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Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: Francois Jackson on September 10, 2014, 04:53:50 PM

Title: Ben Rutten - assistant coach/ backline coach
Post by: Francois Jackson on September 10, 2014, 04:53:50 PM
Glad to see our FTF has been put to good use.

Nothing against the bloke but gee hawks get ratten and we get hayes, rutten and mcqualter

Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: Phil Mrakov on September 10, 2014, 04:58:03 PM
Who is he
Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: WilliamPowell on September 10, 2014, 05:13:28 PM
Who is he

Former Adelaide Crow who retired after rd 23, played over 220 games

And BTW Angus, Hayes has not been announced as an assistant  ;D
Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: WilliamPowell on September 10, 2014, 05:17:11 PM
Rutten to Richmond
richmondfc.com.au 
September 10, 2014 4:48 PM

Former Adelaide star stuff Ben Rutten has joined Richmond as an assistant coach.

Rutten retired as a player with the Crows in the final home-and-away round this season following a stellar 12-year career.

He played 229 games, averaged 13,3 disposals and 5.2 marks per match, was named stuff in the 2005 All-Australian team, and earned a glowing reputation as one of the best key defenders in the competition over the past decade.

“We are very fortunate to have Ben at the Richmond Football Club, and we look forward to welcoming him to our coaching group,” said Richmond General Manager of Football, Dan Richardson.

“Ben’s playing achievements speak for themselves, and his leadership skills, knowledge of the game, and experience guiding Adelaide’s younger players, will hold him in good stead as he embarks on a coaching career.”

Full article:

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2014-09-10/rutten-to-richmond
Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: torch on September 10, 2014, 05:18:14 PM
Tick  :thumbsup
Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: tigs2011 on September 10, 2014, 05:39:07 PM
According to Crows fans, Talia attributes his development to Rutten. Should be good for Astbury.
Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: Terrence on September 10, 2014, 05:40:59 PM
Glad to see our FTF has been put to good use.

Nothing against the bloke but gee hawks get ratten and we get hayes, rutten and mcqualter

Tell why you have lumped Rutten in with Mcqualter?
Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: Phil Mrakov on September 10, 2014, 05:44:25 PM
Always picking up freshly retired players aren't we  ::)
Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: Terrence on September 10, 2014, 05:46:08 PM
Always picking up freshly retired players aren't we  ::)

Rutten was a great defender, mentored Phil Davis & Daniel Talia. What's not to like? Astbury and Rance will benefit from his recruitment.

What's not to like?
Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: tigs2011 on September 10, 2014, 06:06:52 PM
Always picking up freshly retired players aren't we  ::)

Rutten was a great defender, mentored Phil Davis & Daniel Talia. What's not to like? Astbury and Rance will benefit from his recruitment.

What's not to like?
Agreed. Good get.

Welcome to OER too.
Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: Chuck17 on September 10, 2014, 06:56:49 PM
Can we start the sack Rutten thread yet?
Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: yandb on September 10, 2014, 06:58:14 PM
Is Hardwick afraid of experienced coaches? Might be a threat to his position
Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: bojangles17 on September 10, 2014, 07:00:03 PM
Pretty shrewd pick up by the tigers , was a queue from punt rd to flinders st for this bloke and we have a 200 game revered figure tutoring our defense ......nice work tigers . :clapping.........again  :shh
Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: Judge Roughneck on September 10, 2014, 07:01:19 PM
Drop rance

It rutten at fb

Claw  :clapping
Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on September 10, 2014, 07:04:00 PM
Can we start the sack Rutten thread yet?
:lol
Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: Judge Roughneck on September 10, 2014, 07:05:20 PM
Ruttttten >>> chaplin
Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: The Big Richo on September 10, 2014, 08:01:18 PM
About time we had an assistance coach, been overlooked for far too long.
Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: Francois Jackson on September 10, 2014, 08:17:48 PM
Is Hardwick afraid of experienced coaches? Might be a threat to his position

in a word

Yes
Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on September 10, 2014, 08:36:38 PM
Truck is a fantastic pick up!

Great leader of the crows backline.  He has been "coaching" their young backmen for years!  So he IS experienced.

Well played Tiges! :clapping
Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: WilliamPowell on September 10, 2014, 08:41:05 PM
Truck is a fantastic pick up!

Great leader of the crows backline.  He has been "coaching" their young backmen for years!  So he IS experienced.

Well played Tiges! :clapping

x 2

Can we start the sack Rutten thread yet?


Not allowed until after NAB challenge 1

Thanks
Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: Francois Jackson on September 10, 2014, 08:57:40 PM
Mcqualter
Bailey
Rutten
Tim Clarke

im still pinching myself with these successful experienced names as our development coaches

All we need is my 95 yr old nonna hired and we are on our way to a flag.

Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: Judge Roughneck on September 10, 2014, 08:58:19 PM
Boy band ffs
Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: one-eyed on September 10, 2014, 09:49:57 PM
Former Crow Rutten joins Tigers as assistant coach
Jennifer Phelan 
afl.com.au
September 10, 2014 5:25 PM



RICHMOND has wasted no time in boosting the club's coaching department by snaring the services of retired Adelaide defender Ben Rutten.
 
Rutten recently hung up the boots after playing 229 games for the Crows and will now relocate to Melbourne to take up an assistant coaching role at the Tigers.
 
"We are very fortunate to have Ben at the Richmond football club, and we look forward to welcoming him to our coaching group," said football manager Dan Richardson.
 
"Ben's playing achievements speak for themselves, and his leadership skills, knowledge of the game, and experience guiding Adelaide's younger players will hold him in good stead as he embarks on a coaching career."
 
Rutten has completed the "Next Coach" program run by David Wheadon, which nearly 50 ex-AFL players have done since 2009.
 
He has also worked closely with Crows' backline coach Darren Milburn in recent years and helped in the development of the club's recent best and fairest winner Daniel Talia.
 
Rutten started his career as a rookie and was named at stuff in the 2005 All Australian team.
 
This year, the Tigers had Ross Smith in the role of defensive analyst and Greg Mellor as defenders development coach.
 
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-09-10/truck-parks-at-punt-rd
Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: WilliamPowell on September 10, 2014, 10:05:49 PM
Mcqualter
Bailey
Rutten
Tim Clarke

im still pinching myself with these successful experienced names as our development coaches

All we need is my 95 yr old nonna hired and we are on our way to a flag.

And what about Choco Williams?

He is our senior Development coach, he works with the 3 development coaches you've listed as well as the players. Where does he fit in your assessment of our development coaches? Seeing he speaks very highly of the other 3  ;D

And BTW Rutten is an assistant coach, not a development coach = massive difference
Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: dwaino on September 10, 2014, 11:58:23 PM
Elton still having nightmares.
Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: eliminator on September 11, 2014, 07:05:04 AM
Good decision. Rutten was a very good player. A general of the Adelaide defence. Believe he will assist the development of our backline.
Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: Penelope on September 11, 2014, 07:27:34 AM
Glad to see our FTF has been put to good use.

Nothing against the bloke but gee hawks get ratten and we get hayes, rutten and mcqualter
So what important attributes that a coach requires does ratten have that these others don't?
Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: Chuck17 on September 11, 2014, 11:50:04 AM
Glad to see our FTF has been put to good use.

Nothing against the bloke but gee hawks get ratten and we get hayes, rutten and mcqualter
So what important attributes that a coach requires does ratten have that these others don't?

Well Al, the Ratt has proven experience of under performing with an AFL side
Title: New assistant coach Ben Rutten on SEN
Post by: one-eyed on September 11, 2014, 10:22:32 PM
Former Adelaide Crows champion Ben Rutton joined Mark Fine & Nigel Carmody to chat about his appointment as new Richmond Assistant Coach.

VIDEO: https://soundcloud.com/sen1116/ben-rutten-on-evenings

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* I’m really excited about the opportunity.  In terms of me being able to develop as a coach, I certainly see a great opportunity there at Richmond.  I’m really keen to learn from Dimma, Ladey and the other assistant coaches. The feeling I got from them is that they’re really proactive and keen to improve.  So for me to be part of that and hopefully really develop myself is the opportunity I’m looking for.

* I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to talk to a few other clubs which was really valuable for me. The opportunity to stay in Adelaide was an enticing one and I suppose a more comfortable decision for me.  But I think the right decision was to try and get outside of Adelaide and experience a different culture. Melbourne’s really appealing in terms of all the clubs and Richmond especially – such a big, powerful footy club and so well resourced.  So that was what really appealed to me. The decision for me wasn’t taken overly lightly but I’m just really excited about the opportunity that Richmond provides.

* I feel as if I’ve got something to add to the defensive group at Richmond.  I see some really quality players there. I’m going to be working with the defenders which is something that I’ve had most experience with.  I’m really passionate about defence within footy, and see it as such an important role. I think I’ve got some skills with the key-position players as well as a bit of leadership with the players. At this stage, I really see myself as getting involved in the back six and I’m also really keen on looking at how the whole team defends as a group.  That’s sort of my passion.

* When our (Adelaide’s) backline turned over a fair bit, we had a pretty inexperienced backline and it was part of my role, being a more experienced player, to try and teach these guys and develop them a bit quicker. I just really enjoyed doing that and I suppose just got the passion for coaching through that.

