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Title: idiot Smith sponsorship [merged]
Post by: blaisee on October 30, 2007, 08:07:15 PM
on friday

big $$$$$$$$$$$$

well done stephen wright........again
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: Passionfruit on October 30, 2007, 08:30:48 PM
We need it.
Somebody has to pay for Jordon McMahon , Terry Wallet and Jay Schultz/ Supporters are sick of tipping in!
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: mightytiges on October 30, 2007, 08:46:20 PM
on friday

big $$$$$$$$$$$$

well done stephen wright........again
Great news  :clapping

Any whispers what company it is blaisee?
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: tigersalive on October 30, 2007, 08:52:58 PM
on friday

big $$$$$$$$$$$$

well done stephen wright........again

 :clapping 

I look to forward to the announcement.

Its not just Auslab is it?
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on October 30, 2007, 08:56:19 PM
Sounds very big.
Well done to those involved and lets hope its a 7 figure sum over a few seasons
and sees us into a new era of on field stability and success. :bow
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: rogerd3 on October 30, 2007, 09:33:18 PM
We need it.
Somebody has to pay for Jordon McMahon , Terry Wallet and Jay Schultz/ Supporters are sick of tipping in!

Forward projections have been done for a while :whistle even when there is positive news some cant help themselves.



Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: Passionfruit on October 30, 2007, 09:52:50 PM
We need it.
Somebody has to pay for Jordon McMahon , Terry Wallet and Jay Schultz/ Supporters are sick of tipping in!

Forward projections have been done for a while :whistle even when there is positive news some cant help themselves.





What another corporate company throwing good money after bad, ::) spare me please.
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: Francois Jackson on October 30, 2007, 10:00:21 PM
its probabaly ozjet or onetel
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: rogerd3 on October 30, 2007, 10:01:59 PM
We need it.
Somebody has to pay for Jordon McMahon , Terry Wallet and Jay Schultz/ Supporters are sick of tipping in!

Forward projections have been done for a while :whistle even when there is positive news some cant help themselves.





What another corporate company throwing good money after bad, ::) spare me please.



whatever you reckon Jackstar it all gets a bit tiresome after a while...move along nothing to see here.
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: Moi on October 30, 2007, 10:09:33 PM
I reckon Tiger Airways.
Great work if it's true  :thumbsup
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: Francois Jackson on October 30, 2007, 10:12:22 PM
if thats true ill take my hat off to steve wright. at least that area of punt road is going great
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on October 30, 2007, 10:51:44 PM
if thats true ill take my hat off to steve wright. at least that area of punt road is going great
All we need is the on field to improve. Anyway kudos to the off field team.
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: blaisee on October 31, 2007, 06:38:50 AM
We need it.
Somebody has to pay for Jordon McMahon , Terry Wallet and Jay Schultz/ Supporters are sick of tipping in!

you miserable miserable old prick
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: {X} on October 31, 2007, 07:09:56 AM
We need it.
Somebody has to pay for Jordon McMahon , Terry Wallet and Jay Schultz/ Supporters are sick of tipping in!

didnt u realise that the salary cap pays the players

u always have to stick the boot in, i guess because all your inside info thus far and rumours have been fos!
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: {X} on October 31, 2007, 07:12:05 AM
I reckon Tiger Airways.
Great work if it's true  :thumbsup

if it is tiger airways tyhen i hope my letter to steve last year mentioning it gave him the idea to pursue it!
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: {X} on October 31, 2007, 07:14:20 AM
We need it.
Somebody has to pay for Jordon McMahon , Terry Wallet and Jay Schultz/ Supporters are sick of tipping in!

you miserable miserable old prick

i think u r on the money blaisee

i think jack is hust bitter cos all his inside info has been fos thus far.

not sure about you, but i have never pitched in to pay for terrys or any players salary, have u?

maybe jack has been paying players under the table  :lol
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: Ramps on October 31, 2007, 10:25:21 AM
We need it.
Somebody has to pay for Jordon McMahon , Terry Wallet and Jay Schultz/ Supporters are sick of tipping in!

you miserable miserable old prick

you have no sense of humour blaisee and second isnt this announcement just a replacement deal anyway for a sponsor thats leaving or may have already left?

