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Title: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: WilliamPowell on September 06, 2016, 09:25:43 PM
Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Nathan Schmook   
September 6, 2016 5:51 PM
RICHMOND has started interviewing assistant coaches as it continues to work through its yet-to-be released football department review.

It is believed at least one of the coaches being targeted to fill one of three existing vacancies is from a top-eight club about to embark on a finals campaign.

The Tigers insist their football review is ongoing and have said the decisions reached with consultants Ernst and Young will only be released at its conclusion.

CEO Brendon Gale was reluctant to put any timeframe on when the review would conclude or speak about the club's coaching vacancies on Monday.

It is understood some senior members of the club's coaching group were not interviewed as part of the football department review.

Of the club's remaining coaches, Brendon Lade has been offered a one-year contract, while it is believed Mark P Williams has been offered a less prominent position as a forward scout.

Williams was one of three football department staff who joined senior coach Damien Hardwick on an off-season education trip to the US last October.

While clubs are encouraged not to interview senior coaching candidates who are involved in September, the AFL Coaches Association said there was no issue interviewing uncontracted assistants engaged in finals.

"It is their right and obligation to start interviewing for assistant coaches … they've got to do what's best for their club, which is find the right candidate," AFLCA CEO Mark Brayshaw told AFL.com.au.

"So long as they're interviewing candidates who have been notified by their club on or before August 1 that their club either won't be re-contracting them or can't commit to re-contracting them."

From:
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-09-06/tigers-start-talks-with-prospective-assistants
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Jackstar 1960 on September 06, 2016, 09:27:49 PM
M .Voss
And don't be surprised to see the name M.Knights as well 😉
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Francois Jackson on September 06, 2016, 09:33:11 PM
Hope it's Voss his done such a great job wherever he has coached

Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: WilliamPowell on September 06, 2016, 10:02:07 PM
Hope it's Voss his done such a great job wherever he has coached

You're right Frank Angus

Voss would be a mistake
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: 1980 on September 06, 2016, 10:02:42 PM
M .Voss
And don't be surprised to see the name M.Knights as well 😉

Matty Knights is way overdue. Good to elevate him when we finish the 2017 season 7th and no finals win.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on September 06, 2016, 10:41:04 PM
Hope it's Voss his done such a great job wherever he has coached

You're right Frank Angus

Voss would be a mistake
Frank Angus? I thought it was Angus Hackson!
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: TigerLand on September 06, 2016, 11:03:25 PM
Matty Knights would be a really positive appointment and an obvious appointment to take over when Hardwick patience runs thin
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Diocletian on September 06, 2016, 11:15:13 PM
M .Voss
And don't be surprised to see the name M.Knights as well 😉

Matty Knights is way overdue. Good to elevate him when we finish the 2017 season 7th and no finals win.

Optimistic on several counts there....
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: 1980 on September 06, 2016, 11:19:32 PM
M .Voss
And don't be surprised to see the name M.Knights as well 😉

Matty Knights is way overdue. Good to elevate him when we finish the 2017 season 7th and no finals win.

Optimistic on several counts there....

Yes optimism is good. On several counts, better
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on September 06, 2016, 11:53:30 PM
Dumma Halfstep: Welcome back to Tigerland Knighter so glad to have you back at Punt Road.

Matty Knights: Thanks mate, really glad to be back, its been a long time.

DH: so it's been a bit of a disaster here during the off season, a bit like me in the bedroom ha ha.

MK: Yes I've heard. Who are the newbies coming through?

DH: We are super excited with the special gems picked up in this years draft. I mean Francis has outdone himself this time, can you believe none of the phantom drafts had our first pick no where near the top 40? But Francis showed me this highlights tape and its absolutely amazing. Cream on the top, unlike me in the bedroom ha ha.

MK: So I've got some ideas that could help our midfield really utilise its strengths and I've got some forward structures that we could discuss to get more score on the board, I really believe in quick ball movement right through the mid...(interrupted)

DH: (interrupting) Woah stop right there Matty awesome stuff and that may have worked down at Geelong but we are really serious about our processes moving forward and we just don't deviate from that here. It's really an excellent game plan, unlike me in the bedroom ha ha.

MK: So what's the plan?

DH: No Matty it's a blueprint, I call it the "blueprint to success". You know I've been involved in three premierships at 3 different clubs don't you?  I mean I know what's required to be a premiership coach of a premiership team. Yes, I was a bit young early on but I'm pretty good now, unlike me in the bedroom haha. 
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: (•))(©™ on September 06, 2016, 11:58:17 PM
Dumma Halfstep: Welcome back to Tigerland Knighter so glad to have you back at Punt Road.

Matty Knights: Thanks mate, really glad to be back, its been a long time.

DH: so it's been a bit of a disaster here during the off season, a bit like me in the bedroom ha ha.

MK: Yes I've heard. Who are the newbies coming through?

DH: We are super excited with the special gems picked up in this years draft. I mean Francis has outdone himself this time, can you believe none of the phantom drafts had our first pick no where near the top 40? But Francis showed me this highlights tape and its absolutely amazing. Cream on the top, unlike me in the bedroom ha ha.

MK: So I've got some ideas that could help our midfield really utilise its strengths and I've got some forward structures that we could discuss to get more score on the board, I really believe in quick ball movement right through the mid...(interrupted)

DH: (interrupting) Woah stop right there Matty awesome stuff and that may have worked down at Geelong but we are really serious about our processes moving forward and we just don't deviate from that here. It's really an excellent game plan, unlike me in the bedroom ha ha.

MK: So what's the plan?

DH: No Matty it's a blueprint, I call it the "blueprint to success". You know I've been involved in three premierships at 3 different clubs don't you?  I mean I know what's required to be a premiership coach of a premiership team. Yes, I was a bit young early on but I'm pretty good now, unlike me in the bedroom haha.

LMAOO

 :clapping
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Francois Jackson on September 07, 2016, 06:07:34 AM
 :lol

Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Harry on September 07, 2016, 09:21:50 AM
 :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: cub on September 07, 2016, 11:44:12 AM
 Chortle
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Chuck17 on September 07, 2016, 11:54:23 AM
gargle
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Stalin on September 07, 2016, 12:02:14 PM
Joke this club
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: RedanTiger on September 07, 2016, 12:37:06 PM
The review will be released when Gale thinks the time is right
So Gale will do the usual of "fixing" the problems identified before release of the review (partial only of course).
Lade has been offered a one year deal.
Williams will now be a recruiter.

