One-Eyed Richmond Forum
Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: mightytiges on May 03, 2007, 01:18:41 PM
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A perfect opportunity for the RFC to gain another sponsor. They'll need someone like Richmond to promote themselves up against Qantas/Jetstar. Just like McGuane, fly like a Tiger :thumbsup.
Tiger's pounce triggers air war
John Masanauskas and Matthew Schulz
Herald-Sun
May 03, 2007 11:29am
CUT-price foreign airline Tiger Airways will base itself in Melbourne for Australian domestic flights, in a move prompting Jetstar to slash ticket prices.
Premier Steve Bracks today confirmed Tiger Airways would establish its Australian headquarters in Melbourne, with flights in and out of Melbourne Airport.
“Melbourne will host Tiger Airways’ new Australian head office, facilities for aircraft maintenance and crew training, and its start-up fleet,” Mr Bracks said today.
Tiger's flight schedule is expected to be known later this year.
Tiger Airways Chief Executive, Tony Davis, said the airline’s decision was a vote of confidence in Victoria.
“We had to determine the best location for an Australian base for our airline and Melbourne was a clear winner,” Mr Davis said.
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,21661809-661,00.html
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i emailed the club a few weks ago when a "tiger airlines " article hit the news.
what a gr8 opportunity to have a major sponsor with the name tiger as its main focus.
if our club is serious they would be knocking down the tiger ailines door selling our club to them
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Look im not sure what deals are in place but Steve Wright has shown he's a top operator, Id be surprised if we dont announce anything in the next 2 or 3 weeks especially if theres no other side deals which would preclude us from doing this one.
PS- What a great away strip for next season...instead of a sash...have an elongated tiger going from the bottom to the top with a couple of side panels in the form of flying wings lol. I wish I could draw it...maybe someone on here could do it.
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(http://www.tigerairways.com/img/common/logo.gif)
Destinations: http://www.tigerairways.com/flight/destinations.php
Sponsorship guidelines
http://www.tigerairways.com/about/sponsorship_guidelines.php
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One big stumbling block here folks....
QANTAS = protected sponsors of the AFL.
Doubt very much any Club could be sponsored by any other domestic carrier except QANTAS and perhaps by default Jetstar
But would be a good fit for the other Tigers I would have thought - the Coburg ones ;D
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See one major stumbling block here folks.
QANTAS - protected AFL sponsor. Doubt that any Club could be sponosred by any other airline that QANTAS or by default Jetstar.
But a super option for the other Tigers I would have thought - the Coburg tigers perhaps ;D
isnt telstra also an afl sponsor, but optus, primus, aapt etc also sponsor clubs
and quantas' major focus is international flights, tiger will be focusing on domestic
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See one major stumbling block here folks.
QANTAS - protected AFL sponsor. Doubt that any Club could be sponosred by any other airline that QANTAS or by default Jetstar.
But a super option for the other Tigers I would have thought - the Coburg tigers perhaps ;D
isnt telstra also an afl sponsor, but optus, primus, aapt etc also sponsor clubs
and quantas' major focus is international flights, tiger will be focusing on domestic
Fair point X- but I think the key word is protected sponsor.
Look if I was the RFC I'd look into it but I wouldn't be surprised if it doesn't happen.
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how about my flying tiger sash with wings lol...no need to have the words...everyone will know what it means.
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maybe they (the airline) just might not like the positioning at the moment.
Bit premature me thinks.
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Doesn't Macca's sponsor the AFL too, but the Eagles have Hungry Jacks as a sponsor? Or am I wrong lol.
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Doesn't Macca's sponsor the AFL too, but the Eagles have Hungry Jacks as a sponsor? Or am I wrong lol.
Yes Steph I think they have an exemption, the same as Geelong does with Ford.
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Ford and Hungry Jacks were long time pre-existing sponsors so that's probably why both clubs got an exemption.
But would be a good fit for the other Tigers I would have thought - the Coburg ones ;D
It's a long flight to Frankston ;D
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Cat fight over air sponsors
John Masanauskas
Herald-Sun
May 19, 2007 12:00am
A PLANNED sponsorship deal between new airline Tiger Airways and the Richmond Tigers could hit turbulence because of the AFL's link with Qantas.
Richmond is keen to sign up the Singapore-owned budget carrier, but rival Qantas said yesterday it had exclusive sponsorship rights as an AFL corporate partner.
Tiger, to be based in Melbourne, wants to launch domestic flights by the end of the year.
The airline has pledged to compete aggressively with Qantas's no-frills subsidiary Jetstar, with Qantas management warning that Tiger could hit the group's profitability.
Richmond president Gary March said preliminary sponsorship talks had been held with Tiger.
"We think we are a perfect fit for them," Mr March said.
"But at some stage we need to go through protocol in terms of Qantas' relationship with the AFL.
"We still think there is a position there for Tiger Airways to be involved with Richmond."
But Qantas group general manager marketing Neil Ross said its deal with the AFL stopped rival domestic carriers from sponsoring AFL clubs.
"It's not uncommon for industry exclusivity to exist in sporting sponsorships," Mr Ross said.
"We would expect that AFL clubs fully understand the nature of Qantas's support for the code."