Tiger GiGi-GiGi is right in line to be the next major sponsor of the Tiges. I said this would happen lol.
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: mightytiges on October 31, 2007, 01:28:52 PM
I reckon Tiger Airways.
Great work if it's true  :thumbsup
It'd be great if it was.



Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: mightytiges on October 31, 2007, 06:38:58 PM
The logo on the cricket flyer has AFG plus centenary partner auslab.
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: mightytiges on November 01, 2007, 08:08:48 PM
The announcement will be at noon tomorrow. It may be in the press before that.

It's a new sponsor to replace Motorola. Can't say who it is  :shh. So we'll have this new sponsor and AFG on our jumper plus auslab sponsoring our centenary stuff.

 :thumbsup
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: Mini Tiger on November 01, 2007, 08:16:36 PM
And the new one on the shorts.
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: rogerd3 on November 01, 2007, 08:17:42 PM
The announcement will be at noon tomorrow. It may be in the press before that.

It's a new sponsor to replace Motorola. Can't say who it is  :shh. So we'll have this new sponsor and AFG on our jumper plus auslab sponsoring our centenary stuff.

 :thumbsup

lets hope they tip in more than Motorola :whistle
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: Mini Tiger on November 01, 2007, 08:18:45 PM
The shorts sponsor may be seen as such...  :D

Person at Richmond I spoke to seemed very excited (re Major), but not sure if that is because we were able to get a sponsor or because it could be really great financially for the club. Maybe both.
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: tigersalive on November 01, 2007, 08:32:41 PM
The shorts sponsor may be seen as such...  :D

Person at Richmond I spoke to seemed very excited (re Major), but not sure if that is because we were able to get a sponsor or because it could be really great financially for the club. Maybe both.

Ah well. We're doing better than the Saints with sponsers atm.  :rollin
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: Mini Tiger on November 01, 2007, 08:46:26 PM
hmmmmmmm, Vodafone quit the Saints?

Crazy John's now with Vodafone, perhaps we are going Vodafone?

or Crazy John's...

                       hmmmmmmmmmmm........................
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: mightytiges on November 01, 2007, 09:09:59 PM
hmmmmmmm, Vodafone quit the Saints?

Crazy John's now with Vodafone, perhaps we are going Vodafone?

or Crazy John's...

                       hmmmmmmmmmmm........................
:pray
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: tigersalive on November 01, 2007, 09:11:52 PM
hmmmmmmm, Vodafone quit the Saints?

Crazy John's now with Vodafone, perhaps we are going Vodafone?

or Crazy John's...

                       hmmmmmmmmmmm........................

So did Bill Express, so they are major sponser-less at the moment.
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on November 02, 2007, 02:10:08 AM
Its never one thing wrong at the Saints its always multiple problems.
Let them suffer. :lol
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: tiga on November 02, 2007, 09:26:03 AM
maybe its the ""Gay Community""

This has to be the most ridiculous comment of the year for this forum!  ::)

Jack, you may want to remove it and save yourself any further embarrassment.   
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: Mini Tiger on November 02, 2007, 09:47:06 AM
I just cannot believe that people at Richmond are finally keeping their mouths shut about stuff, more shocking than any news about a new sponsor.
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: Moi on November 02, 2007, 09:47:43 AM
I know  ;D
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: richmondrules on November 02, 2007, 10:53:15 AM
I just cannot believe that people at Richmond are finally keeping their mouths shut about stuff, more shocking than any news about a new sponsor.

In fairness they copped so much crap this year from being open I think we'll be lucky to know anything before it happens through official channels.
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: Ramps on November 02, 2007, 11:05:34 AM
may as well say who it is its now coz its now 11am and OER has to maintain its position as the leading provider of RFC info lol.
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: Mini Tiger on November 02, 2007, 11:15:01 AM
I just cannot believe that people at Richmond are finally keeping their mouths shut about stuff, more shocking than any news about a new sponsor.

