Richmond Football Club was born on this day 129 years ago . . .
The formation of the Club took place on February 20, 1885, at a public meeting, which was held at the Royal Hotel, directly opposite Punt Road Oval.
Richmond entered the premier football competition at that time – the Victorian Football Association – in the 1885 season.
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After a relatively slow start, the Club developed into a force to be reckoned with by the start of the 20th century.
The Tigers went from third in 1900 to runners-up in 1901 and then, in 1902, they captured their inaugural premiership. Another VFA premiership followed in 1905.
In late 1907, Richmond, which boasted playing strength, financial stability, a prime, central location, and a large, passionate supporter base, was invited to join the breakaway Victorian Football League competition.
The Tigers made their VFL debut in the 1908 season and went on to claim their first league premiership in 1920.
They made it back-to-back flags with their triumph in the 1921 Grand Final.
Further premierships followed in 1932, 1934, 1943, 1967, 1969, 1973, 1974 and 1980.
All-up, Richmond has won 10 league premierships, making it one of the most successful clubs in the competition’s history.
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And, a veritable cavalcade of champions – many of the greatest players in the history of the game – have called Tigerland home during the past 129 years.
Many happy returns, Richmond . . . May the years ahead see the mighty Tigers capture many more premierships, and bring much enjoyment to the Yellow and Black faithful.
