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Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: smasha on April 19, 2013, 05:22:24 PM
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I received this by a long time grog squader.
Hi All
The much hoped for meeting with the MCC, RFC, Police, Security etc has taken place, but sadly, we were not included in the discussions, which was disappointing, but I think also sends us a very strong message.
I spoke at length with Cain Liddle from the Richmond Football Club, and he was very deliberate with his words and direction:
1 - It is the RFC, in support of an AFL directive, that asked the MCC to take action at the Saints game. Security & Police had to follow through once directed by the MCC.
2 - This was in response to many complaints they received following the Carlton game, and have received throughout the last 2 years in particular
3 - There is a Zero Tolerance policy on swearing at AFL games. NO EXCEPTIONS!
4 - Individuals who are caught swearing WILL be evicted from the ground by the Police. There will be increased Police presence in our bay until further notice.
5 - If individuals are not able to be identified during any chants containing swear words, the MCC are instructed to shut the bay down again. They are aware that a number of people in the area take shelter, thinking there will be safety in numbers. This is why the bay was shut down during the Saints game. MCC DOES have the authority to shut down any area they believe is causing issues.
6 - This is not a Tiger Army/Grog Squad thing, the same has been explained to Essendon & Collingwood supporters over recent weeks (difference is, they complied)
7 - The RFC loves the passion, loves the Tiger voices in full strength, but is adament chants cannot contain any profanities. No grey areas, no grey words, no exceptions.
8 - Police have been instructed to take immediate action against anyone who expresses racist, homophobic, or bullying remarks (this includes ANY of the chants directed to Stephen Milne), that would be deemed as harassment.
9 - Police will target any supporters they believe are drunk and/or aggressive.
10 - RFC will cancel the membership of anyone found guilty of transgressing any of the above.
I have been asked to attend a presentation the club has arranged for the Cheer Squad, re understanding racism & indigenous issues, for 9:00am Saturday morning. If there is anything extra that comes out of this meeting, I will try to let you know before the game.
I will be in my normal spot before the game, but am seriously considering moving to another bay, or heaven forbid, my reserved seat, as there is a minority who have been quite vocal on stuff, and wont heed the warnings. If you can help communicate this message to anyone around you before the game, it would be appreciated by all. We want all of the passion to be there at the end of the game, in full voice, to celebrate our win over the Pies.
Whether we agree or disagree about this action, or seemingly having our area singled out, we are going to monitored within an inch of our lives. Fore-armed is fore-warned.
See you Saturday, dont shoot the messenger!
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Soft !!!!!
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You don't need to swear to be funny and/or supportive of your players. They just need to be more inventive with their use of language ;)
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only a matter of time till it got to this
had an experience last year after a game where we were walking past after the game with my 9Y0. ( Saints game at Etihad on a friday night )
never witnessed anything like it.
It was a disgrace.
Actually ashamed that supporters would carry on like that
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You don't need to swear to be funny and/or supportive of your players. They just need to be more inventive with their use of language ;)
:clapping
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freedom of speech
let them chant what they want
political correctness and weak soft ppl are the problem
the grog squad are awesome
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freedom of speech
let them chant what they want
political correctness and weak soft ppl are the problem
the grog squad are awesome
I often went to RFC vs Dogs games at the Whitten oval as I bought my first home in the area. Dog supporting mates and a few who were Tigers supporters (including myself) would get a skin-full at the Rising Sun before walking to the ground. The blokes I went with would make the so-called gangsters of today poo themselves with one menacing glance but, at the game when around families on the hill, they would always be mindful of their language. I did however on occasion see big mouths involuntarily 'put to sleep' by the same crew. Mouthing off doesn't equate toughness.
The other aspect is that the chants are....to put it politely....a little passe. They need a new scripwriter. Don't get me wrong. When I go to the 'G' I enjoy their passion and some of their chants. I wish them all the best in their search for a new 2013 repertoire.
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the Rising Sun now there's a blast from the past. :thumbsup
Now being turned into apartments
Remember those days on the hill out at the western oval
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the grog squad have never tried to be tough.. they are passionate supporters who bet together have fun and entertain
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the Rising Sun now there's a blast from the past. :thumbsup
Now being turned into apartments
Remember those days on the hill out at the western oval
We 'owned' the Bar WP :thumbsup.....and my mates owned the Hill ;) Everytime I drive past it I get a tug at the heartstrings :'(.