In fairness they copped so much crap this year from being open I think we'll be lucky to know anything before it happens through official channels.

I am not saying it is not a good thing, because it is great that they are finally seeming like a tight unit. Well done RFC.
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: Ramps on November 02, 2007, 12:11:28 PM
Any announcements yet on these deals?
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: richmondrules on November 02, 2007, 12:30:14 PM
Just looking on the official site and noticed that one of our sponsors is Lite 'n Easy. Hope we don't get our food from them, maybe that's why are guys are so thin.  ;D
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: Ramps on November 02, 2007, 12:31:51 PM
rumours starting to trickle through now I believe but theres been no hint in the media SEN dont seem to know anything, coz theyre not mentioning anything about us at the moment.
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: Moi on November 02, 2007, 12:41:50 PM
I believe part of the name on the new sponsor would look good on our shorts  :rollin
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: wayne on November 02, 2007, 12:51:25 PM
cock??!?!  :whistle  ;)
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: Francois Jackson on November 02, 2007, 12:52:58 PM
how do some of u actually know.

out of curiosity do some of u work for the club??
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: Moi on November 02, 2007, 12:56:49 PM
how do some of u actually know.

out of curiosity do some of u work for the club??
Not directly  ;D
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: wayne on November 02, 2007, 12:57:52 PM
DSE?
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: tiga on November 02, 2007, 02:51:17 PM
Will someone spill the beans!!! Or at least PM me please! The suspense is killing me!!!
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: tiga on November 02, 2007, 02:54:33 PM
Don't worry...its up on the RFC website...Tricky Dicks! :thumbsup
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: Francois Jackson on November 02, 2007, 03:09:49 PM
NICE ONE. idiot SMITH

big tick march and co
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: DallasCrane on November 02, 2007, 03:26:13 PM
cock??!?!  :whistle  ;)

Close wayne!!

I hope we all get a free packet of d!ckheads with our membership next year!
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: Ramps on November 02, 2007, 03:48:39 PM
Good brand, all depends how much cash we got if its a good deal or not.
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: Passionfruit on November 02, 2007, 04:05:26 PM
Neil Mitchell mentioned it on 3AW this morning
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: blaisee on November 02, 2007, 04:14:17 PM
Neil Mitchell mentioned it on 3AW this morning

so you arent happy about that either ::)
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: Ramps on November 02, 2007, 04:17:18 PM
can anyone give us a "range" of what the sponsorship is worth and is it worth more than what we were getting from Motorola.
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: Moi on November 02, 2007, 04:57:26 PM
Australian electronics retail giant idiot Smith Electronics has joined Richmond as a co-major partner for the next two years (with an option for a third year).

The official launch of the partnership took place on Friday afternoon (November 2) in Richmond’s Punt Road gymnasium, with idiot Smith Electronics management and staff in attendance. Tiger players Troy Simmonds and Kayne Pettifer were joined by President Gary March & Senior Coach Terry Wallace to make the announcement.

idiot Smith Electronics is a leading retailer of computer, communications, electronics and entertainment products, with a network of more than 200 nationwide stores.

Richmond President Gary March said the Tigers were delighted to have secured idiot Smith Electronics as a co-major partner, alongside Australian Finance Group/AFG, who have supported the Club over the past three years.

“idiot Smith Electronics is a dynamic force in the Australian electronics industry with an excellent reputation for customer service, and it is an ideal fit for the Richmond Football Club,” March said.

“There is a real synergy between idiot Smith Electronics and the Tigers – iconic brands, with the same striking colors, innovative approach and care for our consumers.

“We believe we’re on the verge of the next exciting era at Tigerland, with such a large, talented group of young players all coming through together.

"To have the wonderful support off-field of major companies like idiot Smith Electronics and AFG greatly strengthens our push to restore this Club to its rightful place in the competition.

“I’m sure Tiger supporters will appreciate and enjoy the benefits of this partnership with idiot Smith Electronics.

“And, I know the coaches and players are looking forward to idiot Smith Electronics assistance in the growing area of football technology.”

idiot Smith Electronics General Manager of Consumer Electronics, Alvin Ng said the partnership with Richmond had special appeal for his company.

