One-Eyed Richmond Forum
Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: one-eyed on August 23, 2008, 03:28:29 AM
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from the Age...
Richmond president Gary March said negotiations were under way for a new sponsor of Richmond. "It's not going to be announced in the next few days, or even the next week, but we have had some very good discussions with several parties," March said.
"It's a double-edged sword right now. There's not just a downturn in the economy, but many clubs, not just in AFL either, are out of sponsorship at the same time."
http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/news/bombers-secure-10m-deal/2008/08/22/1219262532385.html?page=fullpage#contentSwap1
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Well lets hope March can do some real good sweet talking and get who every they are to sign on the bottom line. They will get good value for their money in 09 onwards. :gotigers
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"It's a double-edged sword right now. There's not just a downturn in the economy, but many clubs, not just in AFL either, are out of sponsorship at the same time."
Hope that's not an excuse for getting less than the previous AFG sponsorship
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"It's a double-edged sword right now. There's not just a downturn in the economy, but many clubs, not just in AFL either, are out of sponsorship at the same time."
Hope that's not an excuse for getting less than the previous AFG sponsorship
exactly, as we all know, "these current tough economic times" have not stopped the bombers scoring the biggest sponsorship deal in afl history with samsung and also scoring a big deal with adidas
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dont worry guys...just sit tight all will be revealed. :thumbsup
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dont worry guys...just sit tight all will be revealed. :thumbsup
Any whispers on who we are talking to or what industry sector the potential sponsor is from (eg: aviation)?
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Can't see the aviation industry getting involved, they're having enough trouble with fuel prices
I looked at the costs of international flights last night and was horrified by the prices
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dont worry guys...just sit tight all will be revealed. :thumbsup
Any whispers on who we are talking to or what industry sector the potential sponsor is from (eg: aviation)?
not aviation
finance and automotive
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not aviation
finance and automotive
:yep :yep :yep :yep
:eyebrow
;D
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dont worry guys...just sit tight all will be revealed. :thumbsup
Any whispers on who we are talking to or what industry sector the potential sponsor is from (eg: aviation)?
not aviation
finance and automotive
Ta Blaisee.
Well Toyota sponsors the league (and Adelaide) so apart from Geelong's long relationship with Ford they'd probably resist any other auto competitor. They're also not sacking workers in the current auto crisis as they went down the small car and hybrid path. Hmmm how does the Toyota Tigers sound?
As for Finance - CBA has the colours Y&B.
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dont worry guys...just sit tight all will be revealed. :thumbsup
Any whispers on who we are talking to or what industry sector the potential sponsor is from (eg: aviation)?
not aviation
finance and automotive
Ta Blaisee.
Well Toyota sponsors the league (and Adelaide) so apart from Geelong's long relationship with Ford they'd probably resist any other auto competitor. They're also not sacking workers in the current auto crisis as they went down the small car and hybrid path. Hmmm how does the Toyota Tigers sound?
As for Finance - CBA has the colours Y&B.
right industry different names mt ;)
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this is fun ... so I will go outside the square.
I will suggest VW and in terms of banking ... all the banks are under the pump maybe a funds manager has come to the party. I will go for
a VW and MLC quinella
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this is fun ... so I will go outside the square.
I will suggest VW and in terms of banking ... all the banks are under the pump maybe a funds manager has come to the party. I will go for
a VW and MLC quinella
Is that the Methodist Ladies College Ramps?
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(http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ecYwMnuGtjiFSM:http://www.afs.org.au/images/general/AUS/linfox_web.JPG%3F1168404945)
Does that count as automotive ?
Finance hmmmmm Cash Converters :rollin
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Lindsay Fox is a Saints man.
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(http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ecYwMnuGtjiFSM:http://www.afs.org.au/images/general/AUS/linfox_web.JPG%3F1168404945)
Lindsay Fox is a Saints man.
Linfox is how CUB gets around!
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:whistle the roos have got zoom zoom so is it holden
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Lindsay Fox is a Saints man.
And employer of one Danny Fraudley
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id like to see a beer company be one of our sponsers next year
heinekin would look great on the back hahaha :thumbsup
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id like to see a beer company be one of our sponsers next year
heinekin would look great on the back hahaha :thumbsup
Beer is the cause of many objects looking good on their backs!!!
:o ;D
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:whistle the roos have got zoom zoom so is it holden
Doh I forgot about the Roos and mazda. Yep could be any car company then.
With our quick side it could be Ferrari or Porsche ;D.
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id like to see a beer company be one of our sponsers next year
heinekin would look great on the back hahaha :thumbsup
Beer is the cause of many objects looking good on their backs!!!
:o ;D
Very good :bow
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:whistle the roos have got zoom zoom so is it holden
Doh I forgot about the Roos and mazda. Yep could be any car company then.
With our quick side it could be Ferrari or Porsche ;D.
If it is an automotive manufacturer and with our penchant for finishing 9th I would think our #1 ticketholder should be Mark Webber. :)
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If U Do Know ? Make sure U Don't tell anyone. :shh
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If U Do Know ? Make sure U Don't tell anyone. :shh
They're linked to the Saints...
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Let it be Holden. Or could it be a petrol company like Ampol ?
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For automotive, how about a Holden & Reliant double??
We would always like to play like....this
(http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/79/vehsvm1mjw7.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/vehsvm1mjw7.jpg/1/w428.png) (http://g.imageshack.us/img186/vehsvm1mjw7.jpg/1/)
but........
Sometimes we invariably play like....this
(http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/75/psl8791h02wa8.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/psl8791h02wa8.jpg/1/w350.png) (http://g.imageshack.us/img206/psl8791h02wa8.jpg/1/)
"Jerzy Balovski: Tell you what...I'll do you par-ex on a reliant... Mike: A reliant?? they're a three wheeler aren't they???....Jerzy: yeah, yeah...usually!!!"
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If U Do Know ? Make sure U Don't tell anyone. :shh
They're linked to the Saints...
and to Wests TIGERS in the NRL
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(http://www.kitcarsassemblers.com/images/lamborghini%20logo(1).jpg)
Reckon that would look pretty slick on our jumpers. 8)
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(http://www.kitcarsassemblers.com/images/lamborghini%20logo(1).jpg)
Reckon that would look pretty slick on our jumpers. 8)
sorry maurice, wont be them either
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VW would be good, they've really taken off in Australia.
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That's a shame.
I could see suntanned Terry stepping out of one of those in his leather pants & shades. 8)
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Super Cheap Autos?
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Pick-a-part
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(http://www.kitcarsassemblers.com/images/lamborghini%20logo(1).jpg)
Reckon that would look pretty slick on our jumpers. 8)
My ex boss had a pretty silver one of those
I was at Flemington with him a few years back and asked him if I could follow him back to Spencer Street because I didn't know how to get back
The bastard put the metal to the floor and thought it would be a good idea to lose me.
Didn't work. I overtook him in Spencer Street :thumbsup
Loooovely car :)
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If it is Suzuki - I'm already supporting them :rollin
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Mercedes-Benz/Daimler-Chystler would be nice
Lambo don't have an australian presence, only deal through importers
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For automotive, how about a Holden & Reliant double??
We would always like to play like....this
(http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/79/vehsvm1mjw7.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/vehsvm1mjw7.jpg/1/w428.png) (http://g.imageshack.us/img186/vehsvm1mjw7.jpg/1/)
but........
Sometimes we invariably play like....this
(http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/75/psl8791h02wa8.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/psl8791h02wa8.jpg/1/w350.png) (http://g.imageshack.us/img206/psl8791h02wa8.jpg/1/)
"Jerzy Balovski: Tell you what...I'll do you par-ex on a reliant... Mike: A reliant?? they're a three wheeler aren't they???....Jerzy: yeah, yeah...usually!!!"
:rollin
Following on from WP, if it's KIA - I'm already sponsoring them.
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Im wondering if i should watch ice road truckers on foxtel...sorry wrong thread ;D
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dont worry guys...just sit tight all will be revealed. :thumbsup
Any whispers on who we are talking to or what industry sector the potential sponsor is from (eg: aviation)?
not aviation
finance and automotive
Man Utd sponsor AIG is the first half according to BF.
http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=492826
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Nissan
I believe we've got a link there ;)
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Nissan
I believe we've got a link there ;)
Leon Daphne eh.
Nice gets as sponsors if we can get them...
(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/richmond/sponsorlook2009.jpg)
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Nissan
I believe we've got a link there ;)
Leon Daphne eh.
Leon retired a few years ago and Nissan Australia now has a Japanese CEO. Leon was the only RFC connection in the executive I knew when I worked there 5 years ago. Leon used to get special permission from the Japanese to spend the time he did as RFC president. Knowing what I know about Nissan, having worked there for 14 years, I'd be very surprised if they came on board again. Of course thinks may well have changed since I was there.
Second in command was a Collingwood supporter though.
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Leon Daphne eh.
You heard it here first, MT :thumbsup ;)
:rollin
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Nissan
I believe we've got a link there ;)
Leon Daphne eh.
Leon retired a few years ago and Nissan Australia now has a Japanese CEO. Leon was the only RFC connection in the executive I knew when I worked there 5 years ago. Leon used to get special permission from the Japanese to spend the time he did as RFC president. Knowing what I know about Nissan, having worked there for 14 years, I'd be very surprised if they came on board again. Of course thinks may well have changed since I was there.
Second in command was a Collingwood supporter though.
Dan Thompson is now MD and CEO of Nissan Australia (since April this year).
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Id suggest that if the clubs got an agreement with an International company in the finance area and its american (just guessing) Id suggest the club gets the money up front ;D
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Dan Thompson is now MD and CEO of Nissan Australia (since April this year).
Dear god. I know nothing. I'll have to have a go at my ex-workmates who are supposed to keep me up to date with the goss. ;D
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Id suggest that if the clubs got an agreement with an International company in the finance area and its american (just guessing) Id suggest the club gets the money up front ;D
:rollin
Actually AIG is classed as "unsteady". Has lost almost half its share value in the past week and made a $18b loss thanks to the credit crisis in the US and is looking to raise $40b in capital from the US Fed to offset them.
http://www.forbes.com/topstories/2008/09/14/aig-ny-restructure-biz-wall-cx_lm_0914bizaig.html
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Caro tonight stated the obvious that it's going to be hard in the current climate to find a major sponsor. Out of us, Melbourne and North looking for a new major sponsor, only North were close to signing one.
She also said as an aside, the Telstra Dome stadia agreements, which is the other issue for struggling Victorian clubs, won't change next year. Perhaps at the earliest 2010.
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dont worry guys...just sit tight all will be revealed. :thumbsup
Any whispers on who we are talking to or what industry sector the potential sponsor is from (eg: aviation)?
not aviation
finance and automotive
Ta Blaisee.
Well Toyota sponsors the league (and Adelaide) so apart from Geelong's long relationship with Ford they'd probably resist any other auto competitor. They're also not sacking workers in the current auto crisis as they went down the small car and hybrid path. Hmmm how does the Toyota Tigers sound?
As for Finance - CBA has the colours Y&B.
right industry different names mt ;)
care to elaborate a bit more blaisee? instead of just letting us guess
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I hope the club has a Plan B.
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AIG Life Australia can meet obligations
September 16, 2008 - 7:43PM
AIG Life, the Australian subsidiary of the world's biggest insurer American International Group Inc, says it has the capital and reserves to meet obligations to policyholders despite the troubles at its parent.
"I want to assure customers and business partners that AIG Life in Australia operates as a completely separate legal entity within the stringent Australian regulatory regime," AIG Life managing director Stuart Harrison said in a statement.
"We continue to comply with regulations concerning capital adequacy and solvency."
AIG has been battered over the past year by billions of dollars of losses tied to deterioration in the mortgage and credit markets.
On Monday its shares fell $US7.38, or 60.8 percent, to close at $US4.76 in New York.
The insurer has also been hit by a wave of downgrades by credit-rating agencies worried that the deteriorating housing market is further undermining the company's battered finances.
http://news.smh.com.au/business/aig-life-australia-can-meet-obligations-20080916-4hty.html
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I bought a SONY 32inch LCD for the bedroom today at DICK SMITH ;)
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I bought a SONY 32inch LCD for the bedroom today at DICK SMITH ;)
I'm sure RFC is gracious for you supporting our sponsor. :P
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I bought a SONY 32inch LCD for the bedroom today at DICK SMITH ;)
I'm sure RFC is gracious for you supporting our sponsor. :P
I think TT12 is subtly saying SONY may be Plan B in terms of a major sponsor ;). Didn't they sponsor Collingwood in some form at one time?
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Its a shame coz AIG are well known for pumping big amounts into sponsorship. Hopefully the Japs come to the party to the same level.
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I bought a SONY 32inch LCD for the bedroom today at DICK SMITH ;)
I'm sure RFC is gracious for you supporting our sponsor. :P
I think TT12 is subtly saying SONY may be Plan B in terms of a major sponsor ;). Didn't they sponsor Collingwood in some form at one time?
Oooh, derr. :stupid (Read I am stupid. ;D)
Would be a good sponsor to have. A world leading electronics company. :thumbsup
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If AIG go A-up, might have a great effect on the whole market, meaning any sponsorship will be difficult
Hopefully, that's just a worst case scenario, but times appear to be a bit jittery since the sub-prime market collapse in the States. Just seems like there's a bit of a flow on effect happening everywhere.
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Firstly AIG have been bailed out by the Fed
Secondly, the sponsorship would be with AIG Life, the Australian arm which isn't affected by all this
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Firstly AIG have been bailed out by the Fed
Yep to the tune of US$85 billion :o
Secondly, the sponsorship would be with AIG Life, the Australian arm which isn't affected by all this
Dont know about that Imfamy, wouldn't it depend on how the Aust arm is structured as in ownership ???
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Dont know about that Imfamy, wouldn't it depend on how the Aust arm is structured as in ownership ???
I reckon that right about now every arm and leg of global AIG will be duty bound to pull their collective spending heads in a bit.
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Firstly AIG have been bailed out by the Fed
Yep to the tune of US$85 billion :o
Secondly, the sponsorship would be with AIG Life, the Australian arm which isn't affected by all this
Dont know about that Imfamy, wouldn't it depend on how the Aust arm is structured as in ownership ???
Legally the Australian arm is a separate identity apparently to satisfy Australian law.
The Fed had to save AIG as the biggest insurer whereas they could let investment bank Lehmann Brothers die to save others. If AIG fell over imagine the financial chaos :help.
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Just got a txt from bg25 at Crown. No sponsor news or annoucements at the B&F.
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I bought a SONY 32inch LCD for the bedroom today at DICK SMITH ;)
Mate,, You have no idea.
You couldn't be further from the truth if you tried. Get a clue !!!!
Sit on your hands for a bit. It's coming !!
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I bought a SONY 32inch LCD for the bedroom today at DICK SMITH ;)
Mate,, You have no idea.
You couldn't be further from the truth if you tried. Get a clue !!!!
Sit on your hands for a bit. It's coming !!
You know who it is HMH?
There's a rumour on the radio overnight that AIG has dropped out as Man Utd sponsor. The sponsorship was worth 14 million pounds (A$ 30m) worth.
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A bit of a waste of a post but anyway Caro had nothing on our major sponsor tonight on 3aw when asked about the four clubs including us without a new major sponsor. She still thinks it's a major worry.
Hopefully we are at least close. Even when we got DSE on board last year it was after we had sent out memberships renewals and new reebok orders IIRC.
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A bit of a waste of a post but anyway Caro had nothing on our major sponsor tonight on 3aw when asked about the four clubs including us without a new major sponsor. She still thinks it's a major worry.
Poor old Caro - she seems out of the loop
More of a worry for her would be the fact that no-one seems to be telling her anything :rollin
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Fans won't pay price
Jon Ralph | September 26, 2008
THE AFL has pledged to keep football affordable for supporters, after admitting the global financial crisis would bite the game hard.
AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou said yesterday the economic downturn had hit clubs and affected sponsorship, corporate hospitality, and membership.
The Western Bulldogs, Richmond and Melbourne are seeking major sponsors, with the AFL's record membership level also under threat.
Demetriou said with the AFL debt-free and tens of millions of dollars saved in its future fund, it would go ahead with its expansion plans and was "prepared to take the pain".
But with up to five clubs about to declare losses this year, he conceded teams faced fresh challenges.
"Everyone is hit and when you consider who eventually pays, you look at corporates, they will be hit because they provide sponsorship.
"Things like the sale of (corporate) boxes, and even things like presidents' dinners," Demetriou said.
"When you talk about disposable impact, there is no doubt we have seen an effect on some of the finals games.
"Games we would probably have got 80,000 at, we have got 70,000 and I think it does hurt.
"What we have got to do next year is make sure we keep football affordable for our supporters. That's the most important thing."
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,24403888-19742,00.html
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So when is the major sponsor news going to get announced. It now seems to be taking alot more time than what we all hoped.
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So when is the major sponsor news going to get announced. It now seems to be taking alot more time than what we all hoped.
You would hope it's announced by the week after trade week at the latest. No other footy news to take away from the announcement in the media so good publicity for whoever the sponsor(s) is (Sony and Nissan rumouredly) yet before 2009 membership renewals are printed and sent out. Last year we were late with DSE becoming a major sponsor to replace Motorola.
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So when is the major sponsor news going to get announced. It now seems to be taking alot more time than what we all hoped.
You would hope it's announced by the week after trade week at the latest. No other footy news to take away from the announcement in the media so good publicity for whoever the sponsor(s) is (Sony and Nissan rumouredly) yet before 2009 membership renewals are printed and sent out. Last year we were late with DSE becoming a major sponsor to replace Motorola.
sounds about right....hopefully the club has the sponsors sorted (sony and nissan sounds good to me) and is just waiting for a better time. I agree...why announce it and organise a press conference when everyone's attention is on the finals/trade week/draft camp etc...
certainly it ought to be done before the membership renewals and the national draft (the new draftees have gotta put the jumpers on and parade for the camera after all)
can't wait
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So when is the major sponsor news going to get announced. It now seems to be taking alot more time than what we all hoped.
You would hope it's announced by the week after trade week at the latest. No other footy news to take away from the announcement in the media so good publicity for whoever the sponsor(s) is (Sony and Nissan rumouredly) yet before 2009 membership renewals are printed and sent out. Last year we were late with DSE becoming a major sponsor to replace Motorola.
sounds about right....hopefully the club has the sponsors sorted (sony and nissan sounds good to me) and is just waiting for a better time. I agree...why announce it and organise a press conference when everyone's attention is on the finals/trade week/draft camp etc...
certainly it ought to be done before the membership renewals and the national draft (the new draftees have gotta put the jumpers on and parade for the camera after all)
can't wait
Exactly. Let's just hope it's done early enough so we don't have square stickers stuck over round badges and dodgy photoshop images lol.
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According to today's Age...
The Tigers, at least, are believed to be close to signing a new deal worth more than they earned this year.
:thumbsup
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According to today's Age...
The Tigers, at least, are believed to be close to signing a new deal worth more than they earned this year.
:thumbsup
See, there was no need to be worried about the situation.
We're just getting the best possible deal. :thumbsup
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According to today's Age...
The Tigers, at least, are believed to be close to signing a new deal worth more than they earned this year.
:thumbsup
See, there was no need to be worried about the situation.
We're just getting the best possible deal. :thumbsup
Once it signed sealed and delivered I wont worry.... until then.....
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who is the new sponsor ???
what happened to dicksmith and AFG ???
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who is the new sponsor ???
We don't know, that's what we are all wating to hear
what happened to dicksmith and AFG ???
Nothing's happened to Dick Smith.
AFG advised the Club back in July/August that they wouldn't be continuing in 2009. Once it was known the Club made notified members & media
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According to today's Age...
The Tigers, at least, are believed to be close to signing a new deal worth more than they earned this year.
:thumbsup
See, there was no need to be worried about the situation.
We're just getting the best possible deal. :thumbsup
Once it signed sealed and delivered I wont worry.... until then.....
No need to worry Willie. Got plenty of faith in our off-field team. :thumbsup
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According to today's Age...
The Tigers, at least, are believed to be close to signing a new deal worth more than they earned this year.
:thumbsup
See, there was no need to be worried about the situation.
We're just getting the best possible deal. :thumbsup
Once it signed sealed and delivered I wont worry.... until then.....
No need to worry Willie. Got plenty of faith in our off-field team. :thumbsup
With the stockmarket wildly bouncing up and mostly down thanks to the US, the sooner the better we get a signature on the dotted line. Hopefully we are just waiting for the right time to announce it with maximum media exposure.
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Poster on BF claiming SONY will be our new sponsor.
http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=12726852&postcount=1
Also claims Newman will replace Sugar as captain.
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A caller rang into KB's show asking if there's any news on our new sponsor and the reply was there's been no news at all. Denham said that's the reason we are playing a game on the Gold Coast.
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Poster on BF claiming SONY will be our new sponsor.
http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=12726852&postcount=1
Also claims Newman will replace Sugar as captain.
He would have gotten it from PRE, some guy there is claiming to be one of the marketing team dealing with Richmond.
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.......... Denham said that's the reason we are playing a game on the Gold Coast.
And from the Pettifer etc thread:
Greg Denham on KB's show this morning:
* Carlton's list is better managed than Richmond's. That's why they have plenty of salary cap space and Richmond has got a new list manager.
Did someone from Richmond cancel this idiot's birthday or something?
Wonder why the list management experts are playing one up there also?
:wallywink
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.......... Denham said that's the reason we are playing a game on the Gold Coast.
And from the Pettifer etc thread:
Greg Denham on KB's show this morning:
* Carlton's list is better managed than Richmond's. That's why they have plenty of salary cap space and Richmond has got a new list manager.
Did someone from Richmond cancel this idiot's birthday or something?
Wonder why the list management experts are playing one up there also?
:wallywink
he's an old rubbish artist denham that simply reads between the lines, reminds me of John Edwards the fella that believes he can speak to the dead, and he fishes the audience
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.......... Denham said that's the reason we are playing a game on the Gold Coast.
And from the Pettifer etc thread:
Greg Denham on KB's show this morning:
* Carlton's list is better managed than Richmond's. That's why they have plenty of salary cap space and Richmond has got a new list manager.
Did someone from Richmond cancel this idiot's birthday or something?
Wonder why the list management experts are playing one up there also?
:wallywink
he's an old rubbish artist denham that simply reads between the lines, reminds me of John Edwards the fella that believes he can speak to the dead, and he fishes the audience
yeah mate greg denham is a tool. He simply doesn't know what he's on about. He doesn't know jack all.
I remember listening to hungry for sport this morning, a caller rang in and said jay schulz isn't a trade bait cos he's contracted. Denham immediately said "i think he's uncontracted for next year, i'm not aware he signed a new contract." Then 10 secs later KB said "didnt' richmond sign a group of 10 players recently??" THEN denham had to correct himself quickly "oh yeah...he must be one of those"...
he's a tool
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Havent seen it mentioned in this thread before, maybe its Richmond Lager.
CUB haver just re-released the old Richmond Lager, would be a good fit as our new sponsor.
Sorry if this has already been mentioned.
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from peejay on BF:
The AIG thing is still alive.
Annoucement likely soon. 1 - 2 weeks.
Aussie arm is still okay and keen to be involved.
http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=12749236&postcount=33
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Wallace said this morning on SEN there could be news in the next few weeks in terms of our new major sponsor.
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The longer this goes on it is sounding more like a pie in the sky.
When or if something does happen please be sure to wake me up.
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Caro in today's Age
The bad news is that three other Victorian clubs have ended the season without a major sponsorship deal for 2009 in what can only be described as a terrifying international financial climate. Two of those — the Western Bulldogs and Melbourne — admit they are nowhere near reaching a new major financial partnership.
Only Richmond, which has a heads of agreement in place with a new major partner, is on the verge of an announcement, and that news has the Tigers and the AFL mightily relieved.
http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/news/afl-must-step-up-support-for-struggling-victorian-clubs/2008/10/11/1223145704648.html?page=fullpage#contentSwap1
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I think by the end of Ocotober there will be an announcement
The AFG deal finishes on the 31/10/08...
I actually agree with Caro's sentiments regarding the AFL helpng the Dogs & Demons getting a major partner... Personally would rather see that than the continual handouts
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I think by the end of Ocotober there will be an announcement
The AFG deal finishes on the 31/10/08...
I actually agree with Caro's sentiments regarding the AFL helpng the Dogs & Demons getting a major partner... Personally would rather see that than the continual handouts
Theres 2 much charity in the AFL. Its time for the marketplace to be allowed to rule the outcomes of the comp. If they cant find sponsors bad luck.
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I think by the end of Ocotober there will be an announcement
The AFG deal finishes on the 31/10/08...
