Richmond's Dreamtime strip a disgrace, says Liberal MP Bernie Finn Stephen McMahon
From: Herald Sun
May 19, 2011 RICHMOND'S jumper for the Saturday night clash with Essendon is a disgrace, controversial Liberal MP Bernie Finn says.
He said the Tigers' jumper should be sacred and not adorned with "graffiti" across the yellow sash to celebrate indigenous culture and mark the annual Dreamtime clash that is expected to attract about 80,000 fans to the MCG.
The passionate Richmond fan and active club member is unimpressed with the club's decision to change the guernsey for the game.
"The Richmond jumper is black with a yellow sash. End of story," Mr Finn said.
"It shouldn't be interfered with for any reason. A football club's jumper is like the nation's flag. Leave them both alone."
Mr Finn's comments come as the Herald Sun today revealed the Baillieu Government was moving away from acknowledging traditional Aborginal land owners.
The Premier has confirmed he will no longer force ministers and public servants to acknowledge traditional Aboriginal land owners at official events.
In a major policy shift that has upset some indigenous leaders, the State Government has dumped a Labor protocol as too politically correct.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/richmonds-dreamtime-strip-a-disgrace-says-liberal-mp-bernie-finn/story-e6frf9jf-1226058969481And here is Hardwick's response.....Hardwick has described as 'ill-informed' criticism of the club's 'Dreamtime' guernsey by State Member of Parliament and Richmond diehard, Bernie Finn.
The long-serving and outspoken Liberal party backbencher described the Aboriginal design that adorns the yellow sash as 'graffitti'.
"Oh Bernie please," Hardwick sighed.
"I think it's a bit ill-informed, to be honest."
"This is the first time in the history of our club that we've changed the sash of our guernsey and it shows how seriously we do take it and how honoured we are to have the ability to play this game."
http://www.sportal.com.au/afl-news-display/heat-on-tigers-mids-123054
