One-Eyed Richmond Forum
Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: taztiger4 on August 19, 2009, 11:35:00 PM
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http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/rfnews/tigers-eye-darwin-games/2009/08/19/1250362118829.html
Tigers eye Darwin games
Caroline Wilson | August 20, 2009
RICHMOND has emerged as the wildcard in the AFL's foray into the Northern Territory with the Tigers confident they will contest a home game next season in Darwin.
Club president Gary March confirmed yesterday that Richmond had requested two home games over the next three years in Darwin in a three-way agreement with the AFL and the NT Government that could reap the Tigers $1 million.
While March would not elaborate it is understood that Richmond is keen to compensate for the projected home game on the Gold Coast next season that has been cancelled due to the redevelopment work due to start next month at Carrara in readiness for the Gold Coast's debut in 2011.
The Tigers have included a bid in their 2010 fixture request to play Port Adelaide in Darwin during the middle of next season over the bye fortnight in a bid to hold a community camp in the Northern Territory and continue to develop the club's indigenous links.
The Western Bulldogs have also requested a home game in Darwin but rejected Canberra as a home venue for 2010, instead requesting a home game to be played at Geelong's Skilled Stadium.
Melbourne had originally been earmarked to sell a game to the Northern Territory and is also expected to play again in Canberra.
Meanwhile, Carlton confirmed last night it would not look at selling a game outside Victoria next season. The Blues made $400,000 from this year's ''home'' clash against Fremantle at Carrara but performed poorly.
Although Carlton remains keen to extricate itself from Etihad Stadium next season, it remains bound by an AFL contract with the venue to play six home games there.
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getting the brand out there, whilst pocketing some good coin.
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Are we that hard up for cash that we need to sell games though? ???
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We're not "hard up for cash". Imagine what another million dollars could do for our football department. Another 3 or 4 staff members for development or recruiting.
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We're not "hard up for cash". Imagine what another million dollars could do for our football department. Another 3 or 4 staff members for development or recruiting.
Pay for 3 more Jordon McMahons. :banghead And have $10,000 left over
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I have 2 sons and a grandson in Darwin - what a fine excuse for a holiday. I love the place so bring it on! :clapping :cheers ;D
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schit of a place
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We're not "hard up for cash". Imagine what another million dollars could do for our football department. Another 3 or 4 staff members for development or recruiting.
Pay for 3 more Jordon McMahons. :banghead And have $10,000 left over
Does bringing up negative decisions in the past get your rocks off or something? I can't see any other reason for you to continually bring up completely unrelated things.
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We're not "hard up for cash". Imagine what another million dollars could do for our football department. Another 3 or 4 staff members for development or recruiting.
Pay for 3 more Jordon McMahons. :banghead And have $10,000 left over
I know you would think otherwise but I really think the RFC would have learnt from trading picks for recycled players and we shouldn't see early round draft picks go again for other teams crap players
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schit of a place
Nup. Fair chance my later years will be around those parts. Done the cold and the rat race and the OS - NT's a mighty fine place to chill out and chill out is about where I am in life now.
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The AFL usually makes us play Port away every year ::) so playing at a neutral venue is probably an advantage in this case.
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Personally I'd rather have our Docklands home games against Docklands tenant clubs moved interstate. Better off having it at a neutral venue than the oppositions home ground.
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if this means we have more cash to cut deeper into the list then great.
plus Darwin is a great place to spend a weekend in the middle of melbourne winter.
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With the draw not due for release until October 30, nothing is official, but the Demons, the Western Bulldogs and Richmond are all poised to play two home games each in Darwin in the next three years.
Port Adelaide would be the away team on each occasion.
Selling home fixtures will reap the clubs about $500,000 a game.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/darker-dees-fly-true-colours/story-e6frf9jf-1225788111170
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I'm ok with this.
Easy money.
After three years we're hopefully a finals team and our crowd drawing power will replace selling home games.
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Yep, $1million and some top end exposure for 2 games over 3 years, I'm all for it. :thumbsup
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AFL's $8mil punt on Territory
GREY MORRIS
October 19th, 2009
DARWIN'S TIO Stadium will host 10 AFL premiership matches from next year as part of an $8 million, five-year deal announced by the NT Government last night.
The $8 million includes more than $2 million for infrastructure upgrades at TIO Stadium and Traeger Park in Alice Springs.
Port Adelaide will be the away team until 2012, beginning with matches in May and June next year involving "home" clubs Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs.
