The Sash is BACK!!!

[Captain_Brown_7]

and its about bloody time!
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The sash is back
3:39:56 PM Thu 25 November, 2004
Paul Gough
Sportal
Richmond has reverted to the past as it looks forward to a better future under new coach Terry Wallace in 2005.

The Tigers will revert to their traditional playing strip next season - with the yellow sash returning on the back of the jumper with a white number - after having deserted that jumper at the end off 1994.


In the past decade the Tigers' famous yellow sash has not featured on the back of their jumper - instead replaced by just the yellow number for each player.

And the move has already won support from the Tigers' greatest coach - four time premiership winner Tom Hafey.

"I love the guernsey, I love it," he said at Thursday's launch of the 2005 jumper at Punt Road.

"I think people relate to those things and I think sometimes we get a bit too far away from it."

And Wallace is hoping the decision to revert to the jumper the Tigers won five premierships in between 1967-80 will inspire the current crop of players - who are desperate to improve after winning the wooden spoon in 2004.

"It's nice to see the guernsey back and some of the younger players who were showing the jumper off today (Andrew Raines and Tom Roach) were wearing the same jumper their fathers' (Geoff Raines and Michael Roach) wore."

Wallace said the jumper was part of the "tribalism" that makes Richmond supporters one of the most passionate group of fans in the country.

"I think every Richmond supporter has wanted that sash back on the jumper for a long time and to me a little bit of extra passion doesn't go astray," he said.

The Tigers also unveiled a radical silver jumper complete with Tiger head on the front, which will be worn in the Wizard Cup as part of their new sponsorship deal with Silvertop Taxis.

The return to the club's traditional jumper comes just days after the club secured two of the top teenagers in Australia in Brett Deledio and Richard Tambling in last Saturday's national draft as the positive feeling continues to build at Tigerland under Wallace.

Wallace may have only been in charge for two months and may not have even led his team into battle yet but already his appointment appears to have gone down well with Richmond fans.

Richmond chief executive Stephen Wright revealed on Thursday the Tigers' membership for 2005 is already up ten percent compared to this time last year.

"The supporters are certainly embracing the new-look Tigers for 2005," he said.

"It's even more amazing considering our membership tickets have only been on sale for three weeks so far compared to six weeks this time last year."

http://richmondfc.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=178855

 

[Wacky Tiger]

Nice work

I like them.

 

[jezza]

Love the sash, great news.

Membership is up too which is great, and we just scored some sponsorship renewals and new deals.

 

[mellowyellow]

The sash = tradition. May it long live.

 

[Darth_Tiger]

Tigers revive sash of success!
3:59:21 PM Thu 25 November, 2004
richmondfc.com.au

The Richmond Football Club today announced it was going “back to the future” with its playing strip for next season.

In 2005, Richmond will don the guernsey that it wore in all its 10 league premiership triumphs – the famous black with yellow sash, front and back.

The Tigers introduced that fully-sashed jumper in 1914 and wore it with much pride, distinction and success until the end of the 1994 season. At that point, the sash was removed from the back of the jumper because of difficulties associated with deciphering the white numbers.

But, 10 years on, the sash is back – much to the delight of Richmond’s Chief Executive Officer, Steven Wright.

“I think it’s a great tradition. One of the things that separates Richmond from many of the clubs in the competition, is its great history and tradition. The black jumper with yellow sash on the front and back has been worn with great pride and great success in the Club’s past and, hopefully, will be again in the future,” Wright said.

“This is our traditional jumper, and we think it’s fantastic to bring an important piece of Richmond history into the current day, without, in any way, shape or form, taking a step backwards. In fact, it’s virtually back to the future in bringing a fantastic-looking jumper and modernising it.

“Over the past few months, we’ve been looking at a return to the traditional strip, and we’ve come up with what we believe is the ideal solution to the legibility of the white numbers on the yellow sash.”

The new-look Tiger back sash features a white number with a black key-line that enables it to be easily distinguished.

Wright has no doubt the Yellow and Black faithful will warmly embrace the return of the back sash on the jumper.

“I am sure our members and supporters will be really pleased with it,” he said.

“Another important factor to consider, from a supporter perspective, is that the jumper we’ve worn over the past decade didn’t have anything on the back. So, unless you were a player, or went out and got a yellow number sewn on, you couldn’t tell from behind that it was a Richmond jumper. Apart from the important “Drink, drive, bloody idiot” message; there was no way of identifying who you supported.

“Now, however, even if you don’t have a number on the jumper, it’s clear that you’re a Tiger – front and back . . .”
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Looks good. wonder why we never thought of that black trim before...

 

[Darth_Tiger]

Tigers snare major partners
3:40:00 PM Thu 25 November, 2004
richmondfc.com.au

The Richmond Football Club today announced the signing of three significant partnerships for the 2005 season.

Richmond’s CEO, Steven Wright, confirmed the re-signing of co-major partner, Motorola, key coaches’ sponsor, Laguna Whitsundays, and the signing of a new partner in Silver Top Taxi Service. They all join long-time major Tiger partner, the Transport Accident Commission, whose re-signing was announced last week.


“Given the difficult year that Richmond’s gone through, it’s great news for the Club that we’ve been able to re-sign our key partners and, in fact, also sign some new partners at this early stage for 2005. “These partnerships, alone, will contribute more than $2 million to the Club’s finances next year, and account for over 85% of our total sponsorship budget,” Wright said.