 ::)
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Stalin on September 07, 2016, 01:10:01 PM
Benny the golf hat flog applying for any other jobs this summer?


Afl boss?
Mcc boss?
Golf australia  marketing manager?


If he fails he can always fall back on plan b , Richmond
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Yeahright on September 07, 2016, 01:16:14 PM

RICHMOND has started interviewing assistant coaches as it continues to work through its yet-to-be released football department review.

It is understood some senior members of the club's coaching group were not interviewed as part of the football department review.


Um so what was the point of hiring out a (accounting :lol) firm to look at our football department but not bother with senior staff? What a farce
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Stalin on September 07, 2016, 01:19:19 PM

RICHMOND has started interviewing assistant coaches as it continues to work through its yet-to-be released football department review.

It is understood some senior members of the club's coaching group were not interviewed as part of the football department review.


Um so what was the point of hiring out a (accounting :lol) firm to look at our football department but not bother with senior staff? What a farce

They sacked some assistances then offered them new deals...

Well oiled machine is the mighty tigers
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Yeahright on September 07, 2016, 02:31:32 PM
Not only offered new deals, but openly encouraged to look for other jobs as well. Only at Richmond would they give someone a contract and not demand/expect commitment
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: WilliamPowell on September 08, 2016, 06:30:31 AM
Not only offered new deals, but openly encouraged to look for other jobs as well. Only at Richmond would they give someone a contract and not demand/expect commitment

Devil's advocate time

Under the coaches association agreement clubs had to tell assistants if they were being kept or if they could look at "other opportunities" by 1 August

Both of the blokes offered new deals but only 12 months with one facing a demotion. the other having been approached by another club

Think about it

1 year -v- the possibility of a longer deal somewhere else... hmmm which would you chose?

the other  offered 12 months in reduced role (read demotion)...

No guarantee either will stay

Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Jackstar 1960 on September 08, 2016, 06:40:21 AM
Don't think Wilbur would stay as a forward scout
Big drop in salary
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: big tone on September 08, 2016, 06:42:14 AM
Not only offered new deals, but openly encouraged to look for other jobs as well. Only at Richmond would they give someone a contract and not demand/expect commitment

Devil's advocate time

Under the coaches association agreement clubs had to tell assistants if they were being kept or if they could look at "other opportunities" by 1 August

Both of the blokes offered new deals but only 12 months with one facing a demotion. the other having been approached by another club

Think about it

1 year -v- the possibility of a longer deal somewhere else... hmmm which would you chose?

the other  offered 12 months in reduced role (read demotion)...

No guarantee either will stay
So do you think it's normal practice to tell employees to look for another job or sign a 1 year deal?
In the real world you either offer someone a job/contract because you want them to work in your organisation or you don't.
Once again the club is being pathetic. You either think they are good enough or you don't.
Not sure how anyone can think what has transpired is normal or acceptable.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Harry on September 08, 2016, 08:36:54 AM
Not only offered new deals, but openly encouraged to look for other jobs as well. Only at Richmond would they give someone a contract and not demand/expect commitment

Devil's advocate time

Under the coaches association agreement clubs had to tell assistants if they were being kept or if they could look at "other opportunities" by 1 August

Both of the blokes offered new deals but only 12 months with one facing a demotion. the other having been approached by another club

Think about it

1 year -v- the possibility of a longer deal somewhere else... hmmm which would you chose?

the other  offered 12 months in reduced role (read demotion)...

No guarantee either will stay
So do you think it's normal practice to tell employees to look for another job or sign a 1 year deal?
In the real world you either offer someone a job/contract because you want them to work in your organisation or you don't.
Once again the club is being pathetic. You either think they are good enough or you don't.
Not sure how anyone can think what has transpired is normal or acceptable.

Correct.  Half pregnant.  Do we want these blokes or not?  If they are good you lock them in.  If not stuff them off.  Another example of having no clear plan and no conviction. 
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Owl on September 08, 2016, 12:41:19 PM
We are still talking about people and jobs and lives here, not disposable stuffing napkins.  Maybe they are being managed out with a view to some compassion to allow them time to find new employment.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: (•))(©™ on September 08, 2016, 12:48:53 PM
Not only offered new deals, but openly encouraged to look for other jobs as well. Only at Richmond would they give someone a contract and not demand/expect commitment

Devil's advocate time

Under the coaches association agreement clubs had to tell assistants if they were being kept or if they could look at "other opportunities" by 1 August

Both of the blokes offered new deals but only 12 months with one facing a demotion. the other having been approached by another club

Think about it

1 year -v- the possibility of a longer deal somewhere else... hmmm which would you chose?

the other  offered 12 months in reduced role (read demotion)...

No guarantee either will stay
So do you think it's normal practice to tell employees to look for another job or sign a 1 year deal?
In the real world you either offer someone a job/contract because you want them to work in your organisation or you don't.
Once again the club is being pathetic. You either think they are good enough or you don't.
Not sure how anyone can think what has transpired is normal or acceptable.

Correct.  Half pregnant.  Do we want these blokes or not?  If they are good you lock them in.  If not stuff them off.  Another example of having no clear plan and no conviction.

The thing with contracts is, when they run out, they're over.
That's how business works.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Harry on September 08, 2016, 12:55:12 PM
We are still talking about people and jobs and lives here, not disposable stuffing napkins.  Maybe they are being managed out with a view to some compassion to allow them time to find new employment.

So kind of us
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Owl on September 08, 2016, 01:10:45 PM
Ethics Harry, they are important.  Nobody likes respects or likes an hole except an a whipped dog.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Harry on September 08, 2016, 01:16:27 PM
What's unethical about sacking someone not considered good enough. They're contract expired.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Owl on September 08, 2016, 01:21:26 PM
Fair point, might have something to do with scapegoating them for all that went wrong.  Maybe they feel guilty about it LOL.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: (•))(©™ on September 08, 2016, 02:04:01 PM
Not only offered new deals, but openly encouraged to look for other jobs as well. Only at Richmond would they give someone a contract and not demand/expect commitment

Devil's advocate time

Under the coaches association agreement clubs had to tell assistants if they were being kept or if they could look at "other opportunities" by 1 August

Both of the blokes offered new deals but only 12 months with one facing a demotion. the other having been approached by another club

Think about it

1 year -v- the possibility of a longer deal somewhere else... hmmm which would you chose?

the other  offered 12 months in reduced role (read demotion)...

