- Jul 6, 2000
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- Richmond
Come on, you have to agree.
Earlier on in the year I wrote for tigerfury.net about supporting the club but living interstate. The thread 'Location' reminded me of it so I thought I'd post it here.
Long Range Support
Imagine wanting a lego set for Christmas, you are really desperate but you never get it. Instead, your cousin gets it but lives a few hours away. You are still in love with it but it is too far to interact with.
This is a similar feeling to interstate footy fans. Richmond is about 4 hours away by plane but I still love them. How does this work?
Richmond are on TV in Perth about every second week. That's not so bad. The radio is usually available for those weeks that go begging. The passion is still there. The feeling of following an AFL team is so amazing, especially when they win. However, when they lose it is still an amazing, even if unhappy, feeling in the body.
OK, so we know the feeling but not everyone gets to experience the thrill of home games, training, family day events, AGM's or award nights. Many take it for granted and that is only noticeable when you don't get those luxuries. Being able to watch your team once or twice a year is disappointing, especially when your team loses those matches. However, I am thankful, even if I can't see about 17 games a year.
If there is one thing that a long distance supporter can be happy about, it is knowing that one day you will go to your club's home ground or training venue. In my case, Punt Road. I can't wait for the day that I set foot onto that oval. It is exciting just thinking about it.
Purchasing merchandise, a membership of the club and a membership of the cheer squad is one way of feeling close to your team. The money goes towards your club and you know you've made an appreciative contribution. All of those 3 things, I have done. It makes me feel like a real interstate supporter - whatever that may be!
Earlier on in the year I wrote for tigerfury.net about supporting the club but living interstate. The thread 'Location' reminded me of it so I thought I'd post it here.
Long Range Support
Imagine wanting a lego set for Christmas, you are really desperate but you never get it. Instead, your cousin gets it but lives a few hours away. You are still in love with it but it is too far to interact with.
This is a similar feeling to interstate footy fans. Richmond is about 4 hours away by plane but I still love them. How does this work?
Richmond are on TV in Perth about every second week. That's not so bad. The radio is usually available for those weeks that go begging. The passion is still there. The feeling of following an AFL team is so amazing, especially when they win. However, when they lose it is still an amazing, even if unhappy, feeling in the body.
OK, so we know the feeling but not everyone gets to experience the thrill of home games, training, family day events, AGM's or award nights. Many take it for granted and that is only noticeable when you don't get those luxuries. Being able to watch your team once or twice a year is disappointing, especially when your team loses those matches. However, I am thankful, even if I can't see about 17 games a year.
If there is one thing that a long distance supporter can be happy about, it is knowing that one day you will go to your club's home ground or training venue. In my case, Punt Road. I can't wait for the day that I set foot onto that oval. It is exciting just thinking about it.
Purchasing merchandise, a membership of the club and a membership of the cheer squad is one way of feeling close to your team. The money goes towards your club and you know you've made an appreciative contribution. All of those 3 things, I have done. It makes me feel like a real interstate supporter - whatever that may be!