“We’re delighted to have our two co-major partners, in the TAC and Motorola, continuing their strong relationship with the Club.

“The association between the TAC and the Richmond Football Club dates back to 1989, making it the second-oldest, current major partnership in the competition.

“Motorola moves into its second year as Richmond’s co-major partner, and third year of involvement, overall, with the Club.

“The company, which has become a key player in the Australian mobile phone market over the past few years, has been buoyed by the amount of coverage that it’s received through the partnership with the Tigers, and is anticipating even greater exposure in 2005.





“We’ve also got Laguna Whitsundays back on board, which is good news. They will continue as our coaches’ sponsor next season and I know Terry’s looking forward to supporting David Marriner and his team in the coming year.

“Laguna Whitsundays is one of Australia’s premier golfing holiday destinations and our players and coaches are looking forward to holding a training camp there next June.

“And, it’s really pleasing to welcome Silver Top Taxi Service as a new partner of the Tigers for the Wizard Cup competition.

“The deal with Silver Top involves the team wearing their silver tops, with the Tiger’s head branding on the front, during the Wizard Cup. There will also be a special phone number Richmond supporters can use to dial a Silver Top taxi.

“Silver Top Taxis are a great part of the City of Melbourne’s history. They’re a good fit with the Richmond brand and the road-safety message that we help drive through our relationship with the TAC.”

Wright also revealed that Richmond’s membership figures were more than 10% up on the corresponding time last year, despite the campaign starting three weeks later.

 

[hotdogandsauce]

the wheel is turning ever so slightly in all departments of this football club

 

[evo]

yeh I like it

....the only way is up......baby...

 

[Crumden]

Now if only they'd revert to the thin sash and change the AFL to the VFL, I could drag out that old footy jumper from the back of my cupboard. Might be a bit snug though.

 

[oxx]

Good sign.

 

[rfctigerarmy]

Nice, now I have to buy a new one... dammit.

 

[Snibbo_TJS]

The new jumpers look nice, but I just bought the jumper that we have been wherein for the last decade last year. So I only got one year out of it. The time I bought a Richmond jumper before that was a year before they got changed for the first time in 95. It’s just my bad luck I guess.

 

[Captain_Brown_7]

the wheel is turning ever so slightly in all departments of this football club

We are finally starting to resemble the strong club that we used to be. This would have to be one of the most exciting times at the club for as long as i can remember.

The sleeping giant is slowly being awoken, and i cannot wait to see this BEAST when it wakes up.

 

[nugget_12]

hey has anyone seen the new silver tops we're wearing in the wizard cup?? its part of the silver top taxi sponsership deal.........where can i see a pic of it???

 

[hoshmen1985]

Richmond is buzzing at the moment, they're pulling all the right moves... Going to be exciting times ahead!!
Go Tiges!!!!

 

[Tambo]

when i first heard about it i thought gee i didnt like it like that, but then i saw a pik of it and they actually looky pretty flash! ill haveta get one for sure....! should be exciting! go tigessssssss!

 

[itsintheblood]

Cheeky buggers!! Now i know why jumpers were being sold so cheap in the newsletter. Two for the price of one. Very sneeky.

Things are a turnin'. An air of excitement at this early stage. Membership already up ten percent at the same time last year. You watching this space spud?

 

[sante]

These guernseys are sweeeeeeeeeet!


i need to buy a new guernsey cause mine right now is a little small now, so i think i will get this new one or old one lol!!! For me it is new.

 

[Rodgerramjet]

I'm absolutely stoked that we got our old jumpers back, this is the real Richmond Tiger, This jumper is as much us as the colours themselves.

Great work who's ever initiative this was, your a real Tiger.

 

[jack did it]

the sash will bring a back strong culture and premiership glory!
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and back members to richmond
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after all the great leigh matthews did this with brisbane
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......................oh no thats right he didnt. he got them off their arse and made them work, personally i think wallace is clutching at straws, again, hes making a habbit of giving these media stunts

 

[rfctigerarmy]

Why was in changed in the first place?

 

[Tiger_Of_Old]

Great move for another reason.It should stop any forced proposal from the Afl for us to find an alternative strip in regards to jumper clashes.ie:essendon.
smart move

cheers!

 

[TuskenRaider]

the sash will bring a back strong culture and premiership glory!
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and back members to richmond
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after all the great leigh matthews did this with brisbane
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......................oh no thats right he didnt. he got them off their arse and made them work, personally i think wallace is clutching at straws, again, hes making a habbit of giving these media stunts

Exactly.

 

[Captain_Brown_7]

the sash will bring a back strong culture and premiership glory!
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and back members to richmond
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after all the great leigh matthews did this with brisbane
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......................oh no thats right he didnt. he got them off their arse and made them work, personally i think wallace is clutching at straws, again, hes making a habbit of giving these media stunts

Jealousy is such a curse!!

 

[jezza]

......................oh no thats right he didnt. he got them off their arse and made them work, personally i think wallace is clutching at straws, again, hes making a habbit of giving these media stunts

Yep, Wallace is just bringing out new jumpers in the hope that will make us a better team. Perhaps you'd like to head on down to punt road and see how much training he's put the team through already. And then perhaps you'd like to do the odd bit of thinking before you post in future.