No guarantee either will stay



So, in the meantime what?
The club searches for more assistants, only to tell them,

"Yeh look, were interested in you but need to wait until our current employees decide
To stay or go"
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Yeahright on September 08, 2016, 02:42:53 PM
Not only offered new deals, but openly encouraged to look for other jobs as well. Only at Richmond would they give someone a contract and not demand/expect commitment

Devil's advocate time

Under the coaches association agreement clubs had to tell assistants if they were being kept or if they could look at "other opportunities" by 1 August

Both of the blokes offered new deals but only 12 months with one facing a demotion. the other having been approached by another club

Think about it

1 year -v- the possibility of a longer deal somewhere else... hmmm which would you chose?

the other  offered 12 months in reduced role (read demotion)...

No guarantee either will stay

Was only referring to the one who has been offered a year in the same role. Didn't know the other was offered a contract already I thought it was speculation that he'd get a reduced role if he stayed. As you said, the rule is they have to inform them about a contract for next year OR tell them they can look for work because they aren't guaranteed. Why would the RFC do both, it's absurd. To say "1 year v longer...which would you choose" is a cop out. It's obvious what you'd pick and that's my point. You either want him or you don't but Richmond decided to give him the best of both worlds.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Jackstar 1960 on September 08, 2016, 09:02:22 PM
Blake Carasella and Brent Montomery
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: tony_montana on September 09, 2016, 11:48:03 AM
Blake Carasella and Ben Montomery

Great gets if true
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Francois Jackson on September 09, 2016, 12:32:09 PM
Blake Carasella and Ben Montomery

Great gets if true

yep. perfect for one of them to step right into dimwits role when he gets the arse in 12 months

Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Damo on September 09, 2016, 12:39:38 PM
Montgomery is a gun
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: 🏅Dooks on September 09, 2016, 05:59:18 PM
Blake Carasella and Ben Montomery

Assuming you mean Brett Montgomery?
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Jackstar 1960 on September 09, 2016, 06:11:38 PM
Blake Carasella and Brett Montgomery
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Jackstar 1960 on September 09, 2016, 06:12:24 PM
Blake Carasella and Ben Montomery

Assuming you mean Brett Montgomery?

That's the one
Was half drunk at the time and room wasn't well lit
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: 🏅Dooks on September 09, 2016, 06:16:23 PM
Blake Carasella and Ben Montomery

Assuming you mean Brett Montgomery?

That's the one
Was half drunk at the time and room wasn't well lit

Well let's face it, we've all been there  ;D
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: naturaldisaster on September 10, 2016, 03:00:41 AM
Ive heard Montgomery, Yze, Knights and Caracella (though i don't think we will get all of them)  Aker has been spotted in a tigers shirt, and apparently we have interviewed Voss a few times.

Lets see

Senior coach: Damien Hardwick
Senior Assistant: Brett Montgomery
Development coach: Yze? (I think thats his rle at hawthorn not sure)
Midfield coach: Matty Knigts
Forwards coach: Blake Caracella
Defenders coach: Ben Rutten

Looks better already, I like the idea of Montgomery because he seems like a no nonsense bloke that this club needs, both for the player and to challenge Hardwick.

It doesn't look like Hardwick will be gone (although i was hoping) But i think that things can change with support around him.  We need to remember the modern game has changed, assistants have much more important role than they used to.  They actually do most the coaching, the senior coach oversees everything.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Owl on September 10, 2016, 09:18:11 AM
I like the idea of Aker, he is smart and arrogant in a way that shows confidence and belief something lacking in many of our players.  Let's hope the introverted weirdo's running the joint don't get startled like starlings at the prospect of an extrovert coming into the club.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: naturaldisaster on September 10, 2016, 10:53:43 AM
Why is being an inrrovert a bad thing now? i would love people to tell me what they think introvert means...
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: WilliamPowell on September 10, 2016, 01:28:35 PM
Ive heard Montgomery, Yze, Knights and Caracella (though i don't think we will get all of them)  Aker has been spotted in a tigers shirt, and apparently we have interviewed Voss a few times.

Lets see

Senior coach: Damien Hardwick
Senior Assistant: Brett Montgomery
Development coach: Yze? (I think thats his rle at hawthorn not sure)
Midfield coach: Matty Knigts
Forwards coach: Blake Caracella
Defenders coach: Ben Rutten

Looks better already, I like the idea of Montgomery because he seems like a no nonsense bloke that this club needs, both for the player and to challenge Hardwick.

It doesn't look like Hardwick will be gone (although i was hoping) But i think that things can change with support around him.  We need to remember the modern game has changed, assistants have much more important role than they used to.  They actually do most the coaching, the senior coach oversees everything.

Agree with alot of what you have said here

I suggested Montgomery a few weeks ago on another thread when i heard he had left the Doggies.

Thing other for me is if they get Montgomery in as a senior assistant, then this clearly either dilutes Lade's influence or probably more to the point results  in a demotion. Which could mean  he goes (though my gut feel is he is going anyway)

Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: TigerLand on September 10, 2016, 03:58:57 PM
Watching Nick Maxwell fire up the Giants before the bounce. We've done far worse in the past.

Would be good leadership inclusion to the club. Not much talent but played with more heart than the entire RFC playing list this season..
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Stalin on September 10, 2016, 04:03:49 PM
Rance...


Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: WilliamPowell on September 11, 2016, 11:57:25 AM
From Saturdays' s Age 10/09/2016

Page 55 in an interview / story about Stevie Johnson

"Richmond are one of at least two Melbourne clubs who have offered him (Johnson) an assistant coahin role next year ..."
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Yeahright on September 11, 2016, 04:24:00 PM
Good talent but not sure he'd be a good coach. Not that I'd know
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: naturaldisaster on September 11, 2016, 04:26:10 PM
Good talent but not sure he'd be a good coach. Not that I'd know

Has an excellent footy brain apparently, but I would prefer someone more experienced for now.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Harry on September 12, 2016, 09:00:49 AM
So what happens when half wit gets sacked by rd 12?  Do we start the search for a senior coach then?  What happens to the new assistants?  If we appoint one of them as his replacement then we haven't done a proper search for the best.  The cart before the horse.  RFC - half arsed efforts and making it up as we go since 1982.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Owl on September 12, 2016, 09:35:06 AM
Why is being an inrrovert a bad thing now? i would love people to tell me what they think introvert means...
Are you after the Jungian breakdown? There is nothing wrong with being an 'introvert', the problem is that we somehow managed to get a team full of introspective, quiet non communicators and a Board full of them.  'Introvert' I realise is a generalisation but I think we lack some people with some more obvious and overt confidence and presence on the field.  Jack Riewoldt had that, it seems to have been kicked out of him.  He had everything you could want, enthusiasm, skill, drive, passion, selflessness and nouse.  He is a natural leader imo, Cotchin is not, he had it thrust upon him and he does it because he was told to.  Jack, in any other organisation would of been risen to lead because he was meant to and wants to.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Stalin on September 12, 2016, 09:49:30 AM
Why is being an inrrovert a bad thing now? i would love people to tell me what they think introvert means...
Are you after the Jungian breakdown? There is nothing wrong with being an 'introvert', the problem is that we somehow managed to get a team full of introspective, quiet non communicators and a Board full of them.  'Introvert' I realise is a generalisation but I think we lack some people with some more obvious and overt confidence and presence on the field.  Jack Riewoldt had that, it seems to have been kicked out of him.  He had everything you could want, enthusiasm, skill, drive, passion, selflessness and nouse.  He is a natural leader imo, Cotchin is not, he had it thrust upon him and he does it because he was told to.  Jack, in any other organisation would of been risen to lead because he was meant to and wants to.

 :pray
Title: Geelong assistant coach Blake Caracella to leave, linked to Richmond
Post by: WilliamPowell on September 14, 2016, 11:57:17 AM
Geelong assistant coach Blake Caracella to leave, linked to Richmond
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
8:43AM

HIGHLY regarded Geelong assistant coach Blake Caracella will see out the club’s premiership campaign before leaving to pursue other coaching opportunities.

Caracella told key officials several weeks ago he planned to move on to a new club after seven years at the Cats.

But he will not jump ship until after Geelong’s season is finished and the Cats are approaching the situation as business as usual as they prepare for a preliminary final.

Richmond is looming as a frontrunner for Caracella’s services with his links to new football manager Neil Balme and coach Damien Hardwick.

Caracella worked under Balme at the Cats for five years and also played in Essendon’s 2000 premiership team alongside Hardwick.

An astute thinker of the game, Caracella was credited for helping mould Tom Hawkins into an All-Australian, best-and-fairest winning key forward, notably his work to straighten Hawkins’s goalkicking accuracy.

Caracella’s credentials were underlined last year when he was one of nine assistants accepted into the elite level-four coaching program run by the AFL.

The program is designed to prepare high-performing assistants for the rigours of taking on a potential senior coach position at an AFL club.

http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/geelong/geelong-assistant-coach-blake-caracella-to-leave-linked-to-richmond/news-story/c72a64df4b7445ae4e1aef9e1bd80e00
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: pmac21 on September 14, 2016, 12:06:47 PM
Attended a coaching seminar with him 2 years ago.  Great speaker and footy brain.  Certainly had RFC game plan worked out as they had played us the week before were underdogs and smashed us (again)!!
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: (•))(©™ on September 14, 2016, 12:45:07 PM
Because anyone with links to Dimma is good?lmao
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Yeahright on September 14, 2016, 01:23:34 PM
Yesssss :clapping. More people from successful clubs, not these Port plodders
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: (•))(©™ on September 14, 2016, 01:41:47 PM
Good talent but not sure he'd be a good coach. Not that I'd know

Has an excellent footy brain apparently, but I would prefer someone more experienced for now.

Like hardwick....
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Jackstar 1960 on September 14, 2016, 03:59:39 PM
Blake Carasella and Brent Montomery

Can and will confirm they have spoken to Matty Knights as well
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Harry on September 14, 2016, 04:05:54 PM
Good idea.  Bring in caracella knights and montgomery, put them in a cage and whoever comes out alive gets Hardwicks job at rd 10.  Great selection process.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on September 14, 2016, 04:20:02 PM
gargle
Then swallow?
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: (•))(©™ on September 14, 2016, 04:23:34 PM
Ahhh.The process

(https://s10.postimg.org/4ef1i4gzd/image.jpg)
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: TigerLand on September 14, 2016, 06:18:36 PM
Ahhh.The process

(https://s10.postimg.org/4ef1i4gzd/image.jpg)

Very good lol
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Francois Jackson on September 14, 2016, 06:24:49 PM
Good idea.  Bring in caracella knights and montgomery, put them in a cage and whoever comes out alive gets Hardwicks job at rd 10.  Great selection process.

bang!!!!

exactly what i'm thinking.

less of your mcqualuter max bailey m williams x 2 types duds and more of this calibre. Dimwit wont like this at all.





Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: The Mole on September 14, 2016, 06:54:50 PM
SEN reports that Caracella is confirmed as coming to Richmond. Still no official announcement
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Dougeytherichmondfan on September 14, 2016, 07:00:40 PM
SEN reports that Caracella is confirmed as coming to Richmond. Still no official announcement

Can't be too upset with this.

Some good snares so far this off-season.

Still waiting on that doozy from out west though  :pray :pray
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: eliminator on September 14, 2016, 07:29:03 PM
SEN reports that Caracella is confirmed as coming to Richmond. Still no official announcement

Was a good player. If true lets hope he turns into a good assistant.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: TigerMonk on September 14, 2016, 07:42:00 PM
Ahhh.The process

(https://s10.postimg.org/4ef1i4gzd/image.jpg)

Don't think l laughed so much all year seeing this  :lol
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: WilliamPowell on September 14, 2016, 07:58:22 PM
SEN reports that Caracella is confirmed as coming to Richmond. Still no official announcement

I think to be fair to Geelong (being in the finals) and Caracella staying there until then,  no official announcement is the right way to go
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Damo on September 14, 2016, 07:58:56 PM
SEN reports that Caracella is confirmed as coming to Richmond. Still no official announcement

Was a good player. If true lets hope he turns into a good assistant.

