Richmond vs Essendon --- Dreamtime in Perth --- Round 12, 2021

[one-eyed]

A story of connection and growth headline Richmond’s Dreamtime jumper for the 16th annual Dreamtime at the 'G match against Essendon in Sir Doug Nicholls Round.

Designed by the Club’s Korin Gamadji Institute Program Lead, Michelle Kerrin (Arrernte/Luritja) in conjunction with Shane Edwards (Arrernte) and Jack Riewoldt, the jumper tells the players’ story since arriving at Richmond together in November 2006.

The famous yellow sash has been transformed into a gum leaf, symbolising a pre-game ritual Riewoldt picked up in his early Dreamtime games where he would place the leaf handed to him by Wurundjeri Elder Aunty Joy Murphy into his sock.

The leaf sash is split into two sides, with the white side representing Jack’s story throughout his time at the Club and his learnings of Indigenous communities.

The orange/brown side represents Shane’s journey, not only within the Club but within his own identity. It starts with the rain of a heavy head and clears with the sun coming out, depicting the clarity of learning more about his indigeneity.






Full article: https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/944088/richmond-launch-2021-dreamtime-guernsey

[pmac21]

Like it.

[mightytiges]

Like it.

x2 

[WilliamPowell]

Love it.

Normally don't buy them but have ordered this one   

[one-eyed]

WA media want to show off Dreamtime as their wannabee GF.


Why WA would nail ‘Dreamtime at the P’ if the AFL moves Richmond v Essendon west

West Australian
28 May 2021

On this week’s episode of The Duff and Quarters Podcast chief footy writer at the West Australian Mark Duffield, The Sunday Times sports editor Glen Quartermain and Channel 7 journalist Mark Readings urged WA footy fans to get behind the potentially historic relocation.

“Let’s show the rest of Australia what a grand final would have looked like here,” Quartermain said.

“Two very big supporter bases in WA, Essendon and Richmond, let’s actually show the AFL, and the WA government what (WA footy followers) could have done with last year’s grand final. Let’s light up that precinct and show them what we’ve got, which is considerable.”

Optus Stadium was snubbed for Brisbane’s Gabba for the 2020 grand final, after Queensland’s significant contribution in allowing last year’s season to proceed.

Optus would be a fitting replacement for the MCG as WA has produced some of the greatest Indigenous names to have ever graced the footy field, including hall of fame inductees Polly Farmer and Barry Cable.

Former St Kilda great and Pingelly product Nicky Winmar’s courageous stance against racism while playing with St Kilda against Collingwood in 1993 was immortalised in 2019 on the venue grounds.

“I think that’s a really exciting development for Western Australia and I hope that Western Australians get right behind that match,” Duffield replied.

“The things we could do with that match with our stadium and with the roof lit up in Indigenous colours and that sort of thing.”

“With all due respect to the footy we had last year, this is the biggest occasion we could get in WA outside of a final,” Readings said.

“Get Stephen Michael, get Nicky Winmar, get Barry Cable, get Peter Matera, the Indigenous heritage we’ve got here is incredible, let’s make something of this that has a WA flavour to it.”

WA has also enjoyed a return to near pre-COVID crowds this season compared to Melbourne numbers which have struggled recentl,y with the AFL unable to pinpoint the direct cause for the trend.

The reigning premier’s match versus the GWS Giants in round nine amassed only 18,798 fans, far short to their 2019 average of 41,682 (3rd in AFL).

While Collingwood v Port Adelaide at the MCG in round 10 only managed 23,415 punters, a club that averaged 50,812 footy-goers in 2019 (1st in AFL).

Optus Stadium has a maximum capacity of 60,000 spectators, with potential for a sellout at the venue with strong supporter bases for both Essendon and Richmond in WA.

https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl/why-wa-would-nail-dreamtime-at-the-p-if-the-afl-moves-richmond-v-essendon-west-ng-b881884147z

[WilliamPowell]

Ummm

 The main reason eason Optus Stadium was "snubbed" (their words) and idd not host the GF was because of their government's strict border closures last year.

To suggest otherwise is ridiculous

[one-eyed]

Hardwick said he was still unsure what the coming days would hold, with the club’s showpiece Dreamtime at the G game against Essendon scheduled to take place in Melbourne next Saturday night.

“We don’t (know what’s happening in Round 12) at this stage,” he said.

“We have our bags packed and the expectation is we could be anywhere. Once again we’ll deal with what we know right now and that’s playing Adelaide on Sunday.

“We’ll worry about that when the AFL come back to us, possibly on Sunday night.”

Source: SEN

[the claw]

You can bet it will be in Rioli out any youngster who has a quiet game.

[Andyy]

You can bet it will be in Rioli out any youngster who has a quiet game.

Probably play Hugo somewhere he has no idea like back pocket then drop him for Rioli.

[JP Tiger]

I like the hand prints on the back of the jumper, it proves we were pushed in the back!       

[one-eyed]

Tom Browne (yeah I know) said on 7news tonight that Dreamtime will be at an empty or near-empty MCG or else in Perth in front of a full house.

[WilliamPowell]

Tom Browne (yeah I know) said on 7news tonight that Dreamtime will be at an empty or near-empty MCG or else in Perth in front of a full house.

Seeing Tommy said they will be announcing round 12 either tomorrow night or Monday think it all but guarantees it will be in Perth 

Gil and his merry men and women won't one of the marquee games of the season played in front fo empty stands

[pmac21]

Play it in Perth.  Stay there and play the eagles week after then have the bye.  Bombers already there.  Makes so much sense

[Francois Jackson]

This is going to be a very difficult game for us.

[mightytiges]

Essendon are playing a high press. When it works they can get on a roll but when it doesn't they can also concede a stack of goals. That's why their games this year have had huge momentum swings. We first have to get past Adelaide but next week it's about winning the contested footy (hopefully we now can with most of our A-grade mids back) and bringing the pressure for all 4 quarters. Rutten is trying to have the Bombers play like us with that surge footy. Being more experienced at it we should be better at it but only if we the contested footy and bring the pressure.