“We are thrilled to have formed this relationship with Richmond, particularly in what shapes as such an exciting period for the Club, as it prepares to celebrate its centenary year in the AFL competition throughout 2008,” Ng said.

“The Tigers are one of the AFL’s traditionally great clubs, with such a proud history, and we were very keen to get on board now as they start their climb back to the top.

“AFL football really is the full-on, sports entertainment package and we are big in all aspects of home entertainment and technology – from viewing sport on the latest LCD or Plasma screen, through to Digital Recorders, Home Audio, and much, much more.

“So, when the opportunity to join Richmond as a major partner came up, we jumped at it.

“It’s very exciting knowing your brand will be taking the field each week during the AFL season with the mighty Tigers.

“We have only recently updated and modernised the new idiot Smith look, via new-format catalogues, press advertisements and a new television campaign.  Being associated with Richmond completes the marketing package and puts the idiot Smith brand in the most exciting marketing arena, with a young team eager to replicate the deeds of the great Tiger teams of the past.

“The fact we are both traditional Yellow and Black identities is the icing on the cake.

“We are looking forward to an exciting journey together . . .”

The idiot Smith logo will appear on the front of the Richmond guernsey, with the AFG logo remaining on the back.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/6301/Default.aspx?newsId=52991
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: HKTiger on November 02, 2007, 07:24:30 PM
can anyone give us a "range" of what the sponsorship is worth and is it worth more than what we were getting from Motorola.
Ramps,

I recall somwhere in one financial report that TAC was worth $650k a year.  Motorola was north of that.  Possibly $800k.

I understand that a jumper sponsor is now valued at a minimum of $800k, given the TV coverage etc. that it offers.
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: Ramps on November 02, 2007, 07:37:54 PM
can anyone give us a "range" of what the sponsorship is worth and is it worth more than what we were getting from Motorola.
Ramps,

I recall somwhere in one financial report that TAC was worth $650k a year.  Motorola was north of that.  Possibly $800k.

I understand that a jumper sponsor is now valued at a minimum of $800k, given the TV coverage etc. that it offers.

If those are the numbers and weve done say $1 million a year or more then clearly its a very very good deal.
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: 3121 on November 02, 2007, 07:58:52 PM
Thank you idiot Smith for putting your money with the Tigers.  The new logo on the jumper looks a bit doorky, that's my observation, especially the name 'idiot', we'll be prone for a lot of jokes, especially if we ain't travelling well.




Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: bluey_21 on November 02, 2007, 09:20:29 PM
Thank you idiot Smith for putting your money with the Tigers.  The new logo on the jumper looks a bit doorky, that's my observation, especially the name 'idiot', we'll be prone for a lot of jokes, especially if we ain't travelling well.






ditto, super happy with the injection of $$$$ but the logo is really lame  :P

I don't miond the AFG but idiot Smith just looks out of place lol
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement - idiot Smith signs with Tigers
Post by: Mini Tiger on November 02, 2007, 09:25:20 PM
I think Motorola changed their logo from having the "M" and "Motorola" to just the "M" after a year or two, perhaps idiot Smith will change to DSE in the future, it could be bigger if it is shortened and everyone will know what it is in a year anyway.

I wonder if Melbourne supporters will now call all of our players idiot because they might think it to be a name badge. hmmmmmmmmm.....
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement - idiot Smith signs with Tigers
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on November 03, 2007, 02:40:47 AM
I think Motorola changed their logo from having the "M" and "Motorola" to just the "M" after a year or two, perhaps idiot Smith will change to DSE in the future, it could be bigger if it is shortened and everyone will know what it is in a year anyway.

I wonder if Melbourne supporters will now call all of our players idiot because they might think it to be a name badge. hmmmmmmmmm.....

Ahahahahah Melbourne fans calling our players idiot as opposed to calling their own players number 8 number 12 number 5 and so on. :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement - idiot Smith signs with Tigers
Post by: mightytiges on November 03, 2007, 06:13:41 AM
I think Motorola changed their logo from having the "M" and "Motorola" to just the "M" after a year or two, perhaps idiot Smith will change to DSE in the future, it could be bigger if it is shortened and everyone will know what it is in a year anyway.

