On the Footy Show "as we speak" this guy is a mad footy fan and supports the Tigers but he is giving us $10,000 as he doesn't want us to head the way of Fitzroy or South Melbourne

Giving the Tigers $10K as well so he doesn't cop it from his mates! The bloke is a legend.

This is crazy.

What a kind donation!

Giving the Tigers $10K as well so he doesn't cop it from his mates!

Haha, gold.

Yeah. I just posted another thread about this. What a champion.

I see there are now 3 threads on this - can we merge please - MOD?

What a gun!!

And some people dont want to buy memberships

this guy is happy to donate 10k to a club he doesnt even go for....

This should be a lesson to all people, if you havent got a membership

GET ONE!!!

10 grand

thankyou ...

very much

Extroadinary. Absolutly lost for words but what a kind man. It will be disappointing if we cant get 2 mill this year in donations reducing the debt to 2.5mill.

Just saw it too. What a champion. I must say, Richmond are a different outfit this year. They're finally starting to play some decent footy (after many many years of being pure rubbish).

Not only that, I have a fair few mates who are Richmond supporters, and they all seem alot more mature this year. Maybe not being at the bottom of the ladder has meant they arent so agro all the time now!

Thanks to the guy who donated anyway. Really warms the heart to see someone do something like this for the love of the game and tradition. Great stuff!

This guy needs to be put in a loony bin, but not before he donates that $10G! But seriously, if i see this guy on the street i'll shake his hand till it falls off! Hopefully that'll inspire our "well connected" supporters to spring into action during debt demolition month.

Richmond are a lovely team ..full lof lovely supporters... really..youre all top blokes..and sheilas of course !!

Now..the MFC account is : BSB... :D

Just saw it too. What a champion. I must say, Richmond are a different outfit this year. They're finally starting to play some decent footy (after many many years of being pure rubbish).

Not only that, I have a fair few mates who are Richmond supporters, and they all seem alot more mature this year. Maybe not being at the bottom of the ladder has meant they arent so agro all the time now!

Thanks to the guy who donated anyway. Great stuff!

Careful LT.... what is it? Be careful.... omigod....gggrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

(thanks Richmond supporter)

I understand the sarcasm, but don't really feel it's necessary in this situation

I've always liked Richmond supporters.

Never been to arrogant.

I've always liked Richmond supporters.

Never been to arrogant.

It really just shows that every footy supporter, no matter who they barrack for, is just another person, and that they shouldn't be judged for who they support. Compare this guy with the one who spat on Danny Frawley a few years ago - or St. Kilda supporters (who I once thought were all feral) with one stranger who spontaneously gave me a spare ticket to our elimination final with the Saints in '06, when his son was sick. One can sometimes become caught up in the weekly prejudice that goes on at the footy - against the umpires, against the AFL itself, or against whatever team we're playing that week. It's crazy really.

What a cool guy.

Was doing some work and had the TV on in the background and all of a sudden I heard the words "ten thousand dollars" and "Melbourne" and I had to get up and watch.

What a fantastic thing to do, donating a sizable amount of money to a club because you want to maintain the tradition and integrity of the competition and help Melbourne survive.

This really should be a kick in the arse for those who can, but don't contribute financially to our football club.

A sincere thank you to the guy!

Jesus.

I hate Richmond more than any club, but I can't seem to find a cloud within this particular silver lining.

If you see him in round 22, walk up to him, and shake his hand.

Was doing some work and had the TV on in the background and all of a sudden I heard the words "ten thousand dollars" and "Melbourne" and I had to get up and watch.

What a fantastic thing to do, donating a sizable amount of money to a club because you want to maintain the tradition and integrity of the competition and help Melbourne survive.

This really should be a kick in the arse for those who can, but don't contribute financially to our football club.

A sincere thank you to the guy!

Really well said Jaded.......

Its amazing to actually see someone in this day and age put aside their partisan blinders to help out the opposition and thus help preserve the game.

It is a genuinely wonderful thing to do, and a big thank you goes his way for doing it.

Jimmy really needs to do what he can to thank this guy, make an example of him aimed at the Melbourne & Richmond supports that have deep pockets but short arms.

i heard dipper and a family of pies supporters also bought memberships,nice to see other clubs helping this founding club

I too was stunned.

Big thanks to that man and if I ever head to Werribe in a few months I'll go to his eatery.

I too was stunned.

Big thanks to that man and if I ever head to Werribe in a few months I'll go to his eatery.

Can we get the name of the eatery? I'd quite happily visit it and put a few dollars back in his pocket in appreciation.

Well the most ironic thing about this amazing gesture, is that he was using it to plug his restaurant in Werribbee, which isnt even going to be open for another couple of months!

Nevertheless, a great gesture, thanks fella!