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Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: one-eyed on July 28, 2016, 02:15:35 PM
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Dimma's presser today:
VIDEO: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2016-07-28/hardwick-press-conference-july-28
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I'm a goose too, says Dimma over Dusty
AFL.com.au
28 July 2016
RICHMOND coach Damien Hardwick concedes he overstepped the mark in his critique of star midfielder Dustin Martin during his post-match press conference last week.
After the Tigers' 70-point loss to Hawthorn last Sunday, in which Martin racked up 39 possessions and 10 clearances, Hardwick was asked if his best midfielder could win the Brownlow Medal.
The coach, who believed Martin had handballed too much instead of taking attacking options, responded: "Not on today's game. I didn't think he was that good today."
Hardwick said he had since spoken to Martin about his comments and the 25-year-old, who has racked up at least 30 possessions in eight of his past nine games, understood.
"I called Mark Maclure a goose last week and I think I was in the same boat," Hardwick said on Thursday, in reference to the ABC commentator's refusal to award Martin a vote after his 43-disposal performance against Essendon in round 17.
"We speak all the time, there are stages where I overstep the mark like I did on the weekend, and 'Dusty' understands that.
"It's a volatile game footy, it's an emotional game."
Hardwick, who went on to give Martin four of a possible five votes in the AFL Coaches Association award, said he was frustrated at being asked about the Brownlow Medal after a team performance in the final quarter he labeled "shameful".
"You're talking to a coach who has just come off a 10-goal loss and you're asking about an individual award, which I've got no interest in," he said.
"I'm more interested in wins and losses, and if you ask Dustin, you know what he is more interested in? Wins and losses.
"So it was more along the line of the questioning. I don't really care about the Brownlow and I know Dustin doesn't either."
After a nine-goals-to-two last quarter against the Hawks, in which his players had been "able but not willing", Hardwick said he expected a response against Greater Western Sydney at Manuka Oval on Saturday.
Defender Bachar Houli, who has been sidelined for 11 weeks with a wrist injury, appears likely to play after returning through the VFL last week.
"He'll put his hand up today and he'll probably come back into the side … he's an important player for us," Hardwick said.
Vice-captain Brett Deledio (calf) appears less likely, after completing touch work away from the main group on Tuesday with Ben Lennon (ankle), Kamdyn McIntosh (ankle) and Chris Yarran (mental health).
Dylan Grimes trained with the team after being pulled from Sunday's clash against Hawthorn in the third quarter with hamstring tightness.
"It was a conservative call from us, we weren't prepared to lose him for a stuff block," Hardwick said.
"We think it was more related to his back … we'll see how he pulls up, but we're not going to take risks with Dylan."
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-07-28/im-a-goose-too-says-damien-hardwick-after-criticism-of-dustin-martin
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Dusty remark was unfair, admits Hardwick
LAUREN WOOD
Herald Sun
28 July 2016
RICHMOND coach Damien Hardwick got in touch with star midfielder Dustin Martin early this week after comments he admits “overstepped the mark”.
After another stellar showing against the Hawks last weekend, Hardwick said Martin hadn’t played to “his usual standard”, but has conceded the remark was made in the heat of the moment.
“It was more probably you’re talking to a coach that’s just come off a 10-goal loss and you’re asking about an individual award,” he said.
“He’s a bloody good player.”
Hardwick spoke specifically with Martin about the comments.
“There are stages where I overstep the mark like I did at the weekend and Dusty understands that,” he said.
“It’s an emotional game.”
Martin has dealt with his fair share of off-field issues this year, the most recent being the deportation of his father Shane to New Zealand.
And Hardwick thinks while what he has shown has been great, there’s plenty more to come.
“We’ve been crying out for that inside midfielder and Dustin’s stepped up and fulfilled that role. We’ve lost the ability for Dustin to go forward a little bit,” he said.
“He’s had an incredible season ... we’ve just got to continue to work with him.
“The scary thing is, I still think he can get better.”
