Richmond CEO Brendon Gale has thanked members and supporters for their on-going commitment, despite the challenges the 2021 season has presented.

After 17 rounds of the home and away season, Richmond ranks number one for average crowds across the competition. The Tigers average home and away attendance of 36,099 sits ahead of Collingwood (33,036) and Essendon (31,904).

The Club’s average home game crowd of 33,422 sits behind West Coast (43,057) and Essendon (33,745). The Richmond number was skewed significantly by the home game played against Adelaide in Sydney that attracted a crowd of 4,236.

The Club’s membership tally sits at 104,243 - an all-time AFL record.

“Clearly there are some anomalies this season, but what the numbers tell us is that despite the difficulties we are facing our members and supporters continue to show up and we appreciate it enormously,” Gale said.

“The competition has had to be very flexible again. Fixtures have changed, capacities have varied and some of our ticket on-sale windows have only opened very late. The Gold Coast game at Marvel Stadium was a prime example.

“Nothing has been straight forward but despite the inconvenience and frustration our members and supporters have stuck firm. They have made this Club what it is and continue to give us strength.”