Club doesn't like our players being photographed / Shy Tigers (Herald-Sun)

[2JD]

I agree OWL, pointless having celebs there to raise the awereness if they cant be photographed but maybe this thing was organised before the new rules, hopefully now things are clear as to what the players can and cant do. From now on they can just say, thanks but no thanks, which seems a bit mean spirited IMHO

[tiga]

Surely the players interacted with other people who attended on the night (chatted, autographs etc..). Just because they declined a photo opportunity, doesn't mean they didn't participate in the spirit of the night. Just having their names in promotional material would have encouraged people to attend and donate towards the event.

[richmondrules]

Still, if it is a charity event, surely the penny would of dropped when invited, that they wanted them for their profile to help raise awareness/ funds and that by knocking back the photo op they had defeated much of the purpose.  I would be dirty too, seems a bit stupid.  Surely players supporting charity events = good press for the club.  If it was for promoting products or something else, I understand the ban but charity?

I see your point Owl, but I still have sympathy for the players. Perhaps it is unfair of the club to ask the players not to be photographed. You can imagine the club saying "we don't want to see any of your faces in the papers unless we sanction it." I just feel it is unfair that the players get painted as uncaring because of a directive outside of their control. We know from past experience that our players are usually very generous. Should the players be refusing the invitation then?

Heya Rrofo 
I just think it defeated the purpose of supporting a kids charity if your going to be an anonymous celeb is all.  And they are big boys they can make their own considered decisions.  Polak is currently delisted so his excuse seems a bit weak.  With charity stuff, its all volunteer hours for faceless folks, who rarely get noticed, the celebs can blow in to 'raise the profile', reap the kudos for a few hours socialising with the eats put on for em etc and then take off, which is fine, so when this happens, it really does just take the cake.

Hey Owl,

I agree, but I am willing to bet the players may be a bit unsure of themselves at the moment. This is complete speculation but I would be surprised if players like Kingy and Polak had any mean intentions when they declined the photo op. I'm sure that once the players get used to what's expected from them and feel a bit more comfortable with their new boss, situations like this will not occur. We have never been a club that was mingy when it came to player's time and charities. 

[Owl]

Some good points, when in doubt...say no is always a safe option.  Im sure they would of signed a few things and hobnobbed a bit too as Tiga said.  Im still trying to work out what the hell your post is about though confessed lol your foil hat come loose? just joshin ya 

[Gigantor]

LOL just maybe the club is getting a bit of"attitude" ...which in a way might be welcome

[Moi]

They're worried about them being photoshopped so they will only allow photos in the footy season
Makes a lot of sense 
The policy is mean spirited, up there with having a $200 a head or whatever function for guernsey presentations.

They have no idea 

[jackstar is back again]

They're worried about them being photoshopped so they will only allow photos in the footy season
Makes a lot of sense 
The policy is mean spirited, up there with having a $200 a head or whatever function for guernsey presentations.

They have no idea 

Whats the world coming too ?? Me and Froars agreeing.
Might be a sign of the times. 

[Tigermonk]

Really,who gives a eff   ?

eff the lot of them - fricken society media,leeches,pricks,scumsucking dogs.

Coming down again i see pal

his a moron expect nothing else Daniel 

[Tigermonk]

All brought on by people making profit on Ebay & other sites 

[jackstar is back again]

All brought on by people making profit on Ebay & other sites 

The players in question are normal human beings like the rest of us.
No harm in Jake King, Daniel Jackson having there photos taken.
If they were to go on Ebay, they would have to give the purchases a cash senstive to buy the photos anyway.
Can just see in now, Jordon McMahon on someones lounge wall.
Talking about Jordon , seen him at the races , intersting character, he is alot taller then you think

[Gigantor]

jack i try not to think of jordy at all..lol

[Ramps]

All brought on by people making profit on Ebay & other sites 

How could 1 photo be of any value, especially if it hasnt been signed. I think its just stupid to be honest.

[Moi]

All brought on by people making profit on Ebay & other sites 

RFC players' photos are worth jack shiit on eBay
As Jack would say, FACT!

[Hellenic Tiger]

Does not matter how much the photos are worth. It is just a photo.
What happens on days like the Good Friday RCH Appeal?

[Owl]

I dunno every time the missus spots a picture of Cousins, I have to take a broom to her, its like dragging the cat away from a moth its got cornered.  I think they would sell.