Tigers fan giving us $10K

[H_T 3,043]

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.

The only silver lining was the case that held the $10K in cash. Unbelievable. He was from Werribee. A good town I must say, littered with high class restaurants...

G.Lyon was stoked. Luke Hodge and Sam Newman could not believe it. A good kick start before the month of August.

[H_T 3,043]

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.

Not sure if he gave it a name.....I think he mentioned its going to be in Station Place - Near the Railway Station I presume. I might visit it one day to shake his hand. I'll say I'm a Melbourne Supporter - "Can you give me a free meal?"

[Rogue 585]

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!

Good on him.

If I'm out that way, I'll make an effort to go there.

[Sir Why You Little 36,971]

Love it what a top bloke, it all helps. Bring on August

[Jack7 528]

I bought a Bulldogs membership when they were on the brink a few years ago and i bought a Kangaroos membership in February.

While i love the Dees,i'm a footy lover in general and i do admire other teams and when they need help,why not chip in,what goes around,comes around and when we're in trouble,supporters from other teams will chip in and help us.

What pisses me off is the AFL has $100 million in the future fund and they always want 2-3 Victorian teams struggling,so they can relocate them ($100 million package for the Kangaroos to go to the Gold Coast,all debt is wiped) and relocate a team to West Sydney.

When the TV networks paid $780 million for the TV rights,Demetriou said "this will guarantee the survival of all 16 AFL clubs".Now Melbourne and Kangaroos are on the brink and they won'y give us a bigger slice of the TV rights revenue.

The 16 clubs put on the show and each club should be given $millions more from the $780 Million but Demetriou wants to keep it out of reach in this future fund and keep a couple of teams on the brink,then offer a $100 million package to relocate!!!!!!!!

With the $780 million from the TV rights,no club should ever struggle again.

[H_T 3,043]

I bought a Bulldogs membership when they were on the brink a few years ago and i bought a Kangaroos membership in February.

While i love the Dees,i'm a footy lover in general and i do admire other teams and when they need help,why not chip in,what goes around,comes around and when we're in trouble,supporters from other teams will chip in and help us.

What pisses me off is the AFL has $100 million in the future fund and they always want 2-3 Victorian teams struggling,so they can relocate them ($100 million package for the Kangaroos to go to the Gold Coast,all debt is wiped) and relocate a team to West Sydney.

When the TV networks paid $780 million for the TV rights,Demetriou said "this will guarantee the survival of all 16 AFL clubs".Now Melbourne and Kangaroos are on the brink and they won'y give us a bigger slice of the TV rights revenue.

The 16 clubs put on the show and each club should be given $millions more from the $780 Million but Demetriou wants to keep it out of reach in this future fund and keep a couple of teams on the brink,then offer a $100 million package to relocate!!!!!!!!

With the $780 million from the TV rights,no club should ever struggle again.

It has been mooted, that the AFL should wipe the Bulldogs, Kangas and Demons debt with $14 million or something. Because they have the money. WHilst Demetriou said that the TV Rights deal will 'guarantee' the survival of all 16 clubs, I don't believe him. They should start a clean slate before the 17th and 18th teams come in - IMO.

[Cards13 9,117]

It has been mooted, that the AFL should wipe the Bulldogs, Kangas and Demons debt with $14 million or something. Because they have the money. WHilst Demetriou said that the TV Rights deal will 'guarantee' the survival of all 16 clubs, I don't believe him. They should start a clean slate before the 17th and 18th teams come in - IMO.

First off what a great gesture by that man! I hope the Demons send the players down along with the Tigs players to the opening of his place as a massive thank you for the money....

HT that is great in theory, I would think the AFL's issue with wiping debts is that it is not sustainable... The clubs in trouble need to have a clear business plan going forward that will make sure we are not in this position again other wise clearing the debt is for nothing. What will happen in 2 years time when we have a $4mil debt again if the AFL clear it.

One thing we have kept hearing for succesive MFC boards is they are going to put things in place so we become succesful off the field and we have not been able to do it as yet. Jimmy and this board need to do it or we are gone. With the help of the Dees supporters we need to clear the debt and have our plans in place going forward.

GO DEES

[footyfreak 0]

A big thank you to the guy who gave us the $10K.

However what this says to me is that supporters DON'T WANT MORE TEAMS IN THE AFL!!! Andrew Demetriou and the AFL need to stop adding more teams into the AFL to get more profit. The AFL should add a Gold Coast and a Tassie team and then put a stop to the expansion of the AFL. If it doesn't stop the AFL will have to get rid of Victorian teams with a low amount of members and supporters and Melbourne is one of those clubs.

If you aren't a MFC member it is time to get on board, if you want to see Melbourne around in the future.

GO DEES!!!

[Chook 15,012]

A big thank you to the guy who gave us the $10K.

However what this says to me is that supporters DON'T WANT MORE TEAMS IN THE AFL!!! Andrew Demetriou and the AFL need to stop adding more teams into the AFL to get more profit. The AFL should add a Gold Coast and a Tassie team and then put a stop to the expansion of the AFL. If it doesn't stop the AFL will have to get rid of Victorian teams with a low amount of members and supporters and Melbourne is one of those clubs.

If you aren't a MFC member it is time to get on board, if you want to see Melbourne around in the future.

GO DEES!!!

I think the new teams will definately benefit the game once they develop a two or more generation supporter-base (i.e. parents and their kids), but until then, I hope the AFL as a whole stays strong, including some of the smaller Clubs.

[Dappa Dan 2,188]

Someone from here should drop in to puntroad end and see if we can find him?