Luxbet officially our new major co-sponsor

[one-eyed]

I've typed it out .....


Scratched
By Craig Hutchison
Sunday Herald-Sun
SUN 02 NOV 2008, Page S21

RICHMOND confirmed it had failed to land what would potentially have been the AFL's biggest sponsor yet.

Financial powerhouse AIG was poised to commit to the Tigers in a multi-million-dollar, multi-year deal.
But in the current economic global crisis, the firm pulled the pin on the contract that went within 24 hours of being signed, sealed and delivered.

It's left the Tigers in the mix with the Bulldogs and Demons trying to find a major backer.

[mightytiges]

I'll wait for confirmation given it's Hutchy  but bugger if true.

Let's hope there's a plan B - SONY

[tigersalive]

Time for me to eat a bit of humble pie for now I guess but I'm still not fussed and am not worried about us being able to find a major sponsor.

[Ramps]

The delay was a big sign that the deal was in trouble, im not surprised. Its very disappointing indeed if its true, the delay doesnt fill anyone with any confidence.

[Chuck17]

Shame it couldn't have been done and dusted two months ago before the financial crisis and recession talk occured.  If this wasn't a big factor in the no deal I would be surprised.

[Moi]

Not a very good time to be after a major sponsor.
Bad luck for the club in missing out but these are the times we are in.
Might be good to look for a sponsor not in the finance sector.
Also might be good for a few medium size sponsorships rather than these huge ones.

[torch]

[WilliamPowell]

If true it's a bugger and Caro will jump on it tomorrow  but I would think we would be in a stronger position than the other 2 (Dogs & Dees) in attracting a new sponsor...

From a marketing angle a stronger "Brand" (as they say these days) you would think, more FTA in 2009, strong finish to 2008 etc

[bojangles17]

whilst it is a setback we should take confidence that our team where at the table with one of the top co in the world and had it not been for extraordinary circumstances, we would have nailed it...little suprise really, my cigar was firmly in the pocket until the official announcement. Our brand and exposure compares very favourably with even the largest clubs...I'm sure we'll pursue other options ...it may just mean a few less $$$$$...we'll be ok..I have confidence in steve wright

[mightytiges]

Not a very good time to be after a major sponsor.
Bad luck for the club in missing out but these are the times we are in.
Might be good to look for a sponsor not in the finance sector.
Also might be good for a few medium size sponsorships rather than these huge ones.

Moi enterprises inc. eh?!

What sectors are independent of the financial climate? Hmmm ..... Undertakers with slogan 'A Tiger 'til I die!'

[one-eyed]

Peejay on BF:

"I heard that our lousy Friday night draw was against us -kinda the straw that broke the back"

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=12954050&postcount=150

[wayne]

I would have thought that having K. Sheedy on board would make us a very attractive proposition for sponsors.

Sheedy on TV ad nauseum wearing a Richmond polo bearing AIG on the top corner. What more would you want.

[bojangles17]

Peejay on BF:

"I heard that our lousy Friday night draw was against us -kinda the straw that broke the back"

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=12954050&postcount=150

I said it was rubbish there and I'll say it again, do you honestly think the proposal went all the way down the line to singapore regional HO and some quack looked at the draw and quipped "No FRI night games....deals off!"...Something tells me the prevailing market conditions and speculation surrounding sale of AIGs ASPAC operations would have had a helluva lot more to do with the decision being slated...we can't help bad luck

[WilliamPowell]

Peejay on BF:

"I heard that our lousy Friday night draw was against us -kinda the straw that broke the back"

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=12954050&postcount=150

I said it was rubbish there and I'll say it again, do you honestly think the proposal went all the way down the line to singapore regional HO and some quack looked at the draw and quipped "No FRI night games....deals off!"...Something tells me the prevailing market conditions and speculation surrounding sale of AIGs ASPAC operations would have had a helluva lot more to do with the decision being slated...we can't help bad luck

Well said BJ17 - whatever the reason (if this is true of course) I doubt in the current economic climate that the draw would have anything to do with it

[mightytiges]

With 2/3s of companies tightening their belts due to the current climate you would hope our plan B involves someone in the other 1/3.