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Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: one-eyed on December 01, 2007, 12:18:03 AM
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Senior Coach’s Annual Report
Terry Wallace
November 29, 2007
When you finish the season in 16th position, there is no other way of saying it, other than that 2007 was a terribly disappointing year for the Richmond Football Club.
Clearly, we made ground through getting games into some of our younger, inexperienced players, and in the last month of the season the playing group showed they did have the capabilities. The time has now come, however, for the group to take some giant strides forward.
In the previous couple of years, we won games largely due to an experienced core of players that were still at the Club. But, in reality, some of these players were never going to be part of our next genuinely successful team. Tough decisions were required to open up opportunities for young players such as Thursfield, McGuane, Foley and King, etc., to develop their football.
With the likes of Gaspar, Kellaway, Stafford and Chaffey gone, plus no return at all from Hall, Knobel, Kingsley, Simmonds and P. Bowden, due to injuries, our side was left extremely light on for body size, strength and overall experience against most teams in the competition.
We have been able to witness through our VFL affiliate, Coburg, that our youngsters possess the natural ability to play very impressive football. But some of them need to realise that they now have to step up and make their mark at the elite AFL level.
When you look at the better performed teams throughout the 2007 season, most of them had a group of players taking a quantum leap in performance and playing the best football of their lives. Geelong was the obvious improver, but teams such as the Kangaroos showed that if you can get 68 players taking a huge step forward, it allows you to match it with the competition's best.
The reality at Tigerland this year was that two of our smallest players, in Nathan Foley and Jacob King, were the only squad members who took massive strides forward... It also was great to see two young defenders, in Will Thursfield and Luke McGuane, show that they have what it takes to develop into quality players for the Club in the future. Overall, however, we simply did not have enough players perform at their very best in 2007.
One genuine positive about our playing structure is that in three years we have gone from virtually the slowest team in the competition, to a side with genuine speed and run. Our ability to get across the ground certainly caused some teams real problems late in the season. When we can combine a tough, physical, one-on-one game style, with this run and carry, it will be a damaging formula for us.
As senior coach, I have established for not only the playing group, but the entire Club, five key areas of focus in ZO08...
1. FAITH IN THE CLUB'S DIRECTION
Once again, through the trade period and National Draft, it is dearly evident the direction we are heading. Our aim has always been to get as many young players together as possible, to formulate a team capable of regularly playing finals football. I realise supporters can become impatient, but the development of our own players will hold us in good stead for a decade or more...
2. DEVELOP OUR OWN STARS
The selection of players through the trade period and National Draft is one part, but we need to fasttrack and develop our own players as well. The importance of getting the very best out of what we bring to the Club is a critical component for success. We have shown through the fast-tracking of rookies such as Foley and King that we have coaches, who can get the very best out of players. This development work needs to continue across the entire Club.
3. TEAM-ORIENTED GAME STYLE
The best teams in the competition have a game structure not based on individual brilliance. They are structured in such a way that any player can come in and fill a given role at any point of time during the season. The manner in which we intend to play was certainly on display late in the season and our coaching staff, along with the playing group, will continue to work to hone this, so that every player has a clear understanding of precisely what's required. From now on, our players competing at VFL level with Coburg, will also be coached exactly the way we want them to play at AFL level with Richmond.
4. MENTAL TOUGHNESS
This year we played in eight games where the final margin was less than 25 points, yet we could salvage only a draw out of these eight matches. Obviously, our players' growing maturity will help their bodies develop physically, but we also need to work on some tools over the summer months to enhance their mental toughness. Game day is more a confidence issue. When you are confident that you have the tools to deal with tough situations, you handle them far more maturely and competently. This is the players' challenge over summer.
5. TEAM ATTITUDE
I still believe in my first three years at the Club, we have not yet achieved a completely selfless approach within our playing group. We need our senior players and team leaders to show the way and play with a team-first approach. As senior coach, I will be demanding this from all our players.
