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This man let the Richmond coaches know exactly what he thought of their performance.
1/34This man let the Richmond coaches know exactly what he thought of their performance.
Objects speak louder than words - even shouted ones - for this Richmond fan.
2/34Objects speak louder than words - even shouted ones - for this Richmond fan.
The end of a loooong day at the footy.
3/34The end of a loooong day at the footy.
A Richmond fan gives it to the field umpire. Picture: Michael Klein
4/34A Richmond fan gives it to the field umpire. Picture: Michael Klein
This bloke knows this feeling all too well.
5/34This bloke knows this feeling all too well.
Tiger fans have traditionally learned disappointment early in life.
6/34Tiger fans have traditionally learned disappointment early in life.
Showered with abuse... then into the showers.
7/34Showered with abuse... then into the showers.
Yep, it happened again, she’s thinking.
8/34Yep, it happened again, she’s thinking.
An angry Tigers supporter fires one last shot at a Crows fan on his way out of the G.
9/34An angry Tigers supporter fires one last shot at a Crows fan on his way out of the G.
The bloke with his hands on his head sums up the mood perfectly as David Mundy wins the game after the siren in round eight. Picture: Julian Smith/AAP
10/34The bloke with his hands on his head sums up the mood perfectly as David Mundy wins the game after the siren in round eight. Picture: Julian Smith/AAP
This fan makes gets his point across after a loss at Etihad Stadium in 2004.
11/34This fan makes gets his point across after a loss at Etihad Stadium in 2004.
This bloke has travelled all the way to Hobart to watch his team lose.
12/34This bloke has travelled all the way to Hobart to watch his team lose.
What can you say other than, ‘Get used to it son’?
13/34What can you say other than, ‘Get used to it son’?
The misery continues for Richmond supporters in a match against the Bulldgos at Etihad Stadium.
14/34The misery continues for Richmond supporters in a match against the Bulldgos at Etihad Stadium.
An upset Tiger at the MCG.
15/34An upset Tiger at the MCG.
These kids had a front row seat to the unforlding misery.
16/34These kids had a front row seat to the unforlding misery.
At least this guy is old enough to have seen the glory days of the 1970s.
17/34At least this guy is old enough to have seen the glory days of the 1970s.
A miserable end to a Richmond v Carlton game in August 2000.
18/34A miserable end to a Richmond v Carlton game in August 2000.
Danny Frawley and Greg Miller get some crowd feedback at halftime.
19/34Danny Frawley and Greg Miller get some crowd feedback at halftime.
At least he avoided the double whammy of a Richmond loss and terrible sunburn.
20/34At least he avoided the double whammy of a Richmond loss and terrible sunburn.
Another afternoon at Etihad stadium comes to an end.
21/34Another afternoon at Etihad stadium comes to an end.
A supporter urges on the Tigers against Collingwood.
22/34A supporter urges on the Tigers against Collingwood.
Friends console one another during a match against Melbourne.
23/34Friends console one another during a match against Melbourne.
Some helpful feedback for the umpires. Picture: Michael Klein
24/34Some helpful feedback for the umpires. Picture: Michael Klein
But it’s not all bad... 2017 has so far been a joy for long-suffering Richmond fans. Picture: Michael Wilson/Getty
25/34But it’s not all bad... 2017 has so far been a joy for long-suffering Richmond fans. Picture: Michael Wilson/Getty
Even in the dark days some supporters found a reason to smile.
26/34Even in the dark days some supporters found a reason to smile.
Giving Dusty a standing ovation in the final quarter is a new favourite hobby for Tiger fans at the G. Picture: Michael Dodge/Getty
27/34Giving Dusty a standing ovation in the final quarter is a new favourite hobby for Tiger fans at the G. Picture: Michael Dodge/Getty
A fan shows his affection for Mitch Morton after a game at Subiaco.
28/34A fan shows his affection for Mitch Morton after a game at Subiaco.
The qualifying final win over Geelong broke a finals losing streak. Picture: Mark Stewart
29/34The qualifying final win over Geelong broke a finals losing streak. Picture: Mark Stewart
Trent Cotchin celebrates with fans after the win. Picture: Mark Stewart
30/34Trent Cotchin celebrates with fans after the win. Picture: Mark Stewart
A fan enjoys a rare happy day during the barren Tiger run in the mid 2000s.
31/34A fan enjoys a rare happy day during the barren Tiger run in the mid 2000s.
In case you missed the scarf and cap, the t-shrt lets you know where his allegiances lie.
32/34In case you missed the scarf and cap, the t-shrt lets you know where his allegiances lie.
Tigers fans Sophie, Jed and Grace travelled from Traralgon for the traditional season opener against Carlton.
33/34Tigers fans Sophie, Jed and Grace travelled from Traralgon for the traditional season opener against Carlton.
Tiger fans can enjoy Dusty for the next seven years. Picture: Wayne Ludbey
34/34Tiger fans can enjoy Dusty for the next seven years. Picture: Wayne Ludbey
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