Is already a very very good assistant
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: taztiger4 on September 14, 2016, 08:03:08 PM
SEN reports that Caracella is confirmed as coming to Richmond. Still no official announcement

Was a good player. If true lets hope he turns into a good assistant.

Is already a very very good assistant

Yep, 6 or more years at Cats
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Jonesracing82 on September 14, 2016, 08:24:52 PM
SEN reports that Caracella is confirmed as coming to Richmond. Still no official announcement
could possibly be waiting till Cats season finishes?
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Stalin on September 14, 2016, 08:40:11 PM
Leave now like the hawthorn assistants do, while finals still going

Title: Caracella quits Cats, linked to Tigers (Geelong Advertiser)
Post by: one-eyed on September 15, 2016, 12:32:41 AM
Caracella quits Cats, linked to Tigers

NICK WADE
Geelong Advertiser
14th September 2016


HIGHLY regarded Geelong assistant coach Blake Caracella will see out the club’s premiership campaign before leaving to pursue other coaching opportunities.

Caracella told key officials several weeks ago he planned to move on to a new club after seven years at the Cats.

But he will not jump ship until after Geelong’s season is finished and the Cats are approaching the situation as business as usual as they prepare for a preliminary final.

Richmond is looming as a frontrunner for Caracella’s services with his links to new football manager Neil Balme and coach Damien Hardwick.

Caracella worked under Balme at the Cats for five years and also played in Essendon’s 2000 premiership team alongside Hardwick.
Assistant coach Blake Caracella and Patrick Dangerfield. Picture: Peter Ristevski

An astute thinker of the game, Caracella was credited for helping mould Tom Hawkins into an All-Australian, best-and-fairest winning key forward, notably his work to straighten Hawkins’s goalkicking accuracy.

Caracella’s credentials were underlined last year when he was one of nine assistants accepted into the elite level-four coaching program run by the AFL.

The program is designed to prepare high-performing assistants for the rigours of taking on a potential senior coach position at an AFL club.

http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/sport/afl/geelong-assistant-coach-blake-caracella-to-leave-linked-to-richmond/news-story/c72a64df4b7445ae4e1aef9e1bd80e00
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Harry on September 15, 2016, 12:32:12 PM
7 years at the cats and has level 4 coaching program.  Sounds like someone who's next move is a senior role.  Not sure why he would want to move to us as an assistant especially seeing the lack of success our assistants have had?  If he has been promised the senior role next year then it would be a disappointing way to replace hardwick seeing we haven't opened it up for all to apply.  Doesn't make sense.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Stalin on September 15, 2016, 12:43:32 PM
7 years at the cats and has level 4 coaching program.  Sounds like someone who's next move is a senior role.  Not sure why he would want to move to us as an assistant especially seeing the lack of success our assistants have had?  If he has been promised the senior role next year then it would be a disappointing way to replace hardwick seeing we haven't opened it up for all to apply.  Doesn't make sense.

 :pray
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Ruanaidh on September 15, 2016, 01:03:12 PM
7 years at the cats and has level 4 coaching program.  Sounds like someone who's next move is a senior role.  Not sure why he would want to move to us as an assistant especially seeing the lack of success our assistants have had?  If he has been promised the senior role next year then it would be a disappointing way to replace hardwick seeing we haven't opened it up for all to apply.  Doesn't make sense.

 :pray
top flight coach apparently...but I agree with Harry in that due process should be followed. BTW would I sound too conspiratorial if I said that Balme is the prime mover in the new messages/actions coming out of the club, particularly as they relate to recruitment and coaching? Did he stipulate conditions he required from the club prior to accepting the role?
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: potsclub on September 15, 2016, 02:18:51 PM
7 years at the cats and has level 4 coaching program.  Sounds like someone who's next move is a senior role.  Not sure why he would want to move to us as an assistant especially seeing the lack of success our assistants have had?  If he has been promised the senior role next year then it would be a disappointing way to replace hardwick seeing we haven't opened it up for all to apply.  Doesn't make sense.

 :pray
top flight coach apparently...but I agree with Harry in that due process should be followed. BTW would I sound too conspiratorial if I said that Balme is the prime mover in the new messages/actions coming out of the club, particularly as they relate to recruitment and coaching? Did he stipulate conditions he required from the club prior to accepting the role?
Maybe Blake isn't a silly man, and can see the writing on the wall and is getting his best foot forward to take over!!
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Willy on September 15, 2016, 02:27:15 PM
Yeah I reckon he can smell blood and wants to put himself in prime position.

Hopefully Balmey has told him that Dimma is a dead man walking.

Either way, it's a good thing that we are getting him.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Harry on September 15, 2016, 02:56:03 PM
Yeah I reckon he can smell blood and wants to put himself in prime position.

Hopefully Balmey has told him that Dimma is a dead man walking.

Either way, it's a good thing that we are getting him.

That's not how we should be selecting half steps replacement.   What about the other candidates out there.?  Caracella may not be the best option.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Stalin on September 15, 2016, 03:21:28 PM
Beggars can't be choosers Harold
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Jonesracing82 on September 15, 2016, 03:28:52 PM
could do a lot worse than to get Geelong people/culture into our Club
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Harry on September 15, 2016, 03:41:38 PM
Beggars can't be choosers Harold

You mean half arsed measures with no clear plan or purpose
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: potsclub on September 15, 2016, 03:44:21 PM
Yeah I reckon he can smell blood and wants to put himself in prime position.

Hopefully Balmey has told him that Dimma is a dead man walking.

Either way, it's a good thing that we are getting him.

That's not how we should be selecting half steps replacement.   What about the other candidates out there.?  Caracella may not be the best option.

