
2.10pm MCG  37,985
    R: 1.1.7 / 5.2.32 / 10.3.63 / 11.6.72    
S: 4.0.24 / 6.6.42 / 10.7.67 / 13.10.88
    Goals: Richardson 2.1,  Hyde 2.0 ,  Schultz 2.1,  Tambling 2.0,  Tivendale 1.1,  Bowden J 1.0,  Foley 1.0,
    Notes:  
Kane Johnson wins the toss and points to the Ponsford End, yet Richmond begin the first quarter kicking to the City End.

Chris Hyde is injured in the pre match warm up, but takes the field and plays out the game

    SUNDAY 1 APRIL 2007
vs CARLTON   ROUND 1
5.10pm MCG  59,847
    R    5.2.32/10.4.64 / 13.7.85 / 15.8.98
C:   5.5.35/ 6.11.41 /10.17.77/ 15.25.115
    Goals: Pettifer 4.0,  Richardson 3.2, Tivendale 2.0, Schulz 2.1, Tuck 1.1, Howat 1.0, Hyde 1.0, Tambling 1.1
    Notes:
Richmond wear black arms bands for 1980 Premiership player Terry Smith.   This is Richmond's first senior premiership match, since Terry's death from cancer late last year.

Graham Polak becomes the 1,066th Richmond player to debut.
    Richmond Banner:  Traditional Rivals Here at the 'G'. We're Gunna See Richmond Win Convincingly.
    Kane Johnson, with the club's first kick of the season, from the centre ruck contest and kicks the ball the wrong way- some 40 metres into Carlton's forward line.
    Carlton comeback from 27 points down , 10 minutes into the third quarter to win by 17 pts
    Kayne Pettifer kicks Richmond first goal of the 2007 season.  
Matthew Richardson kicks Richmond's first behind (hit the post) of the 2007 season.
    Biggest Rd 1 crowd for Richmond since 2003 (61,058)

Richmond and Carlton's first Round 1 meeting since 1983.

    FRIDAY 30 MARCH 2007


    
 At 12.34pm, Richmond Immortal Kevin Bartlett, walks into the Grand Hyatt Savoy Room, and into his first Richmond function in 16 years.  His appearance at the Tommy Hafey Club Function, kept a secret, co-incided with a celebration of the Tigers and Blues rivalry.

Bartlett, seated at Table 3 with Tom Hafey,  was introduced by MC Rex Hunt, prior to the lunch break.  The 500+ audience gave him a 1 minute ovation, including some tables providing a standing ovation.  Bartlett respond by rising from his table and waving with his right hand.

 He did not take the stage during the event, but was photographed after the event with Tom Hafey, waving the 'Tiger Towel.'
     
    Earlier in the day, Nathan Brown announces to the media he will miss a few weeks after swelling in his leg, centimetres below where he snapped his shin bones.  Remarkably, he had not missed a training session or practice match all pre season.
 

    TUESDAY 27 MARCH 2007
At the Regent Theatre, 4 former players are inducted into the 2007 Richmond Hall of Fame.

ALEC EDMOND (deceased)
VFA player 1899 - 1907  (126 games)
Richmond Captain 1901 - 1907
Premiership Captain 1903 + 1905
Runner Up Captain 1901, 1902, 1904.

ALLAN GEDDES (deceased)
VFL player 1925-1935
Premiership Player 1932 + 1934
Victorian Rep 9 times
Richmond Captain 1927 -1928 + 1930

BILL BARROT
VFL player 1961-1970
Premiership Player 1967 + 1969
Best and Fairest 1965
Victoria Rep 11 times

DAVID CLOKE
VFL/AFL player 1974 - 1982, 1990-1991
Premiership Player 1974 + 1980
Victoria Rep 8 times
Goals: 272
    Rookies Cameron Howat, Jake King are elevated to the senior list on this night.

    THURSDAY 22 MARCH 2007
JOEL BOWDEN is appointed President of the AFL Players Association.

    SATURDAY 17 MARCH 2007
Coburg Tigers including Riewoldt, Edwards, Meyer, Jackson, Jarrad Oakleigh-Nicholls, Hyde, Hartigan, Hughes, White, Clingan play Bendigo in the curtain raiser at 4.45pm at Casey Fields, before the Hawthorn vs Essendon match.

Coburg: 3.2.20 / 3.3.21 / 6.5.41 / 10.7.67
Bendigo: 1.1.7 / 8.7.55 / 10.9.69 / 17.10.112

Goals: Joe Gazzo 3, Edwards 1, Meyer 1, Jackson 1, Oakley-Nicholls 1, Hyde 1, White 1, Sewell 1.

    FRIDAY 16 MARCH 2007
CHALLENGE MATCH: vs COLLINGWOOD
4.30pm QUANDONG PARK (MILDURA) - WIN - 10,700

R    3.2.20/6.4.40 / 9.9.63 / 10.12.72
C:   1.4.10 /5.7.37   5.10.40 /9.11.65 

Goals: Brown 4, Foley 1, Tivendale 1, Schulz 1, Tuck 1, Bowden P 1, Polak 1.
    NOTES: 
This match was in support of the AFL's Drought Relief Efforts.
    Tickets to watch the practice match were:
Adults - $14.00
Concession - $8.00
Child-  $2.00
Family- $28
Entry was free for all Richmond 2007 Members

    SATURDAY 10 MARCH 2007
CHALLENGE MATCH: vs MELBOURNE
2pm MC LABOUR PARK - LOSS

R    0.3.3 / 6.7.43 / 7.12.54 / 10.15.75
M: 3.3.21 / 8.7.55 / 11.10.76 / 15.13.103

GOALS: Polak 2, Pettifer 2, Meyer 2, Schultz 2, Tuck 1, Hartigan 1
    TEAM:
Gasper, Deledio, Raines, Polak, Brown, Bowden Joel, Knobel, Polo, Pettifer, Johnson, Tuck, Meyer, Jackson, Schultz, Krakouer, Hyde, Tivendale, Hartigan, Hughes, McGuane, Moore, Foley, Howat Graham, King, Newman, 

SQUAD:
Chris Newman, Brett Deledio, Andrew Raines, Graham Polak, Nathan Brown, Joel Bowden, Trent Knobel, Dean Polo, Kayne Pettifer, Kane Johnson, Shane Tuck, Danny Meyer, Daniel Jackson, Jay Schulz, Adam Pattison, Andrew Krakouer, Chris Hyde, Greg Tivendale, Brent Hartigan, Cleve Hughes, Will Thursfield, Luke McGuane, Kelvin Moore, Nathan Foley, Cameron Howat, Jacob King.

NOTES:
Richmond wears black arm bands in memory of former AFL Commissioner Ron Evans.
    A Richmond Reserves team, consisting of 15 senior Richmond players and 7 Coburg players including Patrick Bowden, Jarrad Oakley-Nicholls, Edwards, Connors, Clingan, White, Tambling, Riewoldt, Collins, Al Neville, Paul Shelton defeat the Coburg Tigers 
18.8.116 to 12.10.82. in the curtain raiser.
It is reported that Patrick Bowden kicks 7 goals.

Tickets to watch the practice match were:
Adults - $10.00
Concession - $5.00
Junior 6-14 $2.00
Junior under 6 - free
Family- 2 adult + 2 Junior - $20
Entry was free for all Richmond 2007 Members

    
SATURDAY 3 MARCH 2007
CHALLENGE MATCH: vs SYDNEY
1pm MANUKA OVAL - 3,365 - LOSS

S: 5.2.32 /  8.3.51 /11.5.71 / 13.7.85
R: 2.1.13 / 4.3.27 / 6.6.42 /   10.6.66

GOALS:
Johnson 2 ,Graham 2, Pattison 1, Howat 2, Hartigan 1, Krakouer 1, Schulz 1.
    BEST: Tambling, Johnson, Schulz, Howat, Krakouer (The Age)
    RICHMOND SQUAD:
Deledio, Riewoldt, Edwards, Johnson, Meyer, Jackson, Schulz, Pattison, Krakouer, Oakley-Nicholls, Tambling, Hyde, Hartigan, Hughes, White, Thursfield, McGuane, Connors, Moore, Foley, Collins, Howat, Graham, Clingan, King.

NOTES:
Richmond's team took the field with only an average of 24 senior games between them.

    THURSDAY 1 MARCH 2007
Ray Hall and Kent Kingsley , both undergo minor surgery - Hall had a 'fascia release in his hip' and Kingsley tendon repair work on his ankle.

    TUESDAY 27 FEBRUARY 2007
Andrew Krakouer is cleared of engaging in rough conduct by the Tribunal, after Michael Tovey QC argued the contact was accidental.  Darren Milburn himself gave evidence via the telephone during the 1 hour hearing.  The jury deliberated for 8 minutes before their verdict.

    SUNDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2007
PRESEASON:  NAB Cup  LOSS  vs GEELONG @ Skilled Stadium 3.30pm
12,000 

G:  1.6.0.2- 47 / 2.11.0.3- 87 / 3.16.0.8- 131 / 3.17.0.10 -139pts
R:  0.2.0.0 -12 / 0.6.0.0 - 36 /  0.10.0.0 - 60 / 1.14.0.3 - 96 pts

GOALKICKERS:
9pts:  GREG TIVENDALE 1.

6pts:  NATHAN BROWN 3, BRETT DELEDIO 3, MATTHEW RICHARDSON 2, SHANE TUCK 2, KAYNE PETTIFER1, CHRIS HYDE 1, 
          NATHAN FOLEY 1, DANNY MEYER 1.
    NOTES:
GRAHAM POLAK'S first game in a Richmond guernsey. (non premiership match)

NATHAN BROWN captains Richmond in KANE JOHNSON'S absence (injured with a calf muscle)

MATTHEW RICHARDSON takes himself of the field due to hamstring soreness prior to Halftime, and does not return for the game.

ANDREW KRAKOUER injures his knee and does not play most of the second half.

RICHMOND wear black arm bands in memory of long serving Richmond timekeeper MR ROY WATKINS.

Richmond are yet to defeat Geelong in their 5 pre season matches.
1957, 1979, 1998, 2002, 2006

ANDREW KRAKOUER reported by Umpire Kieran Nicholls for allegedly kicking Darren Milburn (Geel) during the second quarter.  This report is later downgraded to 'rough conduct' by the Match Review Panel.

About 7,000 supporters are let in for free , after a 400metre queue was still outside , with about 5 minutes before the start of the game.  Geelong FC and the AFL agreed to open up the gates and let those patrons in for free.

CHRIS NEWMAN'S first game back , since breaking his leg in Round 13 2006.