I actually agree with Caro's sentiments regarding the AFL helpng the Dogs & Demons getting a major partner... Personally would rather see that than the continual handouts
Theres 2 much charity in the AFL. Its time for the marketplace to be allowed to rule the outcomes of the comp. If they cant find sponsors bad luck.
I do agree totally with it but what would happen if it was us needing the help.
But both these teams have been the beggers for a while now so this is where I totally agree. As they know if they can't find something the AFL is there as a sponsor to them.
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If Steve Wright and Gary March came out tomorrow and said, lads we cant find a sponsor and the clubs gonna get into financial difficulty the RFC supporters would come to the party without any shadow of a doubt.
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If Steve Wright and Gary March came out tomorrow and said, lads we cant find a sponsor and the clubs gonna get into financial difficulty the RFC supporters would come to the party without any shadow of a doubt.
If the problem were that acute , there would have been advertisements in national newspapers already inviting intetest...we would be in advanced discussions with a number of parties and as has been pointed out are respecting the tenure of existing partners. one thing to remember is that whilst we are in a tough economic climate , marketing funds dont evaportate, they contract, simply meaning it gets tougher to compete. Different to trying to find a good feed in eithiopia ::)
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If this market downturn is still around in a year's time when other clubs' sponsor contracts end then there'll be more clubs desperately searching for sponsors. The Club has done well to sign up a new sponsor in this climate of panic. Hopefully they have jumped on board at a time we start consistently performing on-field.
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We've been performing consistently for most of the past 25 years. :D :'(
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We've been performing consistently for most of the past 25 years. :D :'(
:lol :wallywink
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Everyone in the media are saying we are close.
Richmond is believed to be the closest to landing a new major backer.
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,24491946-19742,00.html
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Richmond to seal deal with United sponsor
Sam Edmund | October 15, 2008
RICHMOND is poised to share the same jumper sponsor as the world's biggest sporting club, Manchester United.
The Tigers are set to announce a lucrative deal with global insurance and financial services giant AIG (American International Group).
Richmond has signed a heads of agreement with the Australian arm of the American-based company.
It is expected to finalise a deal with meetings over the coming days.
The arrangement was struck despite AIG being hit by the credit squeeze, requiring an $85 million bailout by the US Government.
Manchester United secured a four-year $98 million deal with AIG in 2006 in the biggest of its kind in English football.
The exact details of the Richmond deal are unknown, but it is believed to be over three years and bigger than the previous major sponsorship arrangement with AFG (Australian Finance Group) worth $800,000 a season.
AFG officially ended its three-year tenure at the end of the season, telling Richmond it could not continue as a major sponsor because of the changing financial climate.
It's believed the Tigers have been locked in negotiations with AIG since AFG revealed in July it would end its commitment.
AIG executives from Hong Kong have arrived in Melbourne with the aim of signing off on the deal before the end of the week.
An agreement would pair AIG and Dick Smith Electronics as co-major sponsors of the Tigers.
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,24498584-19742,00.html
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Now this is what I call good news. Now i can wake up as this was dragging on like it was never going to end. :gotigers
Finacially sucure off feild and this can only help the onfeild. So go Tigers on 09. :gotigers
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This will be officially anounced very soon
hats off to the administration, superb job under very difficult finances
There is more good news to come ;)
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If its as good as this then it is worth waiting for then.
I agree with Blaisee whit what he said. And now look forwads to what he added. :gotigers
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See Moi and other Chicken Littles.
There was never anything to worry about. Have a little faith next time in our off field brigade. :thumbsup
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See Moi and other Chicken Littles.
There was never anything to worry about. Have a little faith next time in our off field brigade. :thumbsup
Never had any doubt about "off field brigade" but to say
"There as never anything to worry about" ... is a bit strange.... 3 weeks ago AIG in the US was on the brink...
This will be officially anounced very soon
Spot on blaisee ;)
And nice of the media to finally acknowlegde that we still had and have 1 major sponsor in Dick Smith on the books
An agreement would pair AIG and Dick Smith Electronics as co-major sponsors of the Tigers.
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,24498584-19742,00.html
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AFG -> AIG
Wont even need to buy new guenseys. A bit of handywork can surely turn an F into an I.
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See Moi and other Chicken Littles.
There was never anything to worry about. Have a little faith next time in our off field brigade. :thumbsup
Never had any doubt about "off field brigade" but to say
"There as never anything to worry about" ... is a bit strange.... 3 weeks ago AIG in the US was on the brink...
It was more directed to those who thought just because we didnt have a sponsor by October we were in a lot of trouble rather than AIG, but on that topic I dont see what the USA arm of the corporation has to do with the operations of a separate Australian entity. They're by all accounts still running a healthy business here in Australia.
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See Moi and other Chicken Littles.
There was never anything to worry about. Have a little faith next time in our off field brigade. :thumbsup
Stick it up your arse.
They have to show they're worthy of my faith first, sunshine.
The fact they've just got a sponsor is something that comes with the job they're supposed to do.
Nothing out of the ordinary
But with a global economic downturn, it could have been worse, so there was concern there, and I'm sure I'm not the only one.
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Of course, because for the past 5 years the off-field team have been completely ordinary havent they, in ruining our finances? Oh wait, we're in the strongest financial position for a long time. ::)
Of course it's what they're supposed to do, and they have delivered. But even now that isnt enough for you and you need to be approving in hindsight? I think you're letting your recently found vendetta against Gary March after the 5/10 "debacle" lead you on this one.
We are about to sign a sponsorship that is worth more than the AFG deal during a time of economic downturn. I cant see the weakness here.
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I cant see the weakness here.
I don't remember saying there was a weakness
Don't accuse me of vendettas, you haven't got a clue!
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I cant see the weakness here.
I don't remember saying there was a weakness
Don't accuse me of vendettas, you haven't got a clue!
You clearly thought the club wasnt doing enough to find and announce a sponsor in September and initially blamed Gary March.
It may have not been a vendetta but you have become overcritical of him since he spoke what he considered the truth in rating Richmond's year. Just a personal observation.
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Fantastic news! I was starting to become a little concerned given the stage of the year but this is a great result for the club.
Stripes
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I cant see the weakness here.
I don't remember saying there was a weakness
Don't accuse me of vendettas, you haven't got a clue!
You clearly thought the club wasnt doing enough to find and announce a sponsor in September and initially blamed Gary March.
It may have not been a vendetta but you have become overcritical of him since he spoke what he considered the truth in rating Richmond's year. Just a personal observation.
Then call it a personal observation then if that's what it is - and it is.
If I don't like someone, is it the case that it's supposed to be a vendetta every time I make a negative comment? No. Unlike you, I'm a pretty balanced person. I'll make the good calls when I see 'em.
But basically, what you're calling me is an unfair person, and that is offensive.
To not be concerned a few weeks back in a world economic downturn is having your head in the sand.
The fact they've got a sponsor is good, but I expected nothing less. That's not being charitable, but it's not a vendetta either. 5/10 I would say ;D
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Will it be a similar 4 year $98m deal?
:pray :pray :pray
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Then if you expected "nothing less" why did you kick up a fuss that the sponsor wasnt announced two weeks ago? To be concerned about the economic downturn is one thing but to think it meant since we hadnt got one we were in trouble of not finding a sponsor for next year lacked confidence in our off-field team that has performed so well for us.
Anyway I cant see this getting anywhere further than round in circles so, so be it.
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Then if you expected "nothing less" why did you kick up a fuss that the sponsor wasnt announced two weeks ago? To be concerned about the economic downturn is one thing but to think it meant since we hadnt got one we were in trouble of not finding a sponsor for next year lacked confidence in our off-field team that has performed so well for us.
Anyway I cant see this getting anywhere further than round in circles so, so be it.
I thought our onfield team performed pretty good this year and March gave it a 5/10
Horses for courses ::)
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Will it be a similar 4 year $98m deal?
:pray :pray :pray
i hope/wish :)
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Its good that its coming to a conclusion but it depends on how much we are getting. $800,000 to $1,000,000 per year is a good result, $1,000,000 to $ 1,300,000 per year is a very good result, $1.3 million to $ 1.5 million a year in the current climate is an excellent result and anything above $1.5 million a year would be an outstanding result
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Its good that its coming to a conclusion but it depends on how much we are getting. $800,000 to $1,000,000 per year is a good result, $1,000,000 to $ 1,300,000 per year is a very good result, $1.3 million to $ 1.5 million a year in the current climate is an excellent result and anything above $1.5 million a year would be an outstanding result
Good old Jay Shulz forever :rollin
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Will it be a similar 4 year $98m deal?
:pray :pray :pray
I think we should settle for a 5 Year $50 million deal. It's only fair considering the economic downturn. ;)
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.... but on that topic I dont see what the USA arm of the corporation has to do with the operations of a separate Australian entity. They're by all accounts still running a healthy business here in Australia.
Would think a lot would depend on where control of the overall entity is held
I just think it is a great thing for the RFC that is going to happen...
Its good that its coming to a conclusion but it depends on how much we are getting. $800,000 to $1,000,000 per year is a good result, $1,000,000 to $ 1,300,000 per year is a very good result, $1.3 million to $ 1.5 million a year in the current climate is an excellent result and anything above $1.5 million a year would be an outstanding result
I reckon there is a fair case to say anything in this economic climate is a very good to outstanding result, especially a 3 year deal for a team that hasn't played much finals in the last 30 years and that didn't have as much FTA coverage as some other clubs.
If a our 2 majors combined means we are around $1.8 to $2.0 million mark then we are doing very well indeed.
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Thank you American taxpayers ;D. Nah the Australian arm is legally separate.
Great effort by the club in this climate :clapping. Sounds like it's around the $1m mark and over 3 years sure provides some security when other clubs may be looking for major sponsors in the next year or two when their contracts expire. If the downturn keeps going it may be even harder to find major sponsors so fantastic news we've got one locked away for 3 years.
Any news on whether the other potential shorts sponsor (Nissan?) is still a chance?
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Thank you American taxpayers ;D. Nah the Australian arm is legally separate.
Great effort by the club in this climate :clapping. Sounds like it's around the $1m mark and over 3 years sure provides some security when other clubs may be looking for major sponsors in the next year or two when their contracts expire. If the downturn keeps going it may be even harder to find major sponsors so fantastic news we've got one locked away for 3 years.
Any news on whether the other potential shorts sponsor (Nissan?) is still a chance?
was reading BF. Over the past few weeks, when everyone was cooling on AIG being a sponsor due to the financial crisis, this bloke called Peejay on there repeated said "dun give up on AIG yet...etc". So he's proven to be quite reliable. He posted today matrix men would be out and we're on track to get a new shorts sponsor, hasn't said who it's gonna be yet.
so i guess the nissan talks may have some leg...we'll see
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Some Victorian clubs are chasing betting agencies as sponsors:
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Big payday looms for AFL clubs
Dan Silkstone | October 16, 2008
TIMES may be tough but a fresh wave of gambling money is poised to break over AFL clubs, with Hawthorn and the Western Bulldogs shaping as possible winners.
Changes to Victorian law mean that from next season betting agencies will be allowed to sponsor sporting clubs and events.
Two of the largest agencies are already lining up lucrative sponsorship offers for the Hawks and Bulldogs. But the Bulldogs' potential multi-million dollar sponsorship — with Sydney-based Centrebet — could be undone by an AFL commercial agreement with a rival company.
The law change is also good news for high-flying Hawthorn, which is being wooed by Betfair in a deal that would be permitted under current AFL agreements. The Tasmania-based agency already sponsors Hawthorn's Launceston games, a deal believed to be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Spokesman Hugh Taggart said Betfair was keen to expand its sponsorship of the Hawks to the mainland, a deal that he said would double the company's current commitment.
Full story at:
http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/news/big-payday-looms-for-afl-clubs/2008/10/15/1223750133890.html
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They sure are the family club. :wallywink
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Thank you American taxpayers ;D. Nah the Australian arm is legally separate.
Great effort by the club in this climate :clapping. Sounds like it's around the $1m mark and over 3 years sure provides some security when other clubs may be looking for major sponsors in the next year or two when their contracts expire. If the downturn keeps going it may be even harder to find major sponsors so fantastic news we've got one locked away for 3 years.
Any news on whether the other potential shorts sponsor (Nissan?) is still a chance?
was reading BF. Over the past few weeks, when everyone was cooling on AIG being a sponsor due to the financial crisis, this bloke called Peejay on there repeated said "dun give up on AIG yet...etc". So he's proven to be quite reliable. He posted today matrix men would be out and we're on track to get a new shorts sponsor, hasn't said who it's gonna be yet.
so i guess the nissan talks may have some leg...we'll see
The word going around a few weeks ago was that we were getting both back and front short sponsors with Matrix Men staying and Nissan coming on board. Oh well if Peejay is right then there's only a few weeks left of seeing posters of Browny, Lids and Rainesy in dawky male model poses around Southland lol.
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Thank you American taxpayers ;D. Nah the Australian arm is legally separate.
Great effort by the club in this climate :clapping. Sounds like it's around the $1m mark and over 3 years sure provides some security when other clubs may be looking for major sponsors in the next year or two when their contracts expire. If the downturn keeps going it may be even harder to find major sponsors so fantastic news we've got one locked away for 3 years.
Any news on whether the other potential shorts sponsor (Nissan?) is still a chance?
was reading BF. Over the past few weeks, when everyone was cooling on AIG being a sponsor due to the financial crisis, this bloke called Peejay on there repeated said "dun give up on AIG yet...etc". So he's proven to be quite reliable. He posted today matrix men would be out and we're on track to get a new shorts sponsor, hasn't said who it's gonna be yet.
so i guess the nissan talks may have some leg...we'll see
The word going around a few weeks ago was that we were getting both back and front short sponsors with Matrix Men staying and Nissan coming on board. Oh well if Peejay is right then there's only a few weeks left of seeing posters of Browny, Lids and Rainesy in dawky male model poses around Southland lol.
hahah...true. would prefer if matrix men stayed on and we simply added nissan. the more sponsors we have the better.
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Well we've haven't had a "ball" sponsor for years - perhaps Matrix MEn can hang around and take that on ;D
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A statement from AIG Australia last week (Oct 14)
How is AIG Australia related to AIG Inc?
AIG's general insurance business is conducted in Australia by a branch of American Home Assurance Company and we trade under the business name of AIG Australia. As at 23 September 2008 American Home Assurance Company’s current Standard & Poors financial strength rating is ‘A+/Developing’.
The strong ratings continue to reflect the very strong and diversified nature of AIG's global insurance franchise across a vast range of insurance products.
AIG has unique expertise in many markets and products, which helps to cement its position with key global clients.[S&P Ratings Direct Sept 24th, 2008]
AIG Australia is part of AIG’s global franchise, American International Underwriters (‘AIU’). AIU is a profitable, preeminent business with a protected, highly regulated surplus. It will continue to defend its market position and profitably grow its business. AIU will continue to be a leader in the world markets.
• AIU currently has over US$4 billion in cash available.
• AIU entities’ ratings still remain excellent and higher than many commercial insurance companies.
• AIU’s ability to pay claims and its commitment to writing challenging risks is undiminished.
• AIU’s capital position remains intact and available to underwrite policies and pay policyholders claims.
• AIU’s operations include an employee base of 21,000, spanning over 80 countries, with 10 regional offices in major city centers.
Is AIG Australia financially sound?
AIG Inc’s current financial challenges are due to a short-term liquidity crisis in our non-insurance subsidiaries (Financial Products). AIG Australia’s core insurance businesses have not in any way been acontributing factor to this financial situation. We continue to operate strongly and profitably.
APRA has robust supervision and regulatory controls. It prescribes specific requirements on capital adequacy. We exceed these requirements.
Prudential regulation covering the operations and conduct of general insurers like ourselves has been significantly strengthened over recent years following the HIH collapse. This has led to much more robust supervision and regulatory controls and risk management within Australia which are overseen by APRA.
Full statement click on the link:
https://www.aiggeneral.com.au/content/OpenPage.aspx?ID=18&HID=1
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have Richmond announced AIG as our major sponsor ??? made a statement ??? if not, when and for how many years, money :)
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Here's a story in today's Australian about sporting organisations around the world struggling to find sponsors in the current economic crisis....
Global crisis lays boot into sponsors
Simon Canning and Stuart Honeysett | October 20, 2008
SEVERAL top-line football clubs may be forced to drop their asking price in the hunt for sponsors as the business world tightens its belt amid the global financial downturn.
NRL premier Manly and wooden spooners the Bulldogs are so far without major sponsors for next year while in the AFL, Richmond, Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs are in the same condition.
Experts say while the Australian economy has been protected to a certain extent from the full force of the market meltdowns in the US and Europe, the timing could not have been worse for those without major sponsors.
In the AFL, Melbourne lost major sponsor Primus, the Australian Finance Group parted ways with Richmond and LeasePlan cut ties with the Western Bulldogs.
Martin Hirons, a specialist following the impact of sports sponsorship for 20 years, has seen the impact of several economic cycles.
"Everything is cyclical and you have to take that into account," said Hirons, the head researcher at Sport Business Partners.
"We have seen in Australia sponsorships ebb and flow over time. You just have to have a look at the recession in the early 1990s and there was a paring back of sponsorship then.
"I think the thing that will change is that there will be greater scrutiny of marketing across the board and sponsorship will be a part of that."
Hirons said sponsors looking at the AFL and NRL are seeking leverage that will generate a quantifiable return.
He believes second-tier sports such as netball, domestic soccer, motor racing, basketball and golf will struggle for the corporate dollar.
Hirons sees the biggest impact on sponsorship where companies use it for client entertainment.
"As far as corporate entertainment, any of the excess will be one of the first things to go," he said.
If the US is the bellwether of the world economy then those trying to present a positive outlook to the Australian sports sponsorship situation had better watch out because the storm has barely begun brewing.
At the ticketing level, some sports are already hurting.
"We're not just competing for people's entertainment dollars any more," said Brett Yormark, chief executive of the National Basketball Association's New Jersey Nets. "We're going up against milk and orange juice."
But at the corporate level, the stakes are far higher, particularly where sponsors are expected to underwrite the building of key sporting infrastructure such as stadiums.
The fabled Dallas Cowboys can't find brands to back its new $US1.1billion stadium, while both the New York Giants and Jets are struggling to find sponsors willing to spend $10m to brand their stadiums.
And then there is the Olympics.
The closure of the Beijing Games also meant the end of dozens of corporate deals that the stakeholders in London must now chase for 2012.
Hirons sees it as the London organisers' Mt Everest
"The ability of the Olympics to be sold is second to none," he said. "I think the ability of the organisers to sell the London 2012 games is most under threat.
"I think in this environment it is going to be critical for all sports seeking sponsorship to show key performance indicators and be able to measure return on investment - it's going to be all about accountability."
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,24520558-5012432,00.html
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have Richmond announced AIG as our major sponsor ??? made a statement ??? if not, when and for how many years, money :)
Not yet torch but the Club has signed a heads of agreement with AIG Australia. It's expected the deal will be finalised after meetings over the coming days.
The exact details of the Richmond deal are unknown, but it is believed to be over three years and bigger than the previous major sponsorship arrangement with AFG (Australian Finance Group) worth $800,000 a season.
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,24498584-19742,00.html
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If the US is the bellwether of the world economy then those trying to present a positive outlook to the Australian sports sponsorship situation had better watch out because the storm has barely begun brewing.
At the ticketing level, some sports are already hurting.
"We're not just competing for people's entertainment dollars any more," said Brett Yormark, chief executive of the National Basketball Association's New Jersey Nets. "We're going up against milk and orange juice."
Aussie Rules is still a relatively inexpensive pro sport to go to compared to other major sporting comps around the world (the food prices are the rip-off part). You would have to pay something like $1000+ for the cheapest season ticket in the EPL.
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March said on KB's show this morning that we haven't as yet signed with AIG. We're still in the final stages of negogiating but he's hopeful that all tiers of sponsorship (not just major sponsors) will be filled - (Ed. which is good news as there was talk lower level sponsors may drop away under the current climate). March said next year we are budgeting for a small profit.
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According to Hutchies column in todays HUN, the AIG sponsorship has fallen over.
It was set to be a multi-year, multi-million dollar sponsorship and was only 24 hours away from being finalised.
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According to Hutchies column in todays HUN, the AIG sponsorship has fallen over.
It was set to be a multi-year, multi-million dollar sponsorship and was only 24 hours away from being finalised.
Oh Bugger
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I've typed it out .....
Scratched
By Craig Hutchison
Sunday Herald-Sun
SUN 02 NOV 2008, Page S21
RICHMOND confirmed it had failed to land what would potentially have been the AFL's biggest sponsor yet.
Financial powerhouse AIG was poised to commit to the Tigers in a multi-million-dollar, multi-year deal.
But in the current economic global crisis, the firm pulled the pin on the contract that went within 24 hours of being signed, sealed and delivered.
It's left the Tigers in the mix with the Bulldogs and Demons trying to find a major backer.
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I'll wait for confirmation given it's Hutchy ::) but bugger if true.
Let's hope there's a plan B - SONY
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Time for me to eat a bit of humble pie for now I guess but I'm still not fussed and am not worried about us being able to find a major sponsor.
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The delay was a big sign that the deal was in trouble, im not surprised. Its very disappointing indeed if its true, the delay doesnt fill anyone with any confidence.
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Shame it couldn't have been done and dusted two months ago before the financial crisis and recession talk occured. If this wasn't a big factor in the no deal I would be surprised.
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Not a very good time to be after a major sponsor.
Bad luck for the club in missing out but these are the times we are in.
Might be good to look for a sponsor not in the finance sector.
Also might be good for a few medium size sponsorships rather than these huge ones.
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If true it's a bugger and Caro will jump on it tomorrow ::) but I would think we would be in a stronger position than the other 2 (Dogs & Dees) in attracting a new sponsor...
From a marketing angle a stronger "Brand" (as they say these days) you would think, more FTA in 2009, strong finish to 2008 etc
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whilst it is a setback we should take confidence that our team where at the table with one of the top co in the world and had it not been for extraordinary circumstances, we would have nailed it...little suprise really, my cigar was firmly in the pocket until the official announcement. Our brand and exposure compares very favourably with even the largest clubs...I'm sure we'll pursue other options ...it may just mean a few less $$$$$...we'll be ok..I have confidence in steve wright :thumbsup
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Not a very good time to be after a major sponsor.
Bad luck for the club in missing out but these are the times we are in.
Might be good to look for a sponsor not in the finance sector.
Also might be good for a few medium size sponsorships rather than these huge ones.
Moi enterprises inc. eh?! ;D
What sectors are independent of the financial climate? Hmmm ..... Undertakers with slogan 'A Tiger 'til I die!'
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Peejay on BF:
"I heard that our lousy Friday night draw was against us -kinda the straw that broke the back"
http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=12954050&postcount=150
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I would have thought that having K. Sheedy on board would make us a very attractive proposition for sponsors.
Sheedy on TV ad nauseum wearing a Richmond polo bearing AIG on the top corner. What more would you want.
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Peejay on BF:
"I heard that our lousy Friday night draw was against us -kinda the straw that broke the back"
http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=12954050&postcount=150
I said it was rubbish there and I'll say it again, do you honestly think the proposal went all the way down the line to singapore regional HO and some quack looked at the draw and quipped "No FRI night games....deals off!"...Something tells me the prevailing market conditions and speculation surrounding sale of AIGs ASPAC operations would have had a helluva lot more to do with the decision being slated...we can't help bad luck :o
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Peejay on BF:
"I heard that our lousy Friday night draw was against us -kinda the straw that broke the back"
http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=12954050&postcount=150
I said it was rubbish there and I'll say it again, do you honestly think the proposal went all the way down the line to singapore regional HO and some quack looked at the draw and quipped "No FRI night games....deals off!"...Something tells me the prevailing market conditions and speculation surrounding sale of AIGs ASPAC operations would have had a helluva lot more to do with the decision being slated...we can't help bad luck :o
Well said BJ17 - whatever the reason (if this is true of course) I doubt in the current economic climate that the draw would have anything to do with it
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With 2/3s of companies tightening their belts due to the current climate you would hope our plan B involves someone in the other 1/3.
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With 2/3s of companies tightening their belts due to the current climate you would hope our plan B involves someone in the other 1/3.
The current cirtcumstances make the task alot tougher though not impossible, with declining revenue streams ...companies will be far more prudent in how they allocate their marketing budget...In reality AFL sponsorship can represent real value over and above short burst advertising campaigns...The key is that marketing spend is fluid, it doesnt stop per se....The bar has just been raised on our folks to demonstrate we're the REAL deal, I'm comfortable we're in good hands to deliver on that :gotigers
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With 2/3s of companies tightening their belts due to the current climate you would hope our plan B involves someone in the other 1/3.
