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Tigers in Giant hunt for Williams
Michael Gleeson
The Age
September 1, 2012
RICHMOND is seeking to entice former Port Adelaide premiership coach Mark Williams from Greater Western Sydney to join its coaching team with an announcement on his move to Punt Road expected soon.
Williams is understood to be in demand for a role primarily in development at the Tigers, where he would be reunited with Damien Hardwick who was a member of the Port premiership side coached by Williams and started his coaching apprenticeship under Williams.
A senior assistant coach at Greater Western Sydney under Kevin Sheedy, Williams remains contracted to the Giants for next year but it is understood that relationship has deteriorated. Williams' future became cloudier this week when Sheedy's contract as senior coach of the club was renewed.
It is believed the Tigers are not considering Williams for a mentoring role of Hardwick, such as was discussed and rejected last year when Mick Malthouse was a potential candidate for such a role. It is also unknown if Williams would be used in a match-day role as discussions are only beginning.
Williams is believed to have been unhappy in Western Sydney and has already begun discussions about moving his family back to Melbourne.
When Williams initially moved to the start-up club there was an expectation that he would start under Sheedy and indeed most likely act as de facto coach to Sheedy's spruiker.
GWS plays its final game of the season today and it is likely to be Williams' last game at the club with negotiations with the Tigers expected to intensify this week. It is presumed GWS will be willing to release Williams from his contract.
Williams has not been a target for Carlton in its ''search'' for a new coach after this week's sacking of Brett Ratten.
Williams is a big personality and can evidently be a difficult figure to manage, but no one in the game doubts his football nous and Hardwick knows and understand his character and is comfortable with the fact he can only add to the Tigers and in particular help with educating their young players.
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/tigers-in-giant-hunt-for-williams-20120831-256fz.html#ixzz258icX6fT
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Wow :bow
Great stuff RFC.
Not sure what I think of Williams personality wise, but his record speaks for itself. Can coach.
How he got that Port side into the GF a few years ago is beyond me.
Would be fantastic to get in a development role. Has been coaching the GWS as it is.
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Uuuummmm, why Choco ?
Realistically what can Willaims bring to the table that someone such as a Richardson couldn't in a development role ?
A destablising influence & divisive figure perhaps ?
Too many ex-Port peolple already at RFC - Hardwick, Lade, Hartley & perhaps Chaplan.
RFC certainly needed a culture change - but to Port - no thanks !
Would prefer a blend of Hawks & Geelongs game plan & culture from the last 5 years.
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a new williams as forward line coach?
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I hope we're offering him a bit more than a development coaches role, this guy would be a great senior assistant and probably knows more about the game than our whole coaching team combined.
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Reserves coach?
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I hope we're offering him a bit more than a development coaches role, this guy would be a great senior assistant and probably knows more about the game than our whole coaching team combined.
talk about no idea, have you been watching the highlights reel of their GF again.
FFS get a wider perspective
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I hope we're offering him a bit more than a development coaches role, this guy would be a great senior assistant and probably knows more about the game than our whole coaching team combined.
talk about no idea, have you been watching the highlights reel of their GF again.
FFS get a wider perspective
STFU and go back to rimming our Coleman medalist flog :clapping
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Oh yeah I forgot.
Your a tiger supporter get on board the jack train, stop watching reruns of the 2007 GF and lokking for a messiah you loser
Go Jack :gotigers
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Oh yeah I forgot.
Your a tiger supporter get on board the jack train, stop watching reruns of the 2007 GF and lokking for a messiah you loser
Go Jack :gotigers
I think hes the Messiah? :ROTFL where the stuff did u get that from flog?
I want us to add experience and nous to our coaching team you stuffing fanboy.
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Get it done Tiges :clapping
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This is great news, very positive, experience like this is hard to come across. :gotigers
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huge news
will help our young coaching group
help develop our young players
and, put us in a great position to secure GWS talent.
Sounds too good to be true.
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He's not the messiah ffs get a grip :banghead :banghead
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Get it done, Tiges :clapping
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I hope we're offering him a bit more than a development coaches role, this guy would be a great senior assistant and probably knows more about the game than our whole coaching team combined.
Agreed is also a little left of centre so he can be creative and manic in the way he gets things done.
Get it done Tiges. :thumbsup
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I ike the sound of it, this guy has one of the sharpest football minds in the business, we ve seen the impact rosssmith has made, a quality person in williams can only help :clapping
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Enter the building .... Choco The Messiah
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Lets hope we see some late september yellow and black necktie GWS Sheeds and Scotts transport hanging action :)
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I hope we're offering him a bit more than a development coaches role, this guy would be a great senior assistant and probably knows more about the game than our whole coaching team combined.
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spot on TM, he can only help IMO.
with a bit of luck he will become our new forward coach.
Great news. So he failed in a GF with Port. wow WGAF. Rocket failed to get Buldogs into a GF does that mean his experience is not needed.
Chuck get off the terps pal
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:bow
Get it done, Tiges :clapping
Stuffing love the Choc
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Yep, Ive got a lot of time for Chocco. Reckon he would be a handy acquisition. Not the end of the world if we dont secure him though.
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I hope we're offering him a bit more than a development coaches role, this guy would be a great senior assistant and probably knows more about the game than our whole coaching team combined.
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spot on TM, he can only help IMO.
with a bit of luck he will become our new forward coach.
Great news. So he failed in a GF with Port. wow WGAF. Rocket failed to get Buldogs into a GF does that mean his experience is not needed.
Chuck get off the terps pal
He also won a bleedin flag, they had no right to get into the next one..the cards fell their wy
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Port were unbeatable 2001-04
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Enter the building .... Choco The Messiah
You're embarrassing yourself
you're letting your hatred and emotions cloud your judgment :shh
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Get it done Tiges :clapping
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Not sure how I feel about this one, personally I dont like the dude but I have never met him so I should try and put that feeling aside.
I just have this feeling that he has been a head cocach and wants that role again. This drive to become a head coach again could create unwanted distractions to Hardwick and the rest of the coaching team. We dont need anything that "Could" (and I know its just a could) take our eyes of the prize.
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His daughter goes out with GWS young gun Dylan Shiel. Get it done Tiges :clapping
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Don't care how good this bloke is can't stand him! :banghead
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Uuuummmm, why Choco ?
Realistically what can Willaims bring to the table that someone such as a Richardson couldn't in a development role ?
A destablising influence & divisive figure perhaps ?
Too many ex-Port peolple already at RFC - Hardwick, Lade, Hartley & perhaps Chaplan.
RFC certainly needed a culture change - but to Port - no thanks !
Would prefer a blend of Hawks & Geelongs game plan & culture from the last 5 years.
