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Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: one-eyed on October 09, 2020, 05:32:06 PM

Title: Unlike other clubs, Richmond kept its soul by not leaving its home Punt Rd (Age)
Post by: one-eyed on October 09, 2020, 05:32:06 PM

Caro has written an article today about AFL clubs in particular Essendon losing their soul after abandoning their traditional home (eg: Windy Hill) for outer suburbia training facilties.

We of course remained at Punt Rd and in Richmond. Caro adds:

"Richmond may have botched several key design features at Punt Road but remaining in the heart of Richmond will prove a triumphant legacy decision for the Tigers."

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/bombers-lost-their-soul-with-their-move-from-windy-hill-20201008-p563e6.html

Title: Re: Unlike other clubs, Richmond kept its soul by not leaving its home Punt Rd (Age)
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on October 09, 2020, 05:51:31 PM

I totally agree.
I was also of the belief that going to Craigeburn and Beaconfield to even have training days was unnecessary.
Our heart and soul is Punt Rd.
It’s an unshakable part of our DNA