On a personal note, I would like to thank everyone at the Club for their support in what was a particularly tough season. The current playing group know, and understand, that they have a huge responsibility to turn around this Club's fortunes. We all genuinely believe, however, that we are absolutely heading down the right track. Sometimes, when you seem to be taking a step backwards, you are actually going forwards at a rapid rate. This is evident to those within the Club, but it is now time for us to show the football world that the Tigers will once again be a force to be reckoned with...
Terry Wallace
Senior Coach
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FOOTBALL DEPARTMENT’S ANNUAL REPORT
Greg Miller
November 29, 2007
It is better to take the positives from the year and look ahead, than dwell on what was a most disappointing season for the club on-field.
I strongly believe we are setting up our playing stocks for sustained success. Getting games under the belts of our younger brigade, evaluating their ability to take us to finals success, and targeting specific types through trades and drafts, ultimately will lead to a group coming through together, all hungry for team success.
The signs of development became more evident late in the season when our young team, having gained valuable experience throughout the year, started to play some good football.
More confirmation of the development of our young group was seen in the VFL finals series, as Coburg made its way through to the grand final.
The appointment of one of our 2007 assistant coaches, Jade Rawlings, as Coburg's coach for 2008, reinforces the importance of our VFL alignment and recognises the value of this relationship.
The dynamics and camaraderie within our young playing group is most impressive. And, the appointment late last year of Craig McRae as the Club's Development Manager, along with the Board's decision to upgrade development and training throughout the Club, will only aid what is a fine crop of young men. Leaders are emerging, talent is developing, and a sense of "it is now up to us", is evident.
We saw, first-hand this year, the need for patience and belief, with Geelong finishing off an eight-year build-up to win the 2007 premiership in such emphatic style. At times during that eight-year period, the Cats seemingly went backwards (2003 and 2006), and they copped media pressure and supporter alarm. However, they stuck to their plan and when the group was at the right age, right mindset, and had the right experience, they achieved the ultimate goal.
Terry Wallace, from day one as coach of the Richmond Football Club, has aspired to the Geelong philosophy - strong administration, strong support for each other, and building the playing stocks for sustained success. All football decisions are made with this philosophy in mind...
Throughout the 2007 season, on an individual basis, Nathan Foley, Adam Pattison, Graham Polak and Jacob King, put their hands up week after week to help the team out. I would also like to acknowledge our captain, Kane Johnson, for his tireless work with the playing group off-field in educating, cajoling and keeping the spirits up during a difficult time. And, a special mention to Matthew Richardson} who again played his heart out every time he pulled on the Richmond jumper, and was finally rewarded with his first Jack Dyer Medal.
The Club's football division has gone from 10 staff just three years back, deficient in recruiting, developing and material resources, to a planned 15 for 2008. Thanks to excellent management, and a stable, strategic Board, we can finally offer Terry Wallace the armory to realise the Club's meticulously planned premiership assault.
We are very thankful for the many support staff and volunteers in the football department, who give much of their time and effort to help us function. The work these people do behind the scenes is vital to getting our team on the field each week during the season.
Finally, a little piece of advice: Don't look back - look where we are going, and you will enjoy all that the Richmond Football Club has to offer in its AFL/VFL Centenary Year.
Greg Miller
Director of Football
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cant wait to read jackstars responce to this
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Wallace actually saying that we have gone from the slowest team to GENIUNE SPEED AND RUN.. Ability to get across the ground.
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I cannot beleive people beleive in this garbage
For all of you who post on here. sign up with BIGPOND. and spend the rest of the week watching games from rounds 1-18.
You will see a football team go backwards , sideways and be the worst run and carry team in the league. Thats why we finished bottom.
I could go on and on but whats the point.
And Terry heading down the right track, I will give you the directions to Centrelink Terry ,because thats the direction you are heading in,.
Today isnt December 1st, its April the 1st
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And Terry, aspire to your own philosophy, dont worry about Geelong.
Why ? The game changes continually and all coaches are unique in the own ways. You certainly are :lol
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Terry stating no return from Bowden and Kingsley, guess what, you recruited them ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)
People dont realise that Clubs like the Bulldogs and Geelong was rapt to see the backs of these 2, Terry thought different.
Can see Jordon McMahon being the new tiger whipping boy after round 2
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You post this:
I could go on and on but whats the point.