Harry, I agree.
I don't believe Balme would be doing that. I believe this is Blake having the nous to know that if he comes in and impresses then he will have half a step forward on everyone else that could be potential candidates IF Hardwick fails.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Harry on September 15, 2016, 03:47:20 PM
lol at having half a step on half steps job. 
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Stalin on September 15, 2016, 03:55:40 PM
Beggars can't be choosers Harold

You mean half arsed measures with no clear plan or purpose

 :gotigers
Title: Richmond continues search for up to five replacements (afl site)
Post by: one-eyed on September 15, 2016, 07:56:44 PM
Richmond continues search for up to five replacements

AFL.com.au
15th September 2016



RICHMOND has met with former Western Bulldogs assistant coach Brett Montgomery as it searches for up to five replacements for Damien Hardwick's support team.

Montgomery, who left the Whitten Oval last month after his contract was not renewed, is also on a shortlist of candidates the Brisbane Lions are compiling for their senior vacancy before interviews start.

The Tigers have held recent talks with Montgomery, but AFL.com.au understands the 43-year-old will still be an applicant for the Lions' position.

Assistant coach Blake Caracella, who will leave Geelong at the end this season, has also met with the Tigers, whose new football manager Neil Balme will start on Monday.

Richmond chose not to renew the contracts of Ross Smith, Greg Mellor and premiership coach Mark Williams last month and is yet to confirm what role Mark P Williams will have at the club in 2017.

Midfield stoppages coach Brendon Lade was offered a one-year contract but could yet move to Port Adelaide, where he will be interviewed.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-09-15/tigers-continue-search-for-up-to-five-replacements
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Chuck17 on September 15, 2016, 09:39:34 PM
Beggars can't be choosers Harold

You mean half arsed measures with no clear plan or purpose

Are you talking about the focus on footy group?
Title: Re: Richmond continues search for up to five replacements (afl site)
Post by: (•))(©™ on September 15, 2016, 11:11:25 PM
Richmond continues search for up to five replacements

AFL.com.au
15th September 2016



RICHMOND has met with former Western Bulldogs assistant coach Brett Montgomery as it searches for up to five replacements for Damien Hardwick's support team.

Montgomery, who left the Whitten Oval last month after his contract was not renewed, is also on a shortlist of candidates the Brisbane Lions are compiling for their senior vacancy before interviews start.

The Tigers have held recent talks with Montgomery, but AFL.com.au understands the 43-year-old will still be an applicant for the Lions' position.

Assistant coach Blake Caracella, who will leave Geelong at the end this season, has also met with the Tigers, whose new football manager Neil Balme will start on Monday.

Richmond chose not to renew the contracts of Ross Smith, Greg Mellor and premiership coach Mark Williams last month and is yet to confirm what role Mark P Williams will have at the club in 2017.

Midfield stoppages coach Brendon Lade was offered a one-year contract but could yet move to Port Adelaide, where he will be interviewed.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-09-15/tigers-continue-search-for-up-to-five-replacements

How stupid does Hardwick look.
Title: Re: Richmond continues search for up to five replacements (afl site)
Post by: Chuck17 on September 16, 2016, 10:16:02 PM
Richmond continues search for up to five replacements

AFL.com.au
15th September 2016



RICHMOND has met with former Western Bulldogs assistant coach Brett Montgomery as it searches for up to five replacements for Damien Hardwick's support team.

Montgomery, who left the Whitten Oval last month after his contract was not renewed, is also on a shortlist of candidates the Brisbane Lions are compiling for their senior vacancy before interviews start.

The Tigers have held recent talks with Montgomery, but AFL.com.au understands the 43-year-old will still be an applicant for the Lions' position.

Assistant coach Blake Caracella, who will leave Geelong at the end this season, has also met with the Tigers, whose new football manager Neil Balme will start on Monday.

Richmond chose not to renew the contracts of Ross Smith, Greg Mellor and premiership coach Mark Williams last month and is yet to confirm what role Mark P Williams will have at the club in 2017.

Midfield stoppages coach Brendon Lade was offered a one-year contract but could yet move to Port Adelaide, where he will be interviewed.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-09-15/tigers-continue-search-for-up-to-five-replacements

How stupid does Hardwick look.

Like so stupid girlfriend
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Harry on September 17, 2016, 11:02:03 PM
Bernie Hardwick and his new assistants

(http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT_xMlyXAFZjkRutBhu3DNGhisIzZg9w1ktKyB2qaXu2fHxqycBSqQSKGg)
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: one-eyed on September 19, 2016, 04:31:45 AM
RICHMOND is now searching for up to five new assistant coaches.

The future of Mark P. Williams is also unclear, with the Tigers yet to confirm what role he will play at the club in 2017.

The departures leave the highly rated Ben Rutten as Hardwick's only remaining assistant coach, with development coaches Ryan Ferguson and Andrew McQualter also still at the club.

Interviews for the group's replacements are under way and will continue when incoming football manager Neil Balme starts in his new role on Monday.

The club has met already with assistant coaches Brett Montgomery and Blake Caracella, who are both completing the AFL's Level Four accreditation course.

The Tigers face a challenge in filling up to five vacancies but could turn to retired defender Troy Chaplin, who impressed in the last six weeks of the season in an off-field role assisting the coaches.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-09-18/tigers-hunt-another-assistant-after-brendon-lade-joins-port
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: 🏅Dooks on September 19, 2016, 06:22:44 AM
"Could turn to retired defender Troy Chaplin"

Oh hell no
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Francois Jackson on September 19, 2016, 07:17:56 AM
"Could turn to retired defender Troy Chaplin"

Oh hell no

Why are you surprised? Seriously bloke
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Harry on September 19, 2016, 09:00:27 AM
Why are the development coaches still there?

Seems List management, recruiting and development will remain relatively unchanged. 
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Stalin on September 19, 2016, 09:03:17 AM
"Could turn to retired defender Troy Chaplin"

Oh hell no

Why are you surprised? Seriously bloke

I know right
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: torch on September 19, 2016, 10:08:59 AM
Get Montgomery and Caracella so Hardwick knows he will be replaced  :thumbsup

Those two can fight it out!
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Shammo80 on September 19, 2016, 11:07:55 AM
monty and blake would be great gets for the club and would be in the waiting for dimma in all honesty I hope we pull something out of our hats next season and have a great year as I like dimma
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: one-eyed on September 19, 2016, 11:26:25 PM
Caro mentioned Shane Woewodin. She also said we've shown interest in Stevie Johnson as an assistant coach (if he retires which may not happen based on current form) and we've apparently sounded out Luke Hodge (if he doesn't go on next year).

