Richmond Tigers

More Post Season News

by Lisa Albergo — Sun, 2008-10-19 13:55 — Last Updated: Fri, 2008-11-14 15:15

New names, new teams, old troubles all in the news

Telstra Dome Renamed
While it was under construction, the Dome was known as the Docklands, then it became Colonial Stadium when it opened. Communications giant Telstra then bought the naming rights several years ago. Starting in March, the ground will be known as Etihad Stadium.  United Arab Emirates airline Etihad Airways has signed a five year sponsorship deal for the naming rights. The deal also has an option for a further five years. The effective date of March coincides with the airline's first flight into Melbourne next year. Etihad Airways also sponsors British soccer team Chelsea, the Ferrari racing team and the English rugby team Harlequins.

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Round 20 Tribunal Results

by Lisa Albergo — Tue, 2008-08-19 19:43 — Last Updated: Mon, 2008-08-25 13:31

...and don't do that again!

Justin Westhoff (PA), wrestling Collingwood's Nick Maxwell: fined $1200 for a first offense. He accepted, reducing the fine 25% TO $900.

Nick Maxwell (COL), wrestling Port Adelaide's Justin Westhoff: fined $1200 for a first offense. He accepted, reducing the fine 25% TO $900.  read more »

News From Around The AFL

by Lisa Albergo — Tue, 2008-08-05 21:27 — Last Updated: Wed, 2008-08-06 20:19

Retirements, suspension, expansion teams -- changes is in the air

A drunk driving incident after the Round 18 match has resulted in Heath Shaw and Alan Didak being suspended for the remainder of the season by the club. Shaw was driving under the influence when he hit a parked car. Neither Shaw nor his passenger Didak were injured in the incident. Shaw and Didak were not forthcoming with the truth about the incident and the club decided on the suspensions.  read more »

Round 18 Tribunal Results

by Lisa Albergo — Tue, 2008-08-05 20:28 — Last Updated: Sat, 2008-08-09 11:10

...And don't do that again!

Charges Laid:

Ivan Maric (ADE), fined $1200 for wrestling Carlton's Simon Wiggins. He accepted, reducing the fine 25% to $900.

Simon Wiggins (CARL), fined $1200 for wrestling Ivan Maric. He accepted, reducing the fine 25% to $900.  read more »

Around The AFL

by Lisa Albergo — Sun, 2008-07-20 13:24 — Last Updated: Tue, 2008-07-22 00:55

There's good news and there's bad news...


In an effort to ease tensions over Irish Gaelic footballers being recruited to Australian Football, the Tigers have come up with a plan. That plan would involve an exchange program in which players from both codes who fail to make it at the elite level in their own sport would change codes. Richmond CEO Greg Miller and prominent player agent Peter Jess are planning to meet with GAA officials in early October to discuss the idea. According to Miller, the plan would allow Irish players to play for local footy clubs in Australia while visiting for work, study and/or travel. By the same token, Australian players could do the same in Ireland.  read more »

Around the AFL

by Lisa Albergo — Mon, 2008-05-26 17:35 — Last Updated: Wed, 2008-05-28 02:20

Cook Awarded for Service to the Aboriginal Community

At half time during last weekend's "Dreamtime At The G" match between Richmond and Essendon, former Sydney and Fremantle player Troy Cook was presented with the second annual Nowalenko Award for his service to football and the Aboriginal community.  read more »

Bombers Win the DDToss - Tigers the 'Kevin Sheedy' Cup

by densham — Sun, 2008-05-25 06:33 — Last Updated: Wed, 2008-05-28 02:05

Dreamtime at the G turns to Nightmare in Bomberland

Even as Paul Kelly belted out his evocative song 'From Little Things, Big Things Grow' with the help of Kev Carmody and legendary "Oils" front man Peter Garrett, Bombers faithful gathered...  read more »

Dreamtime At The “G”.

by densham — Sun, 2008-05-25 04:48 — Last Updated: Wed, 2008-05-28 02:09

Mchael Long's History Making Walk

The Tradition of the LONG Walk continues. A journey that started with an idea and a single step, back on 21 November 2004, with Essendon legend and Aboriginal superstar Michael Long undertaking a journey on foot from his home in Melbourne to the nation's capitol, Canberra, continued on a crisp fall day in Melbourne.  read more »

"Miracle" Cures For Swan & Tiger

by Lisa Albergo — Sun, 2008-05-18 12:45 — Last Updated: Fri, 2008-05-23 12:35