Then make two more posts
Change you name to Jokster and stay on bigpond
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Do realise how bitter your posts make you appear Jackstar? It's not a good look. If you were like this while you were at the RCF there is little wonder that you are no longer there. I'd get rid of someone with that sort of attitude if they were working for me, and I'm a softy.
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i warned yas
by the way jackstar, we are a very fast unit now, maybe we finished 16th, but we are sstill a fast team
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Do realise how bitter your posts make you appear Jackstar? It's not a good look. If you were like this while you were at the RCF there is little wonder that you are no longer there. I'd get rid of someone with that sort of attitude if they were working for me, and I'm a softy.
Bitter, nah.
Facts, yes!
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You post this:
I could go on and on but whats the point.
Then make two more posts
Change you name to Jokster and stay on bigpond
Well the facts are the we were the most indirect short kicking team in the comp after the Round 18. FACT!
I am tipping you wont see any of that crap next year, if you do,
There will be a new coach by mid season
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Do realise how bitter your posts make you appear Jackstar? It's not a good look. If you were like this while you were at the RCF there is little wonder that you are no longer there. I'd get rid of someone with that sort of attitude if they were working for me, and I'm a softy.
By the way, I walked
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By the way, I walked
Then why were you whinging that Terry never returned your phone calls :rollin
You're so full of crap :lol
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Do realise how bitter your posts make you appear Jackstar? It's not a good look. If you were like this while you were at the RCF there is little wonder that you are no longer there. I'd get rid of someone with that sort of attitude if they were working for me, and I'm a softy.
Bitter, nah.
Facts, yes!
Well as long as your happy.
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Do realise how bitter your posts make you appear Jackstar? It's not a good look. If you were like this while you were at the RCF there is little wonder that you are no longer there. I'd get rid of someone with that sort of attitude if they were working for me, and I'm a softy.
By the way, I walked
See above.
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By the way, I walked
Then why were you whinging that Terry never returned your phone calls :rollin
You're so full of crap :lol
Really.
You wouldnt know what goes on!
As for returning calls, he is weak as pee, I arent the only one either!
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Do realise how bitter your posts make you appear Jackstar? It's not a good look. If you were like this while you were at the RCF there is little wonder that you are no longer there. I'd get rid of someone with that sort of attitude if they were working for me, and I'm a softy.
Bitter, nah.
Facts, yes!
Well as long as your happy.
Very happy actually! :thumbsup
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You wouldnt know what goes on!
Yes, I do. You told me effwit lol :rollin
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You wouldnt know what goes on!
Yes, I do. You told me effwit lol :rollin
Personal attack! ::)
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You wouldnt know what goes on!
Yes, I do. You told me effwit lol :rollin
Personal attack! ::)
You're just one big personal affront to this club :help
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Moving right along :whistle
You can't really disagree with those 5 key areas mentioned by Plough as our team skills (lack of sheparding for a teammate for instance) and our mental toughness was poor but like all things in footy we'll be judged by results on-field and not by preseason talk.
From now on, our players competing at VFL level with Coburg, will also be coached exactly the way we want them to play at AFL level with Richmond.
This is the line that stood out for me. Is he saying this didn't happen under Andy Collins ???.
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Do realise how bitter your posts make you appear Jackstar? It's not a good look. If you were like this while you were at the RCF there is little wonder that you are no longer there. I'd get rid of someone with that sort of attitude if they were working for me, and I'm a softy.
there is a rule in business that i always stick with, never employee people with a negative attitude because eventually it will spread like a cancer.
sorry Jackstar it just gets repetitive after awhile...
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Do realise how bitter your posts make you appear Jackstar? It's not a good look. If you were like this while you were at the RCF there is little wonder that you are no longer there. I'd get rid of someone with that sort of attitude if they were working for me, and I'm a softy.
By the way, I walked
im glad you did with that negative attitude you would have been unbearable to be around.
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Do realise how bitter your posts make you appear Jackstar? It's not a good look. If you were like this while you were at the RCF there is little wonder that you are no longer there. I'd get rid of someone with that sort of attitude if they were working for me, and I'm a softy.