We are showing our age mate :-X
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the grog squad have never tried to be tough.. they are passionate supporters who bet together have fun and entertain
Never said that. I was just responding to your comment re people being soft if they are against orchestrated swearing in their chants. Look I don't even mind the swearing so much....it's just unnecessary (comedy-wise) and oft-putting for young families. They will get over the changes and be better for it :thumbsup
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I near ya but they swear no less than anyone at the footy
ltd the minority that complain
I hardly even notice the grog squad swear .. it's exaggerated how much they swear
ppl must have go learn go just stuff off and go home after the game and soon about their grand losing or celebrate their wins
it's funny how when we were perennial losers no one complained
now that we are winning the sooks come out
stuff them
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I near ya but they swear no less than anyone at the footy
ltd the minority that complain
I hardly even notice the grog squad swear .. it's exaggerated how much they swear
ppl must have go learn go just stuff off and go home after the game and soon about their grand losing or celebrate their wins
it's funny how when we were perennial losers no one complained
now that we are winning the sooks come out
stuff them
You're probably right with the source of the complaints....and yes it is rarely used in their chants.... but hey...if they wan't to survive they need to change. That after all it is a non-negotiable Club directive...and a reasonable one at that. You know what...if their chants were more inclusive they would have the surrounding bays sing along as well....imagine thousands singing their chants :thumbsup
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All sounds a bit Prudeish to me......
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All sounds a bit Prudeish to me......
..... :lol
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I near ya but they swear no less than anyone at the footy
ltd the minority that complain
I hardly even notice the grog squad swear .. it's exaggerated how much they swear
ppl must have go learn go just stuff off and go home after the game and soon about their grand losing or celebrate their wins
it's funny how when we were perennial losers no one complained
now that we are winning the sooks come out
stuff them
You're probably right with the source of the complaints....and yes it is rarely used in their chants.... but hey...if they wan't to survive they need to change. That after all it is a non-negotiable Club directive...and a reasonable one at that. You know what...if their chants were more inclusive they would have the surrounding bays sing along as well....imagine thousands singing their chants :thumbsup
I agree get more people singing the friendly chants, give out the words to all those around!!!
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I near ya but they swear no less than anyone at the footy
ltd the minority that complain
I hardly even notice the grog squad swear .. it's exaggerated how much they swear
ppl must have go learn go just stuff off and go home after the game and soon about their grand losing or celebrate their wins
it's funny how when we were perennial losers no one complained
now that we are winning the sooks come out
stuff them
You're probably right with the source of the complaints....and yes it is rarely used in their chants.... but hey...if they wan't to survive they need to change. That after all it is a non-negotiable Club directive...and a reasonable one at that. You know what...if their chants were more inclusive they would have the surrounding bays sing along as well....imagine thousands singing their chants :thumbsup
I agree get more people singing the friendly chants, give out the words to all those around!!!
This! but dont have to be too friendly ;)
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I dont like it when club administrations dont support the supporters. Ive seen it before and its no good for anyone. Our club needs to be especially careful. Our supporters have rattled tins, donated to jack dyer foundations and fighting funds, they have stayed on the bandwagon when there was no other reason to do so other than loyalty. The club is the supporters the players and the coaches, a small minority of club administators shouldnt forget that. Long live the Grog Squad! :gotigers
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This club has done a pee poor job in supporting some of its members/supporters. Without us there is no Richmond. All they care about is getting our money.
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the Rising Sun now there's a blast from the past. :thumbsup
Now being turned into apartments
Remember those days on the hill out at the western oval
We 'owned' the Bar WP :thumbsup.....and my mates owned the Hill ;) Everytime I drive past it I get a tug at the heartstrings :'(.
We are showing our age mate :-X
We are indeed :thumbsup
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:lol
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There wouldn't be any complaints if other clubs didn't use our punt rd end.
Go to the city end if you don't like the singing you bloody shouldn't be there anyway.
It's our end!!!
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There wouldn't be any complaints if other clubs didn't use our punt rd end.
Go to the city end if you don't like the singing you bloody shouldn't be there anyway.
It's our end!!!
Yesssssssssssss Tigra, write a letter to the AFL and help sort this situation out quickly. :clapping
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3 - There is a Zero Tolerance policy on swearing at AFL games. NO EXCEPTIONS!