Brett Deledio trained lightly on Thursday and will be afforded as much time before a decision is made on whether he will play, while Hardwick said both Bachar Houli and Ty Vickery are in the mix to face the Giants.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/richmond/damien-hardwick-admits-his-comments-about-dustin-martin-were-unfair/news-story/9b0ef6ce05ade2e7d94532ca1e81ec1b
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LMAO
What a girl
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+1
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Unfair on girls
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He has had a shocker this year!
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Martin terrible. Blame him over the other 21
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He has totally lost the plot... :banghead
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Unfair on girls
This is me, apologising to girls. X
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Beep beep beep beep beep beep
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Does Hardwick have any clue?
stuffing amateur hour....
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I actually thought folks would applaud his self critique = calling himself a goose I mean
Thought people would be wrapt he'd caught up
:rollin :rollin
:sarcasm2
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Stunning backflip which to me suggests he was told off by the powerbrokers at the club about his remarks and is now seeking to undo the damage he caused.
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Stunning backflip which to me suggests he was told off by the powerbrokers at the club about his remarks and is now seeking to undo the damage he caused.
That's exactly what happened. stuffin losers
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Halfstep & Martin falling out could actually be a very good thing..... :shh
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More from today's presser:
There is plenty of room for improvement at Punt Rd, with Hardwick sending a clear message to players.
"When you don't have enough pressure on the ball, a side like Hawthorn is going to do what they want with you," he said.
"We're looking for a response ... proof will be in the pudding, won't it?
"If we don't put any pressure on GWS they're going to be able to run and that's one of their strengths."
Hardwick claimed the final-quarter fadeout against Hawthorn was a matter of intent, not fitness or personnel.
"The majority of players are able, it's obvious they weren't willing to do it," he said.
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/richmond-tigers-coach-damien-hardwick-explains-dustin-martin-critique-20160728-gqfnpy.html
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Iintent. Lol.
God forbid there was any mention made of poo preparation by him and his mates.
Most unaccountable narcissist coach ever.
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Do you argue with your mirror Ox?
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Halfstep & Martin falling out could actually be a very good thing..... :shh
Falling out?
Please give me a spell
think you are create something into nothing ;)
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Iintent. Lol.
God forbid there was any mention made of poo preparation by him and his mates.
Most unaccountable narcissist coach ever.
Yeah gotta larf
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yep, you can only but laugh at those that that think the statement they played without intent in the last quarter is wrong.
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Halfstep & Martin falling out could actually be a very good thing..... :shh
Falling out?
Please give me a spell
think you are create something into nothing ;)
What's this?
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Halfstep & Martin falling out could actually be a very good thing..... :shh
Falling out?
Please give me a spell
think you are create something into nothing ;)
Settle down, meant if they did ....wasn't saying they actually had....
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Halfstep & Martin falling out could actually be a very good thing..... :shh
Falling out?
Please give me a spell
think you are create something into nothing ;)
Settle down, meant if they did ....wasn't saying they actually had....
Think WP was saying they have :shh
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Ok I get it now...damn dyslexia....or thingsome that like...
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Ok I get it now...damn dyslexia....or thingsome that like...
Thingsomes hey?
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yep, you can only but laugh at those that that think the statement they played without intent in the last quarter is wrong.
Another nothing comment, aimed nowhere in particular but most certainly expected.
:moi
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Ok I get it now...damn dyslexia....or thingsome that like...
Thingsomes hey?
Dylsexia rules k.o.!
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He's wasted more years than Wallace and spun just as much poo.
FHO
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yep, you can only but laugh at those that that think the statement they played without intent in the last quarter is wrong.
Another nothing comment, aimed nowhere in particular but most certainly expected.
:moi
on that subject i will acknowledge to your vast experience, yet.......
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And she continues
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come now J girl, us femme fatales need to stick together
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Except,you're in the bottom 5 for intelligence. :snidegrin
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Dusty is unimpressive in a 39 disposal game.
But Vickery with 39 stats in about 6 weeks is an integral part of our footy club.
I want him to apologise for the latter.
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Dusty is unimpressive in a 39 disposal game.
But Vickery with 39 stats in about 6 weeks is an integral part of our footy club.
I want him to apologise for the latter.
Gee, he must have had one good game in that 6 week span to get up to 39..... :whistle