Published: 26 September 2019
Last updated: 4 March 2024
THE DIEHARD TIGERS FANS among Melbourne's Orthodox Jewish community will be strictly observing the Sabbath, which prohibits them from attending the match or watching on TV.
Checking the score via a phone or radio is also forbidden from sundown Friday until Saturday evening.
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Photo: Richmond supporters David Werdiger (right) with sons Ari, 25, and Rafi, 11, at home in Caulfield North (Luis Enrique Ascui)