Simms has won a flag at Port under Chocco and he has come from being an ass. Coach under the Hawk system. Furthermore we have Lade who is a premiership teammate of Dimma, Leppa who played in 3 flags in the same era and Smith who has worked considerably prior to this year in the Hawthorn system. Whether you can stand Chocco or not the fact is he is a premiership coach and the ppl employed at the club are from successful clubs who while they were there gained the ultimate success. I think this will help to make us more professional off field tactically and the footy acumen going around in the box would be the best the club would have seen in the coaches box since our last flag possibly since Tommy Hafey was in the box. So Port are a basket case now they were not when the aforementioned were there.
Would be an excellent acquisition to say the least.
Get it done Tiges.
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Uuuummmm, why Choco ?
Realistically what can Willaims bring to the table that someone such as a Richardson couldn't in a development role ?
A destablising influence & divisive figure perhaps ?
Too many ex-Port peolple already at RFC - Hardwick, Lade, Hartley & perhaps Chaplan.
RFC certainly needed a culture change - but to Port - no thanks !
Would prefer a blend of Hawks & Geelongs game plan & culture from the last 5 years.
Simms has won a flag at Port under Chocco and he has come from being an ass. Coach under the Hawk system. Furthermore we have Lade who is a premiership teammate of Dimma, Leppa who played in 3 flags in the same era and Smith who has worked considerably prior to this year in the Hawthorn system. Whether you can stand Chocco or not the fact is he is a premiership coach and the ppl employed at the club are from successful clubs who while they were there gained the ultimate success. I think this will help to make us more professional off field tactically and the footy acumen going around in the box would be the best the club would have seen in the coaches box since our last flag possibly since Tommy Hafey was in the box. So Port are a basket case now they were not when the aforementioned were there.
Would be an excellent acquisition to say the least.
Get it done Tiges.
I was going to be negative about this when I first looked at the thread. Choco has a 'drill-sergeant' attitude which can be divisive......but you have talked me into it....so long as he knows his place he has an astute football brain.
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Astute is an understatement, this guy is in mensa class when it comes to football :shh
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Cant stand the bloke..however will back the tiges decision,they know what is required
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:bow
Get it done, Tiges :clapping
Stuffing love the Choc
well the Tigers got it done well done and great job Tigers.. Choco is awesome
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Done is it?
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Sounds that way, boy, this is the biggest coup since sydney scored the olympics, gather round an applaud... :clapping
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Jennie Douglas @jennietiger twitter:
"Confirmed on SEN Mark Williams to come to Richmond in 2013"
Kristian Pisano @KristianPisano twitter:
"SEN reporting this will be Mark Williams' last game with GWS, and will be heading to Richmond in a development role."
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SEN
Lock it in then
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Ch 7 said GWS will be making a statement after their match that says Mark Williams is leaving and as far as Richo knows he's heading to us in a developmental role and not as a senior assistant or mentoring role to Dimma.
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:chuck
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Stuffin oath.
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Yessss Big Man :clapping
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Choco a Tiger?
By Ben Guthrie
afl.com.au
6:20 PM Sat 01 Sep, 2012
GREATER Western Sydney senior assistant coach Mark Williams is understood to be poised to leave the Giants to take up a development role at Richmond.
Reports suggest the Port Adelaide premiership coach, who still has a year left to run on his contract with the Giants, will join the Tigers and reconnect with Damien Hardwick next year.
That would mean Williams would forgo the final year of his contract as Kevin Sheedy’s right hand man at the Giants.
Williams was seen as the obvious successor for Sheedy once the former Essendon coach retires, which was tipped to be at the end of 2012.
However, the Giants last week renewed Sheedy's contract for another year.
In a major coup for the Tigers, Williams would take up a mentoring and teaching role with the club's young players.
Williams has also put his hand up for the Carlton top job following Brett Ratten's sacking last week, although Mick Malthouse is seen as odds-on favourite to assume that position.
Hardwick played under Williams in the Power's premiership win in 2004 and also started his coaching apprenticeship under the watchful eye of Williams.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/146416/default.aspx
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Triple M Footy @triplemfooty twitter:
"Mark Williams has just announced to players that he is leaving @GWS_Giants. Cheers all round apparently ?!? "
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Coburg senior coach next year and then Richmond VFL senior coach from 2014?
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Coburg senior coach next year and then Richmond VFL senior coach from 2014?
I like it
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Triple M Footy @triplemfooty twitter:
"Mark Williams has just announced to players that he is leaving @GWS_Giants. Cheers all round apparently ?!? "
Hmmmm...the word is strong from Caro and others that he was disliked there :-\
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Dont like it, see it as a possible distraction for the current coaching staff. Imagine if we get given a tough draw at the start of the year, the media preasure will be "replace Hardwick with Chocko". Do we need that?
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Choco a Tiger?
By Ben Guthrie
afl.com.au
6:20 PM Sat 01 Sep, 2012
GREATER Western Sydney senior assistant coach Mark Williams is understood to be poised to leave the Giants to take up a development role at Richmond.
Reports suggest the Port Adelaide premiership coach, who still has a year left to run on his contract with the Giants, will join the Tigers and reconnect with Damien Hardwick next year.
That would mean Williams would forgo the final year of his contract as Kevin Sheedy’s right hand man at the Giants.
Williams was seen as the obvious successor for Sheedy once the former Essendon coach retires, which was tipped to be at the end of 2012.
However, the Giants last week renewed Sheedy's contract for another year.
In a major coup for the Tigers, Williams would take up a mentoring and teaching role with the club's young players.
Williams has also put his hand up for the Carlton top job following Brett Ratten's sacking last week, although Mick Malthouse is seen as odds-on favourite to assume that position.
Hardwick played under Williams in the Power's premiership win in 2004 and also started his coaching apprenticeship under the watchful eye of Williams.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/146416/default.aspx
If williams has put his hand up for the Carlton job, then surely he would not take on any other position until he has been told thanks but no thanks by Carlton.
Surely Carlton would only do that if they have an agreement with someone (Malthouse) already.
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The guy is bad news, main reason Port is where they have been for the last couple of years is because of him.
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Williams has just officially resigned
Heading to Punt Road
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Williams has just officially resigned
Heading to Punt Road
Der already said he is with us lol not new news putz
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:bow
Get it done, Tiges :clapping
Stuffing love the Choc
well the Tigers got it done well done and great job Tigers.. Choco is awesome
Too slow putzstar
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I was first >:(
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The guy is bad news, main reason Port is where they have been for the last couple of years is because of him.
Port's woes are deeper than that. No doubt Williams' time was up after 10 years there but the board and admin they've had over the past 5 years have had no idea. Got heaps of their own people offside which has caused a loss of identity. Post-2004 premiership everyone that's any good has left to go elsewhere. The way they treated the Cornes brothers was a disgrace. Similar to what Melbourne did to James MacDonald. Opposition clubs have poached all of Port's best people in footy and Port couldn't do anything about it as they have no money.
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Very good pick up!
Williams coaching Richmond VFL, great idea if that is the plan.
As Player Development Coach, very very good!
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The guy is bad news, main reason Port is where they have been for the last couple of years is because of him.