The current cirtcumstances make the task alot tougher though not impossible, with declining revenue streams ...companies will be far more prudent in how they allocate their marketing budget...In reality AFL sponsorship can represent real value over and above short burst advertising campaigns...The key is that marketing spend is fluid, it doesnt stop per se....The bar has just been raised on our folks to demonstrate we're the REAL deal, I'm comfortable we're in good hands to deliver on that :gotigers
Yep the bar has been raised for us to show we're the real deal. The question is which company will fork out $1,000,000+ in the current climate to be a joint sponsor on the back of our jumper before we demonstrate whether we are the real deal and more importantly the national exposure that comes with it after decades of disappointment.
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I'm comfortable we're in good hands to deliver on that :gotigers
Yeah I tend to agree.... I think it may take a little while (I dont' think we can put a timeline on it now) but as I said yesterday I think we have the better brand in the market place than the other 2 out there looking with us
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Yep the bar has been raised for us to show we're the real deal. The question is which company will fork out $1,000,000+ in the current climate to be a joint sponsor on the back of our jumper before we demonstrate whether we are the real deal and more importantly the national exposure that comes with it after decades of disappointment.
You know, a sponsor might just get better exposure waiting until close to the season (or even a couple of rounds in) to make an announcement.
Pretty comfortable we won't have trouble finding someone.
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Yep the bar has been raised for us to show we're the real deal. The question is which company will fork out $1,000,000+ in the current climate to be a joint sponsor on the back of our jumper before we demonstrate whether we are the real deal and more importantly the national exposure that comes with it after decades of disappointment.
You know, a sponsor might just get better exposure waiting until close to the season (or even a couple of rounds in) to make an announcement.
Pretty comfortable we won't have trouble finding someone.
The only problem with that is the new sponsor wouldn't have their logo on the back of our jumper if they/we waited until then. It's going to unfortunate enough that all the membership forms and info will be sent out with just DSE on it and not the new sponsor as well. The same thing happened last year IIRC when we signed up DSE late in 2007.
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With 2/3s of companies tightening their belts due to the current climate you would hope our plan B involves someone in the other 1/3.
The current cirtcumstances make the task alot tougher though not impossible, with declining revenue streams ...companies will be far more prudent in how they allocate their marketing budget...In reality AFL sponsorship can represent real value over and above short burst advertising campaigns...The key is that marketing spend is fluid, it doesnt stop per se....The bar has just been raised on our folks to demonstrate we're the REAL deal, I'm comfortable we're in good hands to deliver on that :gotigers
Yep the bar has been raised for us to show we're the real deal. The question is which company will fork out $1,000,000+ in the current climate to be a joint sponsor on the back of our jumper before we demonstrate whether we are the real deal and more importantly the national exposure that comes with it after decades of disappointment.
Getting a deal over the line isnt necesarily contingent on precisely where we finish, we could demonstrate significant national exposure this year...One of the gains in playing Sunday is full color pics in Monday daily paper...thats the kinda stuff potential sponsors do the crunch on ...a finals berth is cream on the cake as the exposure is extended and very much focussed :gotigers
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Schweppes just sponsored a race at the cup, and their colours are black and yellow.
Are they a sponsor of ours?
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Schweppes just sponsored a race at the cup, and their colours are black and yellow.
Are they a sponsor of ours?
Nup. I think they (Cadbury/Schweppes) would conflict as a competitor to Coca-Cola Amatil who sponsor the AFL and AFL clubs. Although that may change in the future as Cadbury and Schweppes have demerged in the US and may do so in Oz as well and Coca-Cola have signalled interest in buying Schweppes.
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I can't remember if this has been mentioned already or not but Chris88 on Y&B says Laguna Whitsunday are also gone as the coach's sponsor.
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I can't remember if this has been mentioned already or not but Chris88 on Y&B says Laguna Whitsunday are also gone as the coach's sponsor.
Would like to know where he heard that one Mr One-Eyed :-\ not sure that is accurate at this stage
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I can't remember if this has been mentioned already or not but Chris88 on Y&B says Laguna Whitsunday are also gone as the coach's sponsor.
Would like to know where he heard that one Mr One-Eyed :-\ not sure that is accurate at this stage
That would mean Casey isn't sponsoring us anymore if it was true ???.
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I can't remember if this has been mentioned already or not but Chris88 on Y&B says Laguna Whitsunday are also gone as the coach's sponsor.
Would like to know where he heard that one Mr One-Eyed :-\ not sure that is accurate at this stage
That would mean Casey isn't sponsoring us anymore if it was true ???.
Casey/Laguna - separate things MT. Casey bought Laguna Whitsundays to the Club....
And just on sponsors, I notice that AFG have been removed fromt he RFC web-site and a new Dick Smith logo has been loaded :thumbsup
Also, if you go to the bottom of the main page Laguna Whitsundays are still listed as a sponsor, along with Auslab, Reebok and HostPlus.
I would think that the logo would be gone if the sponsor gone ;D
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Casey/Laguna - separate things MT. Casey bought Laguna Whitsundays to the Club....
Cheers WP :). I only thought Casey was because when he was Prez he was often linked to Laguna in the media.
Tigers' president Clinton Casey a successful property developer who is linked to one of the club's major sponsors, the Laguna Whitsundays Resort
http://oneeyed-richmond.com/forum//index.php?topic=2068.0
And just on sponsors, I notice that AFG have been removed fromt he RFC web-site and a new Dick Smith logo has been loaded :thumbsup
Also, if you go to the bottom of the main page Laguna Whitsundays are still listed as a sponsor, along with Auslab, Reebok and HostPlus.
I would think that the logo would be gone if the sponsor gone ;D
I noticed that too and wondered if we might end up with the new Dick Smith logo on our guernsey next year.
AFG is also not anymore listed on the club sponsors page.
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Sponsor bails out on Tigers
Sam Edmund | November 07, 2008
RICHMOND has been gutted by the collapse of a lucrative sponsorship deal with global insurance and financial services giant AIG.
The Tigers, who were poised to use the financial powerhouse as a back-of-jumper partner, now have to re-enter the marketplace to find a major sponsor before next season.
The AIG deal was believed to be worth $800,000 a season over three years and would have seen the company join Dick Smith Electronics as co-major backers of the Tigers.
But AIG executives, increasingly concerned about the global financial crisis, pulled the pin last month.
The American-based company had also become wary of any negative publicity.
Less than a week after the US Government committed $85 billion to bail it out, AIG executives blew $440,000 on a week-long retreat at a luxury resort in California.
Sources said Richmond was stunned by the decision, which came after several months of negotiations and repeated verbal assurances that the deal was as good as done.
Comment was sought from AIG yesterday.
A Tigers spokeswoman said the club had started looking for another major sponsor.
"We have been engaged with a number of parties regarding sponsorship and continue to be involved in further discussions," the spokeswoman said.
"No heads of agreement had ever been executed with AIG and AIG has since confirmed that they will not be pursuing a sponsorship with the Richmond Football Club."
"This is a very opportune time to be associated with the Richmond Football Club.
"Notwithstanding the on-field performance, there are some very exciting factors including the Punt Rd redevelopment and a very favourable draw that includes 16 free-to-air games."
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,24614005-19742,00.html
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For a company that had major problems in the US, to place all of your eggs in one basket with the Australian arm of said company is a worry.
If AIG wanted to prove it was a separate entity from its US parent, or however these things work, they would have tried to emphasise this and signed with the Tiges as soon as they could. If I was AIG Australia, I would have wanted to impress on people that the troubles in the US have no reflection on its operations in Australia and signed up with the Tiges. The fact they didn't should have been a sign that maybe we should have looked somewhere else and a lot sooner than now.
Hopefully, they have another sponsor in line to take up the slack.
:help
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It would be nice if the federal government guaranteed the funds of our sponsership, similar to that of the bail out of the banks. :thumbsup
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(http://www.jonco48.com/blog/%53%68%69%74_20happens_20laxative.jpg)
What's the old Buddhist thing. Live in the now, not in the past or the future.
(My god it was hard to get the filename of the picture past the swear filter. lol.)
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If I was AIG Australia, I would have wanted to impress on people that the troubles in the US have no reflection on its operations in Australia and signed up with the Tiges.
Moi, I assume you are talking about the negative publicity as the troubles in the US as opposed to the financial crisis and situation in world markets.
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Isnt $800,000 a year paying under the odds, I would have thought that this sponsorship would be worth atleast $1.2 million a year.
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Isnt $800,000 a year paying under the odds, I would have thought that this sponsorship would be worth atleast $1.2 million a year.
In my opinion yes but as they say it is only worth what someone will pay for it and at the moment we dont have any buyers
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If I was AIG Australia, I would have wanted to impress on people that the troubles in the US have no reflection on its operations in Australia and signed up with the Tiges.
Moi, I assume you are talking about the negative publicity as the troubles in the US as opposed to the financial crisis and situation in world markets.
No, just distancing itself from its US parent who were bailed out by the fed govt over there, that a good way to create the impression that everything was hunky dory would be to announce a flash sponsorship deal with an AFL club. They didn't do that, and I would have thought the club would have got a bit nervous earlier than this and started looking elsewhere.
It's disappointing to see all their efforts go for nought. I would like to hear more answers than what's in the paper today of why they didn't go ahead with the deal. Was there some kind of in principle agreement that all involved had reached and AIG have now reneged? I think we're entitled to know more of what went on here. As someone on another forum has said, they've got some good advertising out of this and I agree with them. But not at our expense and I would like a bit more detail in what's actually happened here.
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No, just distancing itself from its US parent who were bailed out by the fed govt over there, that a good way to create the impression that everything was hunky dory would be to announce a flash sponsorship deal with an AFL club. They didn't do that, and I would have thought the club would have got a bit nervous earlier than this and started looking elsewhere.
It's disappointing to see all their efforts go for nought. I would like to hear more answers than what's in the paper today of why they didn't go ahead with the deal. Was there some kind of in principle agreement that all involved had reached and AIG have now reneged? I think we're entitled to know more of what went on here. As someone on another forum has said, they've got some good advertising out of this and I agree with them. But not at our expense and I would like a bit more detail in what's actually happened here.
To know more detail would be good but honestly I think primarily it will be because of the world economy and financial crisis. The two big impacts on Australian companies in the last two months have been
1. The financial crisis which has resulted in a drying up of funds for companies to provide working capital for their business
2. The devaluation of the $A against most major currencies which has boosted the cost of imports up by at least 30%
If the situation doesn't improve soon company hedges will be used up and Australian companies will be forced to do two things
1. Increase selling price of goods into the Australian market
2. Implement cost cutting measures ie retrenchments
IMO this is going to get a lot uglier.
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If I was AIG Australia, I would have wanted to impress on people that the troubles in the US have no reflection on its operations in Australia and signed up with the Tiges.
Moi, I assume you are talking about the negative publicity as the troubles in the US as opposed to the financial crisis and situation in world markets.
i agree, I would have thought that a sponsorship would in fact counter the negative publicity and uncertainty surrounding banks right now...Me thinks this may have been a knee jerk reaction to the 450k spent on a sales conference once it hit the press
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To know more detail would be good but honestly I think primarily it will be because of the world economy and financial crisis. The two big impacts on Australian companies in the last two months have been
1. The financial crisis which has resulted in a drying up of funds for companies to provide working capital for their business
2. The devaluation of the $A against most major currencies which has boosted the cost of imports up by at least 30%
If the situation doesn't improve soon company hedges will be used up and Australian companies will be forced to do two things
1. Increase selling price of goods into the Australian market
2. Implement cost cutting measures ie retrenchments
IMO this is going to get a lot uglier.
It probably was all that. But I would have thought it would have been a good marketing ploy for AIG to show its clients that it was travelling okay, instead of giving a perception to all that they're not a company you want to deal with because you just don't know when they're going to crash. Must be a nervous time for those who work for AIG to hear this news this morning, just as much as it is for Tiger supporters.
So we leave AIG, now what? Hopefully, there's another company in the wings.
I've heard Sony. Someone else mentioned earlier some housing construction company. But nothing in writing.
Nervous times indeed.
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It probably was all that. But I would have thought it would have been a good marketing ploy for AIG to show its clients that it was travelling okay, instead of giving a perception to all that they're not a company you want to deal with because you just don't know when they're going to crash. Must be a nervous time for those who work for AIG to hear this news this morning, just as much as it is for Tiger supporters.
They are probably like my company publicly announcing that everything is fine while not committing to anything and behind closed doors making up a drastic plan of retrenchments and cost cutting
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It would be nice if the federal government guaranteed the funds of our sponsership, similar to that of the bail out of the banks. :thumbsup
It would be a good idea but as they would have to do it for all the AFL clubs they probably dont have enough coverage for Carlton's underhanded paperbag sponsorship deals ;D
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So we leave AIG, now what? Hopefully, there's another company in the wings.
I've heard Sony. Someone else mentioned earlier some housing construction company. But nothing in writing.
Nervous times indeed.
geez a housing co huh, Id be more nervous about their prospects than the banks TBH
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On the positive side I think we would be more likely to attract a sponsor than Melbourne or the Bullies.
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"No heads of agreement had ever been executed with AIG and AIG has since confirmed that they will not be pursuing a sponsorship with the Richmond Football Club."
"This is a very opportune time to be associated with the Richmond Football Club.
"Notwithstanding the on-field performance, there are some very exciting factors including the Punt Rd redevelopment and a very favourable draw that includes 16 free-to-air games."
Wasn't it said previously we did have a heads of agreement with AIG? ??? Seems the media were wrong on that one too.
Those last two lines are a public pitch. We don't know what's going on behind the scenes but that doesn't feel you with confidence that we have another potential sponsor close on hand as plan B :-\.
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The AIG deal was believed to be worth $800,000 a season over three years and would have seen the company join Dick Smith Electronics as co-major backers of the Tigers.
Thank goodness someone finally bothered to mention that we still have a "major sponsor" in Dick Smith Electronics.
Sadly in the excitement and then disappointment of this AIG thing, this little FACT seemed too have been forgotten...
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Not Damien Barrett though WP.
"The Western Bulldogs, Melbourne and Richmond remain without a major sponsor for 2009, a worrying situation and one difficult to overcome given the global financial crisis."
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,24626354-19742,00.html
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Latest BF rumour/namedropping - link (http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=13012064&postcount=208)
www.qatarairways.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKGQHYJvNmU
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Dr Zoidberg on Bigfooty (http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=517043) found this RFC advert to attract a sponsor on online B&T:
http://www.turboimagehost.com/p/941271/richmond_ad.png.html
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Still no new sponsor :-\
Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs have yet to sign new major sponsors, while Richmond has yet to sell the sponsorship space on the back of its jumper.
http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/news/afl-freezes-2009-ticket-prices/2008/11/20/1226770644998.html
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Anything less than $1.0 million a year from the 2nd sponsor would in my opinion be a failure. The club needs to ensure that it doesnt devalue the brand. Richmond is a good brand, whilst Dick Smith may be the bigger sponsor, we should ensure that whoever comes on board pays a fair and reasonable price. The rumours of $800,000 a year being the number required by us, shows that we are not really valueing our brand at its proper value. Indeed I would have thought $1.2 million to $1.3 million would be about the proper rate.
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Anything less than $1.0 million a year from the 2nd sponsor would in my opinion be a failure. The club needs to ensure that it doesnt devalue the brand. Richmond is a good brand, whilst Dick Smith may be the bigger sponsor, we should ensure that whoever comes on board pays a fair and reasonable price. The rumours of $800,000 a year being the number required by us, shows that we are not really valueing our brand at its proper value. Indeed I would have thought $1.2 million to $1.3 million would be about the proper rate.
as always with things economic, it is a matter of demand and supply ;)
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as reported on my site, i know that the club has been talking to Dodo, about sponsorship.
who knows what will come of that.
- rhett bartlett
www.rhettrospective.com
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as reported on my site, i know that the club has been talking to Dodo, about sponsorship.
who knows what will come of that.
- rhett bartlett
www.rhettrospective.com
Cheers for that Rhett :cheers.
Dodo would be good. Advertise it as "Tiger fans - give the opposition the bird". We might get a member's discount with it too :pray.
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certainly good. but u would imagine it being more of a minor sponsor than a co-major sponsor. dunno if dodo would have the means to fork over around 1 million per year
but from the wrap up of steven wright's interview the other day, he seems pretty confident we're pick up sponsors, in the process of talkign to a couple
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Telstra, Optus, Vodafone, Primus and iiNet have many more customers than Dodo. Perhaps a reason to sponsor to grab more market share? They also need to improve their public relations after a slap on the wrist: http://business.theage.com.au/business/dodos-public-relations-stuck-on-the-ground-20081022-56g2.html
If we get anything more than the $800k we were apparently getting from AFG the club will be doing cartwheels. Most clubs in the current climate are conservatively budgetting for zero growth across all revenue streams.
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If I was to give the club any advice it would be to approach those companies that already see value in sports sponsorship meaning they already have commitments in Horse racing, car racing, stadium naming rights ..deals in other countries with sporting teams...this narrows the scope to those companies that are inclined to see merit in a sports sponsorship as there are many that dont...All that said...dodo have had long associations in car racing , so may be a good move for a broad minded approach...I reckon we may be lucky to get 800k...However Id be happy with 2/3 of that under the circumstances and we have already mitigated any shortfall with a game scheuled in GC
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no sponsor.
now let me see who was that loser on here who predicted a new sponsor about 6 weeks????
fool and you know who u r
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Anything less than $1.0 million a year from the 2nd sponsor would in my opinion be a failure. The club needs to ensure that it doesnt devalue the brand. Richmond is a good brand, whilst Dick Smith may be the bigger sponsor, we should ensure that whoever comes on board pays a fair and reasonable price. The rumours of $800,000 a year being the number required by us, shows that we are not really valueing our brand at its proper value. Indeed I would have thought $1.2 million to $1.3 million would be about the proper rate.
as always with things economic, it is a matter of demand and supply ;)
In the immortal words of Bill Clinton when he was running for the President "It's about the Economy Stupid" and in 2008 going into 2009 it certainly is.
The way things are at the moment the harsh reality is that the economy will determine how much we get. It wont be a case of "not valuing the brand at its proper value". Corporates are watching their $$$$ and who can blame them.
As I've said we are already at an advantage than the other 2 AFL clubs who don't have any form of majorsponsor, at least we have a major in Dick Smith.
If we get anything more than the $800k we were apparently getting from AFG the club will be doing cartwheels. Most clubs in the current climate are conservatively budgetting for zero growth across all revenue streams.
Exactly ..... see above
"It's about the economy stupid" ;D
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If I was to give the club any advice it would be to approach those companies that already see value in sports sponsorship meaning they already have commitments in Horse racing, car racing, stadium naming rights ..deals in other countries with sporting teams...this narrows the scope to those companies that are inclined to see merit in a sports sponsorship as there are many that dont...All that said...dodo have had long associations in car racing , so may be a good move for a broad minded approach...I reckon we may be lucky to get 800k...However Id be happy with 2/3 of that under the circumstances and we have already mitigated any shortfall with a game scheuled in GC
I guess it depends on how long we predict this downturn to last. If things are expected to improve by 2010 then we may consider taking what we can get for one year and then renegogiate for a better deal in 12 months time more in line with what we want.
Anyway let's hope Wright is right and the couple of leads we have are genuinely interested and don't bail out at the last minute like AIG did.
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no sponsor.
now let me see who was that loser on here who predicted a new sponsor about 6 weeks????
fool and you know who u r
If you're talking to me have the guts to direct it at me you gutless twerp. I have already addressed it on here anyway and haven't gone out my way to hide in the caves. Still have no problem with the situation though and am not surprised given the financial crisis that things with the likely sponsor went belly up like plenty of things are.
Carry on.
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This may be a stupid question, but has any club ever taken Shares instead of Cash from a listed company-in terms of doing a sponsorship agreement?
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This may be a stupid question, but has any club ever taken Shares instead of Cash from a listed company-in terms of doing a sponsorship agreement?
Interesting question Ramps... certainly not stupid
can honestly say I don't have a clue as to what the answer is.
I wonder whether clubs would actually admit to it :-\
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Not knocking the idea Ramps as getting into the sharemarket when it's down is a good idea as it will payoff in the future but would accepting shares instead cause cash flow issues though at this time of year? Don't clubs need cash to spend now and over summer before they recoup the money via memberships and game receipts?
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Much and all as I would like to have a sponsor I certainly hope it's not Dodo. The saying 'dead as a dodo' keeps ringing in my ears and I have been told that's somewhat on the same level as their service.
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what about Sony ?
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This may be a stupid question, but has any club ever taken Shares instead of Cash from a listed company-in terms of doing a sponsorship agreement?
Ramps, I would have thought there was no way this would be a possibility as I would have thought all footy clubs need the cash flow as MT stated.
However I have just read the below
http://www.livenews.com.au/Articles/2008/11/24/Bombers_profits_affected_by_financial_crisis
and the write-down in the value of club investments from the share market - a loss that remains unrealised at this stage.
I was really surprised to hear that AFL clubs would invest in the share market, but as at least one obviously does then your question about receiving shares as sponsorship is not that far off the mark at all.
I would assume only AFL clubs with surplus cash would consider this though.
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Presumably the richer clubs saw an investment opportunity apart from cash (interest) while riding the boom. The Bombers have copped a hit on the market although it sounds as though they haven't sold their portfolio so they should be okay if they hold onto it long term. The Pies went into property (hotels) and that was a multi-million dollar boo-boo.
Just an extra thought along the lines of Ramps' idea. Could you make a deal that the sponsoring company offers some cash now (perhaps less than the $800k we want) plus some financial derivative that can be turned into cash at a later date once the economic climate is back on the up. What I mean is say we get $600k now plus a call option with a strike price around $3.20 (using Ramps' bluescope steel as an example) which is above their current share price. So in the future when the sharemarket and bluescope's fortunes are back on the rise (say $4 per share), we can buy $4 shares at $3.20 and then sell them immediately at 80c profit each. If the call option is for 500,000 shares then that's $400k into the RFC kitty. The company has gained below-cost sponsorship in the meantime and will be in a better position to pay more when the option is exercised and we eventually gain $1m into total from the sponsorship. A win-win. Not sure if that made sense but that's my crazy idea lol.
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Presumably the richer clubs saw an investment opportunity apart from cash (interest) while riding the boom. The Bombers have copped a hit on the market although it sounds as though they haven't sold their portfolio so they should be okay if they hold onto it long term. The Pies went into property (hotels) and that was a multi-million dollar boo-boo.
Just an extra thought along the lines of Ramps' idea. Could you make a deal that the sponsoring company offers some cash now (perhaps less than the $800k we want) plus some financial derivative that can be turned into cash at a later date once the economic climate is back on the up. What I mean is say we get $600k now plus a call option with a strike price around $3.20 (using Ramps' bluescope steel as an example) which is above their current share price. So in the future when the sharemarket and bluescope's fortunes are back on the rise (say $4 per share), we can buy $4 shares at $3.20 and then sell them immediately at 80c profit each. If the call option is for 500,000 shares then that's $400k into the RFC kitty. The company has gained below-cost sponsorship in the meantime and will be in a better position to pay more when the option is exercised and we eventually gain $1m into total from the sponsorship. A win-win. Not sure if that made sense but that's my crazy idea lol.
You, me and afew others in here should get together and see if we can come up with some dodgy schemes for trading on the ASX lol ;D
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You, me and afew others in here should get together and see if we can come up with some dodgy schemes for trading on the ASX lol ;D
We can register the RFC in Bermuda or some other tax haven ;D.
Just checked out of curiosity and BSL shares are actually currently $3.50. It hasn't been this low since 2003 and in only July it was up around $10. There's a $4.25 American call option that expires in March 2010. If your game enough Ramps to believe the economy will be back on the mend in 16 months time and BSL's share price by then will be above $4.25 then there you go lol.
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According to radio rumourfile on 3aw they said Nissan was in the van to sign up as the co sponsor for season 2009.
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I hope there is a lot of truth behind this one. They will get value for their dollar. :gotigers
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According to radio rumourfile on 3aw they said Nissan was in the van to sign up as the co sponsor for season 2009.
Let's hope it's true. Nissan were rumoured a month or two ago that they were going to be another shorts sponsor but we've heard nothing else since.
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Well if it is Nissan to come on at least we will drive their dollar further. :lol
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A shame Richmond didn't get Malaysia as a major sponsor instead of the Blues. As the Tigers we would've had the perfect connection with Asia.