Richmond will replace either Melbourne or the Bulldogs as a home team in 2011 and 2012.
More good news for Centralian fans is the staging of the 2013 Indigenous All-Stars game at Traeger Park and the continuation of NAB Challenge pre-season AFL matches.
The All-Stars game and an upgrade of the Challenge matches to actual NAB Cup fixtures is subject to the upgrades at Traeger Park which include a permanent toilet block and coach and media boxes.
A $150,000 contribution from Alice Springs Town Council should guarantee the works are completed well before that date.
TIO Stadium will get a new corporate area, more office space and training lights on the second oval as it prepares for premiership matches and the 2011 All-Stars game.
NT Chief Minister Paul Henderson said the $8million being spent indicated a strong vote of confidence from the AFL in Territory football's first class facilities, with the added bonus that premiership matches would bring millions of dollars to the local economy.
AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou last night confirmed Melbourne and the Bulldogs as next season's home sides, as revealed by the Northern Territory News in June this year.
``Over the last decade the numbers of outstanding young NT players making their way to AFL clubs has continued to climb steadily,'' Demetriou said.
``They are following in the footsteps of players like Andrew McLeod and Aaron Davey and these games will continue to inspire young Territorians to chase their dreams.
``The AFL is committed to taking our competition to all parts of Australia and we are delighted that this agreement ($500,000 per game with the AFL covering travel and accommodation costs) secures 10 premiership matches at Marrara's TIO Stadium for the next five years.''
The introduction of the new Gold Coast and Western Sydney teams to the AFL competition will mean a revision of the 2013 and 2014 fixtures and the possible inclusion of both new clubs in the Territory roster.
Community engagements, including school, hospital and indigenous community visits and junior clinics will be intensified during the five-year period.
http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2009/10/19/93561_ntsport.html
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We start playing in Darwin in 2011...
Tigers strengthen NT ties
By Adrian Ceddia | Mon 19 October, 2009
Richmond will re-affirm its commitment to the Northern Territory by playing AFL home-and-away matches in the region over the next few seasons.
The Tigers will play one match in each of the 2011 and 2012 seasons, as part of an $8 million agreement between the AFL and the Northern Territory Government.
“The Club is excited about the opportunity to further increase our presence in the Northern Territory,” Richmond’s CEO Brendon Gale said.
“We have been working with the local communities in the area for some time, and we will be able to continue our long-term commitment by playing home-and-away matches in the region.
“We are also keen to continue to build our membership and fan base in the Territory, which has increased significantly in the last few seasons,” he said.
Richmond has been working closely with its corporate partners, along with the Northern Territory Government and the AFL, to implement its “Tigers in the Territory” program.
Tiger players and officials have visited the Alice Springs region several times during the past couple of years, promoting the importance of a healthy lifestyle and education in the local schools.
The Club’s co-major partner, idiot Smith, has committed to Richmond’s Northern Territory school education program by supplying the necessary technology for players and school children to communicate via web cam.
Melbourne, the Western Bulldogs and Port Adelaide will also play home-and-away games in the Northern Territory over the next three seasons, in Darwin and Alice Springs.
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/86193/default.aspx
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Disappointing I have to wait until 2011
I've never been to Darwin ;D
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Yep, $1million and some top end exposure for 2 games over 3 years, I'm all for it. :thumbsup
Yep $1Million. insignificant actually , why ?
3 years of Jordon McMahon at $330,000 a years = 1 Million ::)
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Disappointing I have to wait until 2011
I've never been to Darwin ;D
Great place WP. I'm driving up there in Dec for Christmas - and with 2 sons and 1 grandson living there I guess it won't be too hard to convince myself to attend these 2 games. Great news I reckon!
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good old jack...brings us all back to reality..LOL
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Yep, $1million and some top end exposure for 2 games over 3 years, I'm all for it. :thumbsup
Yep $1Million. insignificant actually , why ?
3 years of Jordon McMahon at $330,000 a years = 1 Million ::)
Try telling that to the football department when they miss out on a spending increase because of an insignificant $1m. ???
No use crying over spilled milk Jack. If the lesson is going to be learnt then it already has, and if not then it never will.
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Just remember Jack if it wasn't Jordie on the $330k a year it would be someone else just as unworthy :rollin
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Just remember Jack if it wasn't Jordie on the $330k a year it would be someone else just as unworthy :rollin
No, play one short and then put the extra $$$$$$$$$$$ into someone worth there money.
