Official Richmond Cheer Squad
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| Official Richmond Cheer Squad | |
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 Richmond Cheer Squad Rd 21 2006
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Years active | 1959–present |
| Website | http://www.richmondcheersquad.org.au |
The Official Richmond Cheer Squad is organised group of people who follow the Richmond Football Club. Every week the Cheer Squad is located behind the goals at each football ground, waving flags, patties, floggers and banners in support of the Tigers. The Cheer Squad is also known as the Tiger Army.
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[edit] History
The Richmond Cheer Squad was formed in 1959 by approximately twelve people who would cheer the players on at Punt Road Oval. At the conclusion of each quarter, they would travel down to the other end to cheer the full forward.
The Richmond Cheer Squad did not become official until 1964 when a committee was formed, a chairman was appointed and a constitution was created. The Cheer Squad was now known as the 'Official Richmond Cheer Squad' with the help of the Richmond Football Club. A small section of seating was allocated at the Punt Road End of the M.C.G for the Cheer Squad, other grounds around the Country soon had recognised seating for members.
[edit] Role
The Role of the Richmond Cheer Squad is to support the team at every Richmond game possible, including Home and Away matches and Pre-season matches. The Cheer Squad makes the players run through for every week's game as the players take the field. The Members are to wear Yellow and Black clothing and to participate in an array of clapping and chanting. Flags, banners and patties are also used. Noticeable banners, 'COP THAT!' and 'TIGER TUFF', are always regulars to be seen.
[edit] Richmond Cheer Squad and Grog Squad Chants
Wagga, Wagga, Wagga,
Whiskers on ya Tiger, Tiger
Razza, Razza, Ra, Ra, Ra
Who? Who? Who are we?
We are the boys from the MCG
R..I..C..H..M..O..N..D
What do we do?
Eat em' Alive!!!!
Richmond, clap clap clap
Richmond, clap clap clap
Richmond, clap clap clap
continue...
Sugar is the captain
he wears tha captains hat,
and when he sees a hardball get
he says "Im havin that",
he handballs out to Coughlan
who kicks it to the square,
when Richo marks and goals
we all go *****ing spare!
C'mon Richmond, C'mon Richmond,
C'mon Richmond, C'mon Richmond,
C'mon Richmond, C'mon Richmond, continue... Are we Good? Are we Good?
Are we any bloody good?
Yes we are, Yes we are,
We're the bloody best by far!
HOOOOO! (While doing an up yours gesture)
Ohhh... Terry Wallace
Ohhh... Terry Wallace
Walking along, singing our song
Walking in Tiger Wonderland.
Gimme a D, Gimme an I, Gimme an S, Gimme a C, Gimme an O. OOOOhhhhhh
Let's go have a disco! Let's go have a disco!
naaaaaa naaaaa naaaaa hey! naaaaaa naaaaa naaaaa hey!
Let's go have a disco! Let's go have a disco!
naaaaaa naaaaa naaaaa hey! naaaaaa naaaaa naaaaa hey!
Let's go f##king mental! Let's go f##king mental!
naaaaaa naaaaa naaaaa hey! naaaaaa naaaaa naaaaa hey!
Tigers! clap x10
Tigers! clap x10
The Tiger boys are on the booze, hoooray! hooray!
The Tiger boys are on the booze, hoooray! hooray!
The Tiger boys are on the booze, We'll bet ya up if we loose.
The Tiger boys are on the booze, tonight.
We love you Richmond, We do.
We love you Richmond, We do.
We love you Richmond, We do.
Ohhhhhh.... Richmond we love you!
1,2,3,4 Who do you think we barrack for?
5,6,7,8 Who do we appreciate?
R..I..C..H..M..O..N..D
What do we do?
EAT EM' ALIVE!!!
Richmond, clap clap clap
Richmond, clap clap clap
Richmond, clap clap clap
continue...
RICHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO....
RICHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO....
RICHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO....
RICHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO....
RICHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO....
Andrew Krakouer, Is a Tiger, Is a Tiger
Andrew Krakouer, Is a Tiger, Is a Tiger
Andrew Krakouer, Is a Tiger, Is a Tiger
Andrew Krakouer, Is a Tiger, Is a Tiger
There's only one Greg Stafford...
There's only one Greg Stafford...
Walking along, singing our song,
Walking in a Tiger wonderland.
(Players name can be changed)
Are they good, are they good,
Are they any bloody good,
No their not, No their not,
Their whole team should be shot!
BANG!
TIGER ARMY CHANT (performed at three quarter time)
Everywhere we go! Everywhere we go!
People wanna know! People wanna know!
Who we are! Who we are!
Where we come from! Where we come from!
So we tell them! So we tell them!
Who we are! Who we are!
We are from Richmond! We are from Richmond!
The mighty, mighty Richmond! The mighty, mighty Richmond!
and we are the Army! and we are the Army!
The Mighty Tiger Army! The Mighty Tiger Army!
Captain Bloods... Tiger Army
Captain Bloods... Tiger Army
Captain Bloods... Tiger Army
Captain Bloods... Tiger Army
We are the Army! The Tiger Army!
and we are Richmond and we are Mad!
We're the greatest! Football supporters!
the World has ever seen!
Richo Richo man!
I wanna be a Richo man!
Richo Richo man!
I wanna be a Richo man!
[edit] Richmond Tigers Grog Squad
The Richmond Grog Squad are similar to the Cheer Squad, but are permitted to drink as they are in the standing area behind the Cheer Squad. The Grog Squad are at every game in Melbourne and Geelong, starting the 'Tiger Army' chant which goes all Three Quarter time. This unites the whole area behind the goals to create a frenzy of Cheering and Clapping to give the players an extra boost for the last quarter. Collingwood Cheer Squad Leader 'Joffa' has even stated after being asked who has the most feral supporters, that the Grog Squad intimidates him and is fearful to walk past.
[edit] Punt Road End
The Punt Road End since 1969 has been adopted as the Tiger Armys unofficial seating area. Taking up Half the Great Southern Stand and a small portion of the Olympic Stand, the end is believed to be Richmonds end, the Grog Squad and Cheer Squad choose this as they're seating area because of its close proximity to Richmonds Punt Road Oval and Station. The Punt Road End is a spiritual area for any Richmond Supporter and continues to be recognised as the Tiger Armys End.
[edit] Membership
The Official Richmond Cheer Squad has always had a large membership base, the biggest of all 16 clubs. The membership is usually around the 1,800 mark. The only way to be an official member, is to be a member of the Richmond Football Club.
[edit] Records
- First AFL Cheer Squad.
- First Cheer Squad to have an official website.
- Largest membership base of any Cheer Squad in the AFL.
- Largest player run through, measuring 14m high and 45m long for Kevin Bartlett's 403rd and last game.