* Next Coach program run by David Wheadon was essential for me really.  I’d done the Level 2 coaching and done my bits and pieces helping out at the Crows but Dave is really challenging and lets you form your own philosophy, your own game plan and the way you see the game going. Dave’s a fantastic mentor for me and I still keep in contact with him and really value his opinion and thoughts on the game. He’s really well studied, not only in the AFL, but sports across the world and especially with coaching. That for me, really clarified in my mind what I stood for as a coach and what I want to achieve. Obviously, I haven’t got my feet under the table yet, so I’m still really raw and have heaps and heaps to learn.  But I think doing that Next Coach program is the best preparation any player can do before they get a coaching job.

* I’m really excited about getting involved.  I’m keen just to get in there and have a look at how things are run. They (Richmond) have got a really core group of players and other than Chris Newman, I think their next oldest might be Ivan Maric at 28.  That’s a really good age profile of their group and especially some of the defenders that I’m going to be working with. So it’s going to be great. Obviously, the midfielders with Martin, Deledio and Cotchin are standouts in the competition. So there’s a really good foundation there and that’s why I’m keen to get in and involved and hopefully move them up the ladder really quickly. I think there’s real scope, as you saw in the last half of the year, for them to do some damage in the competition next year.

Full article: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2014-09-11/rutten-rapt-to-join-tigers
Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: Willy on September 11, 2014, 10:54:50 PM
I know talk is cheap but I like what he said there.
Sounds like he chose us over a few other suitors too which is encouraging.
Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: 1965 on September 12, 2014, 06:07:17 AM
I know talk is cheap but I like what he said there.
Sounds like he chose us over a few other suitors too which is encouraging.

What he said.

 :cheers
Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: Go Richo 12 on September 12, 2014, 06:34:11 AM
Is Hardwick afraid of experienced coaches? Might be a threat to his position

in a word

Yes
Is Choco not experienced?
Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: Penelope on September 12, 2014, 08:03:48 AM
or Ross Smith?

aren't facts such pesky inconvenient little buggers?

Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: Francois Jackson on September 12, 2014, 08:22:34 AM
Is Hardwick afraid of experienced coaches? Might be a threat to his position

in a word

Yes
Is Choco not experienced?

okay true he is

choco is finished though mate no threat there.

you think he would attempt to go after a Ratten or a Ling

No chance
Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on September 12, 2014, 10:46:34 AM
Is Hardwick afraid of experienced coaches? Might be a threat to his position

in a word

Yes
Is Choco not experienced?

okay true he is

choco is finished though mate no threat there.

you think he would attempt to go after a Ratten or a Ling

No chance
Ratten is tied to Hawthorn and from all accounts is very happy there. Ling has said he is more interested in staying in the media and you could hardly call him experienced as a coach anyway.
Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: Judge Roughneck on September 12, 2014, 11:05:12 AM
why do we not have a director of football ala rodney eade

choco looks like he has lots the fire / didnt look 'right' after he came 2nd for saints gig
Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: The Big Richo on September 12, 2014, 11:29:10 AM
I'm happy with Rutten but I'd like to see us clear the decks and bring in Voss, Akermanis and Hayes.
Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: WilliamPowell on September 12, 2014, 11:39:15 AM
why do we not have a director of football ala rodney eade


 :huh

We do his name is Dan Richardson the head of our footy department

Exactly the same role as Eade at Pies, Balme at Geelong, Walsh at N0rt, McKay at Carlton
Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: Judge Roughneck on September 12, 2014, 02:58:47 PM
I find him uninspiring
Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: Francois Jackson on September 13, 2014, 07:21:10 AM
I find him uninspiring

Yep and nearly lost us dusty while topping up every other spuds salary

Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: Mr Magic on September 13, 2014, 08:15:36 AM
Martin didn't deserve the big bucks. Thought Richardson handled it very well as he has all our contracts so far.
Doing a fine job.
Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: TigerMonk on September 13, 2014, 09:10:41 AM
oh just another bloke who will send the game plan back to Adelaide for when we play them. No wonder we have alot of spud players who get smashed in big games. Retired players becoming instant coaches at only our club. Richmond should have their own MVP award for training the most coaches that never get a job anywhere else  ;D
Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: Diocletian on September 13, 2014, 12:48:47 PM
Martin didn't deserve the big bucks. Thought Richardson handled it very well as he has all our contracts so far.
Doing a fine job.

