Farewell Mr Roberts

Mr Ken Roberts, who played 58 games for Richmond from 1947-1951, passed away on October 21st at the age of 83.

Mr Roberts played half back flank, was runner up in the 1949 Best and Fairest and won the Best First year Player Award in 1947.
He was a life member of the Richmond Former Players and Official Association.

Mr Roberts also played in Jack Dyer's last game in 1949.

Condolences to the Roberts family.

Richmond's 2009 AFL Draw (click to enlarge)

(courtesy of the AFL website, and the screenshot capture from my IMAC)

Former Richmond VFA player blogging!

Imagine , if 100 years ago, we had a former player in the heart of Richmond, who could tell us all that is happening in the great place of Tigerland.

Well wish no more- a tongue in cheek look, as the mighty Jack Hutchison (Richmond VFA goalkicking machine and premiership player) has agreed to keep us all in touch with the latest Richmond news from 1908-1909. (yes cash did exchange hands)

Everyday check his latest entry out at: http://twitter.com/tigerland

RFC Season 2008 Season in Review- Part 2

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RFC 2008 Season in Review Podcast- Part 1

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Part 2 will be available online in the coming days.

Scarlett as KB.

For those who missed it.
Matthew Scarlett, shaved his head , simliar to Dave Lawson in the Toyota Ad- to look like my old man, KB. Scarlett showed off his new haircut at Mad Monday- two days after the Grand Final.

Richmond wins 2008 Grand Final Sprint

Matthew White wins the 2008 Grand Final sprint off scratch.
Below is a screen capture of the finish (courtesy of Channel 7 + EyeTV) and a video of the race and post match interview (courtesy and copyrighted by Channel 7)

KB Toyota Ad Little Known Fact 3

The recreation of the Stan Magro goal from 1980- resulted in Stphen Curry wearing a Magro wig.
KB was unaware that Curry had put the wig on , until he saw the ad on tv one month later.

KB Toyota Ad Little Known Fact 2

Little Known Fact 2- the first few hours of the shoot , KB was wearing dark runners, This resulted in him straining both hamstrings, and as a result a pair of old footy boots were located, and the manufacturers logo was 'taped over'.

KB Toyota Ad Little Known Fact 1.

Some snapshots from the Toyota Ad (courtesy of my EyeTV on my IMAC)


Little known Fact #1- KB's reaction to Dave Lawson shaving off his hair- is authentic. KB was unaware of what Dave was doing until the cameras rolled. At first KB thought the hair was a wig.

Rhettrospective all on the internet...

On YouTube (historical videos on Jack Dyer, Bill Morris, Jack O'Rourke and early VFL):
http://www.youtube.com/rhettrospective

On Twitter (for breaking Richmond news and the 'Tiger Twitter'- a daily look at a different Richmond player) http://www.twitter.com/rhettrospective

On Email (for any richmond historical queries): Email me

KB Toyota Ad (to see the old man at his finest): http://www.toyota.com.au/afl

coming soon....

Rhettrospective Podcast (a short review of the 2008 season)

and a live WEBCHAT (in which you can participate) with Richmond Immortal KEVIN BARTLETT.

Richmond relative ?

always on the lookout:


Did your relative play football for the Richmond Football Club (VFA / Seniors / Reserves / Under 19's / Under 17's ).
If so, I would love to hear from you. Even if you don't know much about their career- or have heard 'stories' that they played for Richmond- drop me a line and I can see what I can answer.
Email me : rhettrospective@hotmail.com (just cut and paste the address into an email)


Was your relative an official of the Richmond Football Club (VFA ? VFL ? AFL?). If so, I would love to hear from you as well

I am of particular interest to know of anyone who is a relative of a VFA Richmond player.

The Meaning of Football- as told by Tom Hafey to Rhett Bartlett

Below is my 5th video relating to Richmond.
I created this movie in response to the Melbourne International Short Film Festival 'The Meaning of Football'.
I submitted this video but was unsuccessful in reaching the final 10.

So I post this on here for your viewing.
It is entitled, The Meaning of Football- as told by Tom Hafey to Rhett Bartlett.
Copyright Rhett Bartlett 2008

John Ritchie

I noticed in the Herald Sun Death Notices, during this week, the passing of former Richmond player Mr John Ritchie.

