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Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: YellowandBlackBlood on December 04, 2014, 09:12:34 AM
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As the title suggests! :clapping :clapping :clapping
http://m.richmondfc.com.au/news/2014-12-04/cotchin-commits-for-five-more-years
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Good one ! :thumbsup
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Next up, Duzzy :pray
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Five years or GTFO
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fantastic :clapping
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Sign up alaexrance till 2020, too
Throw the kitchen sink at Dangerfield
Babdbingababoom
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From the AFL site
Cotchin's 2020 vision: new deal for Tigers skipper
Nick Bowen December 4, 2014 8:51 AM
RICHMOND skipper Trent Cotchin looks set to be a Tiger for life after turning his back on free agency to re-sign a five-year contract extension.
Cotchin was set to become a free agent at the end of next season, and would have attracted huge rival offers if he had tested the market.
However, Richmond announced on Thursday morning that it had secured its captain to the end of the 2020 season, when he will be 30.
Richmond football manager Dan Richardson said the club was thrilled Cotchin had made such a long-term commitment.
"Clearly, his decision indicates that he is fully behind the direction the club is heading, and he has a desire to lead the playing group as it continues to mature and improve," Richardson said.
"While we were extremely confident he would re-commit to the club at the end of his current contract, it's a great result that the extension has been finalised so swiftly.
"Trent has grown into an outstanding leader of the club, while maintaining an extremely high level of on-field performance."
The No.2 pick in the 2007 NAB AFL Draft, Cotchin has played 131 games in seven seasons at Richmond and captained the club since 2012.
He won his third club best and fairest award this year after averaging 26 disposals, 11.4 contested possessions and 5.3 clearances a game.
In 2012, Cotchin finished joint runner-up in the Brownlow Medal and was named in the All Australian team.
Cotchin is the third high-profile 2015 free agent to re-sign in recent weeks, following the lead of Adelaide spearhead Taylor Walker and Port Adelaide star Robbie Gray.
Richmond can now turn its attention to re-signing stuff Alex Rance, who is still set to become a free agent at the end of 2015.
Veterans Chris Newman and Nathan Foley are other Tigers in the 2015 free agency pool.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-12-04/cotchins-2020-vision
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Oh look another Northern Knights player. :banghead
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Oh look another Northern Knights player. :banghead
kreuzer 2016 :shh
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Wasn't Cotch giving it up if he got a premiership?
Has he just declared we won't be winning a premiership in the next six years?
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Wasn't Cotch giving it up if he got a premiership?
Has he just declared we won't be winning a premiership in the next six years?
ive finally forgiven these comments, as of today
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I thought he was off to Hawthorn?
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As I've always said we don't know how blessed we are to have Cotch on our list
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I thought he was off to Hawthorn?
Good point in fact the word FACT was used IIRC
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Another feather in the cap of Dan Richardson. Hopefully Cotchys loyalty rubs off on his team mates.
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YEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSS... :clapping :clapping :clapping
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Anybody know how much? Hopefully $3million max.
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1 mil a season
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1.4
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1 mil a season
Probably close to what he deserves seeing he was reaching free agency but hopefully it's a fair lot less than that
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to RFC or god?
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Anybody know how much? Hopefully $3million max.
Just a rumour but 800k a season has been bandied about - sounds reasonable and would be very happy with that outcome if true.
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Just a rumour but 800k a season has been bandied about - sounds reasonable and would be very happy with that outcome if true.
That's what the media suggested his last one was worth :-\
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Just a rumour but 800k a season has been bandied about - sounds reasonable and would be very happy with that outcome if true.
That's what the media suggested his last one was worth :-\
nah last one was rumoured to be 700-750k iirc
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625
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Should be less per year for a long contract so hopefully no more than $700,000. Seriously does he want the team to succeed?
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its all about cotch
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Heard a rumour it was $925k pa
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Seriously does he want the team to succeed?
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Heard he wanted, and got, a house. The same one Troy Taylor had his eye on.
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Heard he wanted, and got, a house. The same one Troy Taylor had his eye on.
No. I bought that one in case he wants to come back... :shh
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He should've taken a pay cut. He has been crap since 2012
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Great news. Well done Cotch.
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Cotch talking about re-signing for 5 years ...
VIDEO: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2014-12-04/cotchin-commits-for-five
* Excited to re-sign for 5 years. It was always going to happen. It was just a matter of timing and knowing and seeing the direction our young playing group is going. I’m just excited to continue what we’ve been doing over the past couple of years and really striving for that success.
