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Thank you for your support in wanting to make a positive difference to the Richmond Football Club - for all Tiger supporters.
The idea of the Richmond Rollercoaster was to build support for much needed changes to the board of the Richmond Football Club. We wanted to ensure the people in key positions at the club looked beyond self-interest and survival mode to seek opportunities that will benefit the club and not just themselves.
This was not about one particular person, it was about starting the necessary conversations and encouraging the right Richmond people to come forward to lead the Richmond Football Club and put an end to the rollercoaster ride we have endured for too long. It’s important the club is open and honest and does not make the same mistakes over and over again.
Thanks to you and over a thousand others involved in the Richmond Rollercoaster, it has achieved what we wanted.
As has been discussed in the media, over the last two weeks a number of prominent and well-qualified Richmond supporters have met and are currently finalising their plans to make these changes and stop the acceptance of mediocrity in all areas of the club.
Unfortunately some in the media, in supporting their friends and their own self-interest ahead of what is best for the club, have been very critical of the call for change and have attacked individuals involved in these discussions. This is not what this is about; this is about no longer accepting the ‘stability' that has led to complacency throughout the club. Board spills take no prisoners. As we’ve seen Joe Russo experienced an attempt at character assassination from media figures. Those who know him recognise he is a sincere and honourable man who only wants what’s best for Richmond. He is also a dynamic businessman who has already developed a number of exciting, intelligent commercial and strategic ideas to bring success to our club. Unfortunately it seems the hatchet job on Joe Russo might prevent us from using his talents.
It is now up to the prominent supporters working to build on the call for change and ensure Richmond members have a real choice in the regeneration of the Richmond Football Club.
Thank you again for being involved in the Richmond Rollercoaster, the conversations have started and we now look forward to a brighter and better future on and off the field.
Go Tigers
Leon Davies