Port's woes are deeper than that. No doubt Williams' time was up after 10 years there but the board and admin they've had over the past 5 years have had no idea. Got heaps of their own people offside which has caused a loss of identity. Post-2004 premiership everyone that's any good has left to go elsewhere. The way they treated the Cornes brothers was a disgrace. Similar to what Melbourne did to James MacDonald. Opposition clubs have poached all of Port's best people in footy and Port couldn't do anything about it as they have no money.
What you on about, MT? How have the Cornes brothers been treated? Kane is on a great contract for a battler. Who should Chadwick gotten a game ahead of last year? Carlile at FB? B&F Winner Jackson Trengove at CHB? Or our saviour Troy Chaplin as 3rd tall? And please don't tell me that he should have been played forward every week. :lol I love the Chad, but he started declining very quickly after 2007. James McDonald was one of Melbournes best players. Cornes was barely best 22.
I suppose the way we've treated Webberley is a disgrace. Disgraceful to play someone in the reserves when they're not good enough to play seniors. :rollin
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The guy is bad news, main reason Port is where they have been for the last couple of years is because of him.
Could also attribute their run if fials and premiership to none other than choco, their current plight is attributed to being destitute, a club running on smel of an oily rag, since their peak at PA their quality people have been pillaged by hawthorn and more recently richmond leaving them with scrapings from bottom of barrel
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The guy is bad news, main reason Port is where they have been for the last couple of years is because of him.
Could also attribute their run if fials and premiership to none other than choco, their current plight is attributed to being destitute, a club running on smel of an oily rag, since their peak at PA their quality people have been pillaged by hawthorn and more recently richmond leaving them with scrapings from bottom of barrel
Nope, you forget we gave them gun players such as Schulz and rodan.
He has to take some blame.
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stuff off Chuck
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stuff off Chuck
LOl I forgot the name of that other gun we gave them.
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stuff off Chuck
LOl I forgot the name of that other gun we gave them.
Greg Meyer
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yeah that was him good ole danny boy
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The guy is bad news, main reason Port is where they have been for the last couple of years is because of him.
Could also attribute their run if fials and premiership to none other than choco, their current plight is attributed to being destitute, a club running on smel of an oily rag, since their peak at PA their quality people have been pillaged by hawthorn and more recently richmond leaving them with scrapings from bottom of barrel
Nope, you forget we gave them gun players such as Schulz and rodan.
He has to take some blame.
Well there you go then he has an eye for talent like hugh hefner :shh
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Mark Williams is responsible for perhaps the greatest trade in history. Jay Schulz for Mitch Farmer and a blonde wig. What a raping they gave us there
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Uuuummmm, why Choco ?
Realistically what can Willaims bring to the table that someone such as a Richardson couldn't in a development role ?
A destablising influence & divisive figure perhaps ?
Too many ex-Port peolple already at RFC - Hardwick, Lade, Hartley & perhaps Chaplan.
RFC certainly needed a culture change - but to Port - no thanks !
Would prefer a blend of Hawks & Geelongs game plan & culture from the last 5 years.
Why?
Because he's a no nonsense hard case that's why.
He's been in footy for a long time, hes seen it all and more importantly he's won the ultimate prize.
From all reports he's fantastic at development.
I think this is a great decision.
Well done Benny Gale and Hardwick. :thumbsup
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Ch 7 just said it's official. Mark Williams off to Richmond.
They showed Sheedy in his press conference saying Williams wanted to go to another club and they couldn't stand in his way.
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Ch 7 just said it's official. Mark Williams off to Richmond.
They showed Sheedy in his press conference saying Williams wanted to go to another club and they couldn't stand in his way.
Fantastic. :gotigers
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Get it done, Tiges :clapping
Yes Big man :clapping
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yeah that was him good ole danny boy
and we got guns like Mitch Farmer and Nason. Whats your point
It seems your clutching at straws. Ooh no god for bid we have someone who will add a bit of hardness.
Get over it, the deal is done, go whinge elsewhere.
Support for Choc is alive and well.
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I support the Choc, now all we need to do is bring back the Pollywaffle and we have it made. Gee I used to love those things.....
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I support the Choc, now all we need to do is bring back the Pollywaffle and we have it made. Gee I used to love those things.....
Tosca says hi
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Uuuummmm, why Choco ?
Realistically what can Willaims bring to the table that someone such as a Richardson couldn't in a development role ?
A destablising influence & divisive figure perhaps ?
Too many ex-Port peolple already at RFC - Hardwick, Lade, Hartley & perhaps Chaplan.
RFC certainly needed a culture change - but to Port - no thanks !
Would prefer a blend of Hawks & Geelongs game plan & culture from the last 5 years.
Why?
Because he's a no nonsense hard case that's why.
He's been in footy for a long time, hes seen it all and more importantly he's won the ultimate prize.
From all reports he's fantastic at development.
I think this is a great decision.
Well done Benny Gale and Hardwick. :thumbsup
I dont doubt his credentials, just his legacy at Port.
Choco was the prime mover in the 'me-first' culture that existed under his stewardship, and is still afflicting that club today.
I personally think you can import a poor culture and that the current Port influence is sufficient at RFC, and that a greater spread of success (eg from Geelong & Sydney & Collingscum) is needed to provide the balance to feed an emergent & unique 21st Century Tigers credos.
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Get some stuffing "creed" in ya
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Oh FFS!
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You ripper, Tiges :clapping
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The guy is bad news, main reason Port is where they have been for the last couple of years is because of him.
Port's woes are deeper than that. No doubt Williams' time was up after 10 years there but the board and admin they've had over the past 5 years have had no idea. Got heaps of their own people offside which has caused a loss of identity. Post-2004 premiership everyone that's any good has left to go elsewhere. The way they treated the Cornes brothers was a disgrace. Similar to what Melbourne did to James MacDonald. Opposition clubs have poached all of Port's best people in footy and Port couldn't do anything about it as they have no money.
What you on about, MT? How have the Cornes brothers been treated? Kane is on a great contract for a battler. Who should Chadwick gotten a game ahead of last year? Carlile at FB? B&F Winner Jackson Trengove at CHB? Or our saviour Troy Chaplin as 3rd tall? And please don't tell me that he should have been played forward every week. :lol I love the Chad, but he started declining very quickly after 2007. James McDonald was one of Melbournes best players. Cornes was barely best 22.
I suppose the way we've treated Webberley is a disgrace. Disgraceful to play someone in the reserves when they're not good enough to play seniors. :rollin
Yep because Webberley is a club champion, premiership player and a favourite son of the club lol. Chad Cornes averaged 20 possies in 16 games this year so he's hardly been a liability for GWS playing a variety of roles. He and his brother like a number at Port who had been around since the 2004 flag were made virtual scapegoats for Port's demise. Not their fault the Board/admin didn't have a clue, the club has limited resources and is losing $$$, and that Primus was dud coach who got the sack less than a year later along with the Prez and CEO stepping down. Troubles and instability off-field are almost always eventually reflected in poor onfield performance. We've known that all too well at Richmond over the past 30 years.