I wonder if Melbourne supporters will now call all of our players idiot because they might think it to be a name badge. hmmmmmmmmm.....

Ahahahahah Melbourne fans calling our players idiot as opposed to calling their own players number 8 number 12 number 5 and so on. :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
:rollin

Yep you can just imagine some old MCC Melbourne supporter saying that idiot Smith is getting plenty of the ball for Richmond  ;D.

Fantastic news and well done again to Steven Wright and the Club  :clapping.
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement - idiot Smith signs with Tigers
Post by: one-eyed on November 03, 2007, 07:18:56 AM
Coach Terry Wallace believes the new deal, which has an option for an extra year, will be very beneficial to the club.

"Information technology is one of the areas that's just going through the roof at the moment in AFL football," said Wallace.

"To have the computer analytical information at our fingertips is just gonna make us a better team and we've gotta keep advancing as much off the ground as what we do on the ground and I think this is a great partnership for our footy club going forward."

President Gary March was also in attendance and he relayed how crucial the new deal is in the current climate which sees fellow Victorian club North Melbourne being pressured into relocating to the Gold Coast.

"It's a tough environment and that's why as a club, for us, to get another major sponsor, and one with such great backing, is really important for our long-term future," March said.

http://sportal.com.au/default.aspx/afl-news-display/tigers-shore-up-financial-future-38191
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement - idiot Smith signs with Tigers
Post by: mightytiges on November 03, 2007, 07:43:59 AM
LOL Petts having to kick a goal in the simulator they had set-up for annoucement to bring up the idiot Smith logo.   
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement
Post by: Passionfruit on November 03, 2007, 08:18:32 AM
Neil Mitchell mentioned it on 3AW this morning

so you arent happy about that either ::)


All I said was that Neil Mitchell mentioned it on his radio show, get a life Blaisee. You are obsessed!
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement - idiot Smith signs with Tigers
Post by: {X} on November 03, 2007, 08:42:06 AM
ouch
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement - idiot Smith signs with Tigers
Post by: one-eyed on November 11, 2007, 04:32:37 AM
Here's what our guernsey with the idiot Smith's logo will look like next year:

(http://www.realfooty.com.au/ffximage/2007/11/10/majmorton_wideweb__470x364,0.jpg)
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement - idiot Smith signs with Tigers
Post by: {X} on November 11, 2007, 08:58:47 AM
idiot smith will be pleased, his name stands out like dogs balls on a budgie
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement - idiot Smith signs with Tigers
Post by: Nugget_12 on November 11, 2007, 03:46:26 PM
They should have just wrote "idiot SMITH electronics" on the sash instead of place a different yellow background over it!

it looks pretty crappy and poorly thought out but i guess ill get used to it.
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement - idiot Smith signs with Tigers
Post by: Ramps on November 11, 2007, 07:12:43 PM
They should have just wrote "idiot SMITH electronics" on the sash instead of place a different yellow background over it!

it looks pretty crappy and poorly thought out but i guess ill get used to it.


I agree it looks cheap and tacky and hasnt been thought through. Should have just had it embroided into the sash. Much cleaner and professional marketing look.
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement - idiot Smith signs with Tigers
Post by: mightytiges on November 11, 2007, 07:25:42 PM
The problem is our sash isn't the same bright yellow as DSE's is. The sash has been made a deeper yellow/gold so the white numbers are more readable on the back. We would have to go back to the Nike fluro yellow for the yellows to match.

Also looking closely at the logo it looks like it's just been stuck over the Motorola logo on a 2007 jumper. There's curved bits at the top and bottom of the square logo to cover over the round Motorola logo ;). The RFC going to great expense  :wallywink. The 2008 jumpers probably aren't available yet till the official jumper presentation.
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement - idiot Smith signs with Tigers
Post by: one-eyed on November 11, 2007, 09:22:29 PM
Carlton are going to get $5m over 2 years from Hyundai as a major sponsor. Are any of the deals with our major sponsors up in that range?
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement - idiot Smith signs with Tigers
Post by: tiga on November 12, 2007, 08:45:09 AM
The problem is our sash isn't the same bright yellow as DSE's is. The sash has been made a deeper yellow/gold so the white numbers are more readable on the back. We would have to go back to the Nike fluro yellow for the yellows to match.