The Curtain Raiser match, COBURG TIGERS vs GEELONG ends in a draw.  The last quarter only runs 12 minutes and 29 seconds 
Coburg Tigers: 3.4.22 / 3.6.24 / 6.8.44 / 7.9.51
Geelong:          2.3.15 / 4.6.30 / 8.8.44 / 7.9.51
Terry Wallace chooses Andrew Collins, Jack Riewoldt and Daniel Connors as the standout players.

RICHMOND only had one player who kicked a behind, Greg Tivendale.  It's remaining 2 behinds were both rushed.

    SATURDAY 24 FEBRUARY 2007
KANE JOHNSON withdrawals from the NAB Squad against Geelong and is replaced by DANIEL JACKSON

The original squad is listed as:
Chris Newman
Darren Gaspar
Brett Deledio
Andrew Raines
Graham Polak
Nathan Brown
Shane Edwards
Joel Bowden
Matthew Richardson
Trent Knobel
Dean Polo
Kayne Pettifer
Patrick Bowden
Kane Johnson
Shane Tuck
Danny Meyer
Adam Pattison
Andrew Krakouer
Richard Tambling
Chris Hyde
Greg Tivendale
Brent Hartigan
Cleve Hughes
Matthew White
Kelvin Moore
Nathan Foley
Cam Howat
Angus Graham

    SUNDAY 18 FEBRUARY 2007
At the Richmond Football Club Family Day in Jells Park, Wheelers Hill, Terry Wallace announces the NAB 15 Challenge:

1. Deledio 4925
2. Foley 4914
3. Howat 4836
4. Tambling 4510
5. Krakouer 4476
6. Pettifer 4404
7. Tivendale 4369
8. J. Bowden 4357
9. Tuck 4325
10. Brown 4274
11. Raines 4248
12. P. Bowden 4234
13. Moore 4216
14. White 4214
15. Newman 4196

Also joining them for automatic selection in the NAB Cup opener against Geelong are:
Richard Tambling
Andrew Krakouer
Kayne Pettifer
Greg Tivendale
Joel Bowden
Shane Tuck
Nathan Brown
Andrew Raines
Patrick Bowden
Kelvin Moore
Matthew White
Chris Newman

 

    FRIDAY 9 FEBRUARY 2007
Richmond participate in an intra-club match at Casey Fields in Cranbourne.  

NOTES:  Kent Kingsley jars his ankle during the game, requiring surgery.
  Former Berwick junior footballer Logan Hill, (currently with Coburg) accepts and invitation to play in the game.

    WEDNESDAY 7 FEBRUARY 2007
Richmond participate in an intra club match at Wonthaggi at 4pm.

BLACKS:   1.0 / 2.4 / 6.10 / 8.11.59
WHITE:   1.3 / 4.7 / 5.9 / 8.13.61

GOALKICKERS: 
Whites:  G. Howat (1), Haritgan (2), Graham (1), Pettifer (1)
Blacks:   G. McGuane (2), White, Meyer

Team Rawlings (whites):

Andrew Raines
Polak
Edwards
Pettifer
Will Smith (Coburg)
Mike Petit (Coburg)
Tuck
Jackson
Chris Petit (Coburg)
Fortunato Caruso (Coburg)
Logan Hill (Coburg)
Nick Flinch (Coburg)
Hartigan
Hayden Brown (Tarwin)
Pat Mcgrath (Coburg)
Damien Rayson (Coburg)
Connors
Moore
Howat
Graham
Clingan
    Team McRae (Blacks):

Deledio
Riewoldt
Brenton Burns (Stony Creek)
Polo
P Bowden
Aaron Ware (Wonthaggi)
DannyMeyer
Alistair Green (Tarwin)
James Keogh (Coburg)
Pattison
Christain Underwood (Yarram)
Andrew Horn (Coburg)
Ben Dowd (Coburg)
Ben Young (Wonthaggi)
Hughes
White
Ryan Anderson (Coburg)
Jim Gilliland (Wonthaggi)
McGuane
Foley
Collins
Jake King

    MONDAY 5 FEBRUARY 2007
MARK COUGHLAN advises his teammates and the club that he will undergo a second knee reconstruction on the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.  A slip in the shower before Christmas was the first sign to Coughlan that his knee had not properly healed after the initial surgery.

    WEDNESDAY 24 JANUARY 2007
Scratch Match @ Vic Park
3 x 15 mins quarters

YELLOWS:  2.0/ 7.1/ 9.1.55
WHITES:    3.2 / 5.4 / 7.9.51

GOALKICKERS
YELLOWS: RICHARDSON 3, POLO 1, FOLEY 1, HARTIGAN 1, MOORE 1, DELEDIO 1, JACKSON 1, 
WHITES:    MCGUANE 2, HUGHES 2,  PETTIFER 2, KRAKOUER 1.2, RAINES 1.2
    TEAMS:
WHITES: King, Thursfield, Hughes, Clingan, Riewoldt, Connors, Tivendale, Raines, White, King, Howat, Krakouer, Bowden P, Casserly, Pettifer, Raines, McGuane, Tuck,  Graham

YELLOW: Brown, Hughes, Jackson, Haritgan, Richardson, Polo, Meyer, Tambling, Foley, Meyer, Johnson, Newman, Deledio, Moore, Polak, Gasper, Knobel, Hall

    

MONDAY 22 JANUARY 2007
Scratch Match @ Gosch's Paddock 
2 x 15 mins quarters

WHITES: 1.1 / 6.3.39
BLACKS: 3.3 / 3.3.21

GOALKICKERS:
WHITES: RICHARDSON 3, JACKSON 1, FOLEY 1, TUCK 1,
BLACKS: MCGUANE 2, HOWAT

TEAMS:
WHITES:
Tuck, Richardson, Pettifer, Brown, Jackson, Krakouer, Johnson, Foley, Tuck , Tivendale, Tambling, Connors, Moore, Hughes, Clingan, Thursfield, Knobel

BLACKS: Polak, Gasper, Raines, Newman, King, Bowden P, Howat, Deledio, Polo, Casserly, White, Haritgan, Riewoldt, Meyer, McGuane, Graham. 

NOTES:  Hyde, Coughlan and Collins do not participate in the scratch match, and instead practice at a nearby park their foot passing.

    FRIDAY 19 JANUARY 2007
Scratch Match @ Victoria Park
2 x quarters

YELLOWS: 3.2 / 5.2.34
WHITES:    0.2 / 0.3.3

GOALKICKERS:
YELLOWS:       JACKSON 1.1, RIEWOLDT 1, TIVENDALE 1, MOORE 1, TAMBLING 1, JOHNSON
WHITES:         NONE.

NOTES:  After the initial behinds from Polo and Johnson, and an out of bounds shot from Tivendale, Terry Wallace stops the match and orders the teams to do a 400 metre run as punishment.

YELLOW TEAM
Gasper, Moore, Bowden J, Polak, Raines, Connors, Graham, Tivendale, White, Tambling, Hartigan, Krakouer, Pattison, Jackson, Riewoldt, Deledio, Bowden P, 

WHITE TEAM:
Hughes, Brown, Knobel, Richardson, Meyer, Pettifer, Foley, Tuck, Edwards, Casserly, King, McGuane, Thursfield, Newman, Polo, Howat, Clingan.

    MONDAY 15 JANUARY 2007
Richmond's TROY SIMMONDS break his right ankle after landing awkwardly during a marking contest at training.
    2006 SEASON.
    (Note: Apologies for the format issues. I will attempt to rectify this in the future)

    

SUNDAY 31 DECEMBER 2006
Richmond CEO STEVEN WRIGHT is discharged from the Epworth Hospital after spending 22 days being treated for Guillain Barre Syndrome.

    SUNDAY 24 DECEMBER
Richmond's ANDREW KRAKOUER is charged with assault causing grievous bodily harm over an alleged attack on Friday.

    FRIDAY 22 DECEMBER 
Richmond's ANDREW KRAKOUER is involved in an incident at Midnight around Mews Rd, Fremantle, which results in a 24 year old man hopsitalised with head injuries.

    TUESDAY 19 DECEMBER
1943 Premiership player LEN ABLETT dies aged 90.   He had been the Tigers' oldest living Premiership player prior to his death.

    SATURDAY 16 DECEMBER

Richmond unveil the NAB 15 board- which documents the top 15 Richmond players who will participate in the opening NAB 2007 match, based on points accumulated throughout pre-season activities.
The board top 19 reads:
Deledio 997
Johnson 988
Howat 986
Foley 985
Tuck 972
Tambling 924
Richardson 923
Tivendale 897
Brown 885
P.Bowden 881
Meyer 879
Moore 869
Polo 868
Pattison 864
Jackson 842
J. Bowden 841
Krakouer 839
Schulz 839
Simmonds 836
Polak 835

    WEDNESDAY 13 DECEMBER
For the first time since 2 July 2006 (Rd 13), Chris Newman participates in his first full running session at Richmond training at Victoria Park.

    TUESDAY 12 DECEMBER
Kent Kingsley is selected at number 6 in the NAB Pre-Season AFL Drft by Richmond.  
Discarded Richmond backman Andrew Kellaway, and Tom Roach is not selected by any team
Former Richmond player Wayne Campbell is named as a coach at the Western Bulldogs.

Richmond releases the complete 2007 player guernsey numbers.
    No. 1 – Chris Newman
No. 2 – Darren Gaspar
No. 3 – Brett Deledio
No. 4 - Andrew Raines
No. 5 – Troy Simmonds
No. 6 – Graham Polak
No. 7 – Nathan Brown
No. 8 – Jack Riewoldt
No. 9 – vacant
No. 10 – Shane Edwards
No. 11 – Joel Bowden
No. 12 – Matthew Richardson
No. 13 – Trent Knobel
No. 14 – Dean Polo
No. 15 – Kayne Pettifer
No. 16 – Patrick Bowden
No. 17 – Kane Johnson
No. 18 – Kent Kingsley
No. 19 – vacant
No. 20 – Ray Hall
No. 21 – Shane Tuck
No. 22 – Danny Meyer
No. 23 – Daniel Jackson
No. 24 – Mark Coughlan
No. 25 – Jay Schulz
No. 26 – Adam Pattison
No. 27 – Andrew Krakouer
No. 28 – Carl Peterson
No. 29 – Jarrad Oakley-Nicholls
No. 30 – Richard Tambling
No. 31 – Chris Hyde
No. 32 – Greg Tivendale
No. 33 – Brent Hartigan
No. 34 – Cleve Hughes
No. 35 – Matthew White
No. 36 – Will Thursfield
No. 37 – Travis Casserly
No. 38 – Luke McGuane
No. 39 – Daniel Connors
No. 40 – Kelvin Moore
No. 41 – Nathan Foley
No. 42 – Andrew Collins
No. 43 – Cameron Howat (Rookie)
No. 44 – Angus Graham (Rookie)
No. 45 – Tasman Clingan (Rookie)
No. 46 – Jacob King (Rookie)

    SATURDAY 9 DECEMBER
Richmond CEO Stephen Wright is admitted to Epworth Hospital suffering from Guillian-Barre Syndrome (GBS), a rare condition (3 out of 100,00 people) , which affects the nervous system.  During his absence, Richmond's administration and finance manager Michael Stahl will handle all club administration matters.

