In the fifth and final part of a special 1971 Richmond Annual Report flashback series leading into the Club’s 2021 Annual General Meeting this evening, we reproduce some other items of interest from the publication.
MEMBERSHIP
Total membership for the Club for Season 1971 was 7,920 which showed a decrease of 1,030 on the previous season, but was comparable to our 1969 figure of 7,968.
It is interesting to note that in each of the disappointing years following our premiership victories, out membership has decreased.
Players who left the Club prior to, and during, the 1971 season were: --
Bill Barrot (St Kilda)
John Northey (Western Suburbs, N.S.W.)
Tony Jewell (Caulfield)
John Ronaldson (South Adelaide, S.A.)
George McInnes (Wynyard, Tas.)
Keith Smythe (St. Kilda)
Ray Ball (South Melbourne)
Graham Robbins (Oakleigh)
Ron Thomas (Melbourne)
Brenton Miels (Sturt, S.A.)
Trevor Wilson (Footscray)
Grant Oppy (Port Melbourne)
We hope to see the following highly regarded players in action with the Tigers: --
David Atkinson – Mortlake
Gerald Betts – St. Vincent’s
Noel Carter – Ulverstone (Tas.)
Larry Coates – Assumption
Lindsay Currie – East Burwood
Emmett Dunne – Mt. Waverley
Robert Dykes – Claremont (Tas.)
David Fox – St. Thomas More
Roger Gill – Mt. Waverley
Peter Golding – Donald
Des Hindson – Charlton
John Houghton – Haileybury
Ross Keighran – Lake Boga
Kelvin Kerr – Waverley
Jonathan Lowther – Essex Heights
Trevor Marriott – Mt. Waverley
Ricky McLean – Carlton
Stephen Olsen – Waverley
Stephen Parsons – Nunawading
Drew Price – McKinnon
Rex Reynolds – McKinnon
Kevin Sleep – Tiega
Geoffrey Smith – Chadstone
Paul Sproule – Essendon
Garry Stanborough – Essex Heights
Graham Teasdale – Charlton
Deryk Tolson – Mt. Waverley
OUR No. 1 MEMBER
Our Number One member, His Excellency the Governor, Sir Rohan Delacombe, again attended many of our matches and displayed a keen interest in the activities of the Club.
We are very proud to have Sir Rohan as our Number One member and look forward to his continued support in Season 1972.
PRESIDENT
The Club suffered one of its saddest blows in the sudden passing of our late esteemed and respected President, Mr. Ray Dunn. The Club is deeply indebted to the outstanding services given by Mr. Dunn in his life-long association with the Tigers.
His inspiring leadership; his dedication to the Club; his generosity; his advice to all who needed help or assistance; his charitable efforts, will always be remembered. The Richmond Football Club lost a great sportsman and gentleman with his passing.
Deputy President, Mr. Alan Boord, was elevated to the important position of President by the Committee. During the period in which he has acted in this vital role, he has conducted himself with great dignity, integrity and dedication.
Mr. Boord has a wide knowledge of the administration and financial structure of League football and there is no doubt he will be a fine President.
PATRON
Mr. Maurie Fleming continues his active association with the Tigers and is always available and ready to assist when called upon by the Club – a wonderful clubman and friend to all.
COMMITTEE
The Committee of Management was active throughout 1971 with each member working hard to ensure success within the Club.
Sub-committees were as follows: --
Executive Committee: Ray Dunn (deceased), Al Boord, Graeme Richmond, Pat Kennelly, Alan Cooke, Ron Carson, Ian Wilson, Alan Schwab.
Finance Committee: Al Boord (Chairman), Ray Dunn (deceased), Graeme Richmond, Pat Kennelly, Ian Wilson, Alan Schwab.
Promotion, Development and Recruiting Committee: Les Flintoff (Chairman), Ron Carson, Alan Cooke, Graeme Richmond, Brian Davie, Bob Dickinson.
Selection Committee: Alan Cooke (Chairman), Roger Dean, Tom Hafey, Verdun Howell, Jack Titus, Alan Schwab (Proxy).
Social and Fund-Raising Committees: Ron Carson (Chairman), Chas. Callande, Peter Cameron, Ray Julier, Chas. Priestley, Martin Bolger, Graeme Richmond, Ian Wilson, Bob Dickinson, Doug McKenzie (co-opted), ably assisted by co-opted helpers in Keith McKinnon, Keith Miles, Bob Loughran, John O’Brien, Roy Webb, Ron Ward, Laurie Holmes and Tom O’Donnell.
