description Richmond Tigers (AFL) Overview
The Richmond Football Club, known as the Tigers, is an Australian rules football club founded in 1885 and based in Melbourne, Victoria. The club competes in the Australian Football League (AFL) and plays home games at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Richmond's team colors are black and yellow, and its theme song is "We're From Tigerland." The club won premierships in 2017, 2019, and 2020 under coach Damien Hardwick, adding to a historical tally that includes a dominant era in the late 1960s and 1970s. Richmond has one of the largest membership bases in the AFL.
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When was the Richmond Football Club founded?
Richmond was formed in 1885 in Melbourne, Victoria. The club later became part of the VFL, the competition that became the Australian Football League.
Where do the Richmond Tigers play home games?
Richmond plays its major home games at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, commonly called the MCG. The club's training and administration base remains associated with Punt Road Oval beside the MCG.
How many VFL or AFL premierships have Richmond won?
The Richmond Football Club lists 13 premierships. Its recent flags came in 2017, 2019, and 2020 under coach Damien Hardwick.
Why are they called the Tigers?
The Tigers nickname is reflected in Richmond's yellow-and-black identity and has been part of the club's sporting image for generations. The club was already established in Melbourne by 1885, long before its modern AFL era.
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