    
THURSDAY 7 DECEMBER
PETstock Animal Supplies sign on to a one year contract with Richmond, including sponsoring the 2007 Family Day, where Richmond players will select the winner of the national cutest pet competition.

    TUESDAY 5 DECEMBER
RFC confirms that Maurie O'Shannassy, Rob Dalton and Anthony Mithen will be elected unopposed to the 2007 Richmond board.
    Terry Wallace announces an academy-style program for children of former players during the school holidays.  The program is designed to kick-start their preparation as emerging players.

    WEDNESDAY 29 NOVEMBER
Richmond unveil it's new pre-season strip and clash guernsey for the 2007 season during a fashion parade in the Punt Road lockeroom.  
Included in the fashion parade is new recruit Jack Riewoldt, who after the parade, flew back to Hobart for his Year 12 formal at Rosny College.

    
TUESDAY 28 NOVEMBER
New recruit Jack Riewoldt trains for the first time with Richmond.

    SATURDAY 25 NOVEMBER
At the 2006 NAB AFL Draft , Richmond choose:
+ Jack Riewoldt (Pick 13) from Tassie Mariners.
+Shane Edwards (Pick 26) from North Adelaide.
+ Daniel Connors (Pick 58) from Bendigo Pioneers.
+ Carl Peterson (Pick 60) from Claremont, WA.
+ Andrew Collins (Pick 73) from Bendigo Pioneers.

WEDNESAY 15 NOVEMBER
Delisted Tiger TOM ROACH, participates in StKilda's first training session on this day.

    TUESDAY 14 NOVEMBER
Formula One driver MARK WEBBER appears at Richmond FC and is photographes with players Chris Newman, Nathan Brown, Troy Simmonds and Brent Hartigan.

    WEDNESDAY 8 NOVEMBER

    At the start of Richmond's pre-season training, former Geelong player KENT KINGSLEY trains, after his manager contacts the club and Terry Wallace agrees to invite him down for a few weeks.  
    Meanwhile, CAM HOWAT took out the annual 3.8km Tan time-trial with new recruit GRAHAM POLLAK finishing near the back of the field.  14 players all ran under 14 minutes in the time trial-  and increase of 10 players from the previous year.  After the trial, players convened at Punt Road for a 45 minute ball skill session.
    A list of those players permitted to train with Richmond are: Nick Carnell (Coburg), Shaun Huy (Coburg), Jake King (Coburg), Kent Kingsley, Dean Limbach (Richmond), James Podsiadly (Werribee), Sam Robertson (Coburg), Zac Hier (Woodville West Torrens)

    TUESDAY 7 NOVEMBER
Former Richmond player DUNCAN KELLAWAY is appointed GEELONG's second physiotherapist and senior runner for 2007.

    SATURDAY 28 OCTOBER
Recently retired players GREG STAFFORD and MARK CHAFFEY, along with current players JOEL BOWDEN and RAY HALL, and former Richmond player BARRY YOUNG, fly to Shanghai, to watch the Shanghai Tigers Football Club defeat arch rivals Beijing by 32 points.  It is hoped the appearance of the Tiger players will grow support in the community for the sport.

    WEDNESDAY 25 OCTOBER
The AFL releases the 2007 draw, listing Richmond with 6 consecutive games in Melbourne from Round 1. 
 However Richmond travels to Adelaide for two consecutive weeks in Round 7 and Round 8, as well as to Perth twice, Geelong once, and plays West Coast and Sydney twice. 
Interesting points to come out of the Draw include:

+ Richmond and Carlton meet in Round 1 for the first time since 1983.
+ Richmond meet Footscray in Round 4 for the first time since 1975. 
+ Richmond meet Geelong in Round 6 for the first time since 1980.
+ Richmond meet Essendon in Round 9 for the first time since 1971.
 

    SATURDAY 21 OCTOBER
Former Richmond player DALE WEIGHTMAN captains a Victorian team comprised of former State players against Tasmania at York Park.  Victoria won 12.14.86 to 13.6.84. 

    FRIDAY 20 OCTOBER
1963 former Richmond Player JOHN CAULFIELD passes away in Sydney aged 62.  He began his career in Richmond 4ths in 1959, then played in the Richmond 3rds and 2nds in the early 1960's.

    SATURDAY 14 OCTOBER
JACOB KING and ALISTER NEVILLE are joint recipients of COBURG TIGERS's 2006 'Jim Sullivan' Best and Fairest Award.  Second place is PAUL SHELTON and Third place is ERIC KURET.  Another award recipient include LUKE MCGUANE as 'Most Improved Player'.

     FRIDAY 13 OCTOBER

    
 At approximately midday, Fremantle's Graham Polak is drafted to Richmond on the last day of the 2006 October Draft on a contract til 2009.  The Age newspaper documents the Polak draft was made with 'less then an hour to go'. (14/10).

For the deal to take place, Richmond swapped first-round picks with Fremantle (#8 for #13) and gave up their Pick 42 for Pick 63.   Richmond then swapped their Pick 63 for Collingwood's Pick 60.   Essendon were originally part of the deal talks, but were removed to allow this deal to take place.

The deal also involved Collingwood's Chris Tarrant becoming a Docker and Paul Medhurst becoming a Magpie.
 
     

    TUESDAY 10 OCTOBER

    Richmond Immortal Kevin Bartlett is inducted into the
Sports Australia Hall of Fame at the induction dinner
at Crown Casino's Paladium.

 Of the 342 members, he is just the 20th AFL Footballer to be inducted,
and the third who has played for Richmond (Jack Dyer, Ian Stewart)
 
    Andrew Raines is named for the first time in the Australian International Rules squad for the two Tests in Ireland.

    SATURDAY 7 OCTOBER
Respected Herald Sun journalist Mike Sheahan announces his Top 50 players of the 2006 season.  Richmond's Troy Simmonds is the highest rank Tiger at No. 25, and Joel Bowden is the only other Tiger on the list, at No. 28

    THURSDAY 5 OCTOBER
Former Triple Brisbane Lions Premiership player Craig McRae is appointed as Richmond Player Development Coach.  

    WEDNESDAY 4 OCTOBER
Former Hawthorn, Bulldog and Kangaroo player Jade Rawlings is appointed to the coaching panel in the position of tutoring Richmond's key position player for the 2007 season.   He replaced David Wheadon.

    SATURDAY 30 SEPTEMBER
The last broadcast of FOX FOOTY occurs with the broadcast of the Under 18's curtain raiser between the Calder Cannons and the Oakleigh Chargers.  Former Richmond player Kevin Bartlett calls the action with Jason Bennett and Kevin Sheahan.  Both Bennett and Bartlett were the two originally commentators on FOX FOOTY's first ever day of Broadcast 5 years earlier.

At halftime of the main game, NATHAN FOLEY represents Richmond in the Grand Final sprint.  The winner is BRENDAN FEVOLA, with a handicap of 8metres- FOLEY finishes in third position.

    WEDNESDAY 27 SEPTEMBER
At the unofficial Richmond Premiership reunion, with no media, and no cameras present, MC KEVIN BARTLETT is approached by 
NEVILLE CROWE and shakes his hand for the first time in 15 years- in some peoples mind, the first step towards healing their rift.
It was NEVILLE CROWE who along with several Richmond officials appointed ALAN JEANS as Richmond coach to replace KEVIN BARTLETT at the end of 1991 season.

    MONDAY 25 SEPTEMBER
At the 2006 Brownlow Medal, TROY SIMMONDS polls 11 votes to lead the Richmond players in the final votes.  
The remaining votes were:
MATTHEW RICHARDSON 10 votes
JOEL BOWDEN 8 votes
PATRICK BOWDEN 8 votes
DEAN POLO 5 votes
SHANE TUCK 4 votes
ANDREW KELLAWAY 4 votes
CHRIS NEWMAN 3 votes
ANDREW RAINES 3 votes
CHRIS HYDE 3 votes
GREG STAFFORD 2 votes
GREG TIVENDALE 2 votes
RICHARD TAMBLING 1 vote
KAYNE PETTIFER 1 vote

The funeral for former Richmond player TERRY SMITH is held.  Amongst those attending, Michael Malthouse, Kevin Bartlett, Michael Roach, Neil Ross, Dale Weightman and Jimmy Jess.   Both Roach, Weightman and Jess act as pall-bearers.
    Former 1947-1948 Richmond player MAX EVANS dies aged 83.  He began his career in the Richmond 2nds in 1947, before playing 7 senior games.

    THURSDAY 21 SEPTEMBER
Joel Bowden is awarded the AFL Community Leadership award for being a 'positive role model for kids in North Richmond'.  His $10,000 cheque was donated to the Lighthouse Foundation and the Tigers in the Community Foundation.

The RFC post on their website a clarification that David Rodan , Tom Roach and Jeremy Humm  'have been involved in on-going discussions with the Club about their playing futures over the past few weeks'.  The post was not signed by any Richmond employee.

    WEDNESDAY 20 SEPTEMBER
Richmond captain KANE JOHNSON wins his first ever Best and Fairest award.  He becomes only the third captain since 1972 to win the Best and Fairest.  (Royce Hart 1972, Wayne Campbell 2002).  
During his speech his wishes DAVID RODAN,  TOM ROACH and JEREMY HUMM all the best in their future careers- despite those attending the function unaware of this decision.
Tom Roach would later confirm that Terry Wallace told him of his delisting on this day prior to the count. 

1st Kane Johnson  226 votes (Jack Dyer Medal)
2nd: Andrew Raines 223 votes (Jack Titus Medal)
3rd: Troy Simmonds 215 votes (Maurie Fleming Medal)
4th: Joel Bowden 204 votes (Fred Swift Medal) 
5th: Kayne Pettifer 186 votes (Kevin Bartlett Medal)
6th: Greg Tivendale 172 votes 
7th: Matthew Richardson 164 votes
8th: Patrick Bowden 160 votes
9th: Dean Polo 152 votes
10th Shane Tuck 151 votes


Matthew Richardson equal Jack Titus for most club leading goalkicking awards with his 11th win (45 goals).

Other awards:
The Francis Bourke Award was won by Andrew Raines.  
Rising Star:  Dean Polo
Most Improved: Nathan Foley
Coburg Best Player: Matthew White
MVP: Kane Johnson
Fan's Choice: Andrew Raines

He defeated Andrew Raines, Troy Simmonds, Joel Bowden and Kayne Pettifer.

