Status in Question Richmond board infighting (Damian Barrett story so take it how you will)

[Established1870]

So apparently, Richmond's board are apparently in one giant shitstorm with an EGM not out of the question. Certain power brokers want the President and Hardwick out.

Again, Damian Barrett story, so take it as you will. I think there's some truth to it.

 

[StillAtLarge]

An ashen faced Caro didn't even have to open her mouth to confirm this. Prepare for bloodshed!

 

[Penny78]

I wonder if Barretts head will keep receding in that weird pattern.

 

[F_therest]

Not hard to believe is it?

They are constantly defending their decisions and players despite it leading them nowhere...the decision to 'just make finals' at the expense of a real shot at a premiership still boggles my mind.

Gale's defence was that Hardwick had a good relationship with the players...you dont hang everything on that.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Feels good that Essendon are no longer in the news

 

[compact72]

Feels good that Essendon are no longer in the news

Was funny when they said Essendon is more of a destination club than Richmond.

Couldn't open the mouth, was priceless

 

[Whowants2know]

Questions being asked

Why didn't we finish 9th

 

[captain cotch 9]

It was a meeting with people that arnt on the board that are thinking about challenging.
Wealthy backers and coutire group members.
Barrett reported that not all where in favor of a spill but watch this space IMO.
If we get thrashed by the Pies on Friday night heads will roll IMO.

 

[Milanista28]

I respect the loyal Richmond fans who keep fronting up week in week out, Wouldn't be bloody easy.

 

[R_Grunter]

If we get thrashed by the Pies on Friday night heads will roll IMO.

Heads will roll.

 

[PetterdHoisted]

I respect the loyal Richmond fans who keep fronting up week in week out, Wouldn't be bloody easy.

Thanks mate, has sure been an infuriating couple of weeks! But like all clubs falling on hard times in the last 3 years, we can fall back on that comforting thought 'at least we're not essendon'. Obviously you guys don't have that option, and I just wanted to say I super respect how hard it must be for you guys and how you've stuck fat, I'm sure it goes for the fans of all 17 other clubs. Take care.

 

[Milanista28]

Thanks mate, has sure been an infuriating couple of weeks! But like all clubs falling on hard times in the last 3 years, we can fall back on that comforting thought 'at least we're not essendon'. Obviously you guys don't have that option, and I just wanted to say I super respect how hard it must be for you guys and how you've stuck fat, I'm sure it goes for the fans of all 17 other clubs. Take care.

I'd rather be in our position than yours, Reckon you would be too when it's all said and done.

And FWIW "At least we aren't Richmond" is a pretty famous saying in football circles.

 

[Tiger Toffee]

I love how everyone cares so much, other clubs would kill for the amount of press we get, have a good win on the weekend, doesn't matter because the scribes will be talking tigers.

The other thing i love, were supposedly imploding but other teams having outstanding years are either equal or 1 win ahead of us. hahahahahahahahaha

I'd rather be in our position than yours, Reckon you would be too when it's all said and done.

And FWIW "At least we aren't Richmond" is a pretty famous saying in football circles.

I wouldn't, you are going 1-21, even clubs on their knees manage to win 3-4 games in a season but keep believing the players coming back will lift you out of the bottom four.

 

[Milux]

I respect the loyal Richmond fans who keep fronting up week in week out, Wouldn't be bloody easy.

Lol.

 

[Helfarch]

I wonder if Barretts head will keep receding in that weird pattern.

Head receding? As in eventually he'll be a hairy neck and a pair of glasses?

 

[ManOfClay]

I love how everyone cares so much, other clubs would kill for the amount of press we get, have a good win on the weekend, doesn't matter because the scribes will be talking tigers.

It's this attitude that has ****ed the Tigers. Similar to "We are Carlton, * the rest"

Richmond is a club that gets lost in its own self importance at the expense of looking for ways to improve.

 

[French Tiger]

I respect the loyal Richmond fans who keep fronting up week in week out, Wouldn't be bloody easy.

I have said these last couple of years re the Bombers , it's not the supporters fault what has happened & I have felt for you guys. Even a few weeks ago at the g after bringing my 3 young kids down for the day to watch, when you guys got to within a kick in the last I looked at some of your supporters & how happy you were. Right or wrong it's the passion in us & we can't help that or what our club dishes up to us.

 

[rumply]

I wouldn't, you are going 1-21, even clubs on their knees manage to win 3-4 games in a season but keep believing the players coming back will lift you out of the bottom four.

& there's no reason for that now, is there? So what are Richmonds?

No guesses for who would be favoured in a quick straw poll of which team will be better placed next season, Essendon or Richmond.

 

[Hank Heavenly]

something has to change...

 

[Xtreme]

Should merge with Essendon and create a super club of mediocrity!

 

[The 747]

something has to change...

undeniable dilemma

 

[SterlingArcher]

The other thing i love, were supposedly imploding but other teams having outstanding years are either equal or 1 win ahead of us. hahahahahahahahaha
.

In other words, you are happy to be compared to Melbourne and Carlton

Both clubs supporters can accept that our clubs have been desperately mismanaged in the past decade and we are only coming out of our darkest periods (just about of all time) now.

But yeah I'm sure you find that hilarious

 

[Great8]

Should merge with Essendon and create a super club of mediocrity!

Wasn't that long ago you almost merged or even folded. Things can change quickly with the right people in charge

 

[PetterdHoisted]

Should merge with Essendon and create a super club of mediocrity!

christ almighty, imagine it!
But retaining both yellow and red sashes in a crossed fashion on the black background would be a pretty cool guernsey..or maybe weird..can some talented person mock that up?

 

[Cookster]

Should merge with Essendon and create a super club of mediocrity!

You mean like you voted to do with Melbourne?