MAY NEWSLETTER 2022

Hello friends,

A truly remarkable celebration was performed last Saturday night that paid respects to the traditional owners of the lands on which the MCG is located. 

The Laguntas Dance incorporated the 5 current indigenous players of the Richmond Tigers, standing tall, surrounded by their non-indigenous teammates in solidarity. The goosebumps reappear every time I see this image. 

Importantly, this wasn't a token gesture from the club 'doing the right thing'. It was a careful, considered and deliberate approach by a club that has proven over time their commitment to indigenous players and honouring the contribution of indigenous communities to the game of aussie rules football. 

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We go global again in the pursuit of finding advocates supporting the protection and respect of Umpires and referees. This time, to the USA, where Patrick Skene chats with Brenda Hilton of Officially Human, check it out: Global resistance to referee abuse: Officially Human (U.S.A.)

Tarik Bayrakli
Manager, Club Respect 

RESPECT IN SPORTS CLUBS

Dreamtime at the 'G | Richmond Tigers FC

A remarkable show of respect to the traditional owners. Richmond's Indigenous players Marlion Pickett, Shai Bolton, Daniel Rioli, Maurice Rioli and Shane Edwards stood tall, surrounded by the entire Tigers playing group. Photo credit: Michael Klein

CR JOURNAL

Global resistance to referee abuse: Officially Human (U.S.A.) | Club Respect
Q&A with Patrick Skene & Brenda Hilton

"The one thing I'm doing is I'm forcing conversation. I'm forcing uncomfortable conversations. I will talk to anybody that will talk to me about this subject to bring more light to it."

CLUB RESPECT TOOLS

CR Tips for The Volunteer | Club Respect

Club Respect places a 'right actions' lens over each role in the club. Print out all 8 info sheets and hand them out to your club members. This month we feature 'The Volunteer'.

We respectfully acknowledge the wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their custodianship of the lands and waterways.