Also looking closely at the logo it looks like it's just been stuck over the Motorola logo on a 2007 jumper. There's curved bits at the top and bottom of the square logo to cover over the round Motorola logo ;). The RFC going to great expense  :wallywink. The 2008 jumpers probably aren't available yet till the official jumper presentation.

Looking at it more closely..it may even have been photoshopped. :o
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement - idiot Smith signs with Tigers
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 12, 2007, 05:22:04 PM
Also looking closely at the logo it looks like it's just been stuck over the Motorola logo on a 2007 jumper. There's curved bits at the top and bottom of the square logo to cover over the round Motorola logo ;). The RFC going to great expense  :wallywink. The 2008 jumpers probably aren't available yet till the official jumper presentation.

Got it in one there MT

The've just screen printed over the Motorola logo.

The new ones wouldn't be available until later. You wouldn't get new ones made when you are finalising a new sponsor. ;)
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement - idiot Smith signs with Tigers
Post by: mightytiges on November 13, 2007, 06:03:57 AM
Looking at it more closely..it may even have been photoshopped. :o
You may be right tiga  ;)

(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/other/hoff/hoffmorton.jpg)
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement - idiot Smith signs with Tigers
Post by: richmondrules on November 13, 2007, 07:57:22 AM
 :invasion

Bit of time on your hands MT?
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement - idiot Smith signs with Tigers
Post by: tiga on November 13, 2007, 08:43:49 AM
Looking at it more closely..it may even have been photoshopped. :o
You may be right tiga  ;)

(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/other/hoff/hoffmorton.jpg)
:rollin :rollin :rollin @ MT! Absolute classic! :thatsgold
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement - idiot Smith signs with Tigers
Post by: Darth Tiger on November 13, 2007, 12:09:58 PM
Looking at it more closely..it may even have been photoshopped. :o
You may be right tiga  ;)

(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/other/hoff/hoffmorton.jpg)
:rollin :rollin :rollin @ MT! Absolute classic! :thatsgold

Should this be moved to the Father/Son thread os Michael Knight is Matthew Knights son ?
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement - idiot Smith signs with Tigers
Post by: mightytiges on November 14, 2007, 02:49:38 PM
:invasion

Bit of time on your hands MT?
It was just too tempting lol.

The idiot Smith logo looks better in the membership brochure pics.
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement - idiot Smith signs with Tigers
Post by: mightytiges on April 03, 2008, 12:02:56 AM
The latest idiot Smith brochure (on sale April 2) has Richmond through out it. Rainesy, Foley, Lids and Sugar in geeky poses plus a note from Plough saying DSE provides and meets all our IT and technology needs.
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement - idiot Smith signs with Tigers
Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2008, 02:23:26 AM
(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/richmond/dse.jpg)
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement - idiot Smith signs with Tigers
Post by: Francois Jackson on April 03, 2008, 07:44:22 AM
raines makes me laugh. he has one good season and we label him as our next superstar, putting him on front covers, brochures, this that.

he shouldn't even be put in the same league as lids and foley.

Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement - idiot Smith signs with Tigers
Post by: Tigermonk on April 03, 2008, 10:09:38 AM
makes you wonder dont it.  ;D
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement - idiot Smith signs with Tigers
Post by: richmondrules on April 03, 2008, 10:24:21 AM
lol. Who cares. Football clubs need money. This makes the club money. Same with the Matrix stuff. It's business pure and simple. Hopefully the guys had fun doing it.
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement - idiot Smith signs with Tigers
Post by: Francois Jackson on April 03, 2008, 10:51:14 AM
yeah cleo batchelor of the year makes the club money as well doesn't it.
mate im merely making a point that i believe raines has grown a massive head over the last few years and someone should say to him. stop this show pony mickey mouse crap and show u mean business on the field.