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Mark Williams poised to leave GWS to join Richmond
Sam Landsberger
From: Herald Sun
September 01, 2012 6:57PM
UPDATE: MARK Williams has walked out on Greater Western Sydney and is set to return to Melbourne, possibly as an assistant coach at Richmond.
Williams, 54, has been Kevin Sheedy’s right-hand man at the Giants this year and was believed to be the heir apparent to the top job.
But with Sheedy earning a one-year contract extension, Williams is poised to join the Tigers in a development role in a massive coup to head coach Damien Hardwick.
His departure was ratified tonight, following the Giants' final match of the season against North Melbourne.
"Mark has made an outstanding contribution to the Giants over the past two years and has been a brilliant teacher to our young players and we want to thank him for everything he has done for our club," GWS chief executive David Matthews said.
Richmond is set to embark on beefing up its development program and will enter a stand-alone reserves side in the VFL from 2014.
The Tigers will also employ affiliate Coburg’s coach next year, with former captain Wayne Campbell a frontrunner to land that post.
Williams coached Hardwick to a premiership at Port Adelaide in 2004 and is believed to be desperate to return to Melbourne despite having a year to run on his Giants contract.
He was rated a $34 favourite to win the vacant Carlton coaching job, behind unbackable favourite Mick Malthouse.
A move to the Tigers would also end speculation Williams could return to the Power following the axing of his Alberton successor Matthew Primus.
http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/afl/mark-williams-poised-to-leave-gws-to-join-richmond/story-e6frg1xu-1226463097620
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Greater Western Sydney assistant coach Mark Williams quits club, linked to Richmond development role
By Rob Forsaith
AAP
September 01, 2012 8:27PM
Greater Western Sydney coach Kevin Sheedy paid tribute to outgoing senior assistant coach Mark Williams on Saturday night, saying he hopes the former AFL premiership mentor joins Richmond.
Williams had long been tipped to assume the reins from Sheedy after 2013, but asked for a release from the final year of his contract to move to Melbourne for family reasons.
It was granted and Williams, who guided Port Adelaide to their sole AFL premiership in 2004, is reportedly set to reunite with former pupil Damien Hardwick at Richmond.
Sheedy, who praised the contribution of Williams after the side's maiden season ended with a 28-point loss to North Melbourne, hoped his former understudy would join the Tigers.
"If he did go to Richmond, I think he's an acquisition to the club. He'll help Richmond get into the eight and I'd like to see that, being an old Tiger," Sheedy said.
"He's one of the best teacher coaches I've ever worked with - there's no doubt about that."
It had been speculated that Williams's relationship with the Giants had soured recently, especially after they appointed Sheedy as coach for next season, but GWS chief executive David Matthews didn't believe that was the case.
"I don't see that," Matthews said.
"I think if you saw the reaction from the players tonight when he announced this was his last game, you see the players had formed a close relationship with him - as they have with Kevin Sheedy and all the coaches. There's not one coach at this club, there's many.
"And I don't see any particular evidence of that (Williams's discontent). Whether people get frustrated in their careers is something that happens in football, but he's been brilliant for this club.
"He's an outstanding teacher."
Sheedy conceded his reappointment for 2013 might have had a bearing on Williams's exit.
"That decision has probably frustrated him."
http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-premiership/greater-western-sydney-assistant-coach-mark-williams-quits-club-linked-to-richmond-development-role/story-e6frf3e3-1226463105236
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The guy is bad news, main reason Port is where they have been for the last couple of years is because of him.
Port's woes are deeper than that. No doubt Williams' time was up after 10 years there but the board and admin they've had over the past 5 years have had no idea. Got heaps of their own people offside which has caused a loss of identity. Post-2004 premiership everyone that's any good has left to go elsewhere. The way they treated the Cornes brothers was a disgrace. Similar to what Melbourne did to James MacDonald. Opposition clubs have poached all of Port's best people in footy and Port couldn't do anything about it as they have no money.
What you on about, MT? How have the Cornes brothers been treated? Kane is on a great contract for a battler. Who should Chadwick gotten a game ahead of last year? Carlile at FB? B&F Winner Jackson Trengove at CHB? Or our saviour Troy Chaplin as 3rd tall? And please don't tell me that he should have been played forward every week. :lol I love the Chad, but he started declining very quickly after 2007. James McDonald was one of Melbournes best players. Cornes was barely best 22.
I suppose the way we've treated Webberley is a disgrace. Disgraceful to play someone in the reserves when they're not good enough to play seniors. :rollin
Yep because Webberley is a club champion, premiership player and a favourite son of the club lol.
You're not very smart, are you? lol. Webberley and Cornes both have something in common, neither are good enough. Webberely now and Chad at Port in 2010/11. If you feel so strongly about this then why aren't you whinging about Joel Bowden playing magoos in 2009? He was actually still in our best 22 when he got the ass "lol".
loland how was Kane made a scapegoat? He got dropped last year because he was playing like absolute dog poo. Don't worry about how many times he run around the back for the hands :shh
and feck me dude, you could get 20 kicks a game playing loose man for GWS
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One thing Choco brings to the table - the comment about him being a great teaching coach is widely known.
He has a great skill set and experience to be a great development coach.
Great appointment Tiges - a mile ahead of Neil Craig. :thumbsup
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Theres one difference bw choco and craig, a FLAG :shh
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Sheedy conceded his reappointment for 2013 might have had a bearing on Williams's exit.
"That decision has probably frustrated him."
This is the part the concerns me.
If williams has got the poos and left GWS because he wasnt going to get the main gig for another year, why would he come to richmond in a development role?
will he be sweating on hardwick to fail and white ant him for the main job?
Or is it just frustration the sheedy actually does sweet FA yet holds the role as main coach?
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Choco was under the impression that he would be coach in 2013. Doesn't like being mucked around, so he has come to Richmond in a bid to be our next premiership coach :clapping
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Uuuummmm, why Choco ?
Realistically what can Willaims bring to the table that someone such as a Richardson couldn't in a development role ?
A destablising influence & divisive figure perhaps ?
Too many ex-Port peolple already at RFC - Hardwick, Lade, Hartley & perhaps Chaplan.
RFC certainly needed a culture change - but to Port - no thanks !
Would prefer a blend of Hawks & Geelongs game plan & culture from the last 5 years.
Why?
Because he's a no nonsense hard case that's why.
He's been in footy for a long time, hes seen it all and more importantly he's won the ultimate prize.
From all reports he's fantastic at development.
I think this is a great decision.
Well done Benny Gale and Hardwick. :thumbsup
I dont doubt his credentials, just his legacy at Port.
Choco was the prime mover in the 'me-first' culture that existed under his stewardship, and is still afflicting that club today.
I personally think you can import a poor culture and that the current Port influence is sufficient at RFC, and that a greater spread of success (eg from Geelong & Sydney & Collingscum) is needed to provide the balance to feed an emergent & unique 21st Century Tigers credos.