This wasn't enforced at all last week :nope. The ordinary standard of umpiring got the crowd worked up.
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3 - There is a Zero Tolerance policy on swearing at AFL games. NO EXCEPTIONS!
This wasn't enforced at all last week :nope. The ordinary standard of umpiring got the crowd worked up.
:clapping
You get 40k chanting rubbish and you can't kick them all out. :lol
Would have looked like a Doggies home game with the 4k left and they may have been inspired to victory.
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3 - There is a Zero Tolerance policy on swearing at AFL games. NO EXCEPTIONS!
This wasn't enforced at all last week :nope. The ordinary standard of umpiring got the crowd worked up.
:clapping
You get 40k chanting rubbish and you can't kick them all out. :lol
Challenge accepted
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There wouldn't be any complaints if other clubs didn't use our punt rd end.
Go to the city end if you don't like the singing you bloody shouldn't be there anyway.
It's our end!!!
Are you serious? Please!
Complaints about the Grog Squad have been going on for years has nothing to do with other clubs being at the punt road end.
And before anyone whacks me NO I've never complained about them ;D
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the Rising Sun now there's a blast from the past. :thumbsup
Now being turned into apartments
Remember those days on the hill out at the western oval
We 'owned' the Bar WP :thumbsup.....and my mates owned the Hill ;) Everytime I drive past it I get a tug at the heartstrings :'(.
We are showing our age mate :-X
The scoreboard bar? Some of the coldest days ever at the footy there!
Hard to hold a can it was that bloody cold sometimes, how would the softies of today deal with that I wonder?
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the Rising Sun now there's a blast from the past. :thumbsup
Now being turned into apartments
Remember those days on the hill out at the western oval
We 'owned' the Bar WP :thumbsup.....and my mates owned the Hill ;) Everytime I drive past it I get a tug at the heartstrings :'(.
We are showing our age mate :-X
The scoreboard bar? Some of the coldest days ever at the footy there!
Hard to hold a can it was that bloody cold sometimes, how would the softies of today deal with that I wonder?
No I was referring to the main bar at the the 'Riser' (Rising Sun). No need for an esky back then eh CUB :lol
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The grog squad should be happy they don't have to deal with what association football fans it up with in terms of policing in this country,
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Compared to the thugs who go watch the Victory our Grog Squad are dead set angels :cheers
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Compared to the thugs who go watch the Victory our Grog Squad are dead set angels :cheers
Quite a generalization
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Whats going on with these guys?
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Whats going on with these guys?
disbanded due to fascism?
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Whats going on with these guys?
disbanded due to fascism?
that's what I thought. I think there is a real issue about how our supporters are supporting. Its almost like we've lost art of doing it at games, these guys were crude generally but at least they were having a crack at supporting the club with chants and things. Its time to bring them back. Our supporters are like church goers on a sunday.
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We sat in front of them on Thursday night and they were loud and proud - drowned out the Carltank cheer squad all night!!
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Whats going on with these guys?
disbanded due to fascism?
that's what I thought. I think there is a real issue about how our supporters are supporting. Its almost like we've lost art of doing it at games, these guys were crude generally but at least they were having a crack at supporting the club with chants and things. Its time to bring them back. Our supporters are like church goers on a sunday.
What are you talking about? They were there on Thursday night
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Whats going on with these guys?
disbanded due to fascism?
that's what I thought. I think there is a real issue about how our supporters are supporting. Its almost like we've lost art of doing it at games, these guys were crude generally but at least they were having a crack at supporting the club with chants and things. Its time to bring them back. Our supporters are like church goers on a sunday.
What are you talking about? They were there on Thursday night
I thought they no longer existed. That's all. Its good that they are there again this season. Lets hope they can fire up our crowds.
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Whats going on with these guys?
disbanded due to fascism?
that's what I thought. I think there is a real issue about how our supporters are supporting. Its almost like we've lost art of doing it at games, these guys were crude generally but at least they were having a crack at supporting the club with chants and things. Its time to bring them back. Our supporters are like church goers on a sunday.
What are you talking about? They were there on Thursday night
I thought they no longer existed. That's all. Its good that they are there again this season. Lets hope they can fire up our crowds.
They always existed....
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Wait for a home game.
Scotty Turner Wonderland was my favourite chant.