Punt Road Oval, the home of the Richmond Football Club, came alive with the 2009 Family Footy Day on Sunday June 7.

Forty-Nine Very Special Kids families totaling more than 250 adults and children enjoyed a day filled with face painting, animals (stuffed and real), Tiger Stripes, footy activities, BBQ and fun.

Families came from far and wide to take part in the day, some even travelling from Ballarat and Traralgon.

Four Richmond players - Daniel Jackson, Shane Tuck, Matt White and Nathan Foley - came along to sign autographs, pose for pictures and play a game of footy with a large group of very excited kids.

Very Special Kids wishes to thank the Richmond Football Club’s Tigers in the Community program for hosting the event. We’re looking forward to next year’s event already.