Attendees wore black arm in memory of 1980 Premiership Player Terry Smith.

    TUESDAY 19 SEPTEMBER

    
Richmond's 1980 premiership player Terry 'Brutus' Smith passes away at the age of 47 after a short battle with cancer.

He began his career with the Richmond 3rds in 1976, participating in the 1977 Premiership Victory over Footscray.  He then played for the Reserves from 1977 -1980, and part of 1982 and 1986. 

His senior career culminated in a Premiership in his first season, in just his 22nd senior game.  
In his second season he represented Victoria in 1981.  In total he is credited with 164 games with Richmond (56 senior, 53 Reserves, 55 Under 19's), for two premierships (Rich 3rds 1977 / Richmond Seniors 1980).   His career spanned from 1977- 1986.  He is sadly the first member of the 1980 Premiership side to pass away.

    MONDAY 11 SEPTEMBER
JOEL BOWDEN is the only Richmond player chosen in the 2006 All Australian Team.  He is selected at Centre Half-Back.

    THURSDAY 7 SEPTEMBER
TERRY WALLACE advises ANDREW KELLAWAY to retire from football and that he will not be offering him a new contract.

    WEDNESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER
ANDREW RAINES finishes runner up in the 2006 NAB AFL Rising Star award.  His 33 votes was 10 behind winner Danyle Pearce of Port Adelaide.  At the function they meet each other for the first time.

On the voting committee includes Kevin Bartlett who selects:
5- Heath Shaw (Coll)
4- Andrew Raines (Rich)
3- Danyle Raines (Pt Adelaide)
2- Marc Murphy (Carl)
1-Michael Rischitelli (Bris)
    DARREN GASPAR is offered a new one year contract with Richmond

    MONDAY 4 SEPTEMBER
At 'Mad Monday' drink, TERRY WALLACE advises ANDREW KELLAWAY he will speak to him tomorrow about his future at the club.

    SATURDAY 2 SEPTEMBER
ROUND 22
RICHMOND VS WEST COAST - 35,016
MCG 2.10pm
R: 1.1.7 / 2.6.18 / 7.8.50 / 12.13.85
W: 5.8.38 / 10.12.72 / 21.13.139 / 26.17.173

Goalkickers: Stafford 3.  , Bowden J 2.  , Richardson 2.  , Howat  1.  , Hyde 1.  , Johnson 1.  , Pettifer 1.   Tambling 1.

BOWDEN MILESTONE
JOEL BOWDEN passes 150 career goals.

FAREWELL
GREG STAFFORD and MARK CHAFFEY's final match for Richmond.

    TUESDAY 29 AUGUST 
166 game veteran MARK CHAFFEY announces on this day his retirement from the Tigers at seasons end.  At the same press conference, 204 game veteran with Sydney and Richmond,  GREG STAFFORD retires.

    SUNDAY 27 AUGUST 2006 - ROUND 21
RICHMOND vs ESSENDON - 48,710
MCG 7.10pm
R: 5.2.32 / 10.3.63 / 14.8.92 / 20.9.129
E: 3.5.23 / 9.8.62 / 12.11.83 / 16.17.113

Goalkickers:  Richardson 9.5, Pettifer 3.1  , Simmonds 2.0 , Schulz 1.0  , Krakouer 1.0 , Tambling 1.0  , Pattison 1.1  , Howat 1.0   , Johnson 1.1  

RICHARDSON'S 9 GOALS
Matthew Richardson's 9 goals 5, is the most by a Richmond player in Round 21, surpassing the 8 goals 1 , previous held by Kevin Morris against South Melbourne at the MCG in 1973.

His 9 goals is also the equal second best effort by a Tiger against the Bombers (equal with Jack Titus, Jack Dyer, Barry Richardson).  The record is 10 goals held by Dick Harris in 1944.
    Along the way he becomes the first footballer ever to boot 400 goals at the MCG, and passes Sth Melbourne's BOB PRATT on the all time goals list.

TIGER HISTORY
For only the second time ever, (and the first since 1931), Richmond defeat Carlton, Collingwood and Essendon in the same season.
Richmond defeat Essendon for the third consecutive time, since the 1975-1976 season.

REPORT
Ray Hall reported by Matthew Head for unduly rough play against Damian Peverill during the second quarter.

    THURSDAY 24 AUGUST 2006
The Richmond Football Club reveal on this day their new 'clash strip' - the traditional guernsey with additional yellow side panels, yellow collar, yellow around the sleeves and a wider yellow slash. 
A total of 6,403 votes were registered through the website, with the new strip receiving 67% of the vote (4,231) and the other strip receiving 2,172.

    SUNDAY 20 AUGUST 2006 - ROUND 20
RICHMOND vs CARLTON - 37,094
TELSTRA DOME 2.10pm
R: 4.3.27 / 13.5.83 / 16.13.109 / 21.14.140
B: 5.2.32 / 8.6.54 / 13.7.85 / 14.11.95

GOALKICKERS:
STAFFORD: 4.0  , RICHARDSON 3.5  , KRAKOUER 3.2 ,  SCHULZ 2.0  , PETTIFER 2.1  , TIVENDALE 2.0  , FOLEY 1.0  , TUCK 1.0  , 
DELEDIO 1.0  , SIMMONDS 1.0  , RAINES 1.0 

    SATURDAY 12 AUGUST 2006 - ROUND 19
RICHMOND vs BRISBANE - 27,211
TELSTRA DOME 7.10pm
R: 7.4.46 / 14.7.91 / 17.11.113 / 21.16.142
B: 1.1.7 / 1.5.11 / 2.12.24 / 8.12.60
    GOALKICKERS:
RICHARDSON: 6.3, KRAKOUER 2.1 , BOWDEN P.  2.0  , SIMMONDS 2.1  , TAMBLING 2.1  , STAFFORD 2.0  , HOWAT 1.1  , SCHULZ 1.1  , WHITE 1.0  , DELEDIO 1.1  , PATTISON 1.0

PERFORMANCES
Patrick Bowden collects 28 touches , including 17 touches and 9 marks in the first quarter.
Matthew Richardson kicks 3 goals in the first quarter. 
Nathan Foley nominated as the Round 19 Rising Star  for 2006-  he had 19 possessions.

    SATURDAY 5 AUGUST 2006- ROUND 18
RICHMOND VS WESTERN BULLDOGS - 36,339
MCG 2.10pm
R: 0.6.6 / 4.10.34 / 6.14.50 / 10.18.78
W: 5.2.32 / 9.4.58 / 13.9.87 / 15.10.100

GOALKICKERS:
RICHARDSON 2.3  , SCHULZ 2.1  , TAMBLING 2.1  , HOWAT 1.0  , STAFFORD 1.0  , KRAKOUER 1.2  , PETTIFER 1.2

REPORT:
Kayne Pettifer reported for abusive language towards Ray Chamberlain after the three quarter time siren.  Pettifer's early guilty plea resulted in a $900 fine .
    DEBUT:
Cameron Howat becomes the 1,065th Richmond player to debut.  He amassed 22 possessions, and kicked a left-foot snap goal in the third quarter.

    SATURDAY 29 JULY 2006- ROUND 17
RICHMOND VS STKILDA- 43,250
MCG @ 2.10pm
R: 2.2.14 / 6.7.43 / 8.9.57 / 10.11.71
S: 5.5.35 / 14.6.90 / 23.6.144 / 27.12.174
    GOALKICKERS:
RICHARDSON 4.1  , SCHULZ 2.0  , TIVENDALE 2.1   , JOHNSON 1.0  , TAMBLING 1.4  

103 POINT LOSS
Richmond's third 100+ defeat this season.

ANOTHER LOSS
Richmond's 7th successive lost to StKilda- equaling the 1958-1962 span

HIGH SCORE
StKilda's score of 27.12.174 is the highest against Richmond, bettering the 24.21.165 in 1976

CROWD:
The largest crowd between Richmond and StKilda at the MCG since the 1973 Semi Final clash (86,483)

INJURIES:
Nathan Brown suffers a hamstring injury. Darren Gaspar (knee), Andrew Kellaway (hamstring) and Andrew Krakouer (finger) were late withdraws from the game. 

REPORTS:
Greg Stafford charged with Level Three rough conduct against Brendan Goddard  during 2nd quarter.  Tribunal cleared Stafford of charge.
Andrew Raines charged with Level Two tripping offence against Aaron Fiora in 3rd quarter.  Reprimanded only.
Troy Simmonds charged with Level Three offence against Nick Riewoldt.  Pleads guilty and suspended for 1 match.
 

    THURSDAY 27 JULY 2006
Whilst surfing at Phillip Island, Andrew Kellaway sustains a hamstring injury- forcing him out of the Round 17 match.

    
WEDNESDAY 26 JULY 2006
SCRATCH MATCH @ TRAINING - PUNT ROAD
1 quarter

Yellows   vs   Blacks:
Deledio          Chaffey
Raines           Brown
Simmonds      Stafford 
Roach            Limbach
J Bowden       Pettifer
Richardson    P Bowden
Rodan           Johnson
Meyer           Hall
Schulz           Foley 
Graham        Pattison
Oakleigh-Nichols  Tivendale
White           Hughes
McGuane      Kellaway
Tivendale         Howat 
Humm             Hyde

Yellows 2.1-13 - Goals: Oakleigh-Nicholls  Richardson      Behinds: Schulz.
Blacks 1.5-11 - Goal: Foley.        Behinds: Browny, Foley, Pettifer, Hyde, Pattison.

    SATURDAY 22 JULY 2006 - ROUND 16
RICHMOND VS SYDNEY- 28,371
SCG @ 7.10pm
R: 2.0.12 / 4.6.30 / 5.9.39 / 7.11.53
S: 4.3.27 / 7.8.50 / 12.13.85 / 14.17.101
    GOALKICKERS:
SCHULZ 2.1  , BROWN 2.3  , POLO 1.1  , BOWDEN P 1.0   , MEYER 1.1  
    This round was known as HERITAGE ROUND: BACK TO THE EIGHTIES (1980's)

LOW SCORE
Richmond's lowest score at the SCG, since it's first Premiership Match (vs Collingwood) in Rd 8 1952. (5.6.36)

    WEDNESDAY 19 JULY 2005
Richmond's oldest living player, PAT DAVEY passes away on this day.  He debuted with Richmond in 1935, and remarkably did not play senior football between 11 July 1936 and May 30th 1942- a total of 2,149 days, due to World War 2 service.