I doubt Hardwick would of agreed to his appointment if this so called "me first" attitude existed.
Hardwick worked under Williams at Port so if anyone knows what he's like I'm sure Hardwick does better than most.
Anyway most of the assistants at Geelong or collingwood have already gone to other clubs as senior coaches and we already have someone from hawthorn.
I don't see this as anything but positive to have a successful coach leading our development which is one thing that had been hopeless for many many years.
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Sheedy conceded his reappointment for 2013 might have had a bearing on Williams's exit.
"That decision has probably frustrated him."
This is the part the concerns me.
If williams has got the poos and left GWS because he wasnt going to get the main gig for another year, why would he come to richmond in a development role?
will he be sweating on hardwick to fail and white ant him for the main job?
Or is it just frustration the sheedy actually does sweet FA yet holds the role as main coach?
Last sentence. I think the word might be disingenuous. Choco leaves on principle, wants to move back to Melbourne and does a role in the interim until another role comes up
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Uuuummmm, why Choco ?
Realistically what can Willaims bring to the table that someone such as a Richardson couldn't in a development role ?
A destablising influence & divisive figure perhaps ?
Too many ex-Port peolple already at RFC - Hardwick, Lade, Hartley & perhaps Chaplan.
RFC certainly needed a culture change - but to Port - no thanks !
Would prefer a blend of Hawks & Geelongs game plan & culture from the last 5 years.
Why?
Because he's a no nonsense hard case that's why.
He's been in footy for a long time, hes seen it all and more importantly he's won the ultimate prize.
From all reports he's fantastic at development.
I think this is a great decision.
Well done Benny Gale and Hardwick. :thumbsup
I dont doubt his credentials, just his legacy at Port.
Choco was the prime mover in the 'me-first' culture that existed under his stewardship, and is still afflicting that club today.
I personally think you can import a poor culture and that the current Port influence is sufficient at RFC, and that a greater spread of success (eg from Geelong & Sydney & Collingscum) is needed to provide the balance to feed an emergent & unique 21st Century Tigers credos.
I doubt Hardwick would of agreed to his appointment if this so called "me first" attitude existed.
Hardwick worked under Williams at Port so if anyone knows what he's like I'm sure Hardwick does better than most.
Anyway most of the assistants at Geelong or collingwood have already gone to other clubs as senior coaches and we already have someone from hawthorn.
I don't see this as anything but positive to have a successful coach leading our development which is one thing that had been hopeless for many many years.
Played under him. Didn't coach with him.
But WGAF. Choco is here
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Sheedy conceded his reappointment for 2013 might have had a bearing on Williams's exit.
"That decision has probably frustrated him."
This is the part the concerns me.
If williams has got the poos and left GWS because he wasnt going to get the main gig for another year, why would he come to richmond in a development role?
will he be sweating on hardwick to fail and white ant him for the main job?
Or is it just frustration the sheedy actually does sweet FA yet holds the role as main coach?
Last sentence. I think the word might be disingenuous. Choco leaves on principle, wants to move back to Melbourne and does a role in the interim until another role comes up
yeah, it could just be a principle thing. I'd hope he is not using the position as a stop gap though and is committing to a number of years.
as for the last sentence, there appears to be some smoke. It's not something i just made up.
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One thing Choco brings to the table - the comment about him being a great teaching coach is widely known.
He has a great skill set and experience to be a great development coach.
Great appointment Tiges - a mile ahead of Neil Craig. :thumbsup
^ agree mate - granted I think he's a fair knob of a bloke (not really important what I think of him personally as long as he does his job)
he def has well noted teaching & development skills (something we have lacked up until recently)....think he will compliment the coaching panel nicely & if he fast tracks the development of some of the younger guys then it's been a real coup...
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I think he was downright annoyed that he was not given the head coaching role at GWS when it was dangled in front of his to lure him to Sydney. He's the sort of bloke who is straight down the line - no political bs. He has come to Richmond because 1)he respects Hardwick and has had a good working relationship with him and Lade before, 2) he wanted to move back to Melbourne for his family, 3) he was offered a role at the club which is his greatest strength - development and 4) he can re-position himself for a senior gig more easily based in the football heartland.
I always saw Choco as an arrogant and big personality but when you look at all the best long term coaches they all are - think Malthouse, Sheedy and Matthews. His experience will be a great asset to the club and I hope he joins the others in the coaching box - this is where Dimma can draw on Choco's experience the most :thumbsup
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Look final word on this that there was a meeting about this and its a big concern.
End of story
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Confirmed on website. Tiges got it done. :clapping
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:clapping
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Yess Big man :clapping
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Confirmed on website. Tiges got it done. :clapping
“Mark has an outstanding pedigree as a coach, in particular with the development of young players, and we’re thrilled to have him join our coaching group,” said Richmond’s General Manager of Football, Craig Cameron.
“We have worked hard to build an exciting playing list over the past few years, and we believe Mark will really help add to the progression of the group.”
Full article at: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/146475/default.aspx
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Confirmed on website. Tiges got it done. :clapping
“Mark has an outstanding pedigree as a coach, in particular with the development of young players, and we’re thrilled to have him join our coaching group,” said Richmond’s General Manager of Football, Craig Cameron.
“We have worked hard to build an exciting playing list over the past few years, and we believe Mark will really help add to the progression of the group.”
Full article at: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/146475/default.aspx
Where does Craig Cameron see the "exciting playing list" coz all I see is that we won 10 games this year and we couldnt beat Port on the MCG today! Cameron needs to leave the spin and get on and get us some good players. :help
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Coburg senior coach next year and then Richmond VFL senior coach from 2014?
I heard Wayne Campbell to coach Coburg next year. :thumbsup
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Coburg senior coach next year and then Richmond VFL senior coach from 2014?
I heard Wayne Campbell to coach Coburg next year. :thumbsup
Heard the same thing, in a meeting :thumbsup
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Heard that Choc has demanded that the club bring Milzy out of retirement immediately.
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Confirmed on website. Tiges got it done. :clapping
“Mark has an outstanding pedigree as a coach, in particular with the development of young players, and we’re thrilled to have him join our coaching group,” said Richmond’s General Manager of Football, Craig Cameron.
“We have worked hard to build an exciting playing list over the past few years, and we believe Mark will really help add to the progression of the group.”
Full article at: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/146475/default.aspx
Where does Craig Cameron see the "exciting playing list" coz all I see is that we won 10 games this year and we couldnt beat Port on the MCG today! Cameron needs to leave the spin and get on and get us some good players. :help
It's on the injury list...
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Dimma’s ‘Choco’ delight
richmondfc.com.au
Tue 04 Sep, 2012
“He’s an outstanding developer of junior talent. We’re very lucky to have him,” Hardwick said.
“You’ve only got to look at the way those GWS kids play. They play hard, tough footy and that’s something we’re looking to bring to our younger brigade.
“He’ll be fully in charge of that 1-3-year program and we’ve got no doubt we’ll reap immediate dividends of having him on-board.”
