Richmond’s players recently wore special-edition warm-up tops, for their game against St Kilda, to support The Alannah and Madeline Foundation.

The Alannah and Madeline Foundation, a national charity that keeps children safe from violence and its devastating impact, recently became the Tigers’ preferred charity partner.

The purple and yellow warm-up tops, individually signed by the players participating in Friday’s match against St Kilda, are now available for bidding at Tigerland Auctions.

Richmond’s partnership with The Alannah and Madeline Foundation fits well with Richmond’s community arm, the Tigers in Community Foundation’s charter of supporting young people and preventing harm.

A key component of the partnership is the Club’s support of The Foundation’s Better Buddies Framework, a program which has been introduced into almost 1000 primary schools across Australia to help reduce bullying and create friendly, caring school communities.

Through the auction of the warm up jumpers, the Tigers raised more than $8,500 to help support the Better Buddies Framework in primary schools throughout Melbourne.

Richmond players, including star forward Jack Riewoldt, will promote the work of the Foundation in ambassadorial roles.