* Last two years have been a developing one as a captain. Enjoyable to find who he was a person and a leader and not waiver from that.
* It was really important for me not to make the contract negotiations drag out throughout the year and be a distraction to our playing group. Even further to that, our supporters. People can get on the edge of their seats with not knowing exactly what’s going to happen in the future. I just wanted to get it out of the way with as little fanfare as possible and getting back to doing exactly what I know needs to be done to tick boxes.
* I would hope my commitment does help to encourage some of our younger players that are coming out of contract. The reality is they need to be comfortable in their own shoes. We would hope we’re creating an environment where everyone’s happy and feel that they’re getting the best out of themselves. If we’re doing that to the best of our ability, they have no reason to be looking elsewhere. So that would be the plan moving forward.
* My goals for next year is to continue to grow and develop his leadership. Important that he starts dragging the younger guys along so we bridge the gap as quickly. That is what will make us a great side in the years to come. As a team we just want to improve from this year. We'll be doing everything we can to be as high on the ladder and every week is measured the same.
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The contract that has me thinking is Dustin Martin's and the name "Ralph Carr". That contract negotiation on the surface looks like becoming a poo fight, even if only based on past experience. Carr WILL go to the market again with Dustin even if it is only to make himself right for doing it last time. We won that last battle but that was by no means the war. The market will not be as accommodating to Richmond this time around (failing a significant off field indiscretion by Martin) as last time and in all probability already has interested parties.
I consider that unless our offer is a significant one, I can see him moving on. I'm asking myself these questions, Does he like Richmond? I think the answer to that is yes. Is he really emotionally committed to Richmond? I don't think he is, no. I believe he is still battling some major demons, disagreements with the club in relation to the Dan Connors off loading. I believe he has never fully or even in part, forgiven Damian Hardwick for that episode, outwardly it is easy to slap people on the back even give them a hug after a win, but still inwardly the perceived betrayal can be a very powerful moving force. I don't believe Hardwick has his true respect.
The above post is only my OPINION, it will be interesting to see what FACTUALLY transpires.
It's been reported they are already talking. Carr hasn't even said it. There is a thread somewhere about it.
IMHO he loves the club and his team mates and he is totally committed to the RFC. Last time when it was a complete disaster it was Hardwick who convinced him that he'd be welcomed back. He and Hardwick are close and there is respect. Again just my opinion
Personally I believe an extension will likely be done before the season starts. Reckon it will be quite straight forward
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IMHO he loves the club and his team mates and he is totally committed to the RFC. Last time when it was a complete disaster it was Hardwick who convinced him that he'd be welcomed back. He and Hardwick are close and there is respect. Again just my opinion
Personally I believe an extension will likely be done before the season starts. Reckon it will be quite straight forward
Yeh I agree Will.
We both might be wrong but all the noises coming from Carr and Dusty make me think a new contract is imminent and the process will be fairly straightforward.
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The contract that has me thinking is Dustin Martin's and the name "Ralph Carr". That contract negotiation on the surface looks like becoming a poo fight, even if only based on past experience. Carr WILL go to the market again with Dustin even if it is only to make himself right for doing it last time. We won that last battle but that was by no means the war. The market will not be as accommodating to Richmond this time around (failing a significant off field indiscretion by Martin) as last time and in all probability already has interested parties.
I consider that unless our offer is a significant one, I can see him moving on. I'm asking myself these questions, Does he like Richmond? I think the answer to that is yes. Is he really emotionally committed to Richmond? I don't think he is, no. I believe he is still battling some major demons, disagreements with the club in relation to the Dan Connors off loading. I believe he has never fully or even in part, forgiven Damian Hardwick for that episode, outwardly it is easy to slap people on the back even give them a hug after a win, but still inwardly the perceived betrayal can be a very powerful moving force. I don't believe Hardwick has his true respect.
The above post is only my OPINION, it will be interesting to see what FACTUALLY transpires.
It's been reported they are already talking. Carr hasn't even said it. There is a thread somewhere about it.
IMHO he loves the club and his team mates and he is totally committed to the RFC. Last time when it was a complete disaster it was Hardwick who convinced him that he'd be welcomed back. He and Hardwick are close and there is respect. Again just my opinion
Personally I believe an extension will likely be done before the season starts. Reckon it will be quite straight forward
I hope so, I would like to see that, he is an elite player
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Cotch signing and the amount of kids we have drafted this time around has made me excited again to be a Tiger.