Lloyd said he's still waiting for a master tactician to come on board. Hutchy added they (Richmond) have never had one.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Diocletian on September 19, 2016, 11:42:22 PM
Haha Woewoeful ....

Hodge - yes please... :clapping
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Yeahright on September 20, 2016, 01:19:57 AM
Why are the development coaches still there?

Seems List management, recruiting and development will remain relatively unchanged.

Think head of recruiting and development getting the flick (sort of) is a relatively big change or at least in theory.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: naturaldisaster on September 25, 2016, 02:12:32 PM
Apparently we have offered Steve j a three year deal.

https://mobile.twitter.com/Stevo7AFL/status/779889218663227392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: WilliamPowell on September 25, 2016, 02:32:45 PM
Apparently we have offered Steve j a three year deal.

https://mobile.twitter.com/Stevo7AFL/status/779889218663227392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

Looks like Stevo is a bit behind the times

Caro reported this 3 weeks ago and i posted it  :rollin

From Saturdays' s Age 10/09/2016

Page 55 in an interview / story about Stevie Johnson

"Richmond are one of at least two Melbourne clubs who have offered him (Johnson) an assistant coahin role next year ..."


Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: MintOnLamb on September 25, 2016, 04:08:29 PM
Anyone for Justin Plapp?
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on September 25, 2016, 04:12:58 PM
Anyone for Justin Plapp?
Speaks well. Has been good for Casey. Was coaching at Sandi Dragons in the TAC cup before that I think.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on September 26, 2016, 11:29:05 AM
Haha Woewoeful ....

Hodge - yes please... :clapping
:clapping

Any news on Matty Knights?
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Eat_em_Alive on September 26, 2016, 06:52:06 PM
Blake Carracella has signed with tigers just saw an email from.club
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: 🏅Dooks on September 26, 2016, 06:56:26 PM
Caracalla has signed.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Chuck17 on September 26, 2016, 07:51:06 PM
Can anyone confirm if any assistants have been appointed yet
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: taztiger4 on September 26, 2016, 07:55:22 PM
Can anyone confirm if any assistants have been appointed yet

I think Troy Chaplin's announcement will be later this week
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on September 26, 2016, 07:56:53 PM
Can anyone confirm if any assistants have been appointed yet

I think Troy Chaplin's announcement will be later this week
In before Bents' head explodes! :lol
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Stalin on September 26, 2016, 07:58:03 PM
 :pray
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: one-eyed on September 27, 2016, 12:23:39 AM
Richmond have approached Stevie J about continuing his playing career with the Tigers in 2017.

His leadership & experience will be handy. You know, the type of leadership where you get suspended and miss the Prelim.

wrong its coaching only

https://twitter.com/AFLTradeWhisper/with_replies
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Yeahright on September 27, 2016, 09:34:07 AM
Okay so Stevie J, who else have we chased/signed?
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: MintOnLamb on September 27, 2016, 10:12:16 AM
Richmond have approached Stevie J about continuing his playing career with the Tigers in 2017.

His leadership & experience will be handy. You know, the type of leadership where you get suspended and miss the Prelim.

wrong its coaching only

https://twitter.com/AFLTradeWhisper/with_replies

We should have signed him this year (start of 2016) as a player
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Willy on September 27, 2016, 11:16:55 AM
I'd be up for Stevie as a coach.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: MintOnLamb on September 27, 2016, 11:42:40 AM
I think Dimma would be intimidated by SJ
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Stalin on September 27, 2016, 12:29:41 PM
Why would u take hodge

When u can have Chaplin
Title: Leppitsch in the frame to return to Tigerland (afl site)
Post by: one-eyed on September 28, 2016, 02:55:37 AM
Leppa in the frame to return to Tigerland

AFL.com.au
September 28, 2016


JUSTIN Leppitsch will meet with Melbourne-based clubs this week and is a strong chance to reunite with Richmond as the Tigers continue their search for new assistant coaches.

Sacked by the Brisbane Lions last month, Leppitsch has already met with the Tigers about filling one of their vacant coaching posts three years after first leaving the club.

He is also due to meet with two other Melbourne-based clubs as the coaching landscape for 2017 slowly takes shape.

Richmond has already appointed highly rated assistant Blake Caracella and spoken to Brisbane Lions senior candidate Brett Montgomery.

The club is on the search for at least three more assistant coaches after Port Adelaide premiership coach Mark Williams and assistants Ross Smith and Greg Mellor departed last month.

Midfield stoppages coach and Damien Hardwick's right-hand man Brendon Lade also left the club to take up a long-term position with former club Port Adelaide. 

Leppitsch was one of Hardwick's key lieutenants between 2010 and 2013, playing an influential role in the development of star defender Alex Rance as backline coach.

He could fill a new role at the Tigers if appointed, with Ben Rutten – Hardwick's only remaining assistant from 2016 – now in charge of the backline. 

Leppitsch is also on a shortlist of candidates to replace Brenton Sanderson as coach of the NAB AFL Academy.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-09-27/leppa-in-the-frame-to-return-to-tigerland
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Owl on September 28, 2016, 05:54:11 AM
excellent
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Diocletian on September 28, 2016, 01:08:41 PM
Richmond have approached Stevie J about continuing his playing career with the Tigers in 2017.

His leadership & experience will be handy. You know, the type of leadership where you get suspended and miss the Prelim.

wrong its coaching only

https://twitter.com/AFLTradeWhisper/with_replies

Won't be next year......

https://twitter.com/AdamCurleyMedia/status/780965695668400128
Title: Chaplin ready to make jump from player to coach (afl site)
Post by: one-eyed on September 29, 2016, 02:29:05 PM
Former Tiger ready to make jump from player to coach

AFL.com.au
September 29, 2016


RETIRED Richmond defender Troy Chaplin this week interviewed for a position on Damien Hardwick's panel as he looks to make the immediate transition from player to coach.

Chaplin announced his retirement after round 16 and moved straight into a role assisting the Tigers' coaches for the final six weeks of the season.

He impressed in the role and is among the candidates now pushing to fill several vacant positions at the Tigers after the club chose to bring fresh voices in alongside Hardwick.