Mr Ritchie played from 1951- 1955, for 40 games and 2 goals. He wore numbers 35 and 30 during his career.
As a half back flanker,he started his career with Richmond for the Thirds in 1949.

By 1951, he was playing in the senior team -his debut, Round 4 1951 against Hawthorn; the Tigers won.
He played during one of Richmond's least successful eras on the field. Of the 40 games - only 19 were victories.

In 1955, he was a member of the Reserves Premiership side , which defeated Footscray by 30 points
In 1956, he was appointed captain of the Reserves - with the 'Cubs' making the Preliminary Final , before losing to South Melbourne by 21 points. The Cubs would not make the finals for another 8 years. That same year he tied for the Reserves Best and Fairest with Charlie Flannagan.

A Reserves Premiership player, Captain and Best and Fairest - our condolences to his family and friends.

Eat Em Alive Tiger.

Greg Miller

It is being reported on both radio and print, that Greg Miller has quit the club, as director of football.
There is no official comment from Mr Miller or the club at the moment.

Mr Peter Welsh

It has sadly come to my attention, that 1980 premiership player Peter Welsh died last night after a long battle with illness.
Our condolences to the Welsh family.

Information on Peter's career can be located at his Wikipedia page.

Richmond History- SOS - Can you help ?

In this, the centenary year of the Richmond Football Club in the AFL - it is an opportune time to send out an SOS, to supporters, history buffs, casual observers - regarding a two points around Richmond and its history.

Can you assist below ?

FOOTBALL RECORDS.

The AFL Record has been in existence since 1912.
That means there is approximately 1,950 Richmond Football Club records produced.

Most Richmond records from 1960- Present Day are in collectors hands, Richmond Museum, Ebay etc etc ,
but it is the Richmond records from 1912 - 1959 that are more difficult to locate.

So this SOS request is simple. If you have any Richmond records covering 1912 - 1959; and would be comfort to advise me, I hope to maintain a list of what records pre 1960 are in existence. There is no intention to purchase the records from you, and you can remain anonymous, I would just like to attempt to identify how many of the pre 1960 Richmond records are in existence.

So feel free to drop an email to:
Rhett Bartlett



RICHMOND GAMES

My next book project I am attempting to work on, is a detailed list of the following; every:

+ Senior Richmond match
+ Reserves Richmond match
+ Under 19's Richmond Match
+ Little League Richmond match
+ Unique matches involving RFC (ie: Appeals / Practice Matches / Post Season Matches / Pre Season Matches)

- for each of these points, I am attempting to documents the score, goalkickers, players for the teams, and unique tidbits that accompany the game.

- all score details of Senior Richmond matches exist, so do their related teams , goalkickers etc.

- if anyone is able to provide any information of score, teams, players, goalkickers for the Reserves/Under 19's/ Little League/ Unique Matches (listed above) please email me below.

Even the smallest piece of information is appreciated- as you never know, you might be the only person to discover it, or be aware of it. So think back to matches you saw growing up, or newspaper cuttings you might have- see what you can find.

- as well, I am looking for any interesting tidbits from any matches in Richmond history. These tidbits can range from , Richmond players acting as runners, unique umpiring decisions, unique moments on the field, changing in guernsey numbers, goalkicking feats (ie: 6 goals in a quarter), 'firsts' in Richmond matches, 'lasts' in Richmond matches. Any notes of interest about any matches would be much appreciated.

These can be emailed to me at :
Rhett Bartlett


- Thank you
Rhett Bartlett

Richmond FC: The Tigers- Book Update

Hello all.
I have received several more copies of RICHMOND FC: The Tigers. These books come personally signed by both KEVIN BARTLETT and myself.

Should you wish to order some, just click on the Shopping Cart image further down the page.
Total cost is only $55- including postage and handling to you in Australia- and signed by Richmond Immortal Kevin Bartlett.


Regards

- Rhett Bartlett

Bill Morris - You Tube Documentary

Here is my 4th mini Richmond documentary - this one is about the brilliant, yet flawed, Bill Morris.
Feedback welcomed to rhettrospective@hotmail.com

Jack Dyer- his final game

Here is a short documentary I have edited, produced and narrated regarding Jack Dyer's last game of League Football.
Further documentaries I have created can be found further down on this site.