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Disappointing I have to wait until 2011
My sentiments exactly. Footscray V Port games are starting to bore me :sleep
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I guess this makes up for the lost Gold Coast home game that was cancelled.
Normally I would be against giving up home ground advantage even for $$$ but given we'll be a developing side over the next 2-3 years then it isn't the end of the world and we make an extra $1 million out of it. I hope though we move back to 11 home games in Melbourne by 2013 when the list starts maturing and we should be pushing to become a top 8 side.
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Just remember Jack if it wasn't Jordie on the $330k a year it would be someone else just as unworthy :rollin
No, play one short and then put the extra $$$$$$$$$$$ into someone worth there money.
Can't you have to pay the minimum TPP so it will go to someone
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Do we play a home game at Gold Coast next year?
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Just remember Jack if it wasn't Jordie on the $330k a year it would be someone else just as unworthy :rollin
No, play one short and then put the extra $$$$$$$$$$$ into someone worth there money.
Can't you have to pay the minimum TPP so it will go to someone
The answer is yes.
Although who actually knows what percentage is paid., as they have incentives included etc etc.
I thought as a min you had to pay 92 % Plus ???.
Which means we didnt have to pay Jordon McMahon $330,000 year, especially when he was on $170,000 a year previously at the dogs.
We could of at the time try to negoitate with others players that were in the draft that year , pointless talking about past events, move on I say. LOL
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pointless talking about past events, move on I say. LOL
Promise :pray :thumbsup
And BTW Minimum % of the TPP that must paid is 92.5%
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Do we play a home game at Gold Coast next year?
NOPE - As I posted in the other thread about the 2010 draw
There are NO games being played at Gold Coast Stadium in 2010.
It is being re-developed (and by gawd did it need it) in readiness for season 2011 when GC17 starts in the AFL
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I know its all down to economics but I hate this rubbish.
You already have the drafts decimating then homogenizing clubs' identities and then you not only are not able to play at your home ground for the last 40 years but have these rubbish 'exhibition' games all around the country.
The AFL claim they are probably interested in the long term growth of the game, but when clubs' differ by only the colour of their jumper the game will be poorer.
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I know its all down to economics but I hate this rubbish.
You already have the drafts decimating then homogenizing clubs' identities and then you not only are not able to play at your home ground for the last 40 years but have these rubbish 'exhibition' games all around the country.
The AFL claim they are probably interested in the long term growth of the game, but when clubs' differ by only the colour of their jumper the game will be poorer.
Ground rationalization homogenized footy to a great degree in Melbourne. The one thing I miss about footy from the VFL days is travelling to each of the old suburban grounds. As a kid it was an adventure as apart from the 'G and Waverley you'd only see these grounds once a year. Geelong were very lucky and smart to hold onto Kardinia Park - a distinct home ground plus control over all the revenue it generates. Our move to the 'G was smart in the mid-60s and 70s but once the AFL moved every second game to the 'G we've been treated as a club like second class citizens by both the MCC and AFL.
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The Herald-Sun is saying we are playing in Darwin in either May or June but Port will be the "home" team ???. Isn't the Darwin game meant to be one of the home games we sold?
Darwin is set to host two games, one in May and another in June.
On both occasions, Port Adelaide will be the "home" team. The Power will play Richmond and Melbourne at Marrara Oval.
Herald-Sun Link (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/collingwood-flies-flag-in-season-opener/story-e6frf9jf-1225944407348)
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what?
so are they home matches or not?
would we still get the $$$?
???
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Herald-Sun is wrong according to NT News. We play our "home" game in Darwin against Port in May.
Leaping Liam's coming to town
By FOOTBALL By GREY MORRIS
THU 28 OCT 2010, Page 40
MELBOURNE and Richmond will play "home'' games at Darwin's TIO Stadium in 2011.
With the official AFL draw released tomorrow, the NT News understands the Demons have been slated to play Port Adelaide in July and the Tigers are lined up to tackle the Power in May.
Melbourne's Round 17 game against the Power will be Liam Jurrah's first match for Melbourne at Marrara.
"Leaping'' Liam won the 2010 mark of the year and is set to thrill Top End fans after a brief stint with Nightcliff in late 2008.
Darwin's Aaron Davey and Tiwi islander Austin Wonaeamirri will add more Territory flavour to the Melbourne Demons side.
Wanderers cousins Marlon and Daniel Motlop and former Waratahs wingman Tom Logan know every blade of grass on the ground.
