Richo [merged]

[1965]

lol.

Thanks for the misses and memories,big fella!

Now......can we put a team together.

OX your avatar photo is one of my favourites.

Robbie Mcghie having a smoke at the 73 or 74 grand final.



Great memories.

[TFL]

Its not right that he is going out this way, but it is just the way his career has gone all along 

It is going to be a real interesting time without the big fella, but it presents some great opportunities to the kids now.

Richo you are a Champion, well done mate.

[rufio_1991]

does anyone know if richmond are training tomorrow? coz if they are no doubt there will be group there begging for richo to go on???

[Moi]

Don't go Richo.

 

[Moi]

My favourite memory of Richo

A friend of mine who happens to be a Richo fanatic, became an accountant and had a graduation party.  Her partner went up to Richo after a game and asked would he like to come as a surprise guest to help celebrate.  He said, "sure, no worries".

He was given the address on a bit of paper and didn't expect he'd rock up.  But lo and behold on the night, there was a knock on the door and here is Richo standing there.

After a mad scramble to get rid of all the cardboard cut-outs of him that decorated the house lol, he came in and joined them.

That is just him all over, the nicest person ever to play AFL footy.

[one-eyed]

Press conference 10.30am tomorrow at Punt Rd.

Tigers supporters ringing up 3aw crying 

[Ramps]

Press conference 10.30am tomorrow at Punt Rd.

Tigers supporters ringing up 3aw crying 

Look it is sad but lets be honest crying on the radio is going over the top IMHO. Richo is a legend of the club but seriously everyone needs to understand that its come to an end.

[jezza]

Am gutted, not the way he deserves to go out.

[one-eyed]

They said Richo didn't have confidence in his legs (hammies) holding up for another season.

[crannyvegas]

Wow, bit shocked at that news.
I'm a legiment fan of the big man and the way he went about it, and it is a pity it had to finish this way.

I am however pleased that he did not try and go one and play 4 or 5 games and not do himself or the club justice.

Long Live Richo

and bring on 2010!

[Moi]

Press conference 10.30am tomorrow at Punt Rd.

Tigers supporters ringing up 3aw crying 

Look it is sad but lets be honest crying on the radio is going over the top IMHO. Richo is a legend of the club but seriously everyone needs to understand that its come to an end.

Come on Ramps, he is the only thing good about the place
No wonder they're crying
I'm not far off it myself lol

[one-eyed]

Richo Retires
richmondfc.com.au
By Tony Greenberg 6:23 PM Thu 12 November, 2009


Matthew Richardson, a veteran of 282 games in a magnificent 17-season career with Richmond from 1993-09, has announced his retirement from AFL football.

The 34-year-old, who tore his hamstring tendon back in May, had resumed light pre-season training with the Club, but hadn’t made a definite commitment to go on in 2010.

“I wanted to see how I pulled up after a few weeks of training before I made a final decision, but the hamstring is just not good,” Richardson said.

“It hasn’t felt right when I’ve been running and the medical prognosis with it isn’t positive.

“So, weighing everything up, it is definitely the right time for me to retire.

“I didn’t want to spend the last couple of years of my career riddled with injury.”

‘Richo’ will go down in the Club’s history as one of the greatest Tigers of them all.

Among the numerous honors he achieved throughout his career were:
• Winner of Richmond’s Leading Goalkicker award 13 times.
• Second place on the Tigers’ all-time goalkicking list, with 800 goals.
• Winner of the Club’s Best and Fairest award in 2007.
• Three-time All-Australian representative.
• Member of Richmond’s Team of the Century.

Richo’s on-field trademarks were his amazing athleticism, courage and superb marking prowess.

It’s doubtful if there has ever been a more popular Richmond player, with Tiger supporters loving Richo’s exciting playing style and his strong emotional connection to the Club.

That passion for the Yellow and Black made it even harder for Richo to finally call time on his league career, however, he is comfortable with the decision that’s now been made.

“It’s never easy walking away from something that you’ve loved doing for so long, but I consider myself fortunate to have played at such a great club as Richmond in front of such wonderfully, loyal, passionate supporters.  There are so many memories from my time at Tigerland that I will cherish,” he said.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/86995/default.aspx

[taztiger4]

needs to be signed up in some sort of marketing role i reckon

[Ramps]

needs to be signed up in some sort of marketing role i reckon

I agree with this 100%

[crannyvegas]

needs to be signed up in some sort of marketing role i reckon

nah, he will get big offers from radio and tv, if he hasn't already!