Tom Lynch signs a young fan’s jumper at the JC Lowe Oval.
Richmond AFL players generated excitement across Yarrawonga and surrounding areas last week as part of the AFL Preseason Community Camps.
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On Tuesday, November 25, and Wednesday, November 26, players visited local schools, the health service, Men’s Shed, and other local football clubs across the AFL North East Border region.
As part of the visit, Richmond also held a preseason training session at Yarrawonga’s JC Lowe Oval on Wednesday, November 26. The session was open to fans, who later enjoyed a player signing session and photo opportunity.
On Thursday, November 27, players took part in an Ambrose tournament at the Black Bull Golf Course, with the team of Jack Ross, Toby Nankervis, Hugo Ralphsmith and Blake Caracella winning. Some players also took the opportunity to go fishing on Lake Mulwala.
On Friday, November 28, the group headed to John Foord Oval in Corowa for a training session. Then in the afternoon they returned to Yarrawonga and jumped in canoes for a 10km paddle down the Murray River. The players were challenged with various tasks along the way, such as swapping positions in the canoe while on the water.
Richmond CEO Shane Dunne said the trip helped the club kick off the year with strong momentum.
“We know there are Richmond fans everywhere, particularly in the Yarrawonga and broader North East region,” he said.
“Connecting with these fans at schools and around the community during the week, as well as their presence at our open training, creates a great buzz.”
It's thumbs up for Ryder Kelly as he poses for a photo with Ben Miller and Ryan Mansell.
Jaydyn Short with some young fans at the Auskick clinic last Tuesday.
Junior footballers taking it all in listening to key forward Tom Lynch.
Logan Shand handpassing with defender Ben Miller.
Members of the Tigers team visited Yarrawonga Health as part of their community camp. Photo Lucinda Edwards Richmond FC.
Noah Balta signs two very happy Men's Shed members’ jumper.
Richmond players Josh Gibcus, Seth Campbell, Taj Hotton and Toby Nankervis talk to students at Yarrawonga P-12. Photo Lucinda Edwards Richmond FC.
Tigers Ruck Nankervis towers over the juniors at the Auskick clinic.
Toby Nankeris and Ben Miller pose for a photo with a group of excited Auskick kids.
Key forward Tom Lynch with Logan Shand and Tom Hemphill.
Taj Hotton with a fan. Photo Lucinda Edwards Richmond FC.
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