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,24707899-19742,00.html
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I actually had said them a while ago, thinking the same lines that, Tiger Airlines and Richmond Tiger's would be good together.
Or the airlines become a sponsor to us.
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A shame Richmond didn't get Malaysia as a major sponsor instead of the Blues. As the Tigers we would've had the perfect connection with Asia.
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,24707899-19742,00.html
i thought same thing, I hope that we at least had discussions with these guys...it may only be relatively minor deal???....If it was me Id have a few agents fishing for opportunities in india as well...our tiger brand has good links there
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any news of a sponsor?
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any news of a sponsor?
Not that you'd expect staff at Punt Rd to know where confidential sponsorship discussions are currently at but I asked anyway and they had no idea. I mentioned if they heard anything about Nissan as they were a 3aw whisper and it was the first they heard of it.
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We're not the only ones in footy finding new sponsors hard to find.
Motorola has ditched TEN while the NAB is considering dumping one of Seven or TEN.
http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/news/ten-to-lose-key-footy-sponsor/2008/11/26/1227491634329.html
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Healy and Russell are getting people to ring up and guess our new sponsor.
Edit: Whisper says a deal is close. They are getting their "people" to find out more info.
Edit 2: They are saying it's a chemist company.
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no sponsor.
now let me see who was that loser on here who predicted a new sponsor about 6 weeks????
fool and you know who u r
If you're talking to me have the guts to direct it at me you gutless twerp. I have already addressed it on here anyway and haven't gone out my way to hide in the caves. Still have no problem with the situation though and am not surprised given the financial crisis that things with the likely sponsor went belly up like plenty of things are.
Carry on.
You know what i actually didn't think it was you.
I thought it was MXMLXV. Strange but i actually you know what your talking about
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no sponsor.
now let me see who was that loser on here who predicted a new sponsor about 6 weeks????
fool and you know who u r
If you're talking to me have the guts to direct it at me you gutless twerp. I have already addressed it on here anyway and haven't gone out my way to hide in the caves. Still have no problem with the situation though and am not surprised given the financial crisis that things with the likely sponsor went belly up like plenty of things are.
Carry on.
You know what i actually didn't think it was you.
I thought it was MXMLXV. Strange but i actually you know what your talking about
You should know better, I never add anything of substance.
How was schoolies?
:)
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Edit 2: They are saying it's a chemist company.
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm :help ;D
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no sponsor.
now let me see who was that loser on here who predicted a new sponsor about 6 weeks????
fool and you know who u r
If you're talking to me have the guts to direct it at me you gutless twerp. I have already addressed it on here anyway and haven't gone out my way to hide in the caves. Still have no problem with the situation though and am not surprised given the financial crisis that things with the likely sponsor went belly up like plenty of things are.
Carry on.
You know what i actually didn't think it was you.
I thought it was MXMLXV. Strange but i actually you know what your talking about
You should know better, I never add anything of substance.
How was schoolies?
:)
its called getting married. and thats what i did Oct 25.
im back now boys make no mistake about that
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Edit 2: They are saying it's a chemist company.
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm :help ;D
One of the callers into 3aw last night was a rep for Chemist Warehouse. Hmmmm indeed ;).
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Edit 2: They are saying it's a chemist company.
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm :help ;D
Auslab upsizing their deal perhaps?
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If it is a chemist that will become our sponsor.
I would be in the thinking Ben Cousin's would be doing his best to join up with us. :lol
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Edit 2: They are saying it's a chemist company.
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm :help ;D
How about a product
Viagra - Getting Richmond back up
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A speed lab in the back shed bushy lol.
Auslab upsizing their deal perhaps?
That could be a realistic possibility GR although we would then have to find another minor sponsor as well to replace Auslab moving up to a major sponsor.
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On SEN this morning, Bill Brownless on his final show said that he had heard that Richmond are close to signing a new major partner and will announce it very soon.
Andy Maher then chimed in and said that he had predicted that 2 days ago but Bill & Tim had doubted him
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Edit 2: They are saying it's a chemist company.
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm :help ;D
Auslab upsizing their deal perhaps?
dun think auslab is a chemist company, they're a pathology company, sorta like melbourne pathology or Gribbles
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A Carlton supporter posted this on BF:
The family that owns the Chemist Warehouse franchises are massive Richmond fans.
Won't be Amcal, Guardian or Priceline as these chains are owned by publicly listed companies. With the sharemarket the way it is there is no way any of these names will be associated with sponsorships for AFL teams.
With an ageing population in this country, this business is one you would think could sustain sales and good profits in these testing times.
http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=13133857&postcount=43
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I see Laguna has been taken off the RFC website :-\.
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Been on the site a couple of times today and I missed not seeing it there.
So that has to mean another sponsor down the hatch.
We all might have to donate a couple of dollars to get us afloat again.
Could we have shares in the Tigers like any other company or is that just stupid.
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This is from the RFC site:
Partnership Opportunities
Forming a business partnership with the Richmond Football Club is not only for the major players and involves more than just apparel branding.
We welcome all types of businesses to explore the many partnership opportunities with the Club aimed at providing you with business solutions with the view of assisting you achieve your marketing objectives.
RFC at a glance:
Home Ground: MCG
Home Base & Training Venue: Punt Road Oval, Richmond
2008 Members: 30,820 (club record)
National Supporter Base: 405,000 (90% Victorian)
Commercial benefits:
PROPERTIES COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY
Branding Total Media Exposure value in 2008 - $2,526,857
Apparel (Match day & training) National Media Exposure (16 FTA TV games in 2009)
Match Day Signage and other properties 97,000 cars travel along Punt Road per day
Punt Road Signage
Advertising Average crowd attendance of 43,000
Match Day (TVC’s, AFL Record) 97,000 cars travel along Punt Road per day
Outdoor (Billboard on cnr of Punt Rd and Brunton Ave) Record membership of 30,820 in 2008
Direct Marketing RFC Database of over 100,000
Promotional Opportunities RFC Website averages 91,000 unique visitors/month
Supporter Communications Non-football related PR opportunities to increase exposure
Public Relations
Product Promotion Customised initiatives utilising specific RFC properties to
promote a specific product line for enhanced sales and
market share
Networking
Premium Hospitality (Match day and gala events) Networking opportunities at a variety of match day functions
Premium Memberships Corporate database of over 1,500
Unique Corporate Entertainment ‘Money can’t buy’ experiences
Community
Tigers in Community Programs Build a positive brand image
$20M Development of Punt Road Oval Promotion as a good corporate/community citizen
Promotional opportunities with a newly developed
Indigenous Learning Centre and refurbished ground and
facilities
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/Corporate/PartnershipOpportunities/tabid/13648/default.aspx
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Here's latest sponsorship whispers I was told today at training:
The possible chemist sponsor is no more either. The pharmacy company was Pulse but they turned us down.
Nissan is back on board as a shorts sponsor.
We still have a couple of other options in terms of new major sponsor and Gary March said last night as Club 80 that one will be signed up "soon". Steven Wright seemed less confident though.
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thanks MT.
Nissan is good news, been hearing about that for a while, can't wait for it to be announced.
Pulse? never heard of it at all. wouldn't have been a major sponsor u'd think
hopefully wright is just trying to keep a lid on it.
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I presume it was these guys...
www.pulsepharmacy.com.au (http://www.pulsepharmacy.com.au)
Anyway the Club seems not to be panicking and is confident we will get another major sponsor very soon.
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Pulse? never heard of it at all. wouldn't have been a major sponsor u'd think
I have never heard of them either. So your'e not alone there.
good news with Nissan though.
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Nissan
I believe we've got a link there ;)
If you wanna know something MT, just ask me :lol
This scoop way back in September ;)
:rollin
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Well if we are picking up a pharmacy brand I hope the hell we don't get Cousins, imagine the jokes..... :lol
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:santa - help all we want for Xmas is a co-major sponsor
I reckon we will :cheers
:thumbsup
:gotigers
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Nissan
I believe we've got a link there ;)
If you wanna know something MT, just ask me :lol
This scoop way back in September ;)
:rollin
LOL you've got reliable sauces Moi ;D
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In today's Herald-Sun, it says the Bulldogs have considered naming rights for the Whitten Oval. I wonder if Richmond has for Punt Rd which will also soon be undergoing redevelopment.
PUNCHLINES
By SCOT PALMER
... We've heard there is just that opportunity at the Western Bulldogs' home ground where his former club is searching for a major sponsor in these tough economic times. Don't tell me having the naming rights of the famous Whitten Oval wouldn't be an extra incentive for any organisation looking to enhance its profile by becoming part of the AFL. In the seasons ahead, thousands of people will be using the arena each year as the community centre, convention facility, childcare centre, sporting and health complex, Hall of Fame and war museum takes shape. Bulldog president David Smorgon, who regards what's on offer as good value, concedes the Whitten Oval naming rights has been mentioned.
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hope we are giving offering naming rights to punt road oval some serious thought. it's easy cash. whitten oval is a bit harder to let go of compared to punt road oval. so if they're considering it, we should be too.
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Agree peggles. Even just having a naming rights sponsor for the new Indigenous centre would be a start and better than nothing. We could use the extra money to eliminate our $3.89m debt faster or plough extra resources into the club expecially in the current climate when revenues are falling. Hopefully the RFC are seriously considering it as a revenue option.
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I understand both sides of the argument here.
I lean towards not given the Punt Road Oval naming rights at all - that's purely from an historical importance point of view.
Certainly buildings within Punt Road could be utilised - the Indigenous Centre, the new social club area etc, even the Museum could has some sponsorship association with it.
But Punt Road Oval is Punt Road Oval. Always has been since the 1860's
- Rhett Bartlett
rhettrospective.com
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Doesn't matter to me it will allways be Punt Rd.
Maybe a petroleum company ;D
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Doesn't matter to me it will allways be Punt Rd.
Maybe a petroleum company ;D
and Docklands will always be Docklands
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my guess is the club may very well have already tried to no avail...I don't believe they would have any misgivings over selling a little of the clubs sentiment if it means continuing to make history :shh
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If Tiger Airways was allowed naming rights (AFL would prevent it) we probably could still fittingly call Punt Rd Oval "Tiger-land".
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::)
Doran is on SEN now, he noticed the big Dick Smith logo on the jumper and said that Dick Smith are NO longer our sponsor......
EDIT: He just got fixed up.
He's giving Dick Smith TONS of publicity.
Get on board sponsors!!
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As I said in the other thread they mentioned today that Dick Smith got about $50,000 worth of free advertising on the frontpages of the papers today just for having their logo on Benny. If companies work on the mantra that the only bad advertising is no advertising then they should be lining up to get on board. Cousins will be in the news every day. It wouldn't surprise me since we've come out publicly showing interest in Cousins if we have the new sponsor who is okay with all this circus almost ready to be announced. If we did have a new sponsor close to being signed up, it would make sense to make the announcement by Monday in readiness for Cousins first shot in a Richmond polo on Tuesday.
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I understand both sides of the argument here.
I lean towards not given the Punt Road Oval naming rights at all - that's purely from an historical importance point of view.
Certainly buildings within Punt Road could be utilised - the Indigenous Centre, the new social club area etc, even the Museum could has some sponsorship association with it.
But Punt Road Oval is Punt Road Oval. Always has been since the 1860's
- Rhett Bartlett
rhettrospective.com
Yep, totally agree with this Rhett, we haven't had to resort to this in the past and we shouldn't be in the future. What about "The Commonwealth Bank Indigenous Centre" just an idea!!. You could replace that name with just about anybody.
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As I said in the other thread they mentioned today that Dick Smith got about $50,000 worth of free advertising on the frontpages of the papers today just for having their logo on Benny. If companies work on the mantra that the only bad advertising is no advertising then they should be lining up to get on board. Cousins will be in the news every day. It wouldn't surprise me since we've come out publicly showing interest in Cousins if we have the new sponsor who is okay with all this circus almost ready to be announced. If we did have a new sponsor close to being signed up, it would make sense to make the announcement by Monday in readiness for Cousins first shot in a Richmond polo on Tuesday.
Im surprised that Woolworths hasnt used another one of its businesses to get a monopoly of the Richmond Jumper. They could use, Dan Murphys, Big W, Woolworths Supermarkets, infact, Woolworths should have considered getting the Punt Rd Oval sponsorship as well and using the Ground as a signage haven for there company.
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As I said in the other thread they mentioned today that Dick Smith got about $50,000 worth of free advertising on the frontpages of the papers today just for having their logo on Benny. If companies work on the mantra that the only bad advertising is no advertising then they should be lining up to get on board. Cousins will be in the news every day. It wouldn't surprise me since we've come out publicly showing interest in Cousins if we have the new sponsor who is okay with all this circus almost ready to be announced. If we did have a new sponsor close to being signed up, it would make sense to make the announcement by Monday in readiness for Cousins first shot in a Richmond polo on Tuesday.
Im surprised that Woolworths hasnt used another one of its businesses to get a monopoly of the Richmond Jumper. They could use, Dan Murphys, Big W, Woolworths Supermarkets, infact, Woolworths should have considered getting the Punt Rd Oval sponsorship as well and using the Ground as a signage haven for there company.
Gerald made reference to the fact that "he had his money" on another mob sponsoring the Tigers when a caller inquired about the irony of Cousins playing for a club being sponsored by a pharmacy chain.
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Im surprised that Woolworths hasnt used another one of its businesses to get a monopoly of the Richmond Jumper. They could use, Dan Murphys, Big W, Woolworths Supermarkets, infact, Woolworths should have considered getting the Punt Rd Oval sponsorship as well and using the Ground as a signage haven for there company.
Dan Murphy's sponsors the Blues don't they?
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As I said in the other thread they mentioned today that Dick Smith got about $50,000 worth of free advertising on the frontpages of the papers today just for having their logo on Benny. If companies work on the mantra that the only bad advertising is no advertising then they should be lining up to get on board. Cousins will be in the news every day. It wouldn't surprise me since we've come out publicly showing interest in Cousins if we have the new sponsor who is okay with all this circus almost ready to be announced. If we did have a new sponsor close to being signed up, it would make sense to make the announcement by Monday in readiness for Cousins first shot in a Richmond polo on Tuesday.
thought exactly the same. i really don't get it when word came out that some clubs who wanted to draft cousins dropped out because sponsors didn't want any part of it. having cousins at the club would create so much media attention it's not funny. his picture would be in the papers and news more often than any other player. it's great exposure for the sponsors like you said.
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Gerald made reference to the fact that "he had his money" on another mob sponsoring the Tigers when a caller inquired about the irony of Cousins playing for a club being sponsored by a pharmacy chain.
Yeah I heard that one too
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As I said in the other thread they mentioned today that Dick Smith got about $50,000 worth of free advertising on the frontpages of the papers today just for having their logo on Benny. If companies work on the mantra that the only bad advertising is no advertising then they should be lining up to get on board. Cousins will be in the news every day. It wouldn't surprise me since we've come out publicly showing interest in Cousins if we have the new sponsor who is okay with all this circus almost ready to be announced. If we did have a new sponsor close to being signed up, it would make sense to make the announcement by Monday in readiness for Cousins first shot in a Richmond polo on Tuesday.
thought exactly the same. i really don't get it when word came out that some clubs who wanted to draft cousins dropped out because sponsors didn't want any part of it. having cousins at the club would create so much media attention it's not funny. his picture would be in the papers and news more often than any other player. it's great exposure for the sponsors like you said.
Finey on SEN just said there's 4 pages on Cousins in the Herald-Sun tomorrow (Friday).
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As I said in the other thread they mentioned today that Dick Smith got about $50,000 worth of free advertising on the frontpages of the papers today just for having their logo on Benny. If companies work on the mantra that the only bad advertising is no advertising then they should be lining up to get on board. Cousins will be in the news every day. It wouldn't surprise me since we've come out publicly showing interest in Cousins if we have the new sponsor who is okay with all this circus almost ready to be announced. If we did have a new sponsor close to being signed up, it would make sense to make the announcement by Monday in readiness for Cousins first shot in a Richmond polo on Tuesday.
thought exactly the same. i really don't get it when word came out that some clubs who wanted to draft cousins dropped out because sponsors didn't want any part of it. having cousins at the club would create so much media attention it's not funny. his picture would be in the papers and news more often than any other player. it's great exposure for the sponsors like you said.
Finey on SEN just said there's 4 pages on Cousins in the Herald-Sun tomorrow (Friday).
4 pages of what!?!?! :help
4 pages of innuendo. :o
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thought exactly the same. i really don't get it when word came out that some clubs who wanted to draft cousins dropped out because sponsors didn't want any part of it. having cousins at the club would create so much media attention it's not funny. his picture would be in the papers and news more often than any other player. it's great exposure for the sponsors like you said.
Fair call and I understand what you're saying peggles
But it's only "great exposure" while it a good story, that is while Benny's a good boy.
But and it is a big but it isn't "great exposure" if he stuffs up and gets kicked out of the game.
I dont think too many sponsors would too keen on that.
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from today's Age...
Those at Richmond in favour of Cousins (Kevin Sheedy included) were given an enormous boost when he was depicted in both of this town's daily newspapers wearing the Tiger jumper, with the Dick Smith sponsor's logo prominent.
This is the kind of exposure that sponsors demand, and if it takes a drug-abusing Brownlow medallist to provide it, well so what? The freebie for the sponsor — a benefit created before Cousins has played a game — would not have been lost on the decision-makers at Punt Road.
That Cousins could create favourable sponsorship outcomes for Richmond is beyond ironic, considering that sponsors of St Kilda, the Lions and Collingwood were said to have misgivings about the dangerous glamour represented by Ben.
(http://www.realfooty.com.au/ffximage/2008/12/12/camTigerBen.jpg)
http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/news/tigers-bid-a-litmus-test-for-afl/2008/12/11/1228585027783.html
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From Y&B:
According to Gerard Healy the Tiger's new sponsor will be announced on Monday. There was a hint dropped - that hint was "Bet". So it's either a company associated with betting, or Bet is in the name or both.
http://yellowandblack.com.au/forum/showpost.php?p=212095&postcount=179
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Gerald made reference to the fact that "he had his money" on another mob sponsoring the Tigers when a caller inquired about the irony of Cousins playing for a club being sponsored by a pharmacy chain.
Could that be a clue??!! :lol
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peejay from BF:
"Look for some Fed govt money coming our way soon as well..... Yes but perhaps there is another arm of govt that might become very interested in us soon."
http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=13242735&postcount=27
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comm bank right colours :whistle
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I don't think the banks will be sponsoring when they are offloading a heap of staff.
Sounds more like an online betting agency.
lol wayne ;D
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Sounds more like an online betting agency.
UpTheGuts on BF is claiming he knows the sponsor.
PM him for the answer, or PM me if you want!
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This one wayne?
http://www.iasbet.com/sport/afl-football-betting.aspx
The Richmond pic has just been created ......
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This one wayne?
http://www.iasbet.com/sport/afl-football-betting.aspx
The Richmond pic has just been created ......
Pity it's got Motorola on the front and not our current sponsor, Dick Smith. :wallywink
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Apparently the new sponsor will be announced this week. Hopefully if we're smart it'll be on Monday.
Cousins and a gambling sponsor in the same week. The RFC taking the high moral ground :lol :rollin.
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Apparently the new sponsor will be announced this week. Hopefully if we're smart it'll be on Monday.
Don't know if it will be Monday but I am expecting it to be this week ;)
We have the AGM on Thursday BTW
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Marketing wise a Monday announcement has to be the way to go. Monopolise publicity for days on end if they announce on Monday. Cousins on Tuesday and Wednesday media coverage etc etc.
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Marketing wise a Monday announcement has to be the way to go. Monopolise publicity for days on end if they announce on Monday. Cousins on Tuesday and Wednesday media coverage etc etc.
Agree Ramps ... but as I said I don't know if it will be Monday but I reckon it will be this week :thumbsup
and as a follow on from your weekly planner.. you can add thursday .. the day benny faces the faithful at the AGM (standing room only me thinks)
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This one wayne?
http://www.iasbet.com/sport/afl-football-betting.aspx
The Richmond pic has just been created ......
Yeah, that's who I was told.
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Cheers wayne.
For the club it doesn't matter what time this week the new sponsor is announced but if you were the CEO of the new sponsor you would be nuts not to get a deal done by Monday in readiness for Tuesday if the AFL approves our Polak application. Your company's logo thanks to Benny will be first story on the evening news that night, their sport reports and then front and back pages of the two big dailys the following day. Free mega advertising like that is rare. Then there'll be Cousins-watch over summer plus the massive build-up in the week up to round 1. The free advertising alone would go close to paying for the sponsorship.
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Cheers wayne.
For the club it doesn't matter what time this week the new sponsor is announced but if you were the CEO of the new sponsor you would be nuts not to get a deal done by Monday in readiness for Tuesday if the AFL approves our Polak application. Your company's logo thanks to Benny will be first story on the evening news that night, their sport reports and then front and back pages of the two big dailys the following day. Free mega advertising like that is rare. Then there'll be Cousins-watch over summer plus the massive build-up in the week up to round 1. The free advertising alone would go close to paying for the sponsorship.
exactly.
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At least after we sign a new sponsor this week we won't have to put up with stupid journos telling the world we don't have a major sponsor at all ::).
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Battle to stay in the game
Adelaide Advertiser | December 14, 2008
AUSTRALIA'S overcrowded sporting marketplace is about to face the toughest crisis in its history. As sponsorship dollars dry up before a possible worldwide recession, our favourite teams will find it tougher and tougher to stay afloat. JESPER FJELDSTAD and SCOTT WALSH look at who will survive the coming storm, and who will sink
AFL
FOOTBALL'S socialism – institutionalised through the salary cap and the national draft – is being challenged by the harsh economic climate.
It threatens to polarise the haves and the have-nots on balance sheets, in football department spending and in dependance on AFL handouts.
For the first time in memory three clubs – Richmond, the Western Bulldogs and Melbourne – are without a major sponsor weeks out from Christmas.
Todd Deacon, of Sweeney research, said long-term sponsorships – generally the domain of successful clubs – is a buffer against crumbling world markets.
On the flipside, the current situation makes it a pig of a prospect to find new benefactors – leaving the Tigers, Dogs and Demons in dire straights.
Full article at:
http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,24797379-12428,00.html
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from today's Sunday Herald-Sun...
The spokeswoman added the club expected in the next couple of months to secure a co-major sponsor to join Dick Smith Electronics.
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,24796271-19742,00.html
couple of months ???
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The Richmond pic has just been created ......
Pity it's got Motorola on the front and not our current sponsor, Dick Smith. :wallywink
lol. Have you looked at the banner at the top of this page?
(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/forum//Themes/theme2/images/forum_banner_new.jpg)
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from today's Sunday Herald-Sun...
The spokeswoman added the club expected in the next couple of months to secure a co-major sponsor to join Dick Smith Electronics.
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,24796271-19742,00.html
couple of months ???
Um it's the Hun, ::) who knows how old the interview was?
The Club expects to sign up a new deal this week. ;)
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well it wasnt today
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well it wasnt today
Today will be too crowded with all the hoo-haa. I'm guessing now it'll be at the AGM. Benny boy might be modelling the new sponsors logo by then.
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yep, i'd think perhaps thursday or friday. though wouldn't rule out tomorrow either with the huge contingency of media at the training tomorrow. tho the sponsor may not want it to be over shadowed by ben's arrival.
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All in due course. :whistle
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Sponsors join throng keen to be kissin' Ben Cousins
Michael Warner | December 17, 2008
BEN Cousins can deliver Richmond an instant $800,000 sponsorship windfall.
The Tigers are negotiating with at least two corporations keen to join electronics giant Dick Smith as the club's major co-sponsor next season.
A deal could be revealed today after Cousins pulls on a Richmond jumper for the first time at a packed 9am Punt Rd training session.
Marketing experts say the $800,000 asking price could pay off in spades.
"There's going to be a lot of shots of the Richmond jumper in coming months," RMIT senior marketing lecturer Dr Con Stavros said yesterday.
"So if the sponsor is after short-term publicity, then it's obviously going to be very beneficial."
The Tigers, who snared Cousins with the last possible pre-season draft pick after a flood of support from fans, have already seen a sudden surge in membership and merchandise sales.
Cousins will be paid only about $120,000 in his first year at the Tigers but he is also in a position to cash in on his AFL reprieve.
Channels 7, 9 and 10 are jostling for exclusive rights to his tell-all documentary, tipped to air before next footy season.
TV insiders say the fallen Eagle could pocket up to $350,000 in the bidding war, although Richmond football manager Craig Cameron yesterday warned the documentary would not be released without the club's permission.
Mr Stavros said Cousins could also line up for personal sponsorships if he can prove to have overcome his off-field problems.