    FRIDAY 14 JULY 2006 - ROUND 15
RICHMOND VS MELBOURNE -
MCG @ 7.40pm
R: 1.2.8 / 2.3.15 / 3.8.26 / 7.10.52
M: 1.4.10 / 5.9.39 / 8.12.60 / 9.16.70
    GOALKICKERS:
RICHARDSON 2.1 , SIMMONDS 2.1 , PETTIFER 1.1  , SCHULZ 1.0 , KELLAWAY A 1.0
    LOW SCORE
Richmond's lowest score against Melbourne at the MCG since Rd 1 1965 (41 pts).
Richmond's lowest score against Melbourne at any ground since Rd 21 1990. (50 pts @ Waverly Park) 

LOSS:
Richmond's 1,100th VFA-AFL defeat since 1885.

REPORT:
Joel Bowden charged with Level Three striking offence on Daniel Ward during 4th quarter.  Bowden pleads guilty and suspended for 1 week.

    THURSDAY 13 JULY 2006
The Richmond Website showcase two alternate guernsey designs, made to avoid a clash when the Tigers meet Essendon in the future.  
Design 1 is the current guernsey with additional yellow panels on each side, a yellow collar, yellow around the sleeves and a wider yellow sash.
Design 2 is the reverse of the current jumper, with a black sash on a yellow background.

    WEDNESDAY 12 JULY 2006
Reebook is announced on this day as Richmond's new apparel partner starting from the end of the 2006 season.

    SATURDAY 8 JULY 2006 - ROUND 14
RICHMOND VS PORT ADELAIDE

R: 5.3.33 / 8.5.53 / 12.6.78 / 14.8.92
P: 4.3.27 / 5.8.38 / 5.14.44 / 6.18.54
    GOALKICKERS:
BROWN 3.4 , TUCK 2.0 , SCHULZ 2.0 , SIMMONDS 2.0  , KRAKOUER 2.0 , POLO 1.0  , BOWDEN P 1.0  , HYDE 1.1  
    BREAKTHROUGH:
Richmond win their first ever game at Football Park against Pt Adelaide after 9 attempts.
    200
DARREN GASPAR plays his 200th game for the Richmond Football Club.

    SUNDAY 2 JULY 2006 - ROUND 13
RICHMOND VS COLLINGWOOD -63,016
MCG @ 2.10pm
R: 4.5.29 / 9.9.63 / 11.12.78 / 13.14.92
C: 0.2.2 / 1.2.8 / 3.4.22 / 6.9.45
    GOALKICKERS:
KRAKOUER 3.  , SCHULZ 3.  , BROWN 2.   ,  TUCK 2.  , TAMBLING 1.  , PETTIFER 1.  , POLO 1.

PREMATCH
The players meet at Punt Road at Midday, before the game, and are briefed by Terry Wallace, then walk across Yarra Park to the MCG in the pouring rain.  Wallace does not give them any further pre match instructions
    FIRST QUARTER 0.2
Richmond holds Collingwood to it's lowest opening quarter score against the Tigers since Rd 13 1961 (0.0).
    THE OTHER MATCH
The Metropolitan Fire Brigade vs Victorian Police Charity Cup football match, is held at Punt Road from 11am.  The MFB is coached by Bernie Quinlan and assisted by former Melbourne player Bret Bailey, who is now a firefighter. All proceeds go to Richmond's 'Tigers in Community Foundation'.    Blue and Red wristbands can be purchased for $2 from the club to support the clash.

    WEDNESDAY 28 JUNE 2006
SCRATCH MATCH @ TRAINING - PUNT ROAD
2 quarters.

Blacks:   vs   Yellow:
Deledio           McGuane
Schulz             Kellaway 
Krakouer        Raines
Pettifer          Oakleigh-Nicholls
Pattison         Bowden P
White              Limbach
Hall                  Hyde
Tivendale         Roach
Jackson           Hartigan
Moore               Brown
Bowden J         Hughes
Casserly           Meyer
Gaspar              Simmonds
Newman            Stafford
Graham              Tambling
Lee, Jonathan      Tuck
Johnson              Foley
Rodan                 Polo
                           Howat    

Blacks - 5.2 6.8-44 (Schulz 3, Patto, Krak, Pettifer)
Yellows - 0.3 1.4-10 (Meyer)

    SUNDAY 25 JUNE 2006
At the Coburg Tigers clash against Box Hill Hawks, Terry Wallace announces the club will not sign Brisbane's Jason Akermanis for next year.  'But personally no, I don't think  it's a pathway the Richmond Football Club are going down'

    SUNDAY 18 JUNE 2006 - ROUND 12
RICHMOND VS HAWTHORN -20,971
AURORA STADIUM @ 1.10pm
R: 1.4.10 / 3.9.27 / 5.11.41 / 8.16.64
H: 2.3.15 / 7.6.48 / 12.7.79 / 16.9.105 

GOALKICKERS:
PETTIFER 3.0, SIMMONDS 2.1, BROWN 1.2, MEYER 1.0, TAMBLING 1.0, 

CROWD
20,971 is the largest crowd to watch an AFL Premiership match at Aurora Stadium in Tasmania at that stage.

BEHINDS
Richmond's 16 points included 8 rushed behinds.
    SIREN
It was the first game held at Aurora Stadium since the 'siren' debacles between Fremantle and StKilda earlier in the year.
    COUGHLAN
MARK COUGHLAN injures his knee in the third minute of the first quarter, ruling him out for the remainder of the season. 

ROUND 12 HOODOO
Richmond are yet to win in Round 12 since 2001.

SQUAD
SCHULTZ, RODAN , WHITE are selected on an extended interchange bench in the squad, but do not play

    SUNDAY 11 JUNE 2006
On his 88th birthday, 1940-1941 Richmond player JACK QUINN passes away. His final match was the Semi Final loss to Essendon in 1941- the first time Richmond and Essendon met at the MCG.

    
SATURDAY 10 JUNE 2006 - ROUND 11
RICHMOND VS NTH MELBOURNE -42,841
MCG @ 2.10pm
R: 3.2.20 / 7.5.47 / 13.8.86 / 15.12.102
N: 3.6.24 / 4.9.33 / 8.10.58 / 9.13.67
    GOALKICKERS:
PETTIFER 4.2  / BROWN 2.0  / MEYER 2.1   / SIMMONDS 1.0   / HYDE 1.0  / BOWDEN P.  1.0   / TIVENDALE 1.0   / KRAKOUER 1.1   / KELLAWAY 1.1   / BOWDEN J. 1. 0 /
    ROUND 11 HOODOO BROKEN
Richmond win it's first Round 11 game since 2001

    WEDNESDAY 7 JUNE 2006
Premier Steve Bracks and AFL CEO Andrew Demetriou announce in a conference at Punt Road a $55 million redevelopment of Victorian AFL Club Football grounds.   Included in this is $6.5 million  for the redevelopment of Punt Road , resulting in the demolishing of the existing Social Club and reinstating the Jack Dyer Grand Stand to its former historical form.

    MONDAY 5 JUNE 2006
1971 Richmond player FRANK KELLY dies on this day aged 54. His only two senior games were Rd 5 and Rd 6 of 1971.

    SATURDAY 3 JUNE 2006 - ROUND 10
RICHMOND VS FREMANTLE -36,032
Subiaco Oval @ 7.40pm
R: 2.4.16 / 7.6.48 / 11.11.77 / 13.11.89
F: 3.4.22 / 7.6.48 / 10.8.68 / 15.10.100
    GOALKICKERS:
HYDE 2.2   SIMMONDS 2.0   TUCK 1.0  FOLEY 1.0  WHITE 1.0   COUGHLAN 1.0  KELLAWAY 1.0  PETTIFER 1.0  STAFFORD 1.0   TIVENDALE 1.0   BOWDEN P 1.0 

WHITE DEBUT
MATTHEW WHITE is the 1,064th Richmond player to debut.

ROUND 10 HOODOO
Richmond are yet to win a Round 10 match since 2001

REPORTS
Kayne Pettifer charged with striking Steven Dodd in the third quarter. Pettifer pleads guilty and accepts reprimand.
Kayne Pettifer charged with wrestling Steven Dodd in the third quarter.  Pettifer pleads guilty and accepts $900 fine. 
 

    WEDNESDAY 31MAY 2006
SCRATCH MATCH @ TRAINING - PUNT ROAD

Blacks:  vs     Yellows:

1. Newman      2. Gasper
4. Raines        7. Browny
5. Simmomds  8. Roach
10. Stafford   18. Rodan
11. J Bowden 19. Limbach
14. Polo          23. Jackson
15. Pettifer     25. Schulz
16. P Bowden  29. Oakleigh-Nicholls
17. Johnson    33. Hartigan
21. Tuck         34. Hughes
22. Meyer      35. White
24. Coghlan   37. Casserly
26. Pattison   38. McGuane
30. Tambling   41. Foley
32. Tivendale  42. Humm
39. Kellaway  43. Howat
44. Graham


Blacks: 3.1-19   (Polo, Simmonds, Newman). 
Yellows: 0.1-1

SATURDAY 27 MAY 2006 - ROUND 9
RICHMOND VS GEELONG -23,386
Kardinia Park @ 2.10pm
R: 4.3.27 / 8.3.51 / 12.6.78 / 17.8.110
G: 5.3.33 / 8.7.55 / 12.9.81 / 12.18.90

GOALKICKERS:
HYDE 4.0 , PETTIFER 3.0, SIMMONDS 3.0, KRAKOUER 2.1, TAMBLING 1.2, BOWDEN. P 1.0, COUGHLAN 1.0, TIVENDALE 1.1

KARDINIA PARK HOODOO BROKEN
Richmond finally break a 16 year hoodoo at Kardinia Park by defeating Geelong by 20 points.  Their last victory at the ground was Round 7 1990 when the Tiger's were coached by Kevin Bartlett.
    100 POINTS +
For just the 8th time in 46 meetings at Kardinia Park Richmond kick a score of over 100 points.  It is the first time since Rd 20 1977 that the 100+ score has earned Richmond a victory.

    WEDNESDAY 24 MAY 2006
SCRATCH MATCH @ TRAINING - PUNT ROAD

Blacks:    vs    Yellows:

1. Newman      2. Gasper
3. Deledio        6. Chaffey 
4. Raines         8. Roach
5. Simmonds    10. Stafford
11. Bowden J   13. Knobel
12. Richardson       14. Polo
15. Pettifer      18. Rodan
16. Bowden P   19. Limbach
17. Johnson      20. Hall
21. Tuck           22. Meyer
23. Jackson     29. Oakleigh-Nicholls
24. Coghlan     30. Tambling
25. Schulz        33. Hartigan
26. Pattison     34. Hughes
27. Krakouer    38. McGuane
31. Hyde          40. Moore
32. Tivs            41. Foley
35. White         42. Humm
39. Kellaway    43. Howat

Blacks   3.0-18 (Coghlan, Richardson and Deledio) 
Yellows 1.0-6 (Hartigan)

    

SATURDAY 20 MAY 2006 - ROUND 8
RICHMOND VS ADELAIDE -24,461
TD @ 2.10pm
R: 3.0.18 /6.3.39 / 7.7.49 / 10.9.69
A: 2.4.16 / 3.6.24 / 4.8.32 / 9.12.66

GOALKICKERS:
SIMMONDS 2.0 , TUCK 1.1, TAMBLING 1.0, PETTIFER 1.0 , PATTISON 1.0, NEWMAN 1.0, KRAKOUER 1.1, DELEDIO 1.1, COUGHLAN 1.0 

ROUND 8 WIN
Richmond wins it's 5th consecutive Round 8 match for the first time since 1941-1945.

