Almost two years after launching the FTF, the Club has taken some significant steps and has reached its ambitious $6 million target in pledged funds. The objective was to enable the Club to make the required investment in its football program and to reduce the burden of debt.

The generous support given to the FTF has enabled the Club to –

• Undertake the biggest facelift of the Punt Road Oval playing surface in Tigerland history. Once completed the oval will have a state-of-the-art surface, the dimensions of Etihad Stadium.  As a result, Punt Road Oval also is expected be home to Richmond’s stand-alone reserves side in 2014 – a decision we have brought forward by one year thanks to the financial support generated by the FTF.
• Be active in the AFL’s inaugural free agency period, acquiring experienced pair Chris Knights (from Adelaide) and Troy Chaplin (from Port Adelaide).
• Now pay 100% of its Total Player Payment (TPP) allowance, so that we can more effectively manage our list into the future.
• Purchase several cutting-edge conditioning pieces of equipment for the players, including the “100K Alter G” machine.
• Further enhance its coaching staff, with the appointment of development coach Mark Williams, Tim Clarke as senior coach of the Coburg Tigers, and Peter Burge as Elite Performance Manager.
• Wipe more than $2.5 million off our debt during the past two years.