"He's good-looking and he was a champion player. There's still a big attraction there for sponsors, and I think there are brands that will look at him."
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,24811579-2862,00.html
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Also from today's Herald-Sun.....
Richmond's on-going search for a co-major sponsor to join Dick Smith Electronics has also been helped by Cousins' imminent arrival.
General manager of commercial operations Hamish McKenzie said the hunt for the sponsor, which would assume back-of-jumper naming rights, had received a boost.
"I think it's certainly added interest and increased our investment worth," McKenzie said.
"We're in discussion with a few different parties, but we're still interested in talking with others.
"We haven't been able to produce jumpers yet because we're waiting for the back-of-jumper (sponsor) to be confirmed."
In a separate deal, Nissan will be announced as the club's new shorts sponsor by the end of the week.
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,24812464-19742,00.html :birthday
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Tigers punt on AFL approving Sportsbet deal
Rod Nicholson | December 21, 2008
RICHMOND this week will front the AFL seeking approval of a multi-million-dollar three-year sponsorship deal with bookmaking firm Sportsbet.
But the Tigers, fresh from signing Ben Cousins and enjoying an unprecedented pre-season membership boost and merchandising feast, must convince the AFL to overlook a protected sponsor, Tabcorp, whose contract ends at the end of next season.
The Sunday Herald Sun understands the Sportsbet deal could bring $2.4 million into Richmond's coffers, plus a few bonuses, including $100,000 if the club makes the finals.
In final negotiations late last week, Sportsbet added to the Cousins mania by offering to give the club $10,000 for every Brownlow Medal vote he earned next season.
Richmond president Gary March said his club was keen to add a major sponsor to join Dick Smith.
Nissan returned as a secondary sponsor this week.
March said the club had been approached by two bookmaking firms, and it is understood the club's acceptance of Sportsbet included the sponsor's name being on the back of the club jumper.
The AFL's three-year deal with Tabcorp and Betfair expires at the end of next season.
It is understood Betfair has no objection to a corporate bookmaker sponsoring a club.
March said he would urge the AFL to look favourably on the prospective deal.
"The AFL, which is most frustrating to us, don't disclose contractual details to the clubs," he said.
"It is frustrating to us that, in such difficult financial times, we can come to terms with new sponsors and then potentially hit a brick wall with the AFL.
"At a time when companies are pulling out of sports sponsorship, the corporate bookmakers have arrived with money now that deregulation has allowed them to advertise and sponsor in Victoria.
"We need to take advantage of this new pool of funds. We are not privy to the AFL's contract content agreement with Tabcorp. But it has a year to run. We are looking for a three-year deal with another betting outlet, which is the biggest corporate bookmaker in Australia.
"We don't want to have to wait for 12 months. Why should we?"
Sportsbet chief executive Matt Tripp confirmed his Northern Territory bookmaking business had been in negotiations with the Tigers.
"We recently were sponsors of the Australian Masters golf at Huntingdale, and we flagged our intention to sponsor football and promote sport in the Sunday Herald Sun last month," Tripp said.
"We will get heavily into country footy this season. And, yes, we hope to sponsor Richmond, but that must be cleared by the AFL.
"Regardless of the AFL's attitude to this issue, we will fulfil our promise to give the AFL 5 per cent of our gross profit on AFL betting next season, and we will open our books to them for any investigations they desire.
"We are committed to giving football a boost, at AFL and country level, and we only hope it will be this year with the Tigers."
The AFL could not be contacted yesterday, but is unlikely to consider a request by Richmond until after the Christmas break.
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,24828534-19742,00.html
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What does Eddie think? :lol
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What does Eddie think? :lol
Sad but true. >:(
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$2.4 million for 3 years?
how much was AIG's deal?
if Sportsbet is more, hope they come on board!
that would be billiant
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RICHMOND this week will front the AFL seeking approval of a multi-million-dollar three-year sponsorship deal with bookmaking firm Sportsbet.
Bring it on I say....
;D
:gotigers
how much was AIG's deal?
torch, there wasn't an AIG deal... our previous co-major sponsor was AFG :-\
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If we have the same run as we did with the Polak/Cousins thing, we better start holding our breaths.
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RICHMOND this week will front the AFL seeking approval of a multi-million-dollar three-year sponsorship deal with bookmaking firm Sportsbet.
Bring it on I say....
;D
:gotigers
how much was AIG's deal?
torch, there wasn't an AIG deal... our previous co-major sponsor was AFG :-\
That would be $0 for the AIG deal then. I think the Sportsbet deal will be comfortably larger.
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Can someone tell me if the Sportsbet deal is :
2.4 m per year for 3 years
or
2.4 m over 3 years = $800,000 per year ?
Wasn't AFG giving us 800 g's per year ?
I beleive that would probably be the minimum for a co major sponsor.
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if the AFL dont approve this deal they can all go get stuffed.
if it was the pies it would have been granted already.
the afl better do the right thing here or that Andy d needs to be put away
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if the AFL dont approve this deal they can all go get stuffed.
if it was the pies it would have been granted already.
the afl better do the right thing here or that Andy d needs to be put away
I think you'll find that it isn't just up to the AFL - it is either with the current sponsors consent or they have to talk the current sponsor around to allowing an exception.
The one problem with sponsorship - and major sponsorship in particular is that some of the companies think they own the sporting body that they are sponsoring.
I hope the AFL are able to talk around Centrebet (or whoever it is).
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if the AFL dont approve this deal they can all go get stuffed.
if it was the pies it would have been granted already.
the afl better do the right thing here or that Andy d needs to be put away
I think you'll find that it isn't just up to the AFL - it is either with the current sponsors consent or they have to talk the current sponsor around to allowing an exception.
The one problem with sponsorship - and major sponsorship in particular is that some of the companies think they own the sporting body that they are sponsoring.
I hope the AFL are able to talk around Centrebet (or whoever it is).
isnt Qantas a sponsor of the Kick smart program and Emirates sponsor of the pies.
Im telling you the AFl can push it in our favour IF they want to
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if the AFL dont approve this deal they can all go get stuffed.
if it was the pies it would have been granted already.
the afl better do the right thing here or that Andy d needs to be put away
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I think you'll find that it isn't just up to the AFL - it is either with the current sponsors consent or they have to talk the current sponsor around to allowing an exception.
The one problem with sponsorship - and major sponsorship in particular is that some of the companies think they own the sporting body that they are sponsoring.
I hope the AFL are able to talk around Centrebet (or whoever it is).
isnt Qantas a sponsor of the Kick smart program and Emirates sponsor of the pies.
Im telling you the AFl can push it in our favour IF they want to
t depends on the deal. I worked for a company that had a minor - and I mean minor - conflict with a major sponsor and the AFL were not permitted to enter an arrangement with us due to the exclusivity contract signed up by that sponsor.
Unless the AFL's lawyers have become a bit more savvy, there are some sponsors out there that fair dinkum ride roughshod all over the AFL when it comes to the big money deals. Lets hope this isn't one of them
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So what are the odds it'll get thru? :whistle :P
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Lets bloody hope a better than good chance.
It all benifits the AFL in the long run, as we don't sit there waiting to be spoon fed like the Demons.
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Can someone tell me if the Sportsbet deal is :
2.4 m per year for 3 years
or
2.4 m over 3 years = $800,000 per year ?
Wasn't AFG giving us 800 g's per year ?
I beleive that would probably be the minimum for a co major sponsor.
Ii read it as $2.4 over 3 years which would sound about right
Although I rarely believe the numbers the media throw around
isnt Qantas a sponsor of the Kick smart program and Emirates sponsor of the pies.
Im telling you the AFl can push it in our favour IF they want to
Daniel, rightly or wrongly the argument is that the Pies Emirates deal does not conflict with the AFL's sponsorship arrangement with QANTAS because Emirates doesn't fly domestically in Australia and the QANTAS deal is based on domestic travel of teams in the AFL competition.
Virgin Blue cannot sponsor an AFL team because of the sponsorship. Ditto Tiger Airways... QANTAS as a "protected" AFL sponsor would need to agree and they wouldn't.
The HUN report says Betfair has no objection to deal but it also only mentions Tabcorp as a protected sponsors. As a person who has no interest in betting at all, my question is Tabcorp and Sportsbet direct competitors?
So what are the odds it'll get thru? :whistle :P
I'd like to think good ;) but this is the AFL we are talking about ;D
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Can someone tell me if the Sportsbet deal is :
2.4 m per year for 3 years
or
2.4 m over 3 years = $800,000 per year ?
Wasn't AFG giving us 800 g's per year ?
I beleive that would probably be the minimum for a co major sponsor.
Maybe they have negotiated smarter contracts this time around. I would describe the competitive threat of our company as significantly less than that of Emirates (sounds ridiculous well it's true) and we were not allowed to be involved about 7 years ago.
I would imagine that the AFL would be only too happy to push the sponsorship through - it is in their interests too, the key is their sponsor allowing it or that the restrictions in the contract do not prevent our sponsorship going through.
Fingers crossed.
Ii read it as $2.4 over 3 years which would sound about right
Although I rarely believe the numbers the media throw around
isnt Qantas a sponsor of the Kick smart program and Emirates sponsor of the pies.
Im telling you the AFl can push it in our favour IF they want to
Daniel, rightly or wrongly the argument is that the Pies Emirates deal does not conflict with the AFL's sponsorship arrangement with QANTAS because Emirates doesn't fly domestically in Australia and the QANTAS deal is based on domestic travel of teams in the AFL competition.
Virgin Blue cannot sponsor an AFL team because of the sponsorship. Ditto Tiger Airways... QANTAS as a "protected" AFL sponsor would need to agree and they wouldn't.
The HUN report says Betfair has no objection to deal but it also only mentions Tabcorp as a protected sponsors. As a person who has no interest in betting at all, my question is Tabcorp and Sportsbet direct competitors?
So what are the odds it'll get thru? :whistle :P
I'd like to think good ;) but this is the AFL we are talking about ;D
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tabcorp are a large conglomerate owning Casinos, Pokies and wagering...It is the wagering on sports where they would compete directly with sportsbet. I dont think they would roll over...the afl may offer tabcorp a sweetner to allow their consent if the current contract is restrictive.....In the current climate I am certain the league will be doing all they can to mantain viability and avoid handouts to keep clubs afloat...if things get crook ...those grants may get a serious workout :-\
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The AFL has/had a number of conflicting sponsorships with club sponsors -
Ford, Mazda, Hyundai vs Toyota
Optus, Vodafone, 3, AAPT vs Telstra
Toss a coin on what the AFL will decide :-\
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The AFL has/had a number of conflicting sponsorships with club sponsors -
Ford, Mazda, Hyundai vs Toyota
Optus, Vodafone, 3, AAPT vs Telstra
Toss a coin on what the AFL will decide :-\
good point on the telcos, actually a closer parallel than the auto examples...Steve wright is the best man for the job, lets have faith :bow
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good point on the telcos, actually a closer parallel than the auto examples...Steve wright is the best man for the job, lets have faith :bow
Agree .. I do ;D
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We've still got journos saying we've got no major sponsor ::)
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Stephen Rielly | December 29, 2008
Article from: The Australian
In fact, the top four sides of the season -- Geelong, Hawthorn, Western Bulldogs and St Kilda -- were all Victorian, although the financial vulnerability of so many of the Melbourne-based clubs could see this new order collapse as quickly as it rose.
Three Melbourne-based clubs -- Melbourne, Western Bulldogs and Richmond -- are heading into the new year without major sponsors, with a number of others worried about the commitment of the ones they have.
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If this was not confirmation enough that success is always temporary, Ben Cousins' protracted return to the game proved it.
The 2005 Brownlow medallist, premiership midfielder, former West Coast captain and multiple All-Australian couldn't find a home until, with less than 24 hours before the last avenue of return was to close, Richmond decided to invite him into its lair.
Cousins had figured that he would stroll back into the game once the AFL commission granted him the right to play again. It did, in mid-November, but the interest of the clubs he presumed would happily ignore his illicit drug habit and underworld friendships disappeared quicker than his once-brilliant career had 12 months earlier.
One by one they found reasons to announce that, at 30 years of age, Cousins didn't fit with their hastily rediscovered "youth policies".
Of those with any interest at all, Collingwood was the first to go cold on his trail.
With the Magpies out, St Kilda followed. Then Brisbane. North Melbourne nibbled but never got serious and suddenly, by early December, there was no one interested at all.
Not even the Tigers, until AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou and Richmond president Gary March spoke. Out of their conversation emerged the Tigers' application to shift the injured Graham Polak on to the club's rookie list, a somewhat airy concept designed to create an opening for Cousins to fill.
The commission, not to mention most of the clubs, refused to endorse it, which gave rise to the idea that Demetriou had been rolled, but by then the Tigers felt that there was no viable option other than to take Cousins on.
At approximately 10.30am on Tuesday, December 16, courtesy of pick six in the only pre-season draft that is ever likely to be remembered, Cousins finally came in from the cold. Through the back door rather than the front, perhaps, but in nonetheless.
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,24850589-2722,00.html
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Interesting to notice the sponsors' logos have been removed from the RFC website. Maybe an annoucement is imminent.
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apparently something has been rubber stamped. :thumbsup
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lets hope so fans :gotigers
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Interesting to notice the sponsors' logos have been removed from the RFC website. Maybe an annoucement is imminent.
They're back - well 4 of them are on the main page- Dick Smith, HostPlus, Auslab, Connex :thumbsup. The main sponsors page is a bit out of date - it still has Matrix Men
apparently something has been rubber stamped. :thumbsup
Patience is the key ;)
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Why is this so drawn out.
If they want to sponsor us, then sign the paper so we can get on with being supporters and not guessers.
I know be patient all will be revealed sooner or later. I just prefer sooner.
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Why is this so drawn out.
If they want to sponsor us, then sign the paper so we can get on with being supporters and not guessers.
I know be patient all will be revealed sooner or later. I just prefer sooner.
We are dealing with the AFL here bushranger as they have to OK the Sportsbet deal...
I going with patience or I'd be doing this :banghead
I am confident that we will have a new co-major soon.... we are in much better shape than the other 2 that don't have any major sponsor
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I really hope that you are right WP. I know what you are saying I just hate the wait.
But I will have to wait as we all have to as I know I can't push them any quicker.
But I would if I could.
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I really hope that you are right WP. I know what you are saying I just hate the wait.
But I will have to wait as we all have to as I know I can't push them any quicker.
But I would if I could.
You've been patiently waiting for a premiership since 1980 - I reckon you've got a week or 2 of patience in you for our next sponsor! ;D
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Interesting to notice the sponsors' logos have been removed from the RFC website. Maybe an annoucement is imminent.
They're back - well 4 of them are on the main page- Dick Smith, HostPlus, Auslab, Connex :thumbsup. The main sponsors page is a bit out of date - it still has Matrix Men
apparently something has been rubber stamped. :thumbsup
Patience is the key ;)
a certain other club are a bit miffed. :shh
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Interesting to notice the sponsors' logos have been removed from the RFC website. Maybe an annoucement is imminent.
They're back - well 4 of them are on the main page- Dick Smith, HostPlus, Auslab, Connex :thumbsup. The main sponsors page is a bit out of date - it still has Matrix Men
apparently something has been rubber stamped. :thumbsup
Patience is the key ;)
a certain other club are a bit miffed. :shh
I heard too another club was after the same sponsor but missed out. I just hope the rubber stamp this time is better than AIG's otherwise we may have the AFL sponsoring us :help.
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a certain other club are a bit miffed. :shh
The Doggies were after a betting agency weren't they?
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... we may have the AFL sponsoring us :help.
With all their strings attached. Would be a bit rough if the AFL were to veto the SportsBet sponsorship causing us to have to ask them for money and they lay down conditions. If they stop SportsBet and we can't find another sponsor then the AFL should simply give us equivalent money.
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That is one valid point you have made there. And I would say the same thing to the AFL if they stop it going through if I was at the pointy end at Tigerland to.
AFL want to have everything their way but wont let team do it standing on their own two feet they just have to stick their noses into everything.
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I had heard that 3 clubs were chasing the 1 sponsor, 2 clubs will miss out to us. Big sponsorship deals are like hens teeth at the moment, hopefully we have defeated the other 2 clubs and won the sponsorship for our club.
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I heard today from a reliable source that we'll know either way by Jan 23 about Sportsbet. One of the existing two betting agencies that sponsor the AFL are fine with it but the other is unsure and holding it up. If it falls through then we'll have Reebok on the back of our guernseys. I don't know if Reebok will throw in any extra cash if it gets to that.
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They've updated the sponsor logos at the bottom of the RFC site - Dick Smith, Nissan, Reebok, Auslab, Connex and Hostplus.
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So this is only Nissan as the new kid on the block then.
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So this is only Nissan as the nrew kid on the block then.
For now
Once we get another co-major they will be added :thumbsup
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it will go through. :thumbsup
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it will go through. :thumbsup
i'm keeping the faith :thumbsup
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I hope that you all are right. And this will keep us away from asking for money from the AFL.
So bring it on. We don't want to be like Melbourne now do we.
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I heard today from a reliable source that we'll know either way by Jan 23 about Sportsbet. One of the existing two betting agencies that sponsor the AFL are fine with it but the other is unsure and holding it up. If it falls through then we'll have Reebok on the back of our guernseys. I don't know if Reebok will throw in any extra cash if it gets to that.
man that is late......dun understand why they need to take another 2 weeks to decide....
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I heard today from a reliable source that we'll know either way by Jan 23 about Sportsbet. One of the existing two betting agencies that sponsor the AFL are fine with it but the other is unsure and holding it up. If it falls through then we'll have Reebok on the back of our guernseys. I don't know if Reebok will throw in any extra cash if it gets to that.
man that is late......dun understand why they need to take another 2 weeks to decide....
If it was our decision alone it would go through lol.
Betfair and TABcorp are the AFL's betting agency sponsors. I don't know which one is which but one of them is okay with Sportsbet sponsoring us while the other is having issues and holding things up. I'm guessing the date Jan 23 is the latest we can hold off waiting for a final decision to be made as we need to finalise our sponsors and send off for our 2009 playing gear to be manufactured.
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I heard today from a reliable source that we'll know either way by Jan 23 about Sportsbet. One of the existing two betting agencies that sponsor the AFL are fine with it but the other is unsure and holding it up. If it falls through then we'll have Reebok on the back of our guernseys. I don't know if Reebok will throw in any extra cash if it gets to that.
man that is late......dun understand why they need to take another 2 weeks to decide....
If it was our decision alone it would go through lol.
Betfair and TABcorp are the AFL's betting agency sponsors. I don't know which one is which but one of them is okay with Sportsbet sponsoring us while the other is having issues and holding things up. I'm guessing the date Jan 23 is the latest we can hold off waiting for a final decision to be made as we need to finalise our sponsors and send off for our 2009 playing gear to be manufactured.
some nice liquid lunches will do the job, Andy D is on the job. :shh
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some nice liquid lunches will do the job, Andy D is on the job. :shh
And he does owe us one after the Polak debacle. ::)
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some nice liquid lunches will do the job, Andy D is on the job. :shh
And he does owe us one after the Polak debacle. ::)
I won't hold my breath if we have to rely on Andy D and AA doing us a favour :P.
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I heard today from a reliable source that we'll know either way by Jan 23 about Sportsbet. One of the existing two betting agencies that sponsor the AFL are fine with it but the other is unsure and holding it up. If it falls through then we'll have Reebok on the back of our guernseys. I don't know if Reebok will throw in any extra cash if it gets to that.
man that is late......dun understand why they need to take another 2 weeks to decide....
If it was our decision alone it would go through lol.
Betfair and TABcorp are the AFL's betting agency sponsors. I don't know which one is which but one of them is okay with Sportsbet sponsoring us while the other is having issues and holding things up. I'm guessing the date Jan 23 is the latest we can hold off waiting for a final decision to be made as we need to finalise our sponsors and send off for our 2009 playing gear to be manufactured.
I think it was said in a prior article that Betfair were fine with it, but TABcorp were a bit reluctant.
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Then let everyone know if it is and then we all advoid them like the plague. If they want to make it hard we should stop our dealing's with them.Do think it would make them suffer but it is worth a try. :banghead
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some nice liquid lunches will do the job, Andy D is on the job. :shh
And he does owe us one after the Polak debacle. ::)
I won't hold my breath if we have to rely on Andy D and AA doing us a favour :P.
I would like to think that the AFL have enough sense to realise that if clubs struggled to remain viable during reasonably sound economic times, things could get ugly operating in more repressed conditions. There are any number of levers the AFL could pull to appease Tabcorp..Steve Wright will be on the case with El Prez working through them all. :pray
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The club has updated the sponsors page on the RFC site
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/Corporate/ClubPartners/tabid/7701/default.aspx
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I think it was said in a prior article that Betfair were fine with it, but TABcorp were a bit reluctant.
Then perhaps TABcorp might like to sponsor us to the tune of $800,000.00 a season. Seems only fair if they are willing to cost us that much.
If this does become an obstacle then the AFL need to look at the way they arrange their sponsorships. The AFL should be all about the clubs and supporters after all.
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from the RFC site.....
Despite the flood of support for Richmond, the club is still yet to snare a new major sponsor to replace Australian Financial Group, who did not renew their contract after the 2008 season.
"We are in the process of assessing the merits of potential back of jumper sponsors and looking at several options that have been presented to us," McKenzie said.
"We remain in a position where we still welcome sponsor enquiries be that for the back of jumper spot or other sponsorship opportunities."
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/tabid/6301/Default.aspx?newsid=71203
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from the RFC site.....
"We are in the process of assessing the merits of potential back of jumper sponsors and looking at several options that have been presented to us," McKenzie said.
"We remain in a position where we still welcome sponsor enquiries be that for the back of jumper spot or other sponsorship opportunities."
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/tabid/6301/Default.aspx?newsid=71203
That's great political speak
One paragraph says were are assessing the next says we'll still take enquiries
I call that covering all bases ;D :thumbsup
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Can't think of any club in any competition in any state ever saying no to a sponsorship enquiry. What a fine way of saying nothing.
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from the RFC site.....
"We are in the process of assessing the merits of potential back of jumper sponsors and looking at several options that have been presented to us," McKenzie said.
"We remain in a position where we still welcome sponsor enquiries be that for the back of jumper spot or other sponsorship opportunities."
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/tabid/6301/Default.aspx?newsid=71203
That's great political speak
One paragraph says were are assessing the next says we'll still take enquiries
I call that covering all bases ;D :thumbsup
i read that as we've at least got something to consider however we're open to higher bidders :o
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from the RFC site.....
"We are in the process of assessing the merits of potential back of jumper sponsors and looking at several options that have been presented to us," McKenzie said.
"We remain in a position where we still welcome sponsor enquiries be that for the back of jumper spot or other sponsorship opportunities."
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/tabid/6301/Default.aspx?newsid=71203
That's great political speak
One paragraph says were are assessing the next says we'll still take enquiries
I call that covering all bases ;D :thumbsup
Agree, im more than confident that we will have an announcement before too long. :thumbsup
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from the RFC site.....
"We are in the process of assessing the merits of potential back of jumper sponsors and looking at several options that have been presented to us," McKenzie said.
"We remain in a position where we still welcome sponsor enquiries be that for the back of jumper spot or other sponsorship opportunities."
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/tabid/6301/Default.aspx?newsid=71203
That's great political speak
One paragraph says were are assessing the next says we'll still take enquiries
I call that covering all bases ;D :thumbsup
Agree, im more than confident that we will have an announcement before too long. :thumbsup
D-day Jan 23 - Sportsbet if we get a yes from the AFL; Reebok if a no and no other sponsor enquires.
Fits in with what is coming out of the Club.
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Gee where is that person who suggested a new sponsorship was a shoe in months ago, gone to??
Can someone tell me what the stuff is the hold up.
is it that fat stuff andy d again is it? No doubt the deal will fall through
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Need to butter up and/or twist the arm of competitior and existing AFL sponsor Tabcorp who are resisting even though their sponsorship contract expires after this year.
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Gee where is that person who suggested a new sponsorship was a shoe in months ago, gone to??
Can someone tell me what the eff is the hold up.
is it that fat eff andy d again is it? No doubt the deal will fall through
Hi, still here as before, as when I replied last time and still not fussed that we have had one deal fall through with AFG and now one that has been waiting for approval on the AFLs table for over 3 weeks now that has stalled any sort of movement forward. We will get one.
But right now we need to wait until Jan 23 for Andy D and their betting partners to make a decision, which is ridiculous imo, but anyway we have to put up with it I guess.
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Today's Herald-Sun alludes to our situation ....
Richmond and the Western Bulldogs are also still seeking major sponsors.