Richmond's visit in May will follow the Indigenous All-Stars game on Friday, February 4.
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The Herald-Sun is saying we are playing in Darwin in either May or June but Port will be the "home" team ???. Isn't the Darwin game meant to be one of the home games we sold?
Darwin is set to host two games, one in May and another in June.
On both occasions, Port Adelaide will be the "home" team. The Power will play Richmond and Melbourne at Marrara Oval.
Herald-Sun Link (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/collingwood-flies-flag-in-season-opener/story-e6frf9jf-1225944407348)
HUN hasn't a clue = Clearly
Darwin is defintely one of our sold to the DEVIL "home games"
As requested by Port they are the "away" team in both cases = smart deal ;D
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From day one of these H&A games being played in Darwin, Port has always been the away team, but promote themselves as the "home" team. That is they blow their trumpet about being the territory's own team or similar. Cunning and sickening, as they give up nothing in reality to play these games up here.
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May in Darwin. Couldn't be better!! Grandson's (living in Darwin) birthday in May, beautiful time of the year at the start of the Dry, great place regardless. Tickets will be booked as soon as the date is announced. Lizard Bar again Al? :cheers
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Sounds like a plan smokey. Or even better, start at lizards and work our way down Mitchell St. I beer in each bar and at that time of year the sights are pretty good on Mitchell St. :thumbsup :cheers
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Richmond's visit in May will follow the Indigenous All-Stars game on Friday, February 4. [/i]
Anyone thinking of coming up for this game can get Jetstar flights for $74 (depending on availability)
Darwin to and from Melbourne (Tullamarine)
Travel between 24 January - 5 April 2011
$74
Dirt cheap.
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From day one of these H&A games being played in Darwin, Port has always been the away team, but promote themselves as the "home" team. That is they blow their trumpet about being the territory's own team or similar. Cunning and sickening, as they give up nothing in reality to play these games up here.
Exactly al, hence why I said it is a samrt deal - they keep 11 home games at AAMI (+ 1 away against the Crows) and play 2 in Darwin where they know the conditions and they've established their "brand" (hate that term) over a number of years now
I will be going because I've never been to Darwin but at this stage will give Cairns a miss and possibily one other interstate game....
My "22 games in a season" goal looks likely to cease in 2011 = NOT HAPPY
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Richmond's visit in May will follow the Indigenous All-Stars game on Friday, February 4. [/i]
Anyone thinking of coming up for this game can get Jetstar flights for $74 (depending on availability)
Darwin to and from Melbourne (Tullamarine)
Travel between 24 January - 5 April 2011
$74
Dirt cheap.
Thought the game was in May? Or is Darwin still about a month behind the rest of Australia? :P ;D
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As posted on BF, Jetstar has a sale on now till midnight Monday that coincides with our Round 10 game against Port in Darwin on May 28
Jetstar's Northern Territory Sale!
Sale on now on until midnight (23:59 AEDT) Monday 17 January 2011, unless sold out prior. Sale may be extended.
Domestic Routes Travel Periods One way
JetSaver Light#
Fares $AUD
Adelaide to/from Darwin 04 May - 22 Jun 2011 $119
Brisbane to/from Darwin 04 May - 22 Jun 2011 $149
Cairns to/from Darwin 04 May - 22 Jun 2011 $99
Melbourne (Tullamarine) to/from Darwin 04 May - 22 Jun 2011 $99
Sydney to/from Darwin 04 May - 22 Jun 2011 $119
http://www.jetstar.com/au/en/cheap-flights/sales.aspx?utm_source=jq_home&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=nt_sale_2011014 (http://www.jetstar.com/au/en/cheap-flights/sales.aspx?utm_source=jq_home&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=nt_sale_2011014)
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From day one of these H&A games being played in Darwin, Port has always been the away team, but promote themselves as the "home" team. That is they blow their trumpet about being the territory's own team or similar. Cunning and sickening, as they give up nothing in reality to play these games up here.
Agree Al to add insult to injury was shocked to see last season that the Dogs were the home team who got the $$$$$ but Port wore their traditional home strip whilst the Dogs were in their changed all white alternate.
If its our home game whether at the G, Etihad, Darwin or Timbuktoo I would like to think that we don't sell our right to wear our first choice and traditional jumper.
Glad we have a bye the week after we play in Darwin as competing clubs tend to get flogged the following week. Just ask the bogans from Alberton. ;D