By the way, I walked
im glad you did with that negative attitude you would have been unbearable to be around.
Extremely postive actually.
I wouldnt put extra players behind the ball like Wallet does.
He only does that and plays the possesion game so he doesnt get flogged each week.
can tell you clowns, come and post here come round 12 when you have 2 games and on the bottom again. ::)
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Do realise how bitter your posts make you appear Jackstar? It's not a good look. If you were like this while you were at the RCF there is little wonder that you are no longer there. I'd get rid of someone with that sort of attitude if they were working for me, and I'm a softy.
there is a rule in business that i always stick with, never employee people with a negative attitude because eventually it will spread like a cancer.
sorry Jackstar it just gets repetitive after awhile...
No offence RRROFO, I dont think you would employ people and I dont think you would be a senior management type? Could be wrong?
I run a business TWICE the size of the RFC champ.
Everything is positive in our business and we dont finish on the bottom, we are achievers and dont revert to spin doctoring.!
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sorry Jackstar it just gets repetitive after awhile...
The only thing repetitive is back to back wooden spoons :thumbsup
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I get the feeling whether people like it or not that that Jacko will be proven correct again. We will have another tough year again in 2008. We need another year on the bottom to get another 2 or 3 quality youngsters in anyway. I think R11 or R12 we will really be struggling but that may not necessarily be a bad thing down the track.
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I get the feeling whether people like it or not that that Jacko will be proven correct again. We will have another tough year again in 2008. We need another year on the bottom to get another 2 or 3 quality youngsters in anyway. I think R11 or R12 we will really be struggling but that may not necessarily be a bad thing down the track.
That's the spirit, Ramps lol :help
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LOL thats not bad from you Moi, im looking forward to Jackos response. Moi is now doing comedy.
Oh and I just call it how I see it, we are 3 or 4 years away yet -2008 looks like a tough year. Look forward to Natanui and Rich.
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LOL thats not bad from you Moi, im looking forward to Jackos response lol. Moi is now doing comedy lol.
Just don't tell Tiga, that was a shocking photo manipulatin lol :rollin
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You could almost win post of the month with that Moi.
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Oh and I just call it how I see it, we are 3 or 4 years away yet -2008 looks like a tough year. Look forward to Natanui and Rich.
Oh, I can live with people's opinions unless I think they have an ulterior motive, Ramps ;)
And I don't think you do so if that's what you think, I just hope you're wrong.
I don't think we'll make the finals, but I saw enough at the end of the season to think we might go up a rung or two. I couldn't stand another year like this one, so bugger the draft picks. I'm trying to think positive :pray
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I get the feeling whether people like it or not that that Jacko will be proven correct again. We will have another tough year again in 2008. We need another year on the bottom to get another 2 or 3 quality youngsters in anyway. I think R11 or R12 we will really be struggling but that may not necessarily be a bad thing down the track.
Thank you
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LOL thats not bad from you Moi, im looking forward to Jackos response lol. Moi is now doing comedy lol.
Just don't tell Tiga, that was a shocking photo manipulatin lol :rollin
True to form, another personal insult.
Anyway, have changed clubs smart arse!
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Oh and I just call it how I see it, we are 3 or 4 years away yet -2008 looks like a tough year. Look forward to Natanui and Rich.
Oh, I can live with people's opinions unless I think they have an ulterior motive, Ramps ;)
And I don't think you do so if that's what you think, I just hope you're wrong.
I don't think we'll make the finals, but I saw enough at the end of the season to think we might go up a rung or two. I couldn't stand another year like this one, so bugger the draft picks. I'm trying to think positive :pray
Did you go to game ? ::)
You only went to games at the G. which makes 8 home games.
Yeah, you seen heaps of the tiges ::)
You said you dont go to the dome, dont blame you., they usually get flogged there by quicker teams ::)
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Do realise how bitter your posts make you appear Jackstar? It's not a good look. If you were like this while you were at the RCF there is little wonder that you are no longer there. I'd get rid of someone with that sort of attitude if they were working for me, and I'm a softy.
there is a rule in business that i always stick with, never employee people with a negative attitude because eventually it will spread like a cancer.
sorry Jackstar it just gets repetitive after awhile...