It is understood at least one of the clubs is waiting on an AFL ruling concerning online gaming companies as a sponsor after several expressed a keen interest in having AFL exposure.
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,24918716-19742,00.html
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We also get a passing mention in the Editorial ....
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Taking a punt on the crisis
Herald Sun
FRI 16 JAN 2009, Page 034
THE football season is two months away, but some of the AFL's best-known clubs have become early indicators of the state of the economy.
Melbourne, Richmond and the Western Bulldogs are desperately searching for sponsors prepared to pay at least $1 million to put their logos on the team jumpers.
But financial conditions generally are gloomy with figures released yesterday showing that more than 500,000 Australians are out of a job. The Australian Bureau of Statistics reports a rise in the unemployment rate and the loss of 44,000 jobs. Economists expected job losses of half this and another sharp increase is expected later in the year as the effects of the global financial crisis flow through to Australia.
Treasurer Wayne Swan admits that a further government stimulus package could be required. But the problem for the Government is to tell people the truth about the state of the economy without driving down public confidence.
Last year, the Government reacted decisively by restoring confidence in the banks with a guarantee on depositor funds as well as pump-priming the economy.
Doubling the first home-buyer grant lifted new house purchases by 10 per cent when it was introduced late in October and the Government should consider extending this assistance beyond June 30 to help the struggling building industry.
The reality is that this year will be difficult for everyone with the Australian dollar weaker against major currencies.
But as the United States looks forward to combating job losses with a cash package promised by President-elect Obama, there is some reason for confidence.
The financial crisis will end although it could be next year before anyone can say it's over.
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But right now we need to wait until Jan 23 for Andy D and their betting partners to make a decision, which is ridiculous imo, but anyway we have to put up with it I guess.
I'm guessing it's Jan 23 as I think the AFL honchos are still on their holidays(?).
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But right now we need to wait until Jan 23 for Andy D and their betting partners to make a decision, which is ridiculous imo, but anyway we have to put up with it I guess.
I'm guessing it's Jan 23 as I think the AFL honchos are still on their holidays(?).
How long do they need?! :o
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But right now we need to wait until Jan 23 for Andy D and their betting partners to make a decision, which is ridiculous imo, but anyway we have to put up with it I guess.
I'm guessing it's Jan 23 as I think the AFL honchos are still on their holidays(?).
Monthly Commission meeting I would think.
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bulldogs nabbed theirs.
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Dogs land $1.5m sponsorship deal
Mark Stevens | January 17, 2009
EXCLUSIVE: THE Western Bulldogs will today announce international company Mission Foods as their major sponsor.
Although the Dogs remained tight-lipped last night, it is understood Mission has signed on for three years, with the possibility of an extension to five.
The deal with the world's largest supplier of tortilla products is worth $1.5 million a year.
Bulldogs chief executive Campbell Rose refused to buy into speculation, saying only that negotiations were ongoing.
The Herald Sun has learned that the Dogs have beaten two other clubs for Mission Foods' signature.
The news is a major body blow to Melbourne, which has also been courting Mission for several weeks.
The Demons, still without a replacement for Primus Telecom, recently delivered a major presentation to Mission at the MCG, hoping to woo the company.
It is understood Essendon was also keen to forge a partnership with Mission.
Melbourne and Richmond are now the only clubs still in the hunt for a major backer.
Full article at:
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,24922613-19742,00.html
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Richmond could start looking incompetent if we dont get a co sponsor- and soon.
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I hope we havent backed the wrong pony again ::)
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Campbell Rose said on SEN that there's still sponsors out there if you have the right networks. Let's hope we have a Plan C if Andy D and co. knock us back again :-\.
Jordie would've been the face of Mission Mexican foods if he was still at the doggies lol. Now it'll be Giansiracura whose nickname is Guido.
Monthly Commission meeting I would think.
Ta WP. Deja vu. The AFL commission discussing and deciding on Richmond and GC17 issues again.
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Campbell Rose said on SEN that there's still sponsors out there if you have the right networks. Let's hope we have a Plan C if Andy D and co. knock us back again :-\.
Are we up to plan C? ;D
Whatever plan it is I am sure there is a back up :thumbsup
Richmond could start looking incompetent if we dont get a co sponsor- and soon.
disagree Ramps. Why incompetent? There's an argument that we've managed to attract 2 sponsors in the last 5 months. The first one pulled out because of the economic crisis (AIG) -that clearly was not the fault of the RFC.
Now we have a situation where reports are saying that a company wants to sponsor us but we have to wait on the AFL who their wisdom (and I use that term losely) can veto it.... by using their "protected sponsors" card that they play when they feel like it..... My view is simply that if they continue to allow Ford & Mazda to be major sponsors of other clubs then they cannot play this card .... remembering that the Leagues biggest protected sponsors has to be Toyota.... but then again with the AFL it is different rules for different fools :banghead
I still believe we are in much stronger position than Melbourne and really do believe that we will get a co major before Melbourne ..... :thumbsup
As they say in New York "You've just gotta believe!"
:gotigers
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One of the boys at work had a meeting at the club yesterday, and I asked him to get the goss if we had a sponsor yet. He had nothing to report when he got back :-(
We will just have to get off to a good start for the year with our game against the Blues. With the huge crowd and more than likely a sellout, they'll be banging down our doors to sponsor us.
Well, I hope so :pray
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Melbourne and Richmond are still without major sponsors for this season after Primus Telecom ended its five-year association with the Demons and the Tigers lost Australian Finance Group.
http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/news/dogs-wrap-up-threeyear-deal/2009/01/17/1231609054741.html
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I think the current situation Richmond find themselves in is a combination of:-
i. Back luck, :praythe AFG sponsorship falling through was bad timing which kind of couldn't be helped
ii. Inexperience, :helpwe have a new GM of Operations who only started at the club in September, this person has had to deal with circumstances that are pretty tough compared to the previous management
iii. Exaggeration of the current situation ::)- we clearly have mapped out a solution here, it is a case of maximising our income. We would achieve this with the betting agency coming on board. If not we have Reebok as a back up.
iv. A touch of either incompetence or under performance (depending on how harsh you want to be). With the Bulldogs securing a major sponsor, we find ourselves a club that looks a touch desperate :-[ - having lost a few sponsors now Laguna, AIG and Matrix Men, there must be a Q mark on this department at the club.
Anyway, that is my opinion and I had a bit of a :lol at D161's post on Andy D!!!
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From the HUN
"...Meanwhile, Richmond is desperate for AFL officials to give the all clear on its proposed $2.4 million sponsorship deal with corporate bookmaker Sportsbet.
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,24925413-19775,00.html
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I believe we are being short changed at $800,000 per year if thats the rate that our co sponsorship is selling for, its about $400,000 under what it should be.
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The marketplace dictates the amount Ramps and we're in times where most companies are cutting back.
Well the Sportsbet offer is either $800k over three years or $1.2m over two. Probably the former as the AFG one was $800k per year. If the AFL says yes (won't hold my breath) then thankfully at least we won't have to go through this uncertainty next year whereas other clubs will.
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I believe we are being short changed at $800,000 per year if thats the rate that our co sponsorship is selling for, its about $400,000 under what it should be.
Don't know about that.... If we are pulling $1.7-1.8mil mil combined from 2 co-majors then we are on par with other clubs that have one major (refer Bulldogs $1.5mil per season) with the exception of Essendon that has the biggest single sponsorship deal in the AFL with Samsung
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does anybody know every clubs current sponsorship deals "per year"?
how much is "Dick Smith" sponsorship worth "per year"?
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does anybody know every clubs current sponsorship deals "per year"?
how much is "Dick Smith" sponsorship worth "per year"?
Most of these deals seem to have convenient confidentiality clauses so the clubs won't say exactly how much.
Dick Smith signed on for 2 years in November 2007 with an option for 3rd.
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Most of these deals seem to have convenient confidentiality clauses so the clubs won't say exactly how much.
Dick Smith signed on for 2 years in November 2007 with an option for 3rd.
So true the numbers in the media are pure speculation but it is what I used in my $1.7-$1.8mil example
After the exposure Dick SMith has had in the last 6 weeks I reckon they'll exercise that 3rd year option... well if it was me I know I would ;D
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I believe we are being short changed at $800,000 per year if thats the rate that our co sponsorship is selling for, its about $400,000 under what it should be.
obviously prefer if it's more than $800,000. however, the fact is that sportsbet is signing on to be the sponsor on the back of the jumper, whereas mission is gonna be on the front. front always gets more exposure compared to the front.
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obviously prefer if it's more than $800,000. however, the fact is that sportsbet is signing on to be the sponsor on the back of the jumper, whereas mission is gonna be on the front. front always gets more exposure compared to the front.
Actually Mission are getting front & back of the jumper plus the shorts for $1.5mil.... I reckon we'd be ahead of that as I said if we get say combined for ther jumper $1.7-$1.8mil + plus the shorts :thumbsup
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Most of these deals seem to have convenient confidentiality clauses so the clubs won't say exactly how much.
Dick Smith signed on for 2 years in November 2007 with an option for 3rd.
So true the numbers in the media are pure speculation but it is what I used in my $1.7-$1.8mil example
After the exposure Dick SMith has had in the last 6 weeks I reckon they'll exercise that 3rd year option... well if it was me I know I would ;D
Especially on the back of a premiership ;D.
Seriously Dick Smith have got bargain price front page and prime time publicity thanks to Benny. However nothing is certain in these times if retail sales are heavily hit this year thanks to the current financial crisis :-\.
I notice there are new and bigger Reebok ads on the RFC site. Seems like they are Plan B, C or whatever it is just in case the Sportsbet deal is rejected. The AFL commission would already have a fair good idea of their final decision as they need to fly off on their NFL Superbowl junket fact finding mission next week.
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obviously prefer if it's more than $800,000. however, the fact is that sportsbet is signing on to be the sponsor on the back of the jumper, whereas mission is gonna be on the front. front always gets more exposure compared to the front.
Actually Mission are getting front & back of the jumper plus the shorts for $1.5mil.... I reckon we'd be ahead of that as I said if we get say combined for ther jumper $1.7-$1.8mil + plus the shorts :thumbsup
oh ok...makes sense then..
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obviously prefer if it's more than $800,000. however, the fact is that sportsbet is signing on to be the sponsor on the back of the jumper, whereas mission is gonna be on the front. front always gets more exposure compared to the front.
Actually Mission are getting front & back of the jumper plus the shorts for $1.5mil.... I reckon we'd be ahead of that as I said if we get say combined for ther jumper $1.7-$1.8mil + plus the shorts :thumbsup
Now WP, if only you were reporting the news!!!!
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.... The AFL commission would already have a fair good idea of their final decision as they need to fly off on their NFL Superbowl junket fact finding mission next week.
Don't know about that MT - no one from the commission is gong on the junket oops I mean fact finding mission. It's only over paid AFl employees who oare going I am pretty sure
Now WP, if only you were reporting the news!!!!
:lol hopefully by Friday my number scenario will be something like what the media is reporting :thumbsup
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.... The AFL commission would already have a fair good idea of their final decision as they need to fly off on their NFL Superbowl junket fact finding mission next week.
Don't know about that MT - no one from the commission is gong on the junket oops I mean fact finding mission. It's only over paid AFl employees who oare going I am pretty sure
Now WP, if only you were reporting the news!!!!
:lol hopefully by Friday my number scenario will be something like what the media is reporting :thumbsup
:pray :clapping
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.... The AFL commission would already have a fair good idea of their final decision as they need to fly off on their NFL Superbowl junket fact finding mission next week.
Don't know about that MT - no one from the commission is gong on the junket oops I mean fact finding mission. It's only over paid AFl employees who oare going I am pretty sure
My apologies to Andy D lol :-X but chief commercial and broadcasting officer Gillon McLachlan and possibly league chairman Mike Fitzpatrick who'll be in the US will be going.
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My apologies to Andy D lol :-X but chief commercial and broadcasting officer Gillon McLachlan and possibly league chairman Mike Fitzpatrick who'll be in the US will be going.
I knew Gillon was going but didn't know about the Super Chief Fitzpatrick... :P
Also the Superbowl isn't until the the week after next, for some reason they have a weeks break; so the Commission meeting of nuffinkness shouldn't be effected :P
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Andy D-Day tomorrow for the Sportsbet decision.
Do you think we'll get the nod?
ps. Out of interest AIG will pull the plug on Man Utd when their current contract ends next year.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7841748.stm
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http://www.theage.com.au/news/sport/basketball/tigers-nail-new-sponsor-aim-for-final/2009/01/21/1232471395648.html
:thumbsup :lol
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Thanks for that '65 ! :-\
lol.
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Andy D-Day tomorrow for the Sportsbet decision.
Do you think we'll get the nod?
I reckon we will.
If they allow Ford, Mazda, Lexus, Nissan etc, then I think they'll let Sportsbet sponsor us.
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So they're going to make us hold on to the last possible day?
Thanks AFL. ::)
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So they're going to make us hold on to the last possible day?
Thanks AFL. ::)
Well the commission meeting isn't until tomorrow (Fri) so Friday it is ;D
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So they're going to make us hold on to the last possible day?
Thanks AFL. ::)
Well the commission meeting isn't until tomorrow (Fri) so Friday it is ;D
Ah I see.
Well hopefully it goes for us than their last commission meeting decision. :chuck
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http://www.theage.com.au/news/sport/basketball/tigers-nail-new-sponsor-aim-for-final/2009/01/21/1232471395648.html
:thumbsup :lol
Even when it's got nothing to do with the RFC the media are thinking of us ;D.
Here's hoping tomorrow an article appears with the same title but it IS about the RFC :pray. As wayne said we signed up Nissan even though Toyota is the major sponsor of the AFL so what's the difference with us signing up Sportsbet as well. It's not as though TABcorp will be sponsoring the AFL after this year when Sportsbet will sponsor an AFL club in Richmond for the next 2-3 years. Nor is TABcorp the only betting agency sponsoring the AFL with betfair also sponsors so there's no exclusivity either.
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hoping we get the "OK" ...
how much per year? and for how many years again?
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hoping we get the "OK" ...
how much per year? and for how many years again?
$2.4 million over 3 years if I remember correctly.
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You would think the Commission have finished their meeting by now. Still no news :-\.
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You would think the Commission have finished their meeting by now. Still no news :-\.
No news is...?
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Even if we get the go ahead they won't announce it until it can be done properly. The deal will need finalising and a press conference arranged with all parties. If it gets approved my feeling is we won't know until Tuesday.
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Even if we get the go ahead they won't announce it until it can be done properly. The deal will need finalising and a press conference arranged with all parties. If it gets approved my feeling is we won't know until Tuesday.
Yep that'd be the smart way to go for the Club RROFO. The day after Australia Day and when everyone is back from the long weekend so we grab maximum exposure. Still I would've thought the media would jump on announcing such an exclusive as soon as they could to be first with the news.
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Just noticed an article on the AFL's website, that says that the AFL has reveiwed rules on betting agency sponsorships ....
http://www.afl.com.au/News/NEWSARTICLE/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsId=71461
Can anyone work out the implications of this?
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after reading that story its a 99% chance that we will get the sponsorship ok - but thats just my opinion.
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SEN just said it believes it means the AFL have relaxed their betting sponsorship rules and Richmond will get the okay to sign-up Sportsbet :thumbsup. Let's hope they are right.
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its good to get a sponsor but we are being shortchanged, and thats disappointing. dick smith & the betting company are getting us at very cheap rates.
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the AFL had advised clubs they would be allowed to sign sponsorship agreements that do not provide access to AFL or AFL club intellectual property so long as the betting agency has a product fee and information-sharing agreement with the AFL.
So the first question is does Sportsbet have "a product fee and information-sharing agreement with the AFL" and "do NOT provide access to AFL or AFL club intellectual property"?
The AFL currently has such agreements – which cover issues including signage, ticketing and hospitality – with Tabcorp (TAB Sportsbet, Luxbet), Betfair, Betezy, Sports Acumen, IAS Bet, Sportingbet and Racing Odds.
Misread Sportingbet for Sportsbet...Doh! Okay the answer to that question is NO.
The AFL also said it would consider on a case-by-case basis approval of major sponsorship agreements between AFL clubs and sports wagering providers that do provide access to AFL or AFL club intellectual property, provided that the agency has had a product fee and information-sharing agreement with the league for 12 months or one AFL season.
So next question is - does Sportsbet fit this criteria? No idea.
Geez because the AFL have loosened the rules you'd think they did so to let our deal go through but whatever happened to a plain old yes or no answer? ???
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its good to get a sponsor but we are being shortchanged, and thats disappointing. dick smith & the betting company are getting us at very cheap rates.
I can't agree with you here Ramps. As I said earlier on this thread we are likely to get (going by what the papers are reporting) between $1.7-$1.8 mil in 2009, throw in Nissan on the shorts and you're looking at around say $2 mil I reckon.
That means our combined majors are on par with a number of other clubs and will be better on a yearly basis than the deal the dogs announced last week. The Dogs are supposedly getting $1.5mil from Mission for the front & back of jumper and the shorts
FWIW - I believe only Essendon, C'wood (marginally) and Hawthorn (thanks to the TAssie Govt) are higher than $2mil a year
Geez because the AFL have loosened the rules you'd think they did so to let our deal go through but whatever happened to a plain old yes or no answer? ???
The answer is YES ;D :clapping
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In the third section that you quoted, MT, it seems that we might have been screwed. Unless Sportsbet signed an agreement with the AFL a season ago, they can't sponsor us.
Am I reading that correctly?
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Is Sportingbet a typo for Sportsbet?
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its good to get a sponsor but we are being shortchanged, and thats disappointing. dick smith & the betting company are getting us at very cheap rates.
In the current climate the market rates aren't in our favour. We still were able to hold onto the sponsorship value we lost and sure up our sponsorship revenue streams for the year. If Dick Smith exercises its 3rd year option then for 2010 as well and we'll have our sponsors locked in while other clubs search will be searching new major sponsors in what appears will be an even more ugly financial climate.
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Geez because the AFL have loosened the rules you'd think they did so to let our deal go through but whatever happened to a plain old yes or no answer? ???
The answer is YES ;D :clapping
Is that confirmed WP? :pray
In the third section that you quoted, MT, it seems that we might have been screwed. Unless Sportsbet signed an agreement with the AFL a season ago, they can't sponsor us.
Am I reading that correctly?
That's how I read it too Muscles but I have no idea if Sportsbet do or they don't.
Magic they are different betting agencies.
http://www.sportsbet.com.au/
http://www.sportingbet.com.au/
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sportsbet have a good logo that will look good on a black background. I might get a new rfc jumper this year. 8)
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In the third section that you quoted, MT, it seems that we might have been screwed. Unless Sportsbet signed an agreement with the AFL a season ago, they can't sponsor us.
Am I reading that correctly?
Muscles, I read that one as they will assess on a case by case basis and the rest of it is just jiberish ;D ....
I read somewhere that Sportsbet have wanted to get involved with the AFL last year 2008 but because of the AFL"s other arrangment were told to come back later ....
I honestly believe this "change" will allow the deal to go through....
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Is that confirmed WP? :pray
Not confirmed just my gut feel on it.... I've always thought this deal will go through..the AFL have created a "get out of jail card" to ensure it can IMHO ;D
Bottom line is they have to let this deal go through...They cannot afford to have clubs without sponsors because if they don't they will have to cough over the money to us... via that fund that services the Bulldogs, Demons and North and we don't want to go there anmd I doubt the league want to go ther either
That's how I read it too Muscles but I have no idea if Sportsbet do or they don't.
The AFL probably don't either ;D ....
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Didn't we have 2 betting companies lined up: Sportsbet and IAS Bet?
I'd say if we can't run with Sportsbet because they haven't complied with Adolf Demetriou's guidelines then we could go with IAS Bet?
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AFL opens door for bookies
Finn Bradshaw | January 23, 2009 05:00pm
THE AFL has reversed its position against bookie sponsorships. Clubs will now be able to chase sponsorships from betting agencies such as Betfair, TAB and others.
Teams without a major sponsor for the coming season - such as Richmond and Melbourne - will be happy for the decision in the current economic climate.
The AFL announced today that:
* Clubs may enter into sponsorship agreements that do not provide access to AFL or AFL Club intellectual property, subject to the sports wagering provider having a current product fee and information sharing agreement with the AFL.
The AFL will consider on a case by case basis approval of major sponsorship agreements between AFL Clubs and sports wagering providers that do provide access to AFL or AFL Club intellectual property, provided that the sports wagering provider has had a product fee and information sharing agreement in place with the AFL for 12 months or one AFL season.
The review follows Government changes allowing wagering providers to advertise in newspapers, radio and television and other mediums outside of the state they are licensed in.
As per current AFL rules, no AFL player or club official is allowed to bet / provide confidential information for wagering purposes on any AFL match or event.
The AFL currently has information-sharing and financial agreements with the following companies -- Tabcorp (TAB Sportsbet, Luxbet), Betfair, Betezy, Sports Acumen, IAS Bet, Sportingbet and Racing Odds.
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,24952924-19742,00.html
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Magic they are different betting agencies.
http://www.sportsbet.com.au/
http://www.sportingbet.com.au/
Ta MT.
Y agree that the Sportsbet logo looks good. 8)
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Richmond Tigers close to sealing sponsorship deal
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,24953665-19742,00.html
RICHMOND is set to seal a groundbreaking sponsorship deal with a betting agency after the AFL relaxed its rules on bookmakers sponsoring clubs.
It is understood Luxbet.com - Tabcorp's new bookmaking arm based in the Northern Territory - is close to a deal with the Tigers to become a major sponsor.
Luxbet would become the back-of-jersey sponsor for Richmond, joining electronics firm Dick Smith as the club's major sponsors.
The deal would be subject to AFL approval, but that looks a formality after the league made wide-reaching changes to their rules regarding betting agencies sponsoring clubs.
Clubs can now seek out bookmaking firms as sponsors, provided they have product fee and information sharing agreements with the AFL.
And if the betting agencies have held an agreement for 12 months or more, they will be allowed to become major sponsors, with the AFL agreeing to examine those applications on a case-by-case basis.
The AFL's decision to relax the rules opens up options for several other clubs including Melbourne, who remain without a major sponsor.
The rule changes come after recent NSW and Victorian government legislation allowing betting firms to advertise, while Queensland is likely to follow suit some time this year.
The changes also come in the final year of the AFL's own sponsorship deals with Tabcorp and betting exchange Betfair.
While the Tigers were tight-lipped about any possible deal with Luxbet, the club admitted the rule changes were likely to help in their search for a new major sponsor to join Dick Smith.
It would be a welcome change of luck on the sponsorship front for the Tigers, who had a deal with insurance giant AIG collapse at the 11th hour because of the global financial crisis late last year.
Drafting Ben Cousins has helped make Richmond a more attractive sponsorship medium, especially as he promises to be a publicity magnet for the club in 2009.
"Like several clubs we have been in discussions with betting agencies and will now assess the impact of the AFL's announcement," Tigers general manager of commercial operations Hamish McKenzie said.
"We continue to be in discussions with business partners for sponsorship opportunities which we anticipate finalising in the coming weeks."
The AFL currently has product fee and information sharing deals with seven betting companies - Tabcorp and its subsidiaries Luxbet and TAB Sportsbet, Betfair, Betezy, Sports Acumen, Sportingbet Australia, IASBet and Racing Odds.
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Luxbet.com? How many times has the story changed?
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Here's their spiel.....
(https://static.luxbet.com/luxbet/images/head/head/luxbet_logo.gif)
https://www.luxbet.com/
Luxbet.com is a Racing and Sports corporate bookmaking operation, licensed by the Northern Territory Racing Commission and launched in September 2008.
Upon launching, Luxbet.com immediately vowed to ‘change the game’ - raising the bar for customer service and member privileges in the world of phone and internet betting.
Luxbet.com's wide variety of sports, racing and special events betting, along with delivering a distinctive website and first-class call centre gives customers an instant appreciation of what all the Luxbet.com fuss is about…
But that’s not all!
* Headline-grabbing promotions for account holders!
* Fixed odds and tote-odds betting, not only on metropolitan but also provincial and country race meetings!
* Full suite of sports and novelty event offerings!
Luxbet.com truly is offering account holders the chance to Bet on the Next Level!
As a brand of Tabcorp, Australia’s leader in gambling and entertainment, Luxbet.com also fully intends to support the NSW and Victorian racing industries.
Luxbet.com will do this by sharing a portion of profits via a discretionary payment to the NSW and Victorian thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing codes. Luxbet.com will also comply with all product fees or race field fees which apply to bookmakers on a national basis.
Luxbet.com is about luxury, and we promise to deliver a quality experience to all of our customers.
