It’s been less than 15 months since Bachar Houli arrived at Richmond from Essendon, but in the time since, his overall contribution to the Yellow and Black cause has been immense.

In the lead-up to the 2011 season, Houli convinced a combined total of 70 family members and friends to follow his fortunes at his new football home by signing up as Richmond members.

He then proceeded to well and truly repay their, and the Tigers’, faith in him, producing a fine season of football in a sweeping role across half-back, to finish fourth in the Jack Dyer Medal.

Far from resting on his laurels after the impressive instant impact he had at Tigerland, Houli has taken his persuasive powers to another level, signing a grand total of 94 family members and friends as 2012 Richmond members.

You can follow Bachar’s inspirational lead by signing up members of your family and/or friends as Tiger members in 2012, and, at the same time, give yourself the opportunity to win some fabulous prizes, thanks to the Club’s refer and win campaign.

For every new or lapsed Richmond member referred in 2012, the referring member will go into a draw to win one of three great prizes.  The more members you sign, the more chances you have of winning.

First prize is two tickets to the 2012 AFL Grand Final (including a GF lunch).
Second prize is flights and accommodation for two people to watch Richmond play in its inaugural match against Greater Western Sydney at SKODA Stadium.
Third prize is a team signed and framed 2012 RFC guernsey.

When a new or lapsed member signs up for a 2012 membership, all they have to do is quote your name and you will then receive a ticket into the draw.  The new or lapsed member can nominate your name on the membership application form, online, or over the phone - 1300 RICHMOND (742 466).

Richmond has just signed its 5000th new member for 2012 and it currently has 36,499 members, compared to 34,758 at the same time last year.

The Tigers have their sights firmly set on achieving a record membership total of 50,000 in 2012.