No offence RRROFO, I dont think you would employ people and I dont think you would be a senior management type? Could be wrong?
I run a business TWICE the size of the RFC champ.
Everything is positive in our business and we dont finish on the bottom, we are achievers and dont revert to spin doctoring.!
I don't think you are talking to me unless you are still worried about my first post, and I don't really think what I do or don't do is particularly important to this discussion. I have nothing to prove and I am secure enough in myself not to need to justify by position in life or business. Believe what you need to believe, my life will remain unaffected. :) I am sure you are very successful, good luck with your ventures, I mean that sincerely.
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Do realise how bitter your posts make you appear Jackstar? It's not a good look. If you were like this while you were at the RCF there is little wonder that you are no longer there. I'd get rid of someone with that sort of attitude if they were working for me, and I'm a softy.
there is a rule in business that i always stick with, never employee people with a negative attitude because eventually it will spread like a cancer.
sorry Jackstar it just gets repetitive after awhile...
No offence RRROFO, I dont think you would employ people and I dont think you would be a senior management type? Could be wrong?
I run a business TWICE the size of the RFC champ.
Everything is positive in our business and we dont finish on the bottom, we are achievers and dont revert to spin doctoring.!
I don't think you are talking to me unless you are still worried about my first post, and I don't really think what I do or don't do is particularly important to this discussion. I have nothing to prove and I am secure enough in myself not to need to justify by position in life or business. Believe what you need to believe, my life will remain unaffected. :) I am sure you are very successful, good luck with your ventures, I mean that sincerely.
Thanks :thumbsup
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Thanks :thumbsup
You're welcome ;)
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Cut out all the personal crap people >:( :banghead ::). We don't want to have lock this thread.
BACK TO DISCUSSING TO TOPIC! >:(
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Yep. Take note Moi. no more personal insults.
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Hey one-eyed, you are better off locking the thread, you cant have an opinion here anymore without being slagged on!
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Hey one-eyed, you are better off locking the thread, you cant have an opinion here anymore without being slagged on!
Jack
Sorry, I've been busy with the BBQ and the NZ wine.
Do you need someone to stick up for you?
I'm here buddy.
:thumbsup
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Hey one-eyed, you are better off locking the thread, you cant have an opinion here anymore without being slagged on!
Jack
Sorry, I've been busy with the BBQ and the NZ wine.
Do you need someone to stick up for you?
I'm here buddy.
:thumbsup
How sweet ::)
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Hey one-eyed, you are better off locking the thread, you cant have an opinion here anymore without being slagged on!
Jack
Sorry, I've been busy with the BBQ and the NZ wine.
Do you need someone to stick up for you?
I'm here buddy.
:thumbsup
How sweet ::)
Just the sort of bloke I am.
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Hey one-eyed, you are better off locking the thread, you cant have an opinion here anymore without being slagged on!
Jack
Sorry, I've been busy with the BBQ and the NZ wine.
Do you need someone to stick up for you?
I'm here buddy.
:thumbsup
How sweet ::)
Just the sort of bloke I am.
Fabulous ::)
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Do realise how bitter your posts make you appear Jackstar? It's not a good look. If you were like this while you were at the RCF there is little wonder that you are no longer there. I'd get rid of someone with that sort of attitude if they were working for me, and I'm a softy.
there is a rule in business that i always stick with, never employee people with a negative attitude because eventually it will spread like a cancer.
sorry Jackstar it just gets repetitive after awhile...
No offence RRROFO, I dont think you would employ people and I dont think you would be a senior management type? Could be wrong?
I run a business TWICE the size of the RFC champ.
Everything is positive in our business and we dont finish on the bottom, we are achievers and dont revert to spin doctoring.!
that was my quote about employing people jackstar, and quite frankly mate you wouldnt have a clue what my business dealings are and one thing about business never assume anything about anyone.
