News Return Richmond's Colour. BLK UNDER ADMINISTRATION

[Cody_]

BLK is contracted in 2017 with:
Richmond
St Kilda
Adelaide
Brisbane
Gold Coast
GWS

 

[Groupie_]

BLK are apparently going into receivership, not sure if this effects us in any way going forward.

delicious

 

[Mero]

What is now BLK was the Australia-NZ office of KooGa.
KooGa are a big manufacturer of rugby gear in Europe.
They decided they could make their own brand and take the KooGa customers with them.
The guy who owns it sold his penthouse earlier this year, so maybe they do have a cash problem
http://www.couriermail.com.au/reale...e/news-story/2a2e3fd2ee6954877dacf12cfe8c19dd

 

[tigs2010]

BLK are apparently going into receivership, not sure if this effects us in any way going forward.

Would have been making billion $ profits if they could just make the jumper black.

 

[Groupie_]

What is now BLK was the Australia-NZ office of KooGa.
KooGa are a big manufacturer of rugby gear in Europe.
They decided they could make their own brand and take the KooGa customers with them.
The guy who owns it sold his penthouse earlier this year, so maybe they do have a cash problem
http://www.couriermail.com.au/reale...e/news-story/2a2e3fd2ee6954877dacf12cfe8c19dd

that bloke is an arse

 

[Groupie_]

It's official BLK are done.

SEN are reporting BLK are in trouble and that Richmond will be running out with a different manufacturer next season?

from the jumpers thread

pop out the champers fellas

 

[Michaels]

from the jumpers thread

pop out the champers fellas

Heard it here first

 

[Groupie_]

Heard it here first

I wonder if its true who will we go with

Adidas (first time in a long time they've had one club (Hawks) )

Puma (Last had 2 clubs in 2014 but now only have west coast)

Nike (Has been with Carlton only for about 11 years)

Asics (Just come back into the game witb the Dogs)

New Balance (Have only ever been with Melbourne since they came in)

ISC (just signed Cwood and EDrugs so might not sign anymore)

Cotton On (please god no)

Canterbury (norf since 2015)

 

[tigs2010]

I wonder if its true who will we go with

Adidas (first time in a long time they've had one club (Hawks) )

Puma (Last had 2 clubs in 2014 but now only have west coast)

Nike (Has been with Carlton only for about 11 years)

Asics (Just come back into the game witb the Dogs)

New Balance (Have only ever been with Melbourne since they came in)

ISC (just signed Cwood and EDrugs so might not sign anymore)

Cotton On (please god no)

Canterbury (norf since 2015)

Please not the last 2.

 

[Groupie_]

Please not the last 2.

take em a million times over BLK or Cotton on

but we need one of the big 3 followed closely by Asics or NB

 

[GoTigers2015]

Confirmed

 

[tigs2010]

take em a million times over BLK or Cotton on

but we need one of the big 3 followed closely by Asics or NB

One of the last 2 is Cotton On you drunk campaigner

 

[Groupie_]

Adidas would choose the Crows over us imo

We haven't sold many jumpers due to KooGa/BLK rolling out the same jumper for 7 years lol

75k members though and the highest crowds in the last few years so we would be attractive to em

 

[Capitano_Cotch]

Hectic.
I hope we change apparel partner.
BLK are horrible and it is no wonder they are in the position they are in currently.
Their apparel is beyond putrid. Can't even get colours right

 

[Groupie_]

Hectic.
I hope we change apparel partner.
BLK are horrible and it is no wonder they are in the position they are in currently.
Their apparel is beyond putrid. Can't even get colours right

lets see if they **** this up too. couldnt sign a naming rights sponsor for punt road this year and ME Bank got free advertising for a year

knowing us we will go with cotton on or some new shitcampaigner povo brand

 

[rfctigerarmy]

First Cotchin's Brownlow, now this.

 

[Capitano_Cotch]

lets see if they **** this up too. couldnt sign a naming rights sponsor for punt road this year and ME Bank got free advertising for a year

knowing us we will go with cotton on or some new shitcampaigner povo brand

I can't see us signing a big brand on such short notice. We will most likely stay with BLK for the year

 

[Wrenny]

Should be some ultra cheap deals going soon then!

 

[Groupie_]

I can't see us signing a big brand on such short notice. We will most likely stay with BLK for the year

maybe we were already down the track with a new one for 2018

 

[Capitano_Cotch]

maybe we were already down the track with a new one for 2018

I'm hoping we knew about BLK's plight for quite some time and have already sorted something out but I'm not hopeful.
Would love Puma, they are the best apparel sponsor in my opinion by far.
Makes sense as to why we haven't seen new gear released yet this year.
Most other clubs at least have some sort of Media Polo, playing jumper or training gear available.
None of the BLK teams do.

 

[Tigerbob68]

Hope this is ok to post in full. From the HS website:
Sports apparel company BLK placed into administration, casting doubt on deals with six AFL clubs

Jay Clark and Jon Anderson, Herald Sun
2 minutes ago
Subscriber only

A SPORTSWEAR company signed by St Kilda a week ago has gone into receivership.

Apparel supplier BLK, which has deals with six AFL clubs, has officially informed the AFL it has gone into receivership, jeopardising all merchandise and sponsorship agreements.

An extract from the ASIC database reveals World Rugby Specialists, the parent company of BLK Sports, has been placed under external administration.

The AFL confirmed to the Herald Sun it was gaining more information. St Kilda has also been informed of the development.