Luxbet.com: Bet on the Next Level!
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Luxbet.com? How many times has the story changed?
You're not wrong
My money (sauce) was on Sportsbet :-\
Now I am confused :help ;D
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Luxbet.com? How many times has the story changed?
You're not wrong
My money (sauce) was on Sportsbet :-\
Now I am confused :help ;D
Could it be both? Am I greedy? Does the winner get exclusive rights on betting for B Cousins senior games in '09?
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Could it be both? Am I greedy? Does the winner get exclusive rights on betting for B Cousins senior games in '09?
:lol
Doesn't really matter who it is to be honest, the point is by the end of next week we will have a co-major sponsor, that's all that matters :thumbsup
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http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,24953665-19742,00.html
RICHMOND is set to seal a groundbreaking sponsorship deal with a betting agency after the AFL relaxed its rules on bookmakers sponsoring clubs.
It is understood Luxbet.com - Tabcorp's new bookmaking arm based in the Northern Territory - is close to a deal with the Tigers to become a major sponsor.
Luxbet would become the back-of-jersey sponsor for Richmond, joining electronics firm Dick Smith as the club's major sponsors.
The deal would be subject to AFL approval, but that looks a formality after the league made wide-reaching changes to their rules regarding betting agencies sponsoring clubs.
:woohoo
Luxbet fits the AFL's new criteria so it has to be a done deal. Great news and well done March, Wright and RFC :thumbsup.
... the AFL had advised clubs they would be allowed to sign sponsorship agreements that do not provide access to AFL or AFL club intellectual property so long as the betting agency has a product fee and information-sharing agreement with the AFL. The AFL currently has such agreements – which cover issues including signage, ticketing and hospitality – with Tabcorp (TAB Sportsbet, Luxbet), ...
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Back to just yellow and black with white digits/letters
(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/richmond/luxbetjumper.jpg)
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Tigers odds-on for Luxbet deal
Mark Hayes | January 24, 2009
A CHANGE in AFL betting sponsorship rules is poised to reap a multi-million dollar windfall for Richmond.
The league yesterday relaxed its regulations, enabling clubs to strike deals with sports wagering companies and paving the way for the Tigers to sign with Luxbet as early as next week.
In line with State Government advertising laws that were relaxed before the spring racing carnival, the AFL's new policy will enable betting shops to become key club sponsors after they have had a commercial arrangement with the league for a year.
It is understood Richmond has been approached by several betting companies in recent weeks and that the Tigers have exerted some pressure on the AFL so they can end their quest for a major backer.
Hamish McKenzie, Richmond's general manger of commercial operations, was tight-lipped about the changes.
"We have been in discussions with betting agencies and will now assess the impact of the AFL's announcement," McKenzie said yesterday.
"We continue to be in discussions with business partners for sponsorship opportunities which we anticipate finalising in the coming weeks."
Melbourne, the other club yet to secure a major sponsor for 2009, refused to comment on the development.
The AFL has information sharing and financial agreements with Tabcorp, Betfair, Betezy, Sports Acumen, IAS Bet, Sportingbet and Racing Odds.
And while chief operating officer Gillon McLachlan said the AFL would "consider on a case-by-case basis approval of major sponsorship agreements", Luxbet's parent company Tabcorp appears to meet the new guidelines.
Richmond denied a deal had already been brokered and was merely awaiting the AFL's rubber stamp.
But it is understood the Tigers would pocket in excess of $2 million if the proposed deal is approved.
McLachlan said no specific deals were on the table, but hoped the rules would open a new path for clubs in the tight financial market.
"The new guidelines have basically been set to reflect a change in the marketplace," McLachlan said. "We are definitely hopeful we'll get a few more inquiries.
"We want the (rules) to mean we build relationships with (new) companies. It's the best way for us to reinforce our gambling rules and regulations."
He said the change would not affect its relationship with existing commercial partners.
New bookmaking partners are likely to seek an assurance from the AFL that team selection changes are done in a transparent manner to prevent critical punting information leaking from clubs.
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,24955954-19742,00.html
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Luxbet.com? How many times has the story changed?
I would say it has changed again because Luxbet is an arm of TabCorp who have the potential to block us other betting sponsors due to their agreement
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Tigers odds-on for Luxbet deal
Mark Hayes | January 24, 2009
It is understood Richmond has been approached by several betting companies in recent weeks and that the Tigers have exerted some pressure on the AFL so they can end their quest for a major backer.
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,24955954-19742,00.html
I particularly find this sentence interesting. Is it possible that we are waiting to see who the highest bidder is? Now that the red tape has been processed.
It seems that since the commission had the meeting, 3-4 different agencies have been mentioned in the rags and TV.
And they only met yesterday ! :gobdrop
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Tigers odds-on for Luxbet deal
Mark Hayes | January 24, 2009
It is understood Richmond has been approached by several betting companies in recent weeks and that the Tigers have exerted some pressure on the AFL so they can end their quest for a major backer.
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,24955954-19742,00.html
I particularly find this sentence interesting. Is it possible that we are waiting to see who the highest bidder is? Now that the red tape has been processed.
It seems that since the commission had the meeting, 3-4 different agencies have been mentioned in the rags and TV.
And they only met yesterday ! :gobdrop
Good news for Melbourne you would think.
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another piece of the jigsaw put in place.
never had any doubt. :thumbsup
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GO TIGES...... :cheers
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Back to just yellow and black with white digits/letters
(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/richmond/luxbetjumper.jpg)
:thumbsup :clapping
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I'd say we have a couple of options on the table, Luxbet sounds good to me as they are backed by Tabcorp...I like the security of dealing with the strength :thumbsup
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AFL snub drives off sponsor millions
Rod Nicholson | January 25, 2009
LEADING Australian corporate bookmaker Sportsbet has accused the AFL of scuttling a multi-million dollar deal with Richmond.
Sportsbet chief executive Matt Tripp said an AFL decision to look after "protected" sponsors also prevented it from helping other struggling AFL clubs, including financially bereft Melbourne, for another year.
The AFL determined this week that only bookmakers accredited with it for 12 months could become a major sponsor of a club.
Only Betfair and TabCorp fit that bill, though Tattersall's also comes into play as a gambling operation.
Betfair chief executive Andrew Twaits said his company "categorically was not in the running" to sponsor Richmond.
Luxbet, a Darwin corporate bookmaking subsidiary of TabCorp, began operations only four months ago.
Luxbet media manager Stephen Brassel said he was "not privy to any information" on a potential sponsorship deal and "couldn't shed any light on the subject".
Richmond president Gary March said the Tigers were "in negotiations at the moment with a couple of potential sponsors and we hope to finalise something next week".
March was disappointed the Sportsbet deal did not proceed, but believed the club would still benefit.
"I don't think we will be any worse off than if we had been allowed to partner Sportsbet," March said.
Sportsbet is understood to have negotiated a $2.4 million deal over three years, plus incentives, to be a co-major sponsor, allowing it to promote its logo on the back of the club jumper.
"I can understand that Matt Tripp and Sportsbet are disappointed," March said.
"We would have loved to have had such a progressive and huge company as Sportsbet on our side. However, the AFL ruling put an end to all that," March said.
Tripp said that the AFL's decision had left a sour taste in his mouth.
"We had a couple of million dollars to throw at the club and the AFL, but its all been brushed aside," he said. "We have spent hundreds of hours in meetings and negotiations with Richmond.
"This was a serious proposal of several million dollars to be a major co-sponsor for a three-year period. The Tigers board was thrilled with the proposal. It was like a joint venture, a terrific deal for the club that could have prospered for far longer than the original term.
"We believed the AFL would look at this situation in the same way it does with other sponsors. It has Toyota and Geelong has Ford. It has Qantas and Collingwood has Emirates. Both we and Richmond couldn't see why the AFL couldn't have TabCorp while the Tigers had Sportsbet.
"We may look at soccer or the NFL to spend our sponsorship money," he said.
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,24959011-19742,00.html
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Surprise surprise Andy D and the AFL's Orwellian double standards ::) :banghead.
So we are back to "hoping" a deal will go through next week with Luxbet saying they know nothing of any sponsorship deal. This after waiting a month for those morons on the AFL commission to sit down and make a decision. Thanks for nothing you hypocrites! >:( :banghead
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The AFL are used to saying no to us by now. It shows once more that any success we have on or off the field will have to be done the hard way - we can expect no support from Andy D. Its the bloody double standards that makes me sick!
Stripes
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Surprise surprise Andy D and the AFL's Orwellian double standards ::) :banghead.
So we are back to "hoping" a deal will go through next week with Luxbet saying they know nothing of any sponsorship deal. This after waiting a month for those morons on the AFL commission to sit down and make a decision. Thanks for nothing you hypocrites! >:( :banghead
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The AFL are used to saying no to us by now. It shows once more that any success we have on or off the field will have to be done the hard way - we can expect no support from Andy D. Its the bloody double standards that makes me sick!
Stripes
As it has been said before if it was Collingwood the deal would have gone through.
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What a stuff up. :-[
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this is turning into a farce at the moment, it looks very unprofessional from all sides.
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Firstly I am releived to know that I was right in the Sportsbet thing - it's the AFL that has screwed us again. If the AFL applied they same rules to Sportsbet that they do to a couple of other companies then :banghead
Richmond president Gary March said the Tigers were "in negotiations at the moment with a couple of potential sponsors and we hope to finalise something next week".
March was disappointed the Sportsbet deal did not proceed, but believed the club would still benefit.
"I don't think we will be any worse off than if we had been allowed to partner Sportsbet," March said.
One would hope so - if not then the AFL are to blame ...
Tripp said that the AFL's decision had left a sour taste in his mouth.
"We believed the AFL would look at this situation in the same way it does with other sponsors. It has Toyota and Geelong has Ford. It has Qantas and Collingwood has Emirates. Both we and Richmond couldn't see why the AFL couldn't have TabCorp while the Tigers had Sportsbet.
Gotta say that's the bit I don't get..... They will allow Ford & Mazda, Vodafone, Optus Emirates to sponsor Clubs but not a betting agency..... double standards of the highest order......
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I suspect that the only means that Tabcorp would agree to relaxing current standing somehow meant that they could eliminate a key rival and instead pave the way for their own subsidiary in Luxbet to make legit ground in the market place. I am certain all the pieces will fall into place...Rules are rules unfortunately ::)
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I suspect that the only means that Tabcorp would agree to relaxing current standing somehow meant that they could eliminate a key rival and instead pave the way for their own subsidiary in Luxbet to make legit ground in the market place. I am certain all the pieces will fall into place...Rules are rules unfortunately ::)
I have no problem with the rule if it was enforced across the board and towards every club. It's the fact it's applied at random when it suits or doesn't suit the AFL and the AFL plays favourites to some clubs but not to others is what ticks me off :banghead. In the end if Luxbet matches Sportsbet original offer then we'll be no worse off but still for the AFL to fudge a new rule (in this case adding the 12 month criteria) to deny a club a multi-million dollar sponsorship deal when there's a global financial crisis is a low dirty act given it has approved previous AFL conflicting sponsors for other clubs >:(. The sooner the Andy D and his cretin admin are gone the better! I hope Benny Gale runs for the position when Demetriou's time is up. We need someone RFC friendly in AFL House.
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I suspect that the only means that Tabcorp would agree to relaxing current standing somehow meant that they could eliminate a key rival and instead pave the way for their own subsidiary in Luxbet to make legit ground in the market place. I am certain all the pieces will fall into place...Rules are rules unfortunately ::)
I have no problem with the rule if it was enforced across the board and towards every club. It's the fact it's applied at random when it suits or doesn't suit the AFL and the AFL plays favourites to some clubs but not to others is what ticks me off :banghead. In the end if Luxbet matches Sportsbet original offer then we'll be no worse off but still for the AFL to fudge a new rule (in this case adding the 12 month criteria) to deny a club a multi-million dollar sponsorship deal when there's a global financial crisis is a low dirty act given it has approved previous AFL conflicting sponsors for other clubs >:(. The sooner the Andy D and his cretin admin are gone the better! I hope Benny Gale runs for the position when Demetriou's time is up. We need someone RFC friendly in AFL House.
Not sure I buy the consiparcy theory MT, the afl have most definately moved from their orginal position and along the way they have already rejected overtures from the likes of centrebet...My regret in all of this is that in 12 moinths time when sportsbet complete the qualifying criteria, some lucky mongrels are going to enjoy a lucrative deal...and prob wont be us :-\
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I suspect that the only means that Tabcorp would agree to relaxing current standing somehow meant that they could eliminate a key rival and instead pave the way for their own subsidiary in Luxbet to make legit ground in the market place. I am certain all the pieces will fall into place...Rules are rules unfortunately ::)
I have no problem with the rule if it was enforced across the board and towards every club. It's the fact it's applied at random when it suits or doesn't suit the AFL and the AFL plays favourites to some clubs but not to others is what ticks me off :banghead. In the end if Luxbet matches Sportsbet original offer then we'll be no worse off but still for the AFL to fudge a new rule (in this case adding the 12 month criteria) to deny a club a multi-million dollar sponsorship deal when there's a global financial crisis is a low dirty act given it has approved previous AFL conflicting sponsors for other clubs >:(. The sooner the Andy D and his cretin admin are gone the better! I hope Benny Gale runs for the position when Demetriou's time is up. We need someone RFC friendly in AFL House.
Not sure I buy the consiparcy theory MT, the afl have most definately moved from their orginal position and along the way they have already rejected overtures from the likes of centrebet...My regret in all of this is that in 12 moinths time when sportsbet complete the qualifying criteria, some lucky mongrels are going to enjoy a lucrative deal...and prob wont be us :-\
The 12 month criteria clearly was done to favour the AFL's existing sponsor TABcorp (who has one-year left) by cutting out Sportsbet from sponsoring AFL clubs in 2009. I'm not saying there's a conspiracy (although the RFC never seem to get a break when they ask for things) but you didn't see the AFL add special clauses to protect Toyota or Qantas when other clubs wanted to be sponsored by conflicting sponsors like Emirates and Hyundai. Bloody double standards as usual from Andy D :banghead.
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Isn't there a god damned solicitor around that is capable of arguing precendence in this fiasco? Or do the solicitors have to be AFL approved also? :banghead :banghead :banghead
Lets get Johnny Cochrane and he can use his Chewbacca defence! :lol "This is Chewbacca, Chewbacca is a Wookiee from the planet Kashyyyk, but Chewbacca lives on the planet Endor. Now, think about that. That does not make sense! Why would a Wookiee - an eight foot tall Wookiee - want to live on Endor with a bunch of two foot tall Ewoks? That does not make sense! What does that have to do with this case of AFL vs Sportsbet sponsorship? Nothing. Ladies and gentlemen, it has nothing to do with this case! It does not make sense! None of this makes sense. If Chewbacca lives on Endor, you must acquit! The defense rests. DAMNIT! :lol
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Isn't there a god damned solicitor around that is capable of arguing precendence in this fiasco? Or do the solicitors have to be AFL approved also? :banghead :banghead :banghead
The money you would have to fork out to fight the AFL in the courts is probably equal to the sponsorship after all the lawyers and judges have taken their cut :P. The clubs also when the commission was first formed gave the commission complete ruling power and ownership over the clubs :-\.
Lets get Johnny Cochrane and he can use his Chewbacca defence! :lol "This is Chewbacca, Chewbacca is a Wookiee from the planet Kashyyyk, but Chewbacca lives on the planet Endor. Now, think about that. That does not make sense! Why would a Wookiee - an eight foot tall Wookiee - want to live on Endor with a bunch of two foot tall Ewoks? That does not make sense! What does that have to do with this case of AFL vs Sportsbet sponsorship? Nothing. Ladies and gentlemen, it has nothing to do with this case! It does not make sense! None of this makes sense. If Chewbacca lives on Endor, you must acquit! The defense rests. DAMNIT! :lol
Andy D must be Jabba the Hutt ;D
What if Chewbacca found the little furry Ewoks tasty? lol :eyebrow. In any case virtually all the wookiees apart from Chewbacca were murdered by the Empire on Kashyyyk and Chewbacca himself was part of the rebel mission on Endor and thinking with his stomach got everyone captured by the Ewoks. The prosecution rests :wallywink.
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I see on the SEN website that Luxbet sponsors them so they won't mind promoting it if Luxbet ends up our sponsors as well.
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do we find out today?
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do we find out today?
The million dollar question.
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do we find out today?
The million dollar question.
Well it aint today and I doubt it will be tomorrow ;D
If I was a betting guru I'd say by the end of the week
What odds would Luxbet.com give me :rollin
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at 6.15pm its not going to be today. I have to say this looks very unprofessional from our part, furthermore, our merchandise etc jumpers are still unavailable. its turning into a farce and a fiasco. the club should pull the finger out and do something. this is now getting beyond a joke.
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at 6.15pm its not going to be today. I have to say this looks very unprofessional from our part, furthermore, our merchandise etc jumpers are still unavailable. its turning into a farce and a fiasco. the club should pull the finger out and do something. this is now getting beyond a joke.
Ramps they are doing something - they are negotiating with Luxbet I would think. ;D
Gotta make sure we get (at a minimum) the same deal from Luxbet that was on offer from Sportsbet...
We had a deal (in principle with Sportsbet) that the AFL scuttled now we have to do the "due dillegence" with the newbie
You've just gotta believe
It will get done :thumbsup
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WilliamPowell I really hope that this one isn't stuffed up by the AFL like the last one.
Maybe just for the AFL we should change our names to Collingwood get the deal done then change it back as quick as we can.
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WilliamPowell I really hope that this one isn't stuffed up by the AFL like the last one.
Nah Bushie the AFL will approve this one ..... because their "protected sponsor" TabCorp approves ::)
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Thank you Mr. William Powell. :gotigers
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at 6.15pm its not going to be today. I have to say this looks very unprofessional from our part, furthermore, our merchandise etc jumpers are still unavailable. its turning into a farce and a fiasco. the club should pull the finger out and do something. this is now getting beyond a joke.
I've heard about 50 different names floating around when it comes to our second sponsor. Hopefully we have a couple of takers who are bidding against each other and we are trying to secure the best deal possible.
Even if it is only Luxbet bidding, from the sounds of it they are reasonably new players in the game. We did all our work with SportsBet and now we need to go through the process with another suitor. What would be unprofessional would be rushing into a deal and not doing our due diligence and ensuring the best deal possible. So it takes an extra week or two. Frankly I don't care if the don't sign until just before the season.
Of course I do care if no one signs, but I doubt the AFL will let this happen. After scuttling a perfectly good deal for us they would look pretty stupid (well more stupid than they already look) if we ended up with no one.
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Even if it is only Luxbet bidding, from the sounds of it they are reasonably new players in the game. We did all our work with SportsBet and now we need to go through the process with another suitor. What would be unprofessional would be rushing into a deal and not doing our due diligence and ensuring the best deal possible. So it takes an extra week or two. Frankly I don't care if the don't sign until just before the season.
Exactly :thumbsup
I still reckon by the end of the week ;)
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Even if it is only Luxbet bidding, from the sounds of it they are reasonably new players in the game. We did all our work with SportsBet and now we need to go through the process with another suitor. What would be unprofessional would be rushing into a deal and not doing our due diligence and ensuring the best deal possible. So it takes an extra week or two. Frankly I don't care if the don't sign until just before the season.
Exactly :thumbsup
I still reckon by the end of the week ;)
You are on the money willy...as usual.
Luxbet is the one, can confirm we have not been disadvantaged financially by the afl having a lack of testicular fortitude.
Great deal by March and Co. We now have a full compliment of sponsors and merchandise will be available next week.
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Even if it is only Luxbet bidding, from the sounds of it they are reasonably new players in the game. We did all our work with SportsBet and now we need to go through the process with another suitor. What would be unprofessional would be rushing into a deal and not doing our due diligence and ensuring the best deal possible. So it takes an extra week or two. Frankly I don't care if the don't sign until just before the season.
Exactly :thumbsup
I still reckon by the end of the week ;)
You are on the money willy...as usual.
Luxbet is the one, can confirm we have not been disadvantaged financially by the afl having a lack of testicular fortitude.
Great deal by March and Co. We now have a full compliment of sponsors and merchandise will be available next week.
Excellent heads up blaisee. Cheers.
Reckon I might get my hand on a new jersey this year. That way I can update from no sash on the back. :thumbsup
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Even if it is only Luxbet bidding, from the sounds of it they are reasonably new players in the game. We did all our work with SportsBet and now we need to go through the process with another suitor. What would be unprofessional would be rushing into a deal and not doing our due diligence and ensuring the best deal possible. So it takes an extra week or two. Frankly I don't care if the don't sign until just before the season.
Exactly :thumbsup
I still reckon by the end of the week ;)
You are on the money willy...as usual.
Luxbet is the one, can confirm we have not been disadvantaged financially by the afl having a lack of testicular fortitude.
Great deal by March and Co. We now have a full compliment of sponsors and merchandise will be available next week.
Great news :thumbsup. Ta WP and blaisee for the original scoop :cheers.
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Even if it is only Luxbet bidding, from the sounds of it they are reasonably new players in the game. We did all our work with SportsBet and now we need to go through the process with another suitor. What would be unprofessional would be rushing into a deal and not doing our due diligence and ensuring the best deal possible. So it takes an extra week or two. Frankly I don't care if the don't sign until just before the season.
Exactly :thumbsup
I still reckon by the end of the week ;)
You are on the money willy...as usual.
Luxbet is the one, can confirm we have not been disadvantaged financially by the afl having a lack of testicular fortitude.
Great deal by March and Co. We now have a full compliment of sponsors and merchandise will be available next week.
hope you're right partner, reckon Luxbet would look just fine on the back of our jumper :thumbsup
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Luxbet is the one, can confirm we have not been disadvantaged financially by the afl having a lack of testicular fortitude.
Yes that's the one :thumbsup ;)
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I'll wait until the papers are signed and I know its in concrete before jumping for joy.
Sorry to be a killjoy but we have had this going for a long time and it was this one then that one so I will wait.
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I'll wait until the papers are signed and I know its in concrete before jumping for joy.
Sorry to be a killjoy but we have had this going for a long time and it was this one then that one so I will wait.
exactly
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I'll wait until the papers are signed and I know its in concrete before jumping for joy.
Sorry to be a killjoy but we have had this going for a long time and it was this one then that one so I will wait.
exactly
Cant wait guys, you might find we get a bit of extra with the deal (big wink - mums the word) - plus Dick Smith (champs)
LUX Bet, could be a great deal!
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I'll wait until the papers are signed and I know its in concrete before jumping for joy.
Sorry to be a killjoy but we have had this going for a long time and it was this one then that one so I will wait.
Bushie - you will be pleased sooner rather than later :clapping
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SEN had a bookie from Luxbet on earlier tonight and when asked he knew of no sponsorship deal with the RFC but he also did say those type of decisions would be made by those in higher positions than he.
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Jelena has just been signed by Jetstar for three years at $1m.
Put it somewhere safe girl where your mad dad cant get it.
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Jelena has just been signed by Jetstar for three years at $1m.
Put it somewhere safe girl where your mad dad cant get it.
Great news, another successful Richmond rehabilitation, well sort of.
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The TV networks aren't having an easy time with sponsors either...
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Channels in limbo on football sponsors
Simon Canning | February 02, 2009
AUSTRALIAN broadcasters are waiting anxiously to see which sponsors will leap aboard the 2009 football broadcast bandwagon.
Companies are delaying making a final commitment to the AFL, NRL and Super 14 competitions just days out from the start of the footballing year.
While several sponsors are returning to their chosen sports this year, many have told networks they will not make a final commitment to the season until just before competitions start.
The AFL's NAB pre-season cup kicks off at the weekend, followed a week later by rugby union's Super 14 competition.
Seven, Ten and Fox Sports will share the broadcasting of the AFL's pre-season matches, while Fox Sports has exclusive rights to the Super 14. Nine will share the NRL season with Fox Sports.
But all three broadcasters are still waiting for some sponsors to sign off on budgets for advertising during games.
While broadcast sponsorship deals have traditionally been well in place by the beginning of the pre-season competitions, this year finance departments are forcing marketing directors to wait until the last minute before committing themselves.
Anthony Fitzgerald, CEO of pay-TV advertising sales company MCN, which is brokering advertising for Fox Sports broadcasts of AFL, NRL and Super 14 games, said the slower uptake of broadcast sponsorships this year was an expected outcome of the current state of the economy.
"There is a reluctance to fully commit," Mr Fitzgerald said.
"All of the historical sponsors have continued to engage with us and we expect to renew most, if not all of them (but) there is an (internal) process they have to go through."