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Do realise how bitter your posts make you appear Jackstar? It's not a good look. If you were like this while you were at the RCF there is little wonder that you are no longer there. I'd get rid of someone with that sort of attitude if they were working for me, and I'm a softy.
there is a rule in business that i always stick with, never employee people with a negative attitude because eventually it will spread like a cancer.
sorry Jackstar it just gets repetitive after awhile...
No offence RRROFO, I dont think you would employ people and I dont think you would be a senior management type? Could be wrong?
I run a business TWICE the size of the RFC champ.
Everything is positive in our business and we dont finish on the bottom, we are achievers and dont revert to spin doctoring.!
that was my quote about employing people jackstar, and quite frankly mate you wouldnt have a clue what my business dealings are and one thing about business never assume anything about anyone.
That right mate, you wouldnt have any idea of my business dealings either
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Hey one-eyed, you are better off locking the thread, you cant have an opinion here anymore without being slagged on!
Jack
Sorry, I've been busy with the BBQ and the NZ wine.
Do you need someone to stick up for you?
I'm here buddy.
:thumbsup
Thanks 1965 for your support. Had BBQ myself. did the beers around the world thing, not well today.lol
Am deleting my account today, bit tired of the personal insults.
More to life than football,
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bit tired of the personal insults.
You're such a sook. You don't mind attacking one of the things we luv most but take offence when we defend it and attack you like you do the club. We're just as insulted by your remarks as you are ours. Cya later :-*
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bit tired of the personal insults.
You're such a sook. You don't mind attacking one of the things we luv most but take offence when we defend it and attack you like you do the club. We're just as insulted by your remarks as you are ours. Cya later :-*
I have never made personal attacks on any poster here, not like you have.
Your problem is that you know I am right but you are blinded by your love of the RFC.
I ask you this, why have so many past players dont want anything to do with the RFC and work at other clubs ?
Plough has pleaded with guys like Ash Prescott and others and they have gone elsewhere.
Good luck Moi winning your back to back spoons! :stupid
As for attacking the club, why not, They are the laughing stock.
Let me know how Jordon McMahon going mid season.
We are struggling to get off the bottom and they go and trade draft pick for HIM!
Should never trade draft picks when you are on the bottom! Especially for a DUD!
People say give Jordon a go, Jordon plays scared and is the typical zone off player, cant win his own ball. Do we need this sort of player, NO!
3 years at $1,000,000. How many memberships will it take to pay for him.!
Anyway, am deleting my account, not going to argue with ill informed people anymore, you just read the Herald Sun!
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i didnt think you were the type to take your bat and ball and go home and quit jack
In any case good luck in your travells
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I ask you this, why have so many past players dont want anything to do with the RFC and work at other clubs ?
Plough has pleaded with guys like Ash Prescott and others and they have gone elsewhere.
You trying to say it's Plough's fault past players won't come back to the club?
You're quite insane with your hate for Terry!
:rollin
CYA
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I ask you this, why have so many past players dont want anything to do with the RFC and work at other clubs ?
Plough has pleaded with guys like Ash Prescott and others and they have gone elsewhere.
You trying to say it's Plough's fault past players won't come back to the club?
You're quite insane with your hate for Terry!
:rollin
CYA
didnt you know that everything that has been wrong about this club for 25 years is ALL Wallace's fault...lol
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I ask you this, why have so many past players dont want anything to do with the RFC and work at other clubs ?
Plough has pleaded with guys like Ash Prescott and others and they have gone elsewhere.
You trying to say it's Plough's fault past players won't come back to the club?
You're quite insane with your hate for Terry!
:rollin
CYA
didnt you know that everything that has been wrong about this club for 25 years is ALL Wallace's fault...lol
Yep, I should listen more to Passionflower lol
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LMAO@ This pile of sh it.
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I'm sorry I don't know about any of the history of this site or previous confrontations people have had here so this post is without bias in any way.
In my opinion Terry Wallace is the perfect coach for our club in our current stage. When he arrived we were stagnant, disfunctional and factional. For decades we as supporters would demand instant success from our coaches and team. Coaches never lasted because they never had time to rebuild. They were constant fear from season to season that they would lose their job and so traded away draft picks for ready made players who could offer something immediately. They never had the luxury to wait for players to develop.