DOUBLE CENTURY
JOEL BOWDEN plays his 200th game for Richmond.
    BASKETBALL
TERRY WALLACE is criticised for making his team play keepings-off during quarters of the Adelaide Game. 
Former Richmond player KEVIN SHEEDY said 'You can play that basketball crap all the time...you win four points, but you'd never go anywhere'. 

NOTES
Danny Meyer plays of the backline in just his second game of senior football.  'I played off the backline that dayf or the first time since about year six or year seven.  It was something different to move outside the forward line as well.  So it's just some more options where I can play.' (RFC  17/11/06)

    

SATURDAY 13 MAY 2006 - ROUND 7
RICHMOND VS SYDNEY -36,477
TD @ 2.10pm
R: 4.2.26 / 6.6.42 / 8.7.55 / 9.8.62
S: 8.0.48 / 15.4.94 / 21.6.132 / 28.12.180
    GOALKICKERS
RICHARDSON 2.2 / PETTIFER 2.0 / TAMBLING 1.2 / STAFFORD 1.0 / SIMMONDS 1.0 / HYDE 1.0 / HUGHES 1.0 

1909
RICHMOND suffer its biggest loss to Sydney in history- 118 pts- bettering the record of 93 points set back in Rd 15 1909 at the Lake Side Oval.

DEBUT
LUKE MCGUANE replaces an injured KANE JOHNSON and becomes the 1,063rd Richmond player to debut. His debut in the 118 point loss is the third worst debut by a Richmond player ever.

BIG LOSS
Richmond's eight biggest loss in VFL/AFL history

    FRIDAY 12 MAY 2006 
Richmond advised the AFL that LUKE MCGUANE will replace KANE JOHNSON as an emergency in the selected Round 7 side against Sydney.

    WEDNESDAY 10 MAY 2006
SCRATCH MATCH @ TRAINING - PUNT ROAD
2 x 10 min halves

BLACKS:   VS    YELLOWS:

1. Newman        2. Gaspar
3. Deledio           6. Chaffey
4. Raines          13. Knobel 
5. Simmonds     18. Rodan
10. Stafford      19. Limbach
11. Bowden J      22. Meyer
12. Richardson   23. Jackson
14. Polo            26. Pattison
15. Pettifer      27. Krakouer
16. Bowden P   29. Oakleigh-Nicholls
17. Johnson     30. Tambling
20. Hall            35. White
21. Tuck          38. McGuane
24. Coghlan         39. Kellaway
31. Hyde          41. Foley
32. Tivendale    42. Humm
33. Hartigan   43. Howat
34. Hughes     44. Graham
46. David King


Blacks:  1.1 / 2.3  (Hughes 1.0, Deledio 1.0, Richardson 0.1, Hyde 0.1, Bowden P 0.1)
Yellows 0.0 / 0.2  (Jackson 0.1 )

    TUESDAY 9 MAY 2006
DEAN POLO is named the Round 6 NAB Rising Star Award, after his debut the week before.

    SATURDAY 6 MAY 2006 - ROUND 6
RICHMOND VS ESSENDON - 58,439
MCG @ 7.30PM
2nd Annual 'DREAMTIME AT THE G'

R: 4.3.27 / 5.12.42 / 9.15.69 /  13.19.97
E: 5.2.32 / 5.10.40 /  8.13.61 / 13.17.95

GOALKICKERS
POLO 3.0 / RICHARDSON 2.2 / HUGHES 2.1 / PETTIFER 1.5 / TUCK 1.1 / KRAKOUER 1.1 / TIVENDALE 1.1 / HARTIGAN 1.1 / 
KELLAWAY 1.0
    DEBUTS:
18 year old JARRAD OAKLEY-NICHOLLS becomes the 1061st player to debut for Richmond.  He is the first Richmond player with a hyphenated name to play League Football.  His first kick from a set shot ended out of bounds on the full. However, at the 30 minute mark of the last quarter, his running shot for goal, which resulted in a point, gave the Tigers a 1 point lead.

19 year old DEAN POLO becomes the 1062nd player to debut for Richmond.  He is just the second 'Dean' to play for Richmond behind DEAN NOTTING in 1985.  His performance of 29 possessions and 3 goals, including a goal at the 25 minute mark of the last quarter to tie the scores, earned him the Yiooken Award for best player on the ground.  The award, a glass boomerang, was presented by MICHAEL LONG who earlier led a procession onto the MCG in spirit of reconciliation

RISING STAR:
Dean Polo nominated as Round 6 Rising Star

150 GAMES
GREG TIVENDALE plays his 150th game- automatically qualifying him for Life Membership of the Richmond Football Club
    SECOND QUARTER INACCURACY
Richmond and Essendon combined, kicked 1 goal 17 behinds in their second quarter- the most inaccurate combined quarter in Football history.

TROPHY
Former Richmond player PHIL EGAN (1982-1987, 125 games, 117 goals), presents the Dreamtime at the G Trophy to TERRY WALLACE Wallace

CAPTAIN
MATTHEW RICHARDSON captains Richmond in the absence of Kane Johnson

    WEDNESDAY 3 MAY 2006
Indigenous player JARRAD OAKLEY-NICHOLLS is informed on this day that he will be selected in his first Senior game, the 'DREAMTIME at the G' match, against Essendon.

    MONDAY 1 MAY 2006
1957 Richmond Player LENARD MITCHELL dies aged 70.  His 6 games for Richmond were the first 6 games of the 1957 season.  He also topped the Richmond Reserves goalkicking that year with 18 goals

    FRIDAY 28 APRIL 2006 - ROUND 5
RICHMOND VS CARLTON - 54,815
MCG @ 7.10PM
    R: 2.3.15 /7.12.54 /11.15.81 / 12.20.92
C: 5.4.34 / 8.7.55 / 9.13.67/ 11.18.84
    GOALKICKERS:
RICHARDSON 3.5 / HYDE 2.1 / KRAKOUER 2.1 / PETTIFER 2.1 / TIVENDALE 2.0 / FOLEY 1.0

RICHMOND MILESTONE
The Tigers play their 2,400th premiership match, since their first match in the VFA, way back in 1885.

20 BEHINDS
Equal most number of behinds* against Carlton since Rd 8 1980 (Rich: 19.24.138).
*Rd 12 1998 (20 behinds)

DEBUT
CLEVE HUGHES becomes the first Richmond player to debut against Carlton in 4 years, since CHRIS HYDE (Rd 14 2002).
He is the first 'CLEVE' to ever debut for Richmond.  And the 3rd 'HUGHES' to debut for Richmond, behind FRANK 'CHECKER' HUGHES and FRANK HUGHES JNR.  He is the 1,060th Richmond player to debut.

    WEDNESDAY 26 APRIL 2006
ANDREW RAINES wins the Round 4 NAB Rising Star nomination.

    TUESDAY 25 APRIL 2006
Coburg player DEAN POLO wins the ANZAC MEDAL for Best Player afield against Box Hill

    SATURDAY 23 APRIL 2006 - ROUND 4
RICHMOND VS BRISBANE
GABBA @ 7.10PM
R: 1.4.10 / 4.8.32/10.11.6.71 / 14.12.96
W: 1.6.12 / 4.9.33 / 5.10/40 / 11.16. 82
    GOALKICKERS:
RICHARDSON 4.1 , STAFFORD 3.0, BOWDEN P 1.0,  JACKSON 1.1 , JOHNSON 1.0, PETTIFER 1.2, SIMMONDS 1.1 , TAMBLING 1.1,
TUCK 1.0
    ROUND 4 BACK TO BACK
Richmond win successive Round 4 matches for the first time since 1985-1986

RISING STAR
Andrew Raines nominated as Round 4 Rising Star.

    SATURDAY 15 APRIL 2006 - ROUND 3
RICHMOND VS WEST COAST
SUBIACO @ 7.30PM
R: 4.2.26 / 6.3.39 / 9.5.59 / 14.6.90
W: 3.3.21 / 7.10.52 / 15.13.103 / 20.16.136
 
GOALKICKERS:
RICHARDSON 4.1, TUCK 2.0 , BOWDEN P 2.2, BROWN 1.0, HYDE 1.0, TIVENDALE 1.1, PETTIFER 1.1, TAMBLING 1.0, JACKSON 1.0

ROUND 1-3 LOSS
Richmond lose consecutive Round 1 - 3 matches for the first time since 1991

RICHO MILESTONE
Matthew Richardson kicks 4 goals and reaches the 650 career goal milestone.

THE LAST 16 MATCHES
Richmond has won just 3 of their last 16 matches.
    HUMM DEBUT
Jeremy Humm debuts and becomes the 1059th Richmond player to debut for Richmond

    WEDNESDAY 12 APRIL 2006
SCRATCH MATCH @ TRAINING - PUNT ROAD

BLACKS:   VS    YELLOWS:
15. Newman      6. Chaffey
12. Gasper         33. Browny
27. Raines         8. Roach
5. Simmonds     10. Staff
17. Johnson         J.Bowden 
19. Limbach       2. Richo
21. Tuck            13. Knobel
22. Meyer         14. Polo
26. Pattison       1. Pettifer
30. Tambling      39. P.Bowden
31. Hyde            18. Rodan
32. Tivendale     20. Hall
7. Hartigan        11. Jackson
34. Hughes        24. Coughlan
-. Kellaway         4. Krakouer
42. Humm         29. Oakley-Nicholls
44. Howat         45. White
35. Unknown 
     Coburg.       37. Casserley
13. Graham       38. McGuane
41. Foley

Yellows: 2.1.13 (Tuck, Jackson)
Blacks: 3.4.22   (Johnson, Tambling, Meyer)

    FRIDAY 7 APRIL 2006 - ROUND 2
RICHMOND VS STKILDA
TELSTRA DOME @ 7.30PM
R: 3.2.20 / 6.4.40 / 10.7.67 / 11.11.77
S: 4.1.25 / 9.4.58 / 11.6.72 / 13.10.88


GOALKICKERS:
BOWDEN P 3.2, PETTIFER 3.1 , JACKSON 2.2, RICHARDSON 1.1, SIMMONDS 1.0, TIVENDALE 1.0

ROUND 1-2 LOSS
Richmond lose consecutive Round 1 and Round 2 matches for the first time since 1991

RICHO NEARING MILESTONE
Matthew Richardson kicks 1 goal to move him to 646 career goals.
    GASPAR - ROY WRIGHT
10 Years to the round when he debuted, DARREN GASPAR breaks the club record of most club games wearing Number 2. His 196th match broke the 47 year old Richmond record held by GORDON 'ROY' WRIGHT between 1946-1959.