Read the full article at: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/146706/default.aspx
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Dimma’s ‘Choco’ delight
richmondfc.com.au
Tue 04 Sep, 2012
“He’s an outstanding developer of junior talent. We’re very lucky to have him,” Hardwick said.
“You’ve only got to look at the way those GWS kids play. They play hard, tough footy and that’s something we’re looking to bring to our younger brigade.
“He’ll be fully in charge of that 1-3-year program and we’ve got no doubt we’ll reap immediate dividends of having him on-board.”
Read the full article at: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/146706/default.aspx
I like this appointment the more i think about it. :thumbsup
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they should send a couple of the blokes in the 4+ year bracket back to choco school
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Stoked with this.
Sheedy said Choco was the best player developer/teacher he has every worked with. :thumbsup
Also hoping that he can help Dimma on match day. I like our coaching panel.
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Stoked with this.
Sheedy said Choco was the best player developer/teacher he has every worked with. :thumbsup
Also hoping that he can help Dimma on match day. I like our coaching panel.
I agree Willy. I think he should also be inside the box during the game for his experience during pressured times at the very least.
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Port Richmond.
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Lingy
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Choco is mental.
Suck poo u little poofters,now you're gonna cop it.
HAHAHAHA.
He's mental,i tell ya's !!!
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Lingy
That's the latest rumour in the past 24 hours on BF. The RFC sounding out Cameron Ling for an assistant's role.
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Lingy
That's the latest rumour in the past 24 hours on BF. The RFC sounding out Cameron Ling for an assistant's role.
Would be a good get imo
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Mark Williams, who will join the Tigers as Damian Hardwick's key development coach, arrives in Melbourne today to work through the practicalities of his new role. It is not known whether Williams will work on match days in the coach's box or on the bench. He will attend tonight's Jack Dyer Medal count, where Trent Cotchin is the favourite to win.
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/boak-to-remain-with-power-in-13m-deal-20120904-25cm3.html#ixzz25WmUfppA
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Lingy
That's the latest rumour in the past 24 hours on BF. The RFC sounding out Cameron Ling for an assistant's role.
Everyone who has worked with him has said he would make a great Coach one day. I say get him!
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Get it done, Tiges :clapping
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Choco is mental.
Suck poo u little sissyters,now you're gonna cop it.
HAHAHAHA.
He's mental,i tell ya's !!!
That's what I'm hoping for.
We might finally see some mongrel at tigerland. Can't see us losing to the scum round 1 anymore if he is able to instill true fight into the boys.
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Choco is mental.
Suck poo u little sissyters,now you're gonna cop it.
HAHAHAHA.
He's mental,i tell ya's !!!
That's what I'm hoping for.
We might finally see some mongrel at tigerland. Can't see us losing to the scum round 1 anymore if he is able to instill true fight into the boys.
Hope so Tigra
Imo if we had beaten them rd1 this year, I believe our season would have out a lot differently.
I hope he has an influence which translates into rd1, because its been yrs now since we've won in rd1 and taken momentum with us into rd2.
Fire up choco, and bitchslap some mongrel into posty whilst your there, he needs it.
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Get it done, Tiges :clapping
It is done :clapping
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Talking about Ling, you bumhole ;D
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Talking about Ling, you bumhole ;D
No more rangas
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Jackstar's fuming about getting the arse isn't he? :lol
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Who approached who and was
it on the back of Chocco not getting
The top job..
was due diligence done on our part..
Let's hope thd ego fits through thd door
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Talking about Ling, you bumhole ;D
No more rangas
Why did that photo get deleted :lol I know him
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Talking about Ling, you bumhole ;D
No more rangas
Why did that photo get deleted :lol I know him
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According to the Sydney journo just on SEN:
GWS under their old CEO when they were starting up had promised Mark Williams the senior job after Sheedy eventually steps down. However when the new CEO came on board that 'promise' became a 'sort of promise that may not happen' and then a 'we won't be needing your services beyond 2013'. Williams apparently "spat the dummy" and after their last game had a cab/car waiting outside the ground to pick him up so he could get organised and be in Melbourne in time for our B&F. Apparently Chad Cornes chased after him to the cab/car but to no avail. Those at GWS aren't too happy with what happened and apparently the story will come out in the media in the next few days.
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are those at GWS that aren't too happy dirty on williams himself or the way he was treated?
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are those at GWS that aren't too happy dirty on williams himself or the way he was treated?
Dirty on Williams apparently for the way he left.
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cheers cyclops
i reckon id be out of there too, if i was in his shoes.
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Yep stuff em
And considering he was shown in the rooms after the game talking to some players and Sheedy on the broadcast coverage I don't think he just bolted out the door. A few would have had cars waiting to get the stuff outta Homebush.
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id be dirty too, but nothing is certain in this world unless its in writing
take note Gill
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Choco takes no poo.....about time someone like that landed at Punt road.
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LMAO at the Chad chasing after him :lol
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Choco takes no poo.....about time someone like that landed at Punt road.
Thats the truth Brackets.
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Ch 7 news after the break will be talking to Mark Williams about his move to Tigerland.
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Ch 7 news after the break will be talking to Mark Williams about his move to Tigerland.
Chocco didn't give much away about why he left GWS. Just said he's looking forward to working at a big Melbourne club with a big following and plenty of resources and of course singing such a great theme song. Hopes to help us not lose those close games we lost this season.
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Ch 7 news after the break will be talking to Mark Williams about his move to Tigerland.
Chocco didn't give much away about why he left GWS. Just said he's looking forward to working at a big Melbourne club with a big following and plenty of resources and of course singing such a great theme song. Hopes to help us not lose those close games we lost this season.
He better not do what he did to Port in the 2008 period onwards.....concerned..... may need to bring it up at the next meeting
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Mark Williams has basically 60 years of footy knowledge in his head as his famous father Fos (won 5 flags in a row as coach at Port Magpies in the SANFL) passed down everything he knew to Chocco. Not to mention we now have some handy intellectual property of which kids at GWS might be keen to come home to Melbourne and that have the greatest scope to develop further.
Just on Lingy, tonight on Ch 7 he said he won't be coaching (as an assistant) at Carlton next year. So we can rule out that rumour.
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Mark Williams has basically 60 years of footy knowledge in his head as his famous father Fos (won 5 flags in a row as coach at Port Magpies in the SANFL) passed down everything he knew to Chocco. Not to mention we now have some handy intellectual property of which kids at GWS might be keen to come home to Melbourne and that have the greatest scope to develop further.
Just on Lingy, tonight on Ch 7 he said he won't be coaching (as an assistant) at Carlton next year. So we can rule out that rumour.
He should be assistant coaching at Richmond ;D
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Just on Lingy, tonight on Ch 7 he said he won't be coaching (as an assistant) at Carlton next year. So we can rule out that rumour.
Nice one Lingy :clapping
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If not.rooms would be happy with choco.
