Best pub in Melbourne for watching Richmond games?

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Just wondering if someone can tell me the best pub (or pubs) in Melbourne for watching Richmond games?

I'm writing a series of articles for melbournepubculture.com on the best pubs for watching specific teams. I'm looking at the Tigers this week and I need to know which pubs are decked out with heaps of old Richmond gurnseys/photos/painting etc. and which pubs are the best for Tige's fans (heaps of other Richmond suppporters, great TV/projecter, things like that).

I know a lot of people head to The London, but fans from every team go to The London pre game. All Nations is an awesome pub, but what is it like to watch the game there? Do they turn up the sound or is it just kinda on in the background. What about pubs outside of Richmond? Any thoughts/advice is appreciated.

Basically, if Richmond were playing interstate and you were heading to a pub with mates just to watch the game, where would you go?

Thanks in advance for you help.
 

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Personally if not at my local, which is hardly a Tigerland icon, I'd suggest the Rose in Napier Street, Fitzroy. Very very opinionated and loud followers there and little to no language code.

Some serious Tiger fans there and can be a very funny place.

The screens give you a bit of a neckache, but a must to experience. Interstate games are great, although last year's loss to GC wasn't so flash

This weekend would be a good time to check it out
 
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Last time I watched the Tiges play Geelong at the Rose we lost by 108 points.
Apart from that it is my fav place to watch our games no doubt.
Great food and beer, laid back friendly atmosphere and service - they make an excellent steak sandwich.
I hear it is being sold though :mad: Hope the tigers memorabilia is kept by the new owners.
 
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