But Richmond is likely to argue that a precedent has been set with Ford sponsoring Geelong while Toyota is the AFL's top corporate partner.
Last year, in another sponsorship dispute, Qantas chairman Margaret Jackson complained that the airline had been excluded from the Melbourne Cup carnival because of pressure from main sponsor Emirates.
The Victoria Racing Club said Qantas had been given ample notice that its minor sponsorship would not be renewed because of the carnival's new agreement with Emirates.
Tiger Airways announced yesterday it will operate from Melbourne airport's terminal four.
The terminal is separate from the main airport building and Tiger passengers will board aircraft from the apron, not aerobridges.
Tiger CEO Tony Davis said the no-frills terminal would allow efficient check-in and boarding and have retail and convenience facilities.
http://www.news.com.au/sundayheraldsun/story/0,,21756639-2862,00.html
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Good to see the Club has been proactive on this front.
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No news in 5 months on Tiger airways becoming a potential sponsor probably means the AFL has disallowed it :-\. At $9.95, one free flight could have been chucked into our 2008 membership instead of the towel :D.
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im flying with tiger to the goldcoast in feb, only coast me $19 each way lol
now thats an offer i could not refuse :lol
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i cant believe that price, thats cheaper than what i pay and i work for Virgin Blue.
still cant complain with 800bux to europe return.
hope tiger do well competition is good for the public
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tiger will be my domestic airline now(they just need a base in sydney and adelaide)
virgin no2,
deathstar can get stuffed, worst airline in the world
international, cant go wrong with singapore malayasia and thai :thumbsup
stay away from emirates, they sponsor the skunks :lol
and qantas = RIP OFF!
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Yup coming over for round 16 next year @ 9.95. :thumbsup
Now just have to wait for any specials for the centenary clash as well. :rollin
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how long ago did u guys book that.
thats seriously crazy prices. similar to ryan air in the UK.
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how long ago did u guys book that.
thats seriously crazy prices. similar to ryan air in the UK.
Yesterday. :thumbsup
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9 bux thats ridiculous. is that from hobart or something
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9 bux thats ridiculous. is that from hobart or something
If I remember correctly it was $9.95 to/from Melbourne to these places . .
Canberra
Hobart
Launceston
Newcastle
Gold Coast
Mackay
Rockhampton
Sunshine Coast
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Im amazed that no deal has been announced yet, surely theres a whole scope of options for Tiger Airways to come on board. By the way I also favour "Tiger Coke" A yellow and black can of coke ... great marketing opportunity that could run over the summer with the Tiges getting a small percentage of per can sales. The whole Tiger thing could be a huge marketing opportunity for the Tiges.
Tiger Airways- flying tigers... hey maybe a coterie group called the flying tigers.
Tiger Coke
Tiger Gigi Gigi- Cheap discount to the best brothels in town lol
etc etc.
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Tiger Coke (obvious but gotta do it) get Benny on board to advertise it !
;D ::) ;D
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I just don't get it. Wasn't Carlton United Breweries a protected sponsor of the AFL in the mid 90's yet the Saints and Dees had Tooheys as their major sponsor? Its called restriction of trade if you ask me.
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I just don't get it. Wasn't Carlton United Breweries a protected sponsor of the AFL in the mid 90's yet the Saints and Dees had Tooheys as their major sponsor? Its called restriction of trade if you ask me.
Me either Ford still sponser Geelong.
And most of all Vodafone is going into massive agreement with a club and Telstra is one of the AFLs major sponsers.
Shouldnt be an issue.
Except its us. ::)
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I just read my last post in this thread. I wish to apologise.
Ive come to the conclusion that buffoonary is no good.
If anyone is concerned with my Tiger GigiGigi Plan I humby apologise for my stupidity ;D
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The AFL will argue that since we don't have a pre-existing relationship with Tiger then it conflicts with their exclusive Qantas domestic sponsorship. Collingwood get away with Emirates because it's classed as international ::).
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Oh yes and West Coast had a pre existing relationship with Hungry Jacks well before McDonalds was one with the AFL.
What about the Saints and the Dees going to bed with Tooheys when CUB was the comps major sponsor.
Again Melbourne and the Roos and yes even the Pies did not have anything to do with Primus.
If we are using the AFL high moral ground Ford have been sponsoring the Cats since 1976 well before Toyota Holden or any other car manufacturer have decided to sponsor the VFL/AFL.
Its time we as a footy club present this case stand up have a bit of character and a bit of calibre and follow this through. What is good for the goose is good for the gander. If we don't start standing now we will continue to get the raw end of any deal and we will be continue to be the AFL'S and other clubs doormat in subsequent deals in subsequent years. The fish rots from the head.
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Well North are allowed to have a sponsor (Vodafone) that conflicts with a AFL sponsor (Telstra) ???.
The deal between Vodafone and Brayshaw has angered many at the AFL — not just because it has helped stymie plans to relocate the club to the Gold Coast, but also because it conflicts with the AFL’s own mobile phone broadcast rights deal with Telstra.
Link. (http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/news/roos-2-million-sponsor/2007/12/07/1196813027260.html?page=fullpage#contentSwap1)