Dimma was out coached too often. Needs some help
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Photos are from facebook
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Great off-field pick up. :cheers
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Choco only came to us coz he looks fat in orange.
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Choco only came to us coz he looks fat in orange.
He still looks fat in black :lol
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Choco only came to us coz he looks fat in orange.
He still looks fat in black :lol
But not as fat as in orange or grey.
That was one of his preferences when choosing a new club, they must wear black.
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looks like the cows have only recently been removed from that paddock
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I wouldn't give a rat's derrière if he was 200kg. As long as he does his job, we will be right up there in 2013!
Go Tiges!! :gotigers
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I wouldn't give a rat's derrière if he was 200kg. As long as he does his job, we will be right up there in 2013!
Go Tiges!! :gotigers
Nah, he's too fat.
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I wouldn't give a rat's derrière if he was 200kg. As long as he does his job, we will be right up there in 2013!
Go Tiges!! :gotigers
Nah, he's too fat.
>:(
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Martin doesn't look like he is overweight as I feared from all the press about his terrible off season :-\
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Martin doesn't look like he is overweight as I feared from all the press about his terrible off season :-\
If anything he's lost weight.
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How long did Choco sign for?
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How long did Choco sign for?
Until we stop wearing black.
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How long did Choco sign for?
Until we stop wearing black.
So forever
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I wonder if Choco said " I hope I wasnt out of line when I asked if you were dumb" at draft camp - funny how things come back to bite you on the arse
I bet they become good buddies if they havnt already
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Leave out the personal insults fellas
Its fair game to mock the guys who do stupid stuff on/off field.
... But choco just got here, and he'll have a red hot go, would love to have a chat with him about
footy :thumbsup
... And tbh I think he's saying to dusty if you done kick that ball straight I'm gonna jam it up your behind!! :shh
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Photos are from facebook
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Good to see Chocco focussing on Dusty's set (shot) kicking technique. Something that let Dusty down this season when he could've instead kicked a few bags and punished the opposition on the scoreboard. To be fair Dusty wasn't Robinson Crusoe in front of the sticks. The whole side can improve in that area as we lost a few games this year despite ending up with more scoring shots.
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Dusty and Chocco combination brings a smile to my face. :thumbsup
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We love you Fatty, we do.. We love you Fatty, we do... We love you Fatty, we do... Oh Choco we love you :)
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Chocco certainly adds some weight to the coaching group.
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Choc should offer the stud bull some of his daughters and stop saving them for himself the greedy bastard
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Choc should offer the stud bull some of his daughters and stop saving them for himself the greedy bastard
:lol :lol
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wonder if he is on a nice little earner.,
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Saw him at City Rd Maccas last night..
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probably has permanently reserved seat
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probably has permanently reserved seat
He ordered 5 double cheeseburgers, small fries and a diet coke
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sounds like he is on a diet
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sounds like he is on a diet
He is
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the small fries and diet coke was dead set, give away.
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the small fries and diet coke was dead set, give away.
He also has a fruit fizz
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Lawl Tigerlands own Grimace
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Lawl Tigerlands own Grimace
He also always says "Can I order a Choco thickshake" when ordering a thickshake.
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Who cares about his weight as he's not playing :wallywink. He's here passing on to our cubs all his football knowledge as well as that from his famous dad. He doesn't mince words either.
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just as well, as he'd probably make them into hamburgers and eat them.
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Who cares about his weight as he's not playing :wallywink. He's here passing on to our cubs all his football knowledge as well as that from his famous dad. He doesn't mince words either.
:thumbsup
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Who cares about his weight as he's not playing :wallywink. He's here passing on to our cubs all his football knowledge as well as that from his famous dad. He doesn't mince words either.
We don't need fatties around the club. Sends the wrong message.
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1 AFL premiership as senior coach.
1 AFL premiership as an assistant coach.
4 SANFL premierships as a player (two in his youth and two post-AFL career).
The guy has known success for most of his career like Dimma has. The kind of message we do want around the club :thumbsup.
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just as long as the increased catering budget doesn't detract from football dept spending
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Shytestirrer. :lol
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1 AFL premiership as senior coach.
1 AFL premiership as an assistant coach.
4 SANFL premierships as a player (two in his youth and two post-AFL career).
The guy has known success for most of his career like Dimma has. The kind of message we do want around the club :thumbsup.
Absolutely MT. :thumbsup :gotigers
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From the AFL website ....
Houli said Williams' focus was not isolated to Martin with the former senior coach taking time on the club's recent training camp in Cairns to get to know his new players.
"He's obviously taken a few players, especially younger players, under his wing like Dustin and Reece Conca," he said.
"He's definitely going to show some leadership to them and be I guess a mentor to them as well.
"He's the questions man. He's full of questions, and it's great because it really shows he's getting to know everyone around the club.
"A typical example is in the bus on the way to the airport from Port Douglas to Cairns, he took each individual for five minutes and asked them questions.
"It just shows he's really into the development of our group."
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2012-12-10/choco-has-martin-in-extraordinary-shape
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Here's the video clip tigerfan was referring to in the RFC website thread :thumbsup
VIDEO: Mark Williams introduction ....
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2013-01-22/williams-introduction
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Very impressive :thumbsup
And great to get an explanation on how our Development side of things is set up with Choco, Greg Mellor and Tim Clarke :clapping
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Awesome clip. Choco comes across as having a real passion for the club and determined to do his best to get us to the finals. :thumbsup
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Gives the impression he will leave 'no stone unturned' or if need be 'no feather unruffled'. Sorry for the cliche's but it is footy afterall.
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richmond_fc twitter - "Chocco getting a better view of training"
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http://instagram.com/p/Uzj0xjuAnz/
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Choc is obviously drawing on all of his life experiences when training the boys ;D
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Looks real
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Looks real
You should have seen him doing back flips earlier on.
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Looks real
My photo is real! Its the RFC one which is photoshopped ;D
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Looks real
My photo is real! Its the RFC one which is photoshopped ;D
Do him naked surfing :D
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Choc is obviously drawing on all of his life experiences when training the boys ;D
(http://i48.tinypic.com/2nved8p.jpg)
almost believable ;D
except that board would sink, should have put him on a mal and no-one would have batted an eyelid
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good to see him wearing the official club rash vest.
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Choco settles in at Tigerland
By Jaimee Damon
richmondfc.com.au
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
“The first time I was introduced to the players, the first thing I said was, ‘you better understand how lucky you are to be at this club’,” Williams told Roar Vision.
“I was lucky enough to come to the Best and Fairest, and I felt like I’d been there for years. I can’t believe how many people have come off the street, to have a chat to me, and welcome me to the Club,” he said.
“It’s something I’ve really missed. I’ve been at clubs that haven’t been able to draw a crowd for a long time now, and it’s going to bring about great memories of a full-house at the MCG, and winning big games is what it’s all about.”
“If you can instil a great work ethic into them, make sure that they understand the game plan, and if they work hard, they’ll get there,” says Williams.
“That’s what we’re here to do, drive them along and give them some guidance along the way.”