right now he is not in our best 22. no bloody way
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement - idiot Smith signs with Tigers
Post by: Tigermonk on April 03, 2008, 10:59:46 AM
yeah cleo batchelor of the year makes the club money as well doesn't it.
mate im merely making a point that i believe raines has grown a massive head over the last few years and someone should say to him. stop this show pony mickey mouse crap and show u mean business on the field.

right now he is not in our best 22. no bloody way

fully agree & l understood what you meant  :thumbsup some dont
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement - idiot Smith signs with Tigers
Post by: julzqld on April 03, 2008, 11:28:26 AM
raines makes me laugh. he has one good season and we label him as our next superstar, putting him on front covers, brochures, this that.

he shouldn't even be put in the same league as lids and foley.


Nothing to do with his footy ability and everything to do with his looks.  I mean Jay Schultz is hardly going to sell anything.
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement - idiot Smith signs with Tigers
Post by: Francois Jackson on April 03, 2008, 02:57:50 PM
raines makes me laugh. he has one good season and we label him as our next superstar, putting him on front covers, brochures, this that.

he shouldn't even be put in the same league as lids and foley.


Nothing to do with his footy ability and everything to do with his looks.  I mean Jay Schultz is hardly going to sell anything.

he is a lost soul at the moment and all he should be worried about is running in straight lines and not into opposition players.
at the moment and continuing on from last year he hasnt got a clue about how to play direct smart football.

Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement - idiot Smith signs with Tigers
Post by: rogerd3 on April 03, 2008, 07:42:28 PM
yeah cleo batchelor of the year makes the club money as well doesn't it.
mate im merely making a point that i believe raines has grown a massive head over the last few years and someone should say to him. stop this show pony mickey mouse crap and show u mean business on the field.

right now he is not in our best 22. no bloody way


way too many assumptions.

FACTS.
Title: idiot Smith to sign on for another year (Age)
Post by: one-eyed on August 27, 2009, 05:10:29 AM
More good news for Richmond yesterday was the re-commitment by major sponsor idiot Smith to sign on for another year.

http://www.theage.com.au/news/rfnews/coaching-merrygoround-spins-on/2009/08/26/1251001942736.html

 :thumbsup
Title: Re: idiot Smith to sign on for another year (Age)
Post by: mightytiges on August 27, 2009, 06:04:18 PM
More good news for Richmond yesterday was the re-commitment by major sponsor idiot Smith to sign on for another year.

http://www.theage.com.au/news/rfnews/coaching-merrygoround-spins-on/2009/08/26/1251001942736.html

 :thumbsup
Great news to hold onto both major sponsors in the current downturn. Well done RFC  :clapping.

Despite our rubbish year our sponsors couldn't argue about a lack of publicity lol. Cuz arriving and being on the tv and on the front and back pages of the papers made the sponsorship a bargain for idiot Smith.
Title: idiot Smith continues as Tiger co-major partner (RFC)
Post by: one-eyed on September 16, 2009, 04:40:44 PM
Confirmed....

idiot Smith continues as Tiger co-major partner
richmondfc.com.au
3:09 PM Wed 16 September, 2009

The Richmond Football Club is delighted to announce that idiot Smith has re-signed as a co-major partner for 2010.
 
The renewal will see the Tigers/idiot Smith partnership enter a third successive year.
 
“idiot Smith’s revitalised brand is a terrific fit with Richmond, and we are pleased they have extended their partnership of the club to include supporting our Northern Territory community initiatives,” said Richmond President Gary March.
 
“These educational programs are designed to empower schools and local communities to improve retention rates and combat truancy, and idiot Smith will play a vital role in supporting our efforts and we look forward to the continued growth of our partnership in 2010,” March said.
 
“We are very happy to be with Richmond for a third consecutive year, it’s been fantastic exposure for our new brand and we have enjoyed working with Richmond in supporting their community education programs in the Northern Territory,” said idiot Smith General Manager Debra Singh.
 