“The AFL is aware that BLK has gone into receivership,” an AFL spokesman said.

“Our commercial/licensing departments are in the process of gathering as much information as they can from the receivers to understand the implications for those clubs in the competition that have a relationship with the company for 2017.

“We have six clubs that will be affected in some form.”

NEW LOOK: AFL TEAMS REVEAL JUMPER CHANGES FOR 2017

BLK has deals with Adelaide, Brisbane Lions, Richmond, Gold Coast, GWS Giants and St Kilda.

The clubs are still working through the ramifications, with BLK supplying playing and training gear as well as cash sponsorships.

At least one club contacted by the Herald Sun is rapidly searching for a new sponsor to replace BLK.

The news is a particular blow to the Saints, who proudly announced their BLK deal on November 9.

Under the three-year contract the company would have provided on and off-field apparel for players and officials plus supporter merchandise.

“We are delighted to have BLK on board as the Saints’ official sporting apparel partner in 2017 and beyond,” St Kilda chief commercial officer Christine Finnigan said last week.

“The quality sports apparel BLK produces will play an important role in helping our team to achieve their best performance on the field and training track.”

BLK also has agreements with a bevvy of local sporting clubs.

The Saints are taking pre-orders on their website for BLK guernseys for 2017.

 

[Groupie_]

Hope this is ok to post in full. From the HS website:
Sports apparel company BLK placed into administration, casting doubt on deals with six AFL clubs

Jay Clark and Jon Anderson, Herald Sun
2 minutes ago
Subscriber only

A SPORTSWEAR company signed by St Kilda a week ago has gone into receivership.

Apparel supplier BLK, which has deals with six AFL clubs, has officially informed the AFL it has gone into receivership, jeopardising all merchandise and sponsorship agreements.

An extract from the ASIC database reveals World Rugby Specialists, the parent company of BLK Sports, has been placed under external administration.

The AFL confirmed to the Herald Sun it was gaining more information. St Kilda has also been informed of the development.

“The AFL is aware that BLK has gone into receivership,” an AFL spokesman said.

“Our commercial/licensing departments are in the process of gathering as much information as they can from the receivers to understand the implications for those clubs in the competition that have a relationship with the company for 2017.

“We have six clubs that will be affected in some form.”

NEW LOOK: AFL TEAMS REVEAL JUMPER CHANGES FOR 2017

BLK has deals with Adelaide, Brisbane Lions, Richmond, Gold Coast, GWS Giants and St Kilda.

The clubs are still working through the ramifications, with BLK supplying playing and training gear as well as cash sponsorships.

At least one club contacted by the Herald Sun is rapidly searching for a new sponsor to replace BLK.

The news is a particular blow to the Saints, who proudly announced their BLK deal on November 9.

Under the three-year contract the company would have provided on and off-field apparel for players and officials plus supporter merchandise.

“We are delighted to have BLK on board as the Saints’ official sporting apparel partner in 2017 and beyond,” St Kilda chief commercial officer Christine Finnigan said last week.

“The quality sports apparel BLK produces will play an important role in helping our team to achieve their best performance on the field and training track.”

BLK also has agreements with a bevvy of local sporting clubs.

The Saints are taking pre-orders on their website for BLK guernseys for 2017.

hopefully we are that one club looking lol

 

[Capitano_Cotch]

hopefully we are that one club looking lol

We only have one year remaining with them anyway so either we get a new one immediately or we just use the same apparel for 2017 that we had in 2016.

 

[rfctiger90]

Lol st kilda

 

[peterbuch74]

BLK Gone into receivership today...

From behind the H/Sun Paywall

Sports apparel company BLK placed into administration, casting doubt on deals with six AFL clubs

Jay Clark and Jon Anderson, Herald Sun
16 minutes ago
Subscriber only

A SPORTSWEAR company signed by St Kilda a week ago has gone into receivership.

Apparel supplier BLK, which has deals with six AFL clubs, has officially informed the AFL it has gone into receivership, jeopardising all merchandise and sponsorship agreements.

An extract from the ASIC database reveals World Rugby Specialists, the parent company of BLK Sports, has been placed under external administration.

The AFL confirmed to the Herald Sun it was gaining more information. St Kilda has also been informed of the development.

“The AFL is aware that BLK has gone into receivership,” an AFL spokesman said.

“Our commercial/licensing departments are in the process of gathering as much information as they can from the receivers to understand the implications for those clubs in the competition that have a relationship with the company for 2017.

“We have six clubs that will be affected in some form.”

BLK has deals with Adelaide, Brisbane Lions, Richmond, Gold Coast, GWS Giants and St Kilda.

The clubs are still working through the ramifications, with BLK supplying playing and training gear as well as cash sponsorships.

At least one club contacted by the Herald Sun is rapidly searching for a new sponsor to replace BLK.

The news is a particular blow to the Saints, who proudly announced their BLK deal on November 9.

Under the three-year contract the company would have provided on and off-field apparel for players and officials plus supporter merchandise.

“We are delighted to have BLK on board as the Saints’ official sporting apparel partner in 2017 and beyond,” St Kilda chief commercial officer Christine Finnigan said last week.

“The quality sports apparel BLK produces will play an important role in helping our team to achieve their best performance on the field and training track.”

BLK also has agreements with a bevvy of local sporting clubs.

The Saints are taking pre-orders on their website for BLK guernseys for 2017.