    FRIDAY 31 MARCH 2006 - ROUND 1
RICHMOND VS WESTERN BULLDOGS
TELSTRA DOME @ 7.30PM
    R: 3.2.20 / 5.6.36 / 6.6.42 / 7.10.52
F: 6.4.40 / 9.11.65 / 18.13.121 /25.17.167 

DEBUTS:
PATRICK BOWDEN becomes the fourth BOWDEN family member to debut for Richmond and the 1,058th Tiger player.
 His brother SEAN BOWDEN debuted 16 years early in the same round (1990), JOEL BOWDEN debuted in 1996 and their father MICHAEL BOWDEN debuted in 1967.

BOWDEN'S debut in a 115pt loss is the 3rd Biggest Defeat on debut by a Richmond player.

FATHER AND SONS
MICHAEL BOWDEN and PATRICK BOWDEN become the 26th father and son combination for the Richmond Football Club since 1885.
    RETURNS:  
NATHAN BROWN plays his first Premiership Match since breaking his leg in Round 10 of 2005.  His return is on the same ground he injured himself against Melbourne, Telstra Dome.

DAVID RODAN plays his first Premiership Match since rupturing his anterior ligament over one year ago.
    FIRST GOAL:
TROY SIMMONDS kicks the first goal for RICHMOND, from a free kick at the opening bounce, followed by a 50 Metre Penalty.  No actual possession was contested before Richmond kicked it's first goal.

FIRST MISS:
MATTHEW RICHARDSON'S first kick for goal is out of bounds- from a set shot.

RECORD NIGHT
RICHMOND'S biggest ROUND 1 Loss ever.  BULLDOG'S highest score against RICHMOND ever. RICHMOND'S 8th biggest loss.
RICHMOND's lowest score against FOOTSCRAY since ROUND 20 1989.

    
TUESDAY 28 MARCH 2006
MOTOROLA re-signs on for two season as co-major sponsors of the Club

NATHAN BROWN announces he hopes to achieve 15 possessions and 3 goals in his comeback game against Footscray in Round 1,

    MONDAY 27 MARCH 2006
Triple Premiership player BRYAN WOOD, Triple Best and Fairest RON BRANTON,  Chairman of Selectors ALLAN COOKE, and 150 games player CLARRIE HALL are all indcuted into the 2006 Richmond Hall of Fame.

    FRIDAY 24 MARCH 2006
JAY SCHULTZ extends his contract until the end of the 2008 season, although he only played 4 senior games last season due to injury.

    FRIDAY 17 MARCH 2006
PRACTICE MATCH @ QUANDONG PARK , RED CLIFFS.  10,000 @ 4.30pm
ESSENDON  3.6.24 / 11.7.73 / 15.10.100 / 18.15.123 def
RICHMOND 0.3.3 / 3.4.22 / 6.5.35 / 11.6.72
    This match was scheduled by the AFL as a show of support to the Mildura community devastated by the deaths of 6 teenagers in a road accident on February 18. 
Prior to the match, a minute silence was held and a video tribute broadcast around the ground to the tune of James Blunts 'Your Beautiful'.  Both teams wear black arm bands.
A live webcast is organised through the AFL website , with commentary provided by HOT FM callers Geoff Lucas, Kevin Bradmore and Pat Silcox
    GOALKICKERS:
PETTIFER (3), PATTISON (2), SIMMONDS (2), HUGHES (1), BOWDEN P (1), RODAN (1), BROWN (1)
    INJURIES:
GASPAR (corked calf)

    SATURDAY 11 MARCH 2006
PRACTICE MATCH @ CARRARA  7.10pm. 6,277 approx.
RICHMOND:                         1.6.12 /5.7.37 / 8.10. 58  / 13.11. 89   def
SYDNEY:                                 2.1.13 / 3.3.21 / 6.4.40 / 7.7.49
    Goalkickers:  
RICHARDSON (4), STAFFORD (2), BROWN (1), PATTISON (1), PETTIFER (1), HYDE (1),  COUGHLAN (1), TUCK (1), 
RAINES (1)
    CLASH
BRETT DELEDIO and NICK FOSDIKE  clash during a mid air contest.  FOSDIKE was carried off on a stretcher with blood streaming from a broken nose.  DELEDIO was unhurt.

    SATURDAY 4 MARCH 2006
PRACTICE MATCH @ DEAKIN RESERVE SHEPPARTON 2pm. 4,500 approx.
RICHMOND:                          3.6.24 / 9.9.63 / 16.12. 108  / 26.18. 174   def
WESTERN BULLDOGS:     3.1.19 / 8.3.51 / 13.5.83 / 15.6.96

Goalkickers:  
MEYER (3), JACKSON (3),HUGHES (3), SCHULZ (3),  BROWN (2), HYDE (2), TUCK (2), GASPAR (1),  RODAN (1),  PATTISON (1), HARTIGAN (1), TIVENDALE (1), LIMBACH (1), COUGHLIN (1) , TAMBLING (1)
    Best Players (afl.com.au):
DELEDIO, HYDE, RAINES, RODAN, TAMBLING, BOWDEN P, KRAKOUER, TIVENDALE


Injuries: LIMBACH (ankle).
    Squad:  GASPAR, DELEDIO, RAINES, BROWN, ROACH, KNOBEL, POLO, BOWDEN P, RODAN, LIMBACH, HALL, TUCK, MEYER, JACKSON, COUGHLAN, SCHULZ, PATTISON, KRAKOUER, TAMBLING, HYDE, TIVENDALE, HARTIGAN, WHITE, THURSFIELD, MCGUANE, KELLAWAY, FOLEY, HUMM

BROWN STATS
In his first game since his leg injury the previous year, NATHAN BROWN plays three quarter, mostly in the forward pocket, for a total of 12 possessions and 2 goals and at least 1 behind  His first goal was a right foot snap from 45 metres out.  He next goal was from a 35 metre set shot from a free kick.
    ACTING CAPTAIN
NATHAN BROWN (vice captain for season), captains Richmond in the absence of rested KANE JOHNSON

RICHMOND'S SCORE
Richmond's score of 26.18.174 is just one goal away from their highest Premiership score against the Bulldogs, which was 27.18.180 Rd 7 1980.

15 GOALKICKERS
Although not a Premiership match- Richmond's 15 goalkickers in a match is more than the club record for a Premiership match 
(14 goalkickers vs Collingwood Rd 4 1999)

    SATURDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2006
ROUND 1 NAB CUP @ TELSTRA DOME 
CROWD: TBC

RICHMOND: 0.2.1.13 / 0.5.3.33 / 0.7.7.49 /  0.11.9 (75) 
HAWTHORN: 1.1.5.20 / 1.7.8.59 / 1.7.9.60 / 1.11.10 (85)

GOALKICKERS: 
DELEDIO (2), HYDE (2), STAFFORD (2), RICHARDSON (1), RODAN (1), TAMBLING (1), TUCK (1), WHITE (1).
    RICHMOND RUNNER:
Four time Carlton premiership player WAYNE JOHNSTON begins his running duties with Richmond.  He takes over the role from DALE WEIGHTMAN who will be focussing more in his role as Player Welfare Manager.  JOHNSTON already has been assisting the club in the Tigers at Football Education (T@FE) program.
    TYLER FISHLOCK:
3 yr old TYLER FISHLOCK is carried onto the Telstra arena by KANE JOHNSON who then hands him to NATHAN BROWN.  TYLER  then sits with his parents near the boundary line to view the game.

BLACK ARM BANDS:
All Richmond player wear black arm bands in memory of 6 teenagers killed in a Mildura car crash.

DAVID RODAN:
On the eve of the first anniversary of rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament in a practice match last year, DAVID RODAN plays his first competitive match and kicks a goal.

TERRY WALLACE:
TERRY WALLACE is interviewed through the match from the commentary box by Ch 10 commentators.

    FRIDAY 24 FEBRUARY 2006
1973-1974 player FRANCIS JACKSON is appointed Richmond Recruiting Manager after spending 12 months in the role on a part time basis.

    THURSDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2006
NATHAN BROWN, wearing Number 8,  participates in his first practice match since snapping his right leg, as he plays the first half (2 x 20 minute quaters) for Coburg Tigers against Kangaroo Reserves.

BROWN kicked 1 goal, a left foot snap from approximately 40 metres out as the Coburg Tigers were soundly beaten.

Unconfirmed scores were:
Coburg Tigers:  2.1.13 / 4.1.25 / 5.2.32 / 6.2.38
Kangaroos:        8.2.50 / 10.5.65 / 13.10.88 / 17.15.117
    The Richmond Squad for the 1st NAB match against Hawthorn is announced.  

Missing is NATHAN BROWN, TRAVIS CASSERLY, JARROD OAKLEIGH-NICHOLLS, MARK CHAFFEY, MARK COUGHLAN, CLEVE HUGHES, KELVIN MOORE, DEAN POLO, WILL THURSFIELD, GREG TIVENDALE, ANGUS GRAHAM.

Squad named is: CHRIS NEWMAN, DARREN GASPAR, BRETT DELEDIO, ANDREW RAINES, 
TROY SIMMONDS, TOM ROACH, GREG STAFFORD, JOEL BOWDEN, MATTHEW RICHARDSON, 
TRENT KNOBEL,  KAYNE PETTIFER,  PATRICK BOWDEN,  KANE JOHNSON, DAVID RODAN, RAY HALL, SHANE TUCK, DANIEL JACKSON, JAY SCHULZ, ADAM PATTISON, ANDREW KRAKOUER,
RICHARD TAMBLING, CHRIS HYDE, BRENT HARTIGAN, MATTHEW WHITE, ANDREW KELLAWAY, NATHAN FOLEY, JEREMY HUMM, CAMERON HOWAT.

    FRIDAY 17 FEBRUARY 2006
PRACTICE MATCH @ Victoria Park
'Probables':    4.7.31 / 9.12.66/ 16.14.110 / 25.20.170 def
'Possibles':     3.0.18 /  5.3.33 / 6.4.40 /  6.5.41

Goalkickers:  
Probables: RODAN (3), RICHARDSON (4), BOWDEN .P (3), PATTISON (3), SIMMONDS (3), STAFFORD (3), KRAKOUER (2),  BOWDEN . J (2), TUCK (2)

Possibles: LIMBACH (2), STAFFORD (1), MEYER (1), HUGHES (1), HURST (1)
Injuries: JOHNSON (Corked Thigh)
    Runners: MARK COUGHLAN, DAVID KING, GREG TIVENDALE, 

Notes: 
GREG STAFFORD began on the 'Probables' team and switched to 'Possibles' at half time.
DANIEL JACKSON began with 'Possibles' and switched to 'Probables' at half time.

