About The Richmond Football Club Former Players & Officials Association
The Richmond Former Players and Officials Association ('Former Tigers') was formed in 1959. It celebrated its 50th birthday in 2009, with a great function at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. The Association is a strong, vibrant and active group with events being held throughout the calendar year.
The RFPO&A enjoys a stable annual membership of over 300 members but it is always keen to involve all past players and officials of the Richmond Football Club and add to its membership.
More than anything else, the Former Tigers are here to help and support past players and officials. Mostly this is by social engagement and friendship, but if there ever was a mission for the Former Tigers, it would definitely include caring for those past players and officials in need, whether it is financial, health and wellbeing or any special need at a certain time.
Our Purpose
From our earliest days, the philosophy of the Former Players and Officials Association has been guided by a simple but powerful set of principles:
- To keep alive the culture and traditions of the Richmond Football Club
- To provide meaningful benefits to our members
- To foster social connection and shared experiences
- To support the Richmond Football Club in every way we can
- To offer assistance to members facing hardship or distress
- To extend support to the families of our members
These values continue to shape who we are and how we care for the Richmond community.
The RFC-FPOA Committee
President of the Richmond Former Players and Officials Association is Chris Pym, who replaced the long serving Peter ‘Basher’ Williams in February 2025. Chris is supported by an experienced leadership team comprising Justin Pickering, Allister Scott, Stephen Ryan, Dale Weightman, Ilmar Tiltins and Leonie Bawden as our Secretary and Treasurer.
Matthew Richardson Academy
Richmond Football Club has launched the Matthew Richardson Academy for the sons and daughters of Former Tigers Men’s and Women’s players and officials. Building on the work of the Club’s Past Players Association, the Academy will help to keep strong family bonds connected to Richmond.
Former Tigers Sponsors
By becoming a Former Tigers sponsor today, you receive exposure throughout this site as well as on our partner website belonging to the active supporter group, The Tommy Hafey Club. Both sites share a wide ranging database of members and supporters who represent the full cross-section of business, trades and professions.
Make sure you are seen and heard. There are some great sponsorship opportunities associated with the FPOA which are very economical and cost-effective.
History
The first meeting of the Richmond former players took place on 2 August 1959 at the Richmond Football Club. In the early years, the former players would hold four or five meetings each year and they started a range of valuable social activities and functions.
RFC Museum
Supported by a committed group of volunteers, the RFC Museum opens to the public on Mondays from 10am – 3pm and on days when when Richmond plays home games at the MCG for 2 hours prior to the start of the game. An entry fee of $5 applies for adults.