New football manager Neil Balme and Dan Richardson, who has taken on the role of general manager of football talent, are heading up the coach search.

At the time of Chaplin's retirement, Richardson said, "We are delighted that he has agreed to remain at the club in a coaching capacity. Troy has a great football brain and there is little doubt he has a bright future as a coach."

Balme this week spoke about the importance of appointing the right people to assist Hardwick, whose only remaining assistant from 2016 will be backline coach Ben Rutten.

The veteran football administrator and Tigers premiership player said the coach would benefit from having the right people around him, including Blake Caracella, who was appointed last week.

"'Dimma' hasn't made all the decisions on how the coaching set-up will be, but obviously Blake is a senior assistant in some essence in that he's capable of doing any of the five disciples in it," Balme told the club's website. 

"Whether it's when we've got the ball, they've got the ball, forward, back or midfield – he's got experience in all of those things.

"He's a really smart coach and he's done a lot of work in footy and I think he'll bring a hell of a lot to this program."

Sacked Brisbane Lions coach Justin Leppitsch is also in the mix to return to Punt Road, where he was an assistant to Hardwick between 2010 and 2013.

He is also due to meet with two other Melbourne-based clubs this week.

Richmond has spoken to Brisbane Lions senior candidate Brett Montgomery as it searches for at least three more assistant coaches after Port Adelaide premiership coach Mark Williams and assistants Ross Smith and Greg Mellor departed last month.

Hardwick's right-hand man Brendon Lade also left the club to take up a long-term position with former club Port Adelaide.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-09-29/former-tiger-troy-chaplin-ready-to-make-jump-from-player-to-coach
Title: Re: Chaplin ready to make jump from player to coach (afl site)
Post by: 🏅Dooks on September 29, 2016, 02:31:29 PM
Former Tiger ready to make jump from player to coach

AFL.com.au
September 29, 2016


RETIRED Richmond defender Troy Chaplin this week interviewed for a position on Damien Hardwick's panel as he looks to make the immediate transition from player to coach.

Chaplin announced his retirement after round 16 and moved straight into a role assisting the Tigers' coaches for the final six weeks of the season.

He impressed in the role and is among the candidates now pushing to fill several vacant positions at the Tigers after the club chose to bring fresh voices in alongside Hardwick.

New football manager Neil Balme and Dan Richardson, who has taken on the role of general manager of football talent, are heading up the coach search.

At the time of Chaplin's retirement, Richardson said, "We are delighted that he has agreed to remain at the club in a coaching capacity. Troy has a great football brain and there is little doubt he has a bright future as a coach."

Balme this week spoke about the importance of appointing the right people to assist Hardwick, whose only remaining assistant from 2016 will be backline coach Ben Rutten.

The veteran football administrator and Tigers premiership player said the coach would benefit from having the right people around him, including Blake Caracella, who was appointed last week.

"'Dimma' hasn't made all the decisions on how the coaching set-up will be, but obviously Blake is a senior assistant in some essence in that he's capable of doing any of the five disciples in it," Balme told the club's website. 

"Whether it's when we've got the ball, they've got the ball, forward, back or midfield – he's got experience in all of those things.

"He's a really smart coach and he's done a lot of work in footy and I think he'll bring a hell of a lot to this program."

Sacked Brisbane Lions coach Justin Leppitsch is also in the mix to return to Punt Road, where he was an assistant to Hardwick between 2010 and 2013.

He is also due to meet with two other Melbourne-based clubs this week.

Richmond has spoken to Brisbane Lions senior candidate Brett Montgomery as it searches for at least three more assistant coaches after Port Adelaide premiership coach Mark Williams and assistants Ross Smith and Greg Mellor departed last month.

Hardwick's right-hand man Brendon Lade also left the club to take up a long-term position with former club Port Adelaide.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-09-29/former-tiger-troy-chaplin-ready-to-make-jump-from-player-to-coach

Eff me. Surely not!!???
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Harry on September 29, 2016, 03:41:44 PM
Welcome chappy  and leppa.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Diocletian on September 29, 2016, 04:06:38 PM
Stevie J. & Hodge in 2018. :shh
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Rodgerramjet on September 29, 2016, 04:35:54 PM
We need experienced assistant coaches not jobs for the boys (Chaplin) Why they are letting Hardwick anywhere near the selection process for our assistants is beyond me.

Is this going to be Balme's first big mistake, for god sake get rid of the crap, stop employing it.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: naturaldisaster on September 29, 2016, 04:42:11 PM
We need experienced assistant coaches not jobs for the boys (Chaplin) Why they are letting Hardwick anywhere near the selection process for our assistants is beyond me.

Is this going to be Balme's first big mistake, for god sake get rid of the crap, stop employing it.

I think he will just be a development coach, not a higher ranking assistant or anything.

it won't be just "jobs for the boys"
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: potsclub on September 29, 2016, 04:46:01 PM
We need experienced assistant coaches not jobs for the boys (Chaplin) Why they are letting Hardwick anywhere near the selection process for our assistants is beyond me.

Is this going to be Balme's first big mistake, for god sake get rid of the crap, stop employing it.
You must be blind freddy.
Doesn't look like Dimma is having much say at all TBH.

New football manager Neil Balme and Dan Richardson, who has taken on the role of general manager of football talent, are heading up the coach search

"'Dimma' hasn't made all the decisions on how the coaching set-up will be, but obviously Blake is a senior assistant in some essence in that he's capable of doing any of the five disciples in it," Balme told the club's website.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Chuck17 on September 29, 2016, 04:56:05 PM
We need experienced assistant coaches not jobs for the boys (Chaplin etc etc) Why they are letting Hardwick anywhere near the selection process for our assistants is beyond me.

Is this going to be Balme's first big mistake, for god sake get rid of the crap, stop employing it.

e.f.a
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Jackstar 1960 on September 29, 2016, 06:06:39 PM
Got no problem with Troy being an assistant coach
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: 🏅Dooks on September 29, 2016, 06:15:56 PM
Got no problem with Troy being an assistant coach

Thats because hes stupid enough to give you time unlike most at the club.

Please stop the charade
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: naturaldisaster on September 29, 2016, 06:17:17 PM
Got