Yeah was vitally important we didn't lose Conca....
Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: Rampstar on September 13, 2014, 12:51:49 PM
Conca looks like a 2nd round (at best player) why Jackson spent pick 6 on him is anyones guess. If you put him on the trade table youd be lucky if you got pick 25
Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: Diocletian on September 13, 2014, 12:55:51 PM
Conca looks like a 2nd round (at best player) why Jackson spent pick 6 on him is anyones guess. If you put him on the trade table youd be lucky if you got pick 25

In an uncompromised draft, tipping you'd find a better player than Conca with that pick 25 too.....

....well most clubs would anyway.....
Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: Judge Roughneck on September 13, 2014, 04:22:36 PM
Martin didn't deserve the big bucks. Thought Richardson handled it very well as he has all our contracts so far.
Doing a fine job.


Pls ...
Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: Francois Jackson on September 16, 2014, 09:27:41 PM
oh just another bloke who will send the game plan back to Adelaide for when we play them. No wonder we have alot of spud players who get smashed in big games. Retired players becoming instant coaches at only our club. Richmond should have their own MVP award for training the most coaches that never get a job anywhere else  ;D

hahaha so true.

Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: one-eyed on November 19, 2014, 10:52:23 PM
'Truck' gets rolling: Rutten steps outside his comfort zone

Jennifer Phelan 
afl.com.au
November 19, 2014 5:28 PM



BEN RUTTEN admits there's an element of stepping outside his comfort zone in taking his first coaching job away from the familiar surroundings of Adelaide.

But a week into his role as Richmond's backline coach, the 31-year-old is confident he made the right call in moving away from the South Australian capital, where he spent 13 years.

He left the Crows with nothing but respect and gratitude from the club that took a punt on him in the 2002 rookie draft, and later helped him gain experience as a "hands on" assistant.

But Rutten knew his coaching skills would benefit from a move to Melbourne.

"It was going to be best for my development to look outside," Rutten told AFL.com.au this week.

"It had been fantastic environment for me but it would have been the comfortable decision, to try and look at a role in Adelaide.

"The timing was right for me and my family to take on another challenge and I was really pleased to be able to get an opportunity here at Richmond."

The 229-game ex-Crows defender, born and bred in the city of churches, has never lived anywhere else.

Now his wife Kylie – also from Adelaide - and sons Jack (six) and Bernie (four), will make Melbourne their home as Rutten takes his first steps as an assistant under Damien Hardwick.

"I think to be able to watch a lot more live footy as a coach is also really important," he said.

"You've got a lot more contact with a whole range of people.

"It's going to be a big move but we've been planning for it and it's not too far from Adelaide.

"Our children are at a good age where they're pretty flexible with moving and they're excited about coming over as well."

Rutten had a few offers to sort through when he announced his retirement in July and made his intention to move into coaching clear.

He had already made in-roads by working with the Crows' key position players and backline coach Darren Milburn over the last three years.
Former coach Brenton Sanderson had spoken to him about the prospect of staying at the Crows as a coach but the 2005 All Australian said he knew he had to expand his football knowledge.

He also thinks it will help him not only work with Richmond's forwards.

His experience as a key position player saw him mentor the likes of Daniel Talia and Phil Davis, as well as forwards Taylor Walker and Josh Jenkins.

And given he only recently played on Jack Riewoldt and Ty Vickery, he believes he can help them, along with the Tiger backmen. 

"A different environment is crucial, especially if you want to be a long-term coach," he said.

"That's what happens when you come from an outside environment; you have a different perspective and view on players and the way they play, and that's something I can add to the coaching group.

"I think a coaching group needs to be well balanced and keep challenging each other to progress, and that's what I'll be doing."

The first-to-four year Tigers are back in training but most of the senior players have filtered through the club ahead of their pre-season start on Monday.

Alex Rance, Chris Newman and Nathan Foley ran laps on Wednesday while Ivan Maric and Vickery were involved in training at Punt Road with the youngsters.

The Tigers have hired consultant Gerard Murphy, who helped facilitate Geelong's turnaround that resulted in the club's 2007 premiership win, on a part-time basis to run their leadership program.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-11-19/truck-gets-rolling
Title: Re: Ben Rutten our New Assistance coach
Post by: yellowandback on November 20, 2014, 10:27:42 AM
Reckon this bloke will help Jack, Ty and Benny G become better forwards and Rance, Grimes and Chap better backs.
Two questions:-
1. Will the truck be adaptable enough to teach different players (ie Grimes) with different body types and strengths how to defend?
2. Will Jack and Chap listen to what he has to say?
Title: Re: Ben Rutten - assistant coach/ backline coach
Post by: one-eyed on March 17, 2016, 04:58:06 PM
Ben Rutten awarded inaugural Phil Walsh Memorial Scholarship.

Read more: http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-03-17/ben-rutten-awarded-inaugural-phil-walsh-memorial-scholarship