In the fifth and final part of a special 1972 Richmond Annual Report flashback series leading into the Club’s 2022 Annual General Meeting, we reproduce some other items of interest from the publication.
MEMBERSHIP AND ATTENDANCES
History was created in season 1972 when our Club became the first-ever to have over 1,000,000 supporters in attendance at its matches. Overall, we played in 26 matches including finals, and the total attendance was 1,008,855.
Total attendances for the 22 matches played at the MCG, and away matches, was 657,554.
Membership showed an increase of 804 on season 1971 but did not equal the record membership of 10,994 in 1968.
Players who transferred from the Club is season 1972 included:
Colin Beard (South Fremantle)
Michael Bowden (Robinvale)
Bill Brown (Dandenong)
Ian Craig (Waverley)
Don Davenport (Dandenong)
Lloyd French (Port Melbourne)
Bill Gehling (Doncaster)
Michael Green (Retired)
Malcolm Greenslade (Sturt, SA)
Frank Kelly (Prahran)
Eric Moore (South Melbourne)
Mick Nunan (Sturt, SA)
Derek Peardon (City South, Tas.)
Geoff Strang (North Adelaide, SA)
Bruce Tschirpig (Latrobe, Tas.)
In particular, we wish to place on record the performances of players Beard, Bowden, Brown, Green, Moore and Strang, whose outstanding efforts helped win the 1967 and 1969 premierships. These players will always be extended a most cordial welcome at Tigerland. We thank them for playing a prominent part in one of the greatest eras in the Club.
RECRUITING
We hope to see the following highly-regarded players in action with the Tigers:--
Gerald Betts (Swan Hill)
Tom Bland (Merbein)
Noel Carter (Ulverstone, Tas.)
Cameron Clayton (New Norfolk, Tas.)
Darrell Floyd (East Burwood)
Peter Golding (Donald)
Graham Hards (Mildura Imperials)
Gavin Harry (Waverley)
Wayne Hynes (Mt. Waverley)
Noel Jenkinson (Red Cliffs)
Graeme Kelly (Tyntynder)
Greg Kinniburgh (Hillside)
Ken McAullay (East Perth, WA)
Frank McGrath (Boort)
Stephen Saddington (Mitcham)
Kevin Sims (Mt. Waverley)
Committeemen Ron Carson, Les Flintoff, Graeme Richmond, Ian Wilson and Secretary Alan Schwab worked hard to secure the services of players and our thanks are also extended to our Recruiting Officers led by Roy Weston, who was assisted by Ern Atkinson, Leo Rush, Fred Tate, Stan McIntyre, Max Scales and Bob Byrne.
Our thanks are also recorded to Jack Dyer, Harry Jenkins, Bob Virgona, Col Beard, Verdun Howell, Michael Patterson, Oberon Pirak and Bruce John, who were always available to assist.
SUMMER SESSIONS Celebrate the festive season with an open training session in Cardinia Shire
OUR No. 1 MEMBER
The Club was delighted to have No. 1 member, His Excellency, The Governor, Sir Rohan Delacombe, in attendance at many of our matches. In appreciation of the keen interest shown by Sir Rohan, our Club has conferred honorary Life Membership.
PRESIDENT
Mr. Al Boord has proved a most adept leader of the Club administration and his wise counsel has proved of inestimable value.
Mr. Boord is widely respected by officials of fellow member clubs and has a vast knowledge of the financial structure of the League.
PATRON
We are fortunate to have our former President and Secretary, Mr. Maurie Fleming, available at all times to assist with any administration problems which may arise and we are truly appreciative of the interest which he continues to show.
VFL DELEGATE
The Club Secretary, Alan Schwab, was appointed Club Director at the Victorian Football League, and acted at all times for the best interests of the Club.
