Peggy O'Neal's president's function speech:
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http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2015-05-18/oneal-r7-presidents-function* No matter if you’re flying or failing on the field, we don’t make reactive decisions based on the latest view in the media or the vocal minority. Every part of our business looks at the facts, we ask hard questions, and collectively we find a way forward. I think that’s been critical to the narrative that’s been Richmond over the past five seasons, and these first six games.
* At the start of season 2010, the Club was in an extremely poor shape, on and off the field, to the point that some even wondered if we would even continue to exist. Membership was stagnant, corporate partnerships were difficult to attract and we had a debt approaching $5 million that saw us play games in Cairns and Darwin. The Club’s facilities were embarrassing and Punt Road Oval was in terrible shape. By Round 9, we hadn’t won a game. A collective commitment was made to turn this Club around and that it would be done methodically.
* We’re not satisfied. There’s much more to do. We’ve got enough right to ensure that the Club has a solid foundation upon which to build its future. That’s what only stable, united football clubs can do. Our resolve to build a highly-successful football team and a Club that we can be proud of, is stronger than ever.
Full article: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-05-18/stability-the-key-for-tigers