When TW arrived he did so with the reputation of being media suvvy (a spin-doctor :)), tacticially astute and a lateral thinker. He was sought after by numerous clubs but chose the Tigers as long as they would give him the time, 5 years in fact, to rebuild the club. History had shown him that a smaller contract would have never allowed him the longevity to see through his plan or reap any of the rewards of its fruition.
For the last 3 years TW has stuck by the plan. He has continued to inject quality youth into the team and attempt to create our own stars. This years draft continued to reinforce this goal.
The most amazing fact is that, even though we have finished bottom of the ladder this year, as supporters we are still optomistic about the future. TW has been nothing but transparent and accountable with his vision for the club, sometimes to his own determent. We made a profit of over one million dollars, a growing membership total and an exciting team that we know will be something special.
If TW was any other coach he would have been out the door by now. We needed someone to sell us hope, to sell us a vision and TW did just that while all the while allowing our great club to rebuild.
All this hard work and short terms pain will finally give us future sustained success and I know that I have TW to largely thank for that.
Whatever happens in the future I believe he deserves to be at our club to witness his vision come to fruition.
Stripes
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Top post Stripes :clapping
Despite occasionally wavering (Kingsley) the club on the whole has stuck to our youth policy. We now have 24 players under 23 with probably 3-4 more coming in just over a week's time. It's now up to the club to show it is able to develop the young list into a successful team over the few years. Part of that is boosting resources which is what the Club is doing. Whether Plough still has the reigns by then of course depends on the final 2 years of his contract. Another shocker of a year like 2007 and it'll be tough for him to survive. As Ramps has said a few times Terry may be setting up the list for his successor to reap the glory.
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I dont think a poor season again next year is an automatic sacking by any stretch. Club needs to be absolutely sure that Wallace cant succeed before they sack him. I can see that the pressure will be on- especially from the supporters, but you know, Richmond needs 1 more year at the bottom, 3 or 4 more talented youngsters, the real test for me is 2009 - Can Wallace coach a group of young players to the finals in the last of his 5 year deal. If he makes the finals in 2009 he stays if he misses out in 2008 and 2009 its all over.
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But isn't the draft in 2008 supposed to be stronger ???
If so a climb up the ladder will still get us decent picks :thumbsup
I would love us to make the finals (stranger things have happened in footy) in 2008 especially having stuck by our youth policy (I think I'm not the only one who sees that's what we've been doing :P) Give me 8th, 1 final and draft pick 9 and I reckon we win ;D
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That's why you pay your recruiters the big bucks (or should be). It's up to them to find the gems so you can be successful but not disadvantaged at draft time. VERY important job. FJ and CC will make an awesome team I think. Fingers crossed.
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LOL thats not bad from you Moi, im looking forward to Jackos response lol. Moi is now doing comedy lol.
Just don't tell Tiga, that was a shocking photo manipulatin lol :rollin
Sorry for the late reply moi, Here is my score for your effort...
Technical merit - 6
Creativity - 10
Humourous Impact - 10 :thumbsup
You know its true that there is a song for every occasion and what could be more apt than this tune for a parting Jackstar
"Leaving on a Jet Plane" :lol
All my bags are packed, I'm ready to go
I'm standin' here outside your door
I hate to wake you up to say goodbye
But the dawn is breakin', it's early morn
The taxi's waitin', he's blowin' his horn
Already I'm so lonesome I could die
So kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me like you'll never let me go
'Cause I'm leaving on a jet plane
I don't know when I'll be back again
Oh, babe, I hate to go
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But isn't the draft in 2008 supposed to be stronger ???
If so a climb up the ladder will still get us decent picks :thumbsup
I would love us to make the finals (stranger things have happened in footy) in 2008 especially having stuck by our youth policy (I think I'm not the only one who sees that's what we've been doing :P) Give me 8th, 1 final and draft pick 9 and I reckon we win ;D
True WP, stranger things can happen in footy and it would be great if we could surprise next year. Since 1994 there's always been one side that rises out of nowhere (Port this year) and another that falls dramatically (Dees this year). Though we would need to be very lucky injury-wise with full seasons from Simmo, Browny, Foley, Thursty, Lids at the very least to get anywhere near the top 8 IMO. With still such a young side and list you'd expect us to be inconsistent. If we can have a year like Brisbane did this year then that would be seen as genuine improvement and a step in the right direction for our youngsters IMV.