The Ten Network, which starts its NAB Cup broadcast schedule on February 14, said it would not be announcing broadcast partners until closer to the start of the regular season.
"We are on track to announce our full AFL sponsor line-up in a few weeks," a Ten spokesman said.
"We typically announce just prior to the beginning of the season. That said, it is going well -- our renewals are on track and we will begin the year commensurate with last year."
Sources at Seven, which kicks off the AFL pre-season with a match between Collingwood and the West Coast Eagles on Saturday, said sponsors had finally been locked in for the pre-season, but discussions for the home and away fixtures remained in progress.
Seven is believed to have lost the support of "a major bank" for the regular season, with the Grand Final residing with Ten.
However, Seven's sponsors for the NAB Cup include Brut, L'Oreal, the Victorian Government, Ultra Tune and Toyota.
Despite caution elsewhere, network director of sales Kurt Burnette said he believed Seven would begin the year with four new sponsors in addition to those returning from last year.
But he says the lag time in confirming this year's sponsors was also due to the technical details of how and where ads were to be placed.
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,24993100-2722,00.html
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the farce is continuing lets hope it all comes to end by thursday at the latest although I heard rumours today that tomorrow may be an interesting day on the sponsors front.
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This is why I'm not jumping for joy until it is set in concrete.
Or counting our chickens before they have hatched.
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the farce is continuing lets hope it all comes to end by thursday at the latest although I heard rumours today that tomorrow may be an interesting day on the sponsors front.
the only farce is that some fans are naive to what is involved in getting a sponsor in this current economic climate.
Nevertheless, be patient and all will be revealed.
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whats wrong blaisee, you having a bad day or something? anyway are tuesday or thursday possibilities for the announcement?
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Ramps,
Didn't you know, Blaisee is the self appointed spokesperson of the RFC for harmonious board relationship matters in the general public forum
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the farce is continuing lets hope it all comes to end by thursday at the latest although I heard rumours today that tomorrow may be an interesting day on the sponsors front.
I'm sorry ramps but why is it a "farce" ? I don't get that.
This is why I'm not jumping for joy until it is set in concrete.
Or counting our chickens before they have hatched.
I'd start counting ;D
whats wrong blaisee, you having a bad day or something? anyway are tuesday or thursday possibilities for the announcement?
What's a few days between friends :rollin
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let the ink dry. :whistle
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let the ink dry. :whistle
I second that.
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let the ink dry. :whistle
Or the concrete set ;D
I am not worried :rollin
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I believe William Powell has got it right. It is just that this has been a long and drawn out thing and it is that fact that it makes us a little wary of being happy. But if you are saying the concrete has dried and the ink can't be smudged I believe you and I couldn't be happier for us.
But is it that LUXBET mob?
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I believe William Powell
To borrow a phrase from the New York Mets bushie
"You've gotta believe" :thumbsup
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whats wrong blaisee, you having a bad day or something? anyway are tuesday or thursday possibilities for the announcement?
If farce is the board getting $1.9 million in front and back of jumper and short sponsorship in this climate then I guess some people will never be happy. :thumbsup
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I'm with ya Mr. W.P.
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If farce is the board getting $1.9 million in front and back of jumper and short sponsorship in this climate then I guess some people will never be happy. :thumbsup
$1.9 mil... Which is better than the Bulldogs recent deal of $1.5mil and a couple of clubs and puts us up there with others
Correct me if I am wrong blaisee or anyone on my assumptions
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whats wrong blaisee, you having a bad day or something? anyway are tuesday or thursday possibilities for the announcement?
If farce is the board getting $1.9 million in front and back of jumper and short sponsorship in this climate then I guess some people will never be happy. :thumbsup
So that's DSE = $1.1m and Luxbet $0.8m per year?
I'm guessing the announcement will be either Thursday or Friday?
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I still reckon its under the odds by about $400,000 a year for mine value wise. Anyway, a sponsorship is a sponsorship so good luck to all concerned, on another note the club should sell naming rights to Punt Rd Oval as well - that would have to be worth about $150,000 to $200,000 a year alone.
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I still reckon its under the odds by about $400,000 a year for mine value wise. Anyway, a sponsorship is a sponsorship so good luck to all concerned, on another note the club should sell naming rights to Punt Rd Oval as well - that would have to be worth about $150,000 to $200,000 a year alone.
Then you are living in dream land of what pressures this economic climate presents and what other clubs get for their sponsorships, except Essendon who got a killer deal.
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I still reckon its under the odds by about $400,000 a year for mine value wise. Anyway, a sponsorship is a sponsorship so good luck to all concerned, on another note the club should sell naming rights to Punt Rd Oval as well - that would have to be worth about $150,000 to $200,000 a year alone.
Then you are living in dream land of what pressures this economic climate presents and what other clubs get for their sponsorships, except Essendon who got a killer deal.
And Hawthorn
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Well yes but theirs is a special sponsorship granted due to them playing games interstate rather than Essendon who have just simply got it.
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I still reckon its under the odds by about $400,000 a year for mine value wise. Anyway, a sponsorship is a sponsorship so good luck to all concerned, on another note the club should sell naming rights to Punt Rd Oval as well - that would have to be worth about $150,000 to $200,000 a year alone.
The market determines the price. Play finals regularly plus mostly FTA games during the season especially Friday nighters and blockbusters, which equals more games and more high profile exposure, and then potential sponsors will up the ante in terms of price.
I agree though about the naming right to Punt Rd. We would have to wait to the redevelopment is finished though even if the club wanted to do it.
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So that's DSE = $1.1m and Luxbet $0.8m per year?
I'm guessing the announcement will be either Thursday or Friday?
you're forgetting Nissan on the shorts MT, blaisee was including that in the $1.9mil I think
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Well yes but theirs is a special sponsorship granted due to them playing games interstate rather than Essendon who have just simply got it.
That's true
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So that's DSE = $1.1m and Luxbet $0.8m per year?
I'm guessing the announcement will be either Thursday or Friday?
you're forgetting Nissan on the shorts MT
Doh! So it's DSE = $800k, Luxbet = $800k plus Nissan's $300k? I thought the front jumper sponsor paid a bit more?
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and some incentives. :clapping
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Not only is Richmond hopeful of achieving record membership figures of more than 35,000 full subscribers for 2009 —the current numbers are 25 per cent ahead of last year — but the Tigers will this week finally announce a major sponsorship agreement with Luxbet following the AFL's new policy enabling betting shops to become key club sponsors after they have had a commercial arrangement with the league for a year.
Luxbet, an affiliate of the AFL partner Tabcorp, will become the name emblazoned on the back of the Richmond jumper. Although the deal remains less lucrative than the club was initially seeking it leaves only Melbourne as the AFL club without a major sponsor.
Link from The Age. (http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/news/cousins-on-track-for-roundone/2009/02/02/1233423135626.html)
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Although the deal remains less lucrative than the club was initially seeking ...
I take it it's less lucrative than the AIG sponsorship that fell through which was supposed to be an improvement on the AFG sponsorship. I presume it would be comparable to the Sportsbet sponsorship.
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Doh! So it's DSE = $800k, Luxbet = $800k plus Nissan's $300k? I thought the front jumper sponsor paid a bit more?
No DSE pays more being on the front and take off a bit from Nissan.
I am pretty sure that last year when they announced DSE it was reported that it eas around $900-$950K a year
and some incentives. :clapping
:thumbsup
I presume it would be comparable to the Sportsbet sponsorship.
Yeah that's my understanding
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Ramps,
Didn't you know, Blaisee is the self appointed spokesperson of the RFC for harmonious board relationship matters in the general public forum
just keeping it real chuck, for every yin there is a yan
And I am not SELF appointed ;)
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Although the deal remains less lucrative than the club was initially seeking ...
I take it it's less lucrative than the AIG sponsorship that fell through which was supposed to be an improvement on the AFG sponsorship. I presume it would be comparable to the Sportsbet sponsorship.
You would bloody well hope so otherwise Andy D and the AFL have screwed us in protecting an existing sponsor of theirs when they haven't done so in the past with other clubs :banghead.
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I see the sponsor logos have been removed on the mainpage of the RFC site.
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I see the sponsor logos have been removed on the mainpage of the RFC site.
At 8.44pm
They're Bacccccccccccckkkkkkkkkk
:rollin
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i wonder if the announcement will co-incide with the scratch match, nice publicty ::)
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i wonder if the announcement will co-incide with the scratch match, nice publicty ::)
What a great idea :clapping
All the media will be there, all the club will be there
Great promotion for all sponsors
Super idea :thumbsup
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EXCLUSIVE:
RICHMOND is poised to announce this afternoon betting agency Luxbet as its co-major sponsor.
The new sports betting agency will feature on the back of the club's jersey this year. The other co-major sponsor is Dick Smith, which will appear on the front of the jumper.
Industry sources suggest the LUXBET deal was worth around $1 million per season.
The deal means Melbourne is the only AFL club without a major sponsor complement.
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/spo...-19742,00.html
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Luxbet guy on SEN says it's only for a year.
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It's done :thumbsup.
Luxbet guy just said it on SEN.
* Luxbet will be blazened on the back of the Richmond guernsey for the Freo game.
* 1 year with option to go further.
* Tigers are going somewhere. Fantastic vision and buzz. Exciting times for Richmond and exciting times for Luxbet - 35k members, indigenous education centre, state of the art new facilites at Punt Rd and Craigieburn.
* On Cousins - proven class performer. Luxbet look at it as they back Richmond and Richmond backs Cousins so Luxbet backs Cousins.
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If we got $1 million then that is a good result, and far better than the reported $700-800,000 per year that was speculated previously.
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Finally it's all done
And it is a terrific deal ;) :thumbsup
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Finally it's all done
And it is a terrific deal ;) :thumbsup
so did we hit the $1 million a year sponsorship level from Luxbet, or is the 700k - 800k where it finished?
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(http://mm.afl.com.au/Portals/0/images_richmond/luxbet%20partner%20lge.jpg)
Tigers secure co-major partner
richmondfc.com.au
Thu 05 February, 2009
The Richmond Football Club today announced an exciting new partnership with Luxbet.com, who will join Richmond for the 2009 season.
Luxbet joins Dick Smith as the Club's co-major partners.
“Luxbet is one of Australia’s newest and most innovative companies and we welcome them as our new back of jumper sponsor,” said Richmond CEO Steven Wright.
“This year will be an exciting time for the Richmond Football Club. We have an emerging playing list that is complement by youth and experience and we are moving forward with a $20 million state-of-the-art redevelopment of our facilities at Punt Road,” Wright said.
“Luxbet is a dynamic new market leader and we feel this is a good fit with the Richmond brand,” he said.
Tabcorp’s Managing Director of Wagering Robert Nason said: “Luxbet’s sponsorship of Richmond presents us with a tremendous opportunity to align with a club that is on the verge of an extremely exciting period.”
“We have been particularly impressed with Richmond’s vision for its future and, as a result, are delighted to announce today our joining with the Tigers as a major partner. The sponsorship will deliver significant benefits to both parties.”
“Luxbet is committed to all major sports and racing in Australia, as well being committed to offering our customers a compelling racing, sport and novelty product bookmaking service.”
http://richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/default.aspx?newsid=71750
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I'm a jumping now and it is for joy that we have fianlly landed one.
Good job done by all and me of little faith. I was told this one was a winner.
So well done WP for telling me so.
I'm so happy. Doing A big jump now. :gotigers
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New sponsors a sure bet
Damian Barrett | February 06, 2009
SPORTS bookmakers are emerging as key financial backers of AFL clubs, with two major outlets yesterday committing to big deals.
Just 12 days after the AFL relaxed rules on clubs entering contracts with wagering companies, Richmond and Carlton respectively signed up Luxbet and Sportingbet.
Luxbet will be co-major sponsor, alongside Dick Smith, of Richmond for 2009 in a deal believed to be worth about $700,000 a year.
Carlton's arrangement with Sportingbet is a second-tier sponsorship that will reap the club about $600,000 in the next two years.
The AFL softened a long-held hard stance on allowing clubs to enter deals with bookies after the State Government, on the eve of the 2008 spring carnival, ended its ban on advertising by wagering companies.
Luxbet, a subsidiary of Tabcorp, has been able to take a major sponsorship position with Richmond because the AFL has entered its own deal with Tabcorp.
The AFL also has a contract with Betfair.
Sportingbet and all other bookmaking firms are not allowed by the AFL to join AFL clubs as major sponsors in 2009.
Carlton chief executive Greg Swann said the Blues' deal with Sportingbet completed his club's corporate sponsorship for 2009.
"Ours is a straight sponsorship, we are not obligated for our people (Carlton members) to lose their money before we make money," Swann said last night.
"We don't have to deliver a number of customers in order to get our dough."
Following Richmond's deal with Luxbet, Melbourne remains the only AFL club without a major sponsor.
Tigers chief executive Steven Wright said: "We're very pleased with this deal.
Luxbet is a dynamic new market leader and we feel this is a good fit with the Richmond brand.
"We both feel we are on the verge of something pretty exciting."
Wright said the Tigers remained committed to "responsible gambling" and would not be placing the Luxbet logo on Richmond guernseys sold to juniors.
Sportingbet boss Michael Sullivan said: "We have long wanted an opportunity to put money back into a sport we bet on."
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,25014434-19742,00.html
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Luxbet will be co-major sponsor, alongside Dick Smith, of Richmond for 2009 in a deal believed to be worth about $700,000 a year.
What would Damien know.... ::)
so did we hit the $1 million a year sponsorship level from Luxbet, or is the 700k - 800k where it finished?
No idea Ramps on actual numbers... just like Damien barrett has no idea on the actual number ;D
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If it is $700k then Andy D has screwed us ::) but as you say WP Barrett has shown in the past he has no idea ;D
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If it is $700k then Andy D has screwed us ::) but as you say WP Barrett has shown in the past he has no idea ;D
My understanding it was on par with the Sportsbet deal.
I actually find it amusing that Damien Barrett says $700K while his colleague at the HUN Mark Stevens reported the "close to $1 mil" .... coems down to who you believe
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My understanding it was on par with the Sportsbet deal.
I actually find it amusing that Damien Barrett says $700K while his colleague at the HUN Mark Stevens reported the "close to $1 mil" .... coems down to who you believe
LOL a difficult choice ;D
Cheers WP :cheers. All good news flowing out of Punt Rd :thumbsup.
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so we are not sure whether it is $1,000,000 for a year or $700,000 for a year?
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either way, it's a good deal with a quality business that should augur well for the longer term :thumbsup
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This was the article that said it was around $1,000,000.
Richmond secures new sponsor
Sportal - February 5, 2009, 2:41 pm
Richmond's off-field revival in the wake of signing Ben Cousins has continued with the Tigers' announcing on Thursday a new co-major sponsor to join Dick Smith Electronics.
Luxbet, a corporate betting agency owned by Victoria's Tabcorp, has signed a deal with the Tigers believed to be worth around $1 million.
As part of the deal the Luxbet logo will appear on the back of the Richmond jumper this season while the Dick Smith Logo will appear on the front.
The deal is a huge relief for the Tigers, which lost their previous sponsor AFG due to the current financial crisis and then was knocked back by the AFL in its attempt to secure another betting agency in Darwin-based Sportsbet.
The AFL refused to sanction that deal because Sportsbet does not have an official agreement with the league but that is not an issue with Luxbet as they are owned by Tabcorp, which is one of the league's official partners.
The Tigers' deal leaves Melbourne as the only AFL club without a sponsor on the eve of the 2009 AFL season after the Bulldogs recently signed a lucrative sponsorship deal with Mission Foods.
Richmond's membership has also surged on the back of its decision to sign 2005 Brownlow Medalist Cousins with the club having signed more than 22,000 season ticket holders ahead of its first NAB Cup match next week.
That is a 25 percent increase on this time last year, a number which was expected to rise even further on Thursday as more than 1000 fans watched Cousins play his first intra-club match for the Tigers at Gosch's Paddock.
"I have been in the game for 25 years and I haven't seen this many people at an intra-club match, certainly in Melbourne," Richmond assistant coach Brian Royal said afterwards as the Tigers' revenue looks set to continue to trend upwards in coming months.
http://au.sports.yahoo.com/news/article/-/5302384/richmond-secures-new-sponsor
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Caro's article about AFL clubs struggling for corporate support....
So that's how it is these days as AFL clubs struggle for corporate support. Not only are they competing against each other but also against the AFL itself in the sponsorship hunt, not to mention venues such as the MCG and Telstra Dome.
The AFL continues to be locked in battle with its two Melbourne stadiums — as a last resort it will take the litigious route with Telstra Dome and push for state intervention with the MCG — and the pressure for victory has been compounded by the global financial crisis.
Supporters are still buying memberships but businesses are not buying tables at functions or corporate boxes.
Richmond, a club that would seem to have a more solid future and has sold some genuine hope to its members this season and has a much bigger supporter base, has been forced to settle with gambling outfit LuxBet as a co-major sponsor.
Every club is struggling to sell corporate packages this season.
http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/news/bulldogs-deny-dees-in-fight-for-sponsor/2009/02/07/1233423563651.html?page=fullpage#contentSwap1
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Richmond, a club that would seem to have a more solid future and has sold some genuine hope to its members this season and has a much bigger supporter base, has been forced to settle with gambling outfit LuxBet as a co-major sponsor.
interesting remark, spose that AIG and sportsbet couldn't materialise so here tis...backed by Tabcorp, I hardly think we're scraping bottom of barrell ::)
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Richmond, a club that would seem to have a more solid future and has sold some genuine hope to its members this season and has a much bigger supporter base, has been forced to settle with gambling outfit LuxBet as a co-major sponsor.
interesting remark, spose that AIG and sportsbet couldn't materialise so here tis...backed by Tabcorp, I hardly think we're scraping bottom of barrell ::)
If fairness to Caro I think she's arguing that if a large supported club like Richmond, with all the added hype and publicity surrounding our up and coming youngsters plus Cousins, was finding it hard to get another major sponsor then things are really tough for all sporting clubs.
And if Andy D and the AFL commission weren't hypocritical with their double standards over conflicting sponsors we would've had Sportsbet as our sponsor by Christmas. It had nothing to do with the financial crisis that we had to wait a month longer for the AFL to hold their commission meeting.
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Here's what the back of our guernsey will look like...
(http://images.newsphotos.com.au/images5/Lores/91103831.jpg)
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Looks good. Both our sponsors now fit in well with our guernsey and Y&B colours :thumbsup.
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Luxbet has been added to the RFC site
http://richmondfc.com.au/Club%20Partners/tabid/7701/default.aspx
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We can see why AIG pulled out of their proposed sponsorship with us. Anyone got a spare $US 99 billion :o
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Insurance giant AIG reveals record US loss
March 3, 2009 - 3:15PM
Insurer AIG has revealed the biggest loss in US corporate history as the US Government says it will provide another $US30 billion in assistance for the troubled giant.
"AIG's results in the fourth quarter were negatively affected by continued severe credit market deterioration," the company said in a statement.
It said its net loss for 2008 was $US99.3 billion, with a net loss of $US61.7 billion in the fourth quarter alone.
http://business.theage.com.au/business/world-business/insurance-giant-aig-reveals-record-us-loss-20090303-8mje.html
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The Dees finally have got a sponsor...
Demons to sport Hankook logo in $2.1m sponsorship deal
MELBOURNE has lured a tyre company to keep it off the skids. The Demons will today announce a co-sponsorship deal with Hankook, believed to be worth about $700,000 a season for three years.
It ends months of uncertainty and eases the pain of being pipped by the Western Bulldogs for heavyweight sponsor Mission Foods.
Melbourne is believed to be in talks with up to four other companies about coming on board as a joint partner.
If Melbourne can command a similar price from another sponsor, it will surpass the total value of the Primus sponsorship deal that ended last year.
Hankook is expected to feature on the front of the Demons guernsey in Round 1.
Depending on the strength of the secondary deal, both sponsors could rotate on front and back of the guernsey on a weekly basis.
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,25173577-19742,00.html
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AFL facing $300 million internet gambling boom
Michael Warner | April 09, 2009 12:00am
FOOTY faces an internet gambling boom on the back of an AFL-Betfair cash grab.
League bosses want an overhaul of internet gambling laws to allow punters to make unlimited "in-play" bets.
In a move modelled on soccer's lucrative English Premier League, online gamblers would be free to splurge, at any stage of an AFL contest, on the winner, loser, highest goal-scorer and winning margin.
Existing legislation prevents Australian betting operators from offering internet markets once a game has started.
Full article at:
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,25310929-19742,00.html
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Yes please. :thumbsup
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Yes please. :thumbsup
Good news for Luxbet in this climate and hence us. If they are doing well $$$-wise out of footy then they are most likely to remain as our sponsor.
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AFL has no problem with betting agencies
Rebecca Williams | May 28, 2009
THE AFL said last night there was no issue with clubs being sponsored by sports betting agencies.
AFL football operations manager Adrian Anderson said there was no evidence of a link between clubs holding sponsorship deals with wagering companies affecting players gambling in the AFL.
Former Melbourne star and reformed gambler David Schwarz said in Wednesday's Herald Sun he believed gambling remained a hidden scourge in the AFL.
Schwarz claimed he knew a high-profile current player with gambling problems.
The AFL relaxed rules on clubs entering contracts with bookmakers in January after the State Government, on the eve of last year's spring racing carnival, ended its ban on advertising by wagering companies.
Bookmakers have since emerged as key financial backers of many AFL clubs.
But Anderson said there had been no suggestion clubs' sponsorship deals with bookmaking firms were an issue.
"We don't have any evidence of that being linked in any way (to gambling problems in the AFL)," he said.
Anderson said AFL players had had more education and support programs on problem gambling than any other section of society.
"Players have more support on this particular issue than just about any other group in society that I can think of. As they should, " he said.
"The AFLPA has a national network of psychologists who are there to provide confidential counselling and support for players with problem gambling issues.
"The AFLPA tells us the number of players wanting help for problem gambling has been quite stable for three or four years."
Collingwood chief executive Gary Pert said clubs, like any business, needed to be aware of their "corporate responsibility" in relation to community issues such as gambling.
The Magpies announced a new sponsorship deal with TAB Sportsbet last month.
But Pert said the club already had education and support programs for players and staff to deal with gambling, or other social issues.
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,25548558-19742,00.html
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I wonder if Luxbet will renew its sponsorship for next year given our poor onfield performance this year and all the negative hype surrounding the coach? ???
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I wonder if Luxbet will renew its sponsorship for next year given our poor onfield performance this year and all the negative hype surrounding the coach? ???
value in sponsorship equates to media exposure, as opposed to the vagaries of form, I'll let you be the judge on whether in fact we've had our fair share ::)
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I wonder if Luxbet will renew its sponsorship for next year given our poor onfield performance this year and all the negative hype surrounding the coach? ???
value in sponsorship equates to media exposure, as opposed to the vagaries of form, I'll let you be the judge on whether in fact we've had our fair share ::)
LOL
Promises a world of riches but the reality is you lose in the long run. Sounds like a perfect fit :P
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I wonder if Luxbet will renew its sponsorship for next year given our poor onfield performance this year and all the negative hype surrounding the coach? ???
There's a lot of love between the RFC & Luxbet at the minute - I think it will be OK.
Luxbet have actually become more involved by becoming a sponsor at Coburg
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Noticed on the big screen today that we've managed to get Luxbet to stay on as our major sponsor for the 2010 season.
http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=15389119&postcount=1
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Luxbet re-signs with the Tigers
10:30 AM Mon 17 August, 2009
Richmond Football Club is pleased to announce that Luxbet.com has re-signed as a co-major partner for the 2010 season.
Luxbet.com, an arm of the Tabcorp Group, was the first wagering and sports bookmaking provider to become a major partner of an AFL club when it joined the Tigers for the 2009 season.
The Luxbet.com logo will again feature on the back of the Richmond guernsey in 2010.
“Luxbet has been very satisfied with the outcomes delivered by the partnership in 2009 and we are very much looking forward to further strengthening the relationship with the Tigers next season," Luxbet.com General Manager of Marketing and Media, Stephen Brassel, said.
Richmond CEO Steven Wright said: “We are delighted to have partnered with Luxbet.com over the past 12 months. They have been a great support to us.
“Luxbet.com is a dynamic, fast-growing brand that sits well with the continuing rejuvenation of the Richmond Football Club, and we thank them for their continued support.”
for richmondfc.com.au
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/82856/default.aspx
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Luxbet is now in its second year as the Tigers' joint major sponsor in an agreement which has been worth some $1.5 million to the club, which has promised never to place the gambling logo on jumpers sold to children.
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/afl-beer-and-bets-make-for-strange-bedfellows-20100506-ugv0.html