Read the full article here: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2013-01-23/choco-settles-in-at-tigerland
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good to see him wearing the official club rash vest.
:lol :lol I see what you did there :lol
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Our best recruit since Cotchin!
This guy oozes confidence and experience.
Congrats to Benny Gale and Gary March. They have finally made Richmond catch up with the big boys in the area of professionalism.
Now we need to translate all this into on field success! :gotigers
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Heavyweight. :thumbsup
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Totally agree for me the recruit of the offseason.This should have happen 2 seasons ago.Has been there and done that and I admire the job he did at Port with the resources he had ,playing finals year after year and winning a flag.Brings a great football brain and tuffness to the club.
Also it's great he spend 2 seasons at GWS with young kids as we have alot of kids in that age bracket to.
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Dom Tyson to follow. :thumbsup
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Dom Tyson to follow. :thumbsup
Ahhh...I see what you did there. :clapping :thumbsup ;D
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Me 2.
Recruit of the year
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Yep, Choco - teaching expertise + football knowledge + football passion/culture - cutting ego knob jockey players at the knees = development
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i got the impression Choco was really enjoying himself today.. Caught him looking at the turn out and giving a chuffed smile
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why wouldn't you enjoy getting a bigger crowd to a training session than he has seen at a game for years?
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BYO bay covers :lol
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New Richmond development coach Mark Williams a hit at Tigerland
Sam Landsberger
From: Herald Sun
January 29, 2013 1:27PM
THE next generation of Tigers is already reaping the rewards of Mark Williams' arrival as Richmond begins to ignite its focus on development.
Williams joined as a development coach last September after turning his back on Greater Western Sydney and has taken charge of the first, second and third-year baby Tigers.
The signing came shortly after Richmond’s decision to cut ties with VFL partner Coburg, with the AFL Tigers set to field a stand-alone reserves side from 2014 in a huge boost to player development.
Richmond defender Steve Morris said Williams immediately proved himself to be "a great teacher of young people.’’
"It’s not just about on the field with Choco (Williams), he gets you to tick as many possible boxes off the field and in your knowledge as well,’’ he said of the premiership coach.
"The more boxes you tick the more likely you are to be a successful player, and he’s not after players who are going to play a couple of seasons, he’s after the development of 100 and 200 game players for the footy club.’’
While Tim Clarke will coach Coburg this season, Williams has taken a more lateral approach, even showing the interstate draftees how to perfect hook turns in the city.
He has taken rising star Dustin Martin under his wing, along with Matt Arnot, Reece Conca, Brett O’Hanlon and the rapidly improving Brandon Ellis this summer.
Morris said the influx of older heads had the Tigers in good shape ahead of what fans are hoping will be the breakthrough season they have been searching for since their last finals appearance in 2001.
"We’ve got some experience in (Troy) Chaplin and (Chris) Knights and Sammy Lonergan and (Ricky) Petterd, and Choco’s been a really good influence on our younger players and their development.
"The future of our footy club is looking extremely bright and we’re preparing as best we can throughout this pre-season to take that success into the early part of the season.
"If that leads to finals success, well that’s the ultimate goal and what we’re after.’’
And in a huge boost Morris said injury-plagued defender Dylan Grimes was recovering well from pre-Christmas hamstring surgery, with the club confident he can still feature in Round 1.
"The funny thing is his hamstring strength is the best at the footy club,’’ Morris said.
"With Dylan you can never question his attitude and I’m sure he’ll come back bigger and stronger than ever this year.’’
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/more-news/new-richmond-development-coach-mark-williams-a-hit-at-tigerland/story-e6frf9jf-1226564236306
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Slow news day, possibly could've cobbled together this myself by summarising the highlights of a number of different articles written over the duration of the pre season
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Morro has certainly assumed the mantle one of the clubs go to people for the media of late...
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Slow news day, possibly could've cobbled together this myself by summarising the highlights of a number of different articles written over the duration of the pre season
You could have and should have
Slack mate
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Choco?! Since when?!!?
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Slow news day, possibly could've cobbled together this myself by summarising the highlights of a number of different articles written over the duration of the pre season
You could have and should have
Slack mate
That's what I like about this forum, you get away with nothing :thumbsup
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From hook turns to heroes
By richmondfc.com.au
Friday, February 1, 2013
The capacity for Mark ‘Choco’ Williams to think outside the box is one of his most endearing qualities.
Throughout a long coaching career in the AFL, Williams has been renowned for his left-field thinking.
And, it’s something he’s clearly brought with him into his new role as Richmond’s development coach.
Read the full article at: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2013-02-01/from-hook-turns-to-heroes
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Choco misunderstood Dimma when he was told to "go teach the boys how to turn in traffic."
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Sanderson tried a similar thing in Adelaide with Gus Graham
(http://mrguindon.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/map.jpg)
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Except he needs one if these
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:lol
Lads are on fire today!
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:lol
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Must keep those Melbourne fairies away from Choco >:(
HE IS OURS
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Must keep those Melbourne fairies away from Choco >:(
HE IS OURS
he won't go there. Has always said he wants to be part of a big 4 club. :thumbsup
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lol why would you go there, see your days out in misery and failure feck that
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Must keep those Melbourne fairies away from Choco >:(
HE IS OURS
Ditto....every player seems to mention him in media interviews. Do whatever it takes.
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Said in an interview after coming across to the Tigers that the attraction was we are a sleeping giant and when our supporters fill a stadium there is nothing like it. If that's the case then the Dees just cant offer the same thing.
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Garry Garry Lyon knocked Choco back when he hired Neeldy
Tell em to GTFO Choco
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Garry Garry Lyon knocked Choco back when he hired Neeldy
Tell em to GTFO Choco
Do you have the same phone number bro?
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Garry Garry Lyon knocked Choco back when he hired Neeldy
Tell em to GTFO Choco
Do you have the same phone number bro?
No, you been callin'? Go up on the hill and try the CB
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Been texting brother, but no reply? What's your number?
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new one is 0488 445 157, but thats a work phone so keep it legit boss
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I'm going to send that bad boy a message even though I know it's not yours. Are these PMs?
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I'm going to send that bad boy a message even though I know it's not yours. Are these PMs?
:lol
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that's mine, but if i don't answer ask for Momo, she'll get the message to me, and she'll massage your back
PM me about Choco, thanks
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I hope we're offering him a bit more than a development coaches role, this guy would be a great senior assistant and probably knows more about the game than our whole coaching team combined.
talk about no idea, have you been watching the highlights reel of their GF again.
FFS get a wider perspective
:shh
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The guy is bad news, main reason Port is where they have been for the last couple of years is because of him.
:shh :shh
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Lol
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The guy is bad news, main reason Port is where they have been for the last couple of years is because of him.
:shh :shh
C'mon Tony, look at the f n ing passion he brings, lets hope he stays!!!! :gotigers
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stuffn oath
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I wanna know how many of you idiots in here have called that number and asked for Miss Momo :lol