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But isn't the draft in 2008 supposed to be stronger ???
If so a climb up the ladder will still get us decent picks :thumbsup
I would love us to make the finals (stranger things have happened in footy) in 2008 especially having stuck by our youth policy (I think I'm not the only one who sees that's what we've been doing :P) Give me 8th, 1 final and draft pick 9 and I reckon we win ;D
True WP, stranger things can happen in footy and it would be great if we could surprise next year. Since 1994 there's always been one side that rises out of nowhere (Port this year) and another that falls dramatically (Dees this year). Though we would need to be very lucky injury-wise with full seasons from Simmo, Browny, Foley, Thursty, Lids at the very least to get anywhere near the top 8 IMO. With still such a young side and list you'd expect us to be inconsistent. If we can have a year like Brisbane did this year then that would be seen as genuine improvement and a step in the right direction for our youngsters IMV.
IMHO, still think that the Tigers need another development year in 08 before going anywhere near challenging for finals. Would be happy to be proven wrong.
The top 5 (Richo, Simmo, Bowdo, Johnno, Browno) on the list are OK, but thereafter the developing youngsters do not have the body maturity and are just too inconsistent.
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LOL thats not bad from you Moi, im looking forward to Jackos response lol. Moi is now doing comedy lol.
Just don't tell Tiga, that was a shocking photo manipulatin lol :rollin
Sorry for the late reply moi, Here is my score for your effort...
Technical merit - 6
Creativity - 10
Humourous Impact - 10 :thumbsup
You know its true that there is a song for every occasion and what could be more apt than this tune for a parting Jackstar
"Leaving on a Jet Plane" :lol
All my bags are packed, I'm ready to go
I'm standin' here outside your door
I hate to wake you up to say goodbye
But the dawn is breakin', it's early morn
The taxi's waitin', he's blowin' his horn
Already I'm so lonesome I could die
So kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me like you'll never let me go
'Cause I'm leaving on a jet plane
I don't know when I'll be back again
Oh, babe, I hate to go
Hey TIga.
I paid for a return FLIGHT. :lol :rollin :rollin :rollin :lol :lol
I am BACK!
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JACKO's back :lol
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JACKO's back :lol
quicker than i thought :rollin
Next time Jack goes I reckon we should run a sweep on the timing of his return :jump
:yep
:eyebrow
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JACKO's back :lol
:thumbsup
Had to come back, the comedy I was reading on this site was too tempting :lol
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JACKO's back :lol
:thumbsup
Had to come back, the comedy I was reading on this site was too tempting :lol
why does one need so many alias's, perhaps this one will be next :santa
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Well I was nicknamed little jackie by a now former poster, so I thought I would stick with it, I can be santa if you want. :lol
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Well I was nicknamed little jackie by a now former poster, so I thought I would stick with it, I can be santa if you want. :lol
is that you Tony...Mokbel that is. :lol. i had heard he was a tigers supporter.
perhaps they have free internet access over in Greece. ;)
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:santa Dont think so
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Happy now!
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Happy now!
Keep up the good work :santa, all those little kiddies are reliant on you delivering them those goodies in their stockings.
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Welcome back Jack or should I say Little Jackie. :rollin What good is light without shade! :thumbsup Look forward
to mixing it with you..without the personal insults of course. :lol
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Tigas growing in confidence in here lol ... just wait till r11 next season tiga ... we'll all be on the verge of a breakdown lol ...
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Welcome back Jack or should I say Little Jackie. :rollin What good is light without shade! :thumbsup Look forward
to mixing it with you..without the personal insults of course. :lol
No perosnal insults from me, I just receive them :lol
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Package for little Jackie!!....Package for little Jackie!! :lol
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Tigas growing in confidence in here lol ... just wait till r11 next season tiga ... we'll all be on the verge of a breakdown lol ...
lol. keyboard meltdown :lol