KANE JOHNSON captained the 'Probables'; whilst TERRY WALLACE coached
ANDREW KELLAWAY captained the 'Possibles'; whilst ANDY COLLINS coached

'Probables' team wore Black with Yellow Trim and White Shorts
'Possibles' team wore White with Yellow Trim and Black Shorts. 

The Teams as provided on the handout were:
Possibles:
    8. Thomas Roach
    43. Cameron Howat
    10. Greg Stafford
     4. Sean Bourke (Coburg)
    14. Dean Polo
     6. Ryan Hurst ( Coburg)
    19. Dean Limbach
     15. Ryan Edwards (Coburg)
    22. Danny Meyer
     18 Jake King (Coburg)
    32. Greg Tivendale
     25 Steven Burlak (Coburg)
    34. Cleve Hughes
     36. Bradley Allen (Coburg)
    35. Matthew White
     37 Brad Clifton (Coburg)
    38. Luke McGuane
     41. Nick Carnell (Coburg)
    39. Andrew Kellaway
     45 Alistair Neville (Coburg)
    40. Kelvin Moore
     
    Probables
    1. Chris Newman
    20. Ray Hall
    2. Darren Gaspar
    21. Shane Tuck
    3. Brett Deledio
    23. Daniel Jackson
    4. Andrew Raines
    25. Jay Schulz
    5. Troy Simmonds
    26 Adam Pattison
    11. Joel Bowden
    27. Andrew Krakouer
    12. Matthew Richardson
    30. Richard Tambling
    15. Kayne Pettifer
    31. Chris Hyde
    16. Patrick Bowden
    33. Brent Hartigan
    17. Kane Johnson
    41. Nathan Foley
    18. David Rodan
    42. Jeremy Humm

    WEDNESDAY 15 FEBRUARY 2006
For the second time in the week, Assistant Coach BRIAN ROYAL is kicked out of Hawthorn's training for spying.

    MONDAY 13 FEBRUARY 2006
BRIAN ROYAL is caught trying to scale the fence to watch the Hawthorn F.C train at Victoria Park , after Richmond's morning session.  As he is climbing over the fence, he is spotted by Hawthorn Officials.

    THURSDAY 9 FEBRUARY 2006
It is announced on this day that respected football administrator JOHN HOOK has been hired by Richmond to head up its opposition analysis program.  

    WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 8 2006
AUSKICK Clinics are held at Smythesdale Oval, Buninyong Oval, Newlyn Oval and Princes Park in Maryborough  from 11am - 12.30pm with the Richmond players

A further in store appearance is held at Amart All Sports on 333 Gilles St from 12.30- 1.30pm.

A Practice Intra-Club Match is held at Learmonth Football Ground from 4pm - 6pm .  

David King's Team 15.11.101 def
Brian Royal's Team 11.7.73

DAVID RODAN plays his first proper football match since rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament on 26 February 2005

NATHAN BROWN acted as the runner.

Goalkickers:
Cleve Hughes (2),  Dean Limbach (2), Daniel Jackson (3),  Matthew Richardson (6) * including 4 in the last quarter, Troy Simmonds (3), 

Greg Stafford jarred his knee and Chris Hyde corked his thigh.

The Richmond Football Club Official Dinner is held at 7pm at the Ballarat Leagues Club in Main Street Ballarat.

    TUESDAY FEBRUARY 7 2006
A Superclinic is held from 10.30am - Noon at North Ballarat Oval.

Players then make an in store appearance at the AFL Store in Wendouree Village from 3.45pm - 4.30pm.

Then, a Community Forum is held at North Ballarat Football Club in Creswick Road, Ballarat at 7.30pm.  Local football and sporting club administrators  and volunteers listen to leading Tiger identities about the AFL's latest techniques and best-practice policies across coaching, sports injury treatment, club management, goal setting and leadership.
    3yr old TYLER FISHLOCK, suffering from retinoblastoma, cancer of the eye, is visited by NATHAN BROWN and KANE JOHNSON at his home in Caroline Springs.  A tiger supporter, he is photographed on the shoulders of BROWN and JOHNSON on the eve of an operation to remove his eye.

    MONDAY FEBRUARY 6 2006
The entire RFC playing list and coaching staff travel to Ballarat to being a 4 day  visit as part of the AFL's 2006 Community Camps Program.  They arrive at 1pm with a Civic Reception by the Mayor held at 2pm. Training is held at North Ballarat Oval from 3.30pm - 5pm.  A Black Tie  night with Senior Players and the coach is held at 6pm.

    FRIDAY FEBRUARY 3 2006
INTRA CLUB SCRATCH MATCH #5 @ VICTORIA PARK
Yellows                Blacks

5. Simmonds       2. Gasper
8. Roach             4. Raines
11. J Bowden    10. Stafford
12. Richardson   14. Polo
15. Pettifer         17. Sugar
16. P Bowden     18. Rodan
19. Limbach       21. Tuck
23. Jackson         22. Meyer
24. Coghlan          7. Krakouer 
25. Schulz          32. Tivendale
26. Pattison       34. Hughes
30. Tambling      38. Mcguane 
31. Hyde           39. Kellaway
33. Hartigan     42. Humm
35. White         43. Howat
41. Foley          44. Graham

Score
Yellows: 4.2-26 (Jackson, Roach, White, Paddy Bowden)
Blacks: 2.4-16 (Rodan, Hughes).

    WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 1 2006
INTRA CLUB SCRATCH MATCH #4 @ VICTORIA PARK
YELLOWS           BLACKS

2. Gas             1. Newman
3. Deledio        4. Raines
5. Simmonds   8. Roach
10. Stafford     14. Polo
11. Bowden J   15. Pettifer
12. Richardson 19. Limbach
16. Bowden P   22. Meyer
18. Rodan        23. Jackson
21. Tuck           25. Schulz
26. Pattison     31. Hyde
27. Krakouer    34. Hughes
32. Tivendale   36. Thursfield 
33. Hartigan     38. McGuane
35. White         41. Foley
39. Kellaway     42. Humm
43. Howat
44. Graham

Yellows: 5 (Richardson 3, Stafford 1 Unknown 1
Blacks:   1 (Hughes)

For the entire practice match, the ball was thrown up rather than bounced.

    THURSDAY JANUARY 26 2006
Long service Richmond trainer  CHRIS 'DIZZY' SMITH receives the Australian Fire Service Medal in the Australia Day Honours.

    WEDNESDAY 25 JANUARY 2006
MARK CHAFFEY and ANDREW KELLAWAY receive Life Memberships from the Richmond Football Club at the AGM.  Kellaway's life membership marks the first time a set of brothers have received RFC Life Memberships (DUNCAN KELLAWAY 2001)

    MONDAY 23 JANUARY
INTRA CLUB SCRATCH MATCH #3 @ VICTORIA PARK
ONE-QUARTER ONLY
The teams are recorded below courtesy of OER forum.

YELLOW     vs    BLACKS
Newman             Raines
Gasper               Roach
Deledio
Simmonds           Polo
Stafford             Bowden. P
Bowden J            Rodan
Richardson          Limbach
Knobel                Hall
Pettifer               Tuck
Johnson             Meyer
Schulz                Jackson
Pattison              Coghlan
Krakouer            Hughes
Oakley-Nicholls     White
Tambling              Thursfield
Hyde                    Casserley
Hartigan                McGuane
Kellaway               Foley
Moore                   Howat
Humm                  Graham

Scores:  
Yellow: 2.6.18  (Goalkickers: Tambling 1.2,  Knobel 1.1) (Other scorers: Stafford 0.1, Rushed 0.2)
Blacks:  2.0.12  (Goalkickers: Rodan 1.0   Unknown 1)

    WEDNESDAY 18 JANUARY 2006

INTRA CLUB SCRATCH MATCH #2 @ VICTORIA PARK
The teams are recorded below from OER forum.

WHITES:     vs      BLACKS:
Newman                Roach
Gasper                  Stafford
Deledio                  Knobel
Raines
Simmonds              Polo
Bowden J              Limbach
Richardson            Hall
Pettifer                  Meyer
Bowden P              Oakley-Nicholls
Johnson                 Hartigan
Rodan                    Hughes
Tuck                      Thursfield
Coghlan                 Casserley
Schulz                    White
Krakouer                Humm
Tambling                Howat
Hyde                       Graham

Potential other players were: McGuane, Foley and Pattison.

    TUESDAY 17 JANUARY 2006
World Middleweight Boxing Title Contender and Richmond supporter SAM SOLIMAN  visits Tiger Training and spars with JAY SCHULZ, LUKE MCGUANE, ANDREW RAINES, TOM ROACH, ANDREW KRAKOUER and KAYNE PETTIFER

    MONDAY 16 JANUARY 2006
TROY SIMMONDS undergoes surgery at the Mercy Private Hospital to have a pin insert into his broken right ankle.  He will miss the AFL Pre Season competition.

Richmond play an intra club scratch match- the first for the 2006 season.  The teams are recorded below from OER forum.

INTRA CLUB SCRATCH MATCH #1 @ VICTORIA PARK

BLACKS:      vs       WHITES:
Newman                   Raines
Gasper                     Brown
Deledio 
Simmonds                Roach
Stafford                   Knobel
Bowden, J                Polo
Richardson               Bowden. P
Pettifer                     Limbach
Johnson                   Tuck
Rodan                      Meyer
Hall                          Jackson
Schulz                      Coghlan
Pattison                    Oakley-Nicholls
Krakouer                   Tivendale
Tambling                  Hartigan
Hyde                         Hughes
White                       Thursfield
Moore                       Casserley
Foley                        McGuane
Howat                       Kellaway
                                Humm

    SATURDAY 14 JANUARY 2006
TRENT KNOBEL , a former young life saver, wins the Richmond one-kilometre open water swim at Torquay from PATRICK BOWDEN and JOEL BOWDEN.

    WEDNESDAY 11 JANUARY 2006
3 x 15 min intra club match quarters are played at Richmond's training session at Victoria Park.
Black Jumper vs. Yellow Jumpers, with the final score reading:
Yellow: 9.4.58
Black:  3.2.20

GOALKICKERS INCLUDE:
YELLOW TEAM
KAYNE PETTIFER 6, DEAN LIMBACH 1, KANE JOHNSON 1,

BLACK TEAM
MATTHEW RICHARDSON 1, JARROD OAKLEY-NICHOLLS 1,  

Umpires were GREG TIVENDALE and NATHAN BROWN.