Last year took a lot of my passion away. Never have I not cared as much about the club.
After talking to a few about these new guys I'm really happy with what the club has picked up. I know they won't all succeed but at least we addressed a real issue in leg speed which is exciting.
Just watching the YouTube clips on some, they are as good as I have seen.
My hate for FJ is still there, it will take more than one decent draft to change that, but I hope for our sakes he is on the improve.
Well done to Cotch too, will go down as a true Tiger great when he finishes up.
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Cotch signing and the amount of kids we have drafted this time around has made me excited again to be a Tiger.
Last year took a lot of my passion away. Never have I not cared as much about the club.
After talking to a few about these new guys I'm really happy with what the club has picked up. I know they won't all succeed but at least we addressed a real issue in leg speed which is exciting.
Just watching the YouTube clips on some, they are as good as I have seen.
My hate for FJ is still there, it will take more than one decent draft to change that, but I hope for our sakes he is on the improve.
Well done to Cotch too, will go down as a true Tiger great when he finishes up.
I have high hopes for your boy Reece McKenzie bt!
Could be the big guy in front of the sticks that neither Griff nor Tyrone will challenge. Griff should play high half forward and pump it long down to Reece while Vickery can.......well I am still finding a position for him. :thumbsup
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Cotch signing and the amount of kids we have drafted this time around has made me excited again to be a Tiger.
Last year took a lot of my passion away. Never have I not cared as much about the club.
After talking to a few about these new guys I'm really happy with what the club has picked up. I know they won't all succeed but at least we addressed a real issue in leg speed which is exciting.
Just watching the YouTube clips on some, they are as good as I have seen.
My hate for FJ is still there, it will take more than one decent draft to change that, but I hope for our sakes he is on the improve.
Well done to Cotch too, will go down as a true Tiger great when he finishes up.
I have high hopes for your boy Reece McKenzie bt!
Could be the big guy in front of the sticks that neither Griff nor Tyrone will challenge. Griff should play high half forward and pump it long down to Reece while Vickery can.......well I am still finding a position for him. :thumbsup
#2 ruckman on the bench :bow
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My hate for FJ is still there
Gotta be a slip of the tongue ? You're better than that Tone.
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Everybody love everybody pls
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Everybody love everybody pls
Nah that's pi$$ boring. Eff off to Hippy love in.com for that sorta stuff.
Aah maybe it's just me but I reckon 'hate' is a real strong word. Only to be used when describing one's ex ;D
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My hate for FJ is still there
Gotta be a slip of the tongue ? You're better than that Tone.
No slip mate. Would run him over if he crossed the road in front of me :lol
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Nice work Tigers,,,,,, again :clapping briing home a premiership cup Cotch :shh
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And probably reverse back over him. :whistle
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And probably reverse back over him. :whistle
Did he shag your missus Tone ? ;D
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And probably reverse back over him. :whistle
Did he shag your missus Tone ? ;D
No, he just shagged our football club. Repeatedly.
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And probably reverse back over him. :whistle
Did he shag your missus Tone ? ;D
No, he just shagged our football club. Repeatedly.
The club has been run really well internally for a while now but our recruiting is woeful. I cannot believe people including the club cannot just see what's there in black and white. FJ's record is putrid! The sooner he is gone the better- I could probably help with that if I waited in the car park at Punt road with the motor running :lol
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Culture changer.
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My mail is Dusty is sorted and will be announced later in the summer to help boost membership sales by separating the news. :shh
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My mail is Dusty is sorted and will be announced later in the summer to help boost membership sales by separating the news. :shh
Stupid logic by the club IMO
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My mail is Dusty is sorted and will be announced later in the summer to help boost membership sales by separating the news. :shh
Stupid logic by the club IMO
Think most sporting organisations work the same Judge, they would rather split the news and stay in the media more times.
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I did not ssa y otherwise.
I just feel it's stupid.
My guess is more members would sign up if rance/martin/cotchin were locked on asap
Rather than take the fans for morons than nerds neers fitered to them over months
I'm going yo assume his marketing scheme was thought up by a wanker with a ponytail
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Goldfish theory Bents. Keep the shiny object coming at regular intervals and you keep the uneducated masses interested = more membership $$'s.
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Also ensures the photos/videos make the papers and news more often which means more exposure for sponsors and that stuff is monitored closely.