“We will be working with RFC over the next year to assist and support the continued good work they are doing with Indigenous schools and communities in the Northern Territory, whilst also supporting the football team in their endeavours for future success,” Ms Singh said.
 
“The AFL has a wonderful following across Australia and we have thoroughly enjoyed being a major partner of the Richmond Football Club,” she said.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/84837/default.aspx
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement - idiot Smith signs with Tigers
Post by: WilliamPowell on September 16, 2009, 05:33:53 PM
Further to this I have heard that Reebok is also on board again for 2010  :thumbsup
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement - idiot Smith signs with Tigers
Post by: torch on September 16, 2009, 06:36:39 PM
how much ???
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement - idiot Smith signs with Tigers
Post by: tigersalive on September 16, 2009, 07:54:43 PM
Further to this I have heard that Reebok is also on board again for 2010  :thumbsup

Let's hope they produce new merch quicker than last year.  And I know last year was delayed due to finding a new sponsor but even after that it took Reebok an age to get merch out.
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement - idiot Smith signs with Tigers
Post by: WilliamPowell on September 17, 2009, 07:30:46 AM
Further to this I have heard that Reebok is also on board again for 2010  :thumbsup

Let's hope they produce new merch quicker than last year.  And I know last year was delayed due to finding a new sponsor but even after that it took Reebok an age to get merch out.

I was in the Den last week and that's when I was told about Reebok. I joke with the guy behind the counter that I hope they get the reebok stuff earlier than this season.

He replied that the orders were already in because we had re-signed our majors. That's when I asked about reebok and said yeah we will still be with Reebok
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement - idiot Smith signs with Tigers
Post by: Go Richo 12 on September 17, 2009, 07:39:08 AM
Seems like we only produce good news during the off season :) With Cuz, Lids, Richo etc re-signing and the sponsers staying on, Benny Gale as CEO etc its good to have a positive vibe back!
Title: Re: major sponsorship announcement - idiot Smith signs with Tigers
Post by: Smokey on September 17, 2009, 08:17:25 AM
Seems like we only produce good news during the off season :) With Cuz, Lids, Richo etc re-signing and the sponsers staying on, Benny Gale as CEO etc its good to have a positive vibe back!

Last season? What season?  ;D
Title: idiot Smith
Post by: tiger till i die on May 08, 2010, 04:34:36 PM
idiot Smith apparently were convinced they were going to drop us this year but some strange thing happened in the last minute .. hmmm i wonder what happened
Title: Re: idiot Smith
Post by: mightytiges on May 08, 2010, 05:03:47 PM
They couldn't complain about the publicity they got thanks to Benny boy.
Title: Re: idiot Smith
Post by: bojangles17 on May 08, 2010, 05:26:05 PM
have they extended the contract, what am i missing? ???
Title: idiot Smith partnership ends (RFC)
Post by: one-eyed on March 04, 2014, 01:50:17 PM
Richmond extends its thanks to idiot Smith for its five-year partnership with the Club, which has now concluded.

Full article: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2014-03-04/idiot-smith-moves-on-from-richmond-
Title: Re: idiot Smith sponsorship [merged]
Post by: dwaino on March 04, 2014, 05:37:53 PM
My guernsey still has idiot Smith and Luxbet. is it time to get a new one?
Title: Re: idiot Smith sponsorship [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on March 04, 2014, 05:58:59 PM
My guernsey still has idiot Smith and Luxbet. is it time to get a new one?
Mine has Esso. I think you can get a few years more out of yours! ;D
Title: Re: idiot Smith sponsorship [merged]
Post by: Smokey on March 04, 2014, 09:05:22 PM
 :lol
Title: Re: idiot Smith sponsorship [merged]
Post by: tigs2011 on March 05, 2014, 01:27:12 AM
My guernsey still has idiot Smith and Luxbet. is it time to get a new one?
Mine has Esso. I think you can get a few years more out of yours! ;D
:lol :lol :lol

And dwaino I still have that one. Reminds me of the bad times and how I need to enjoy these good times and not jump off the 4th level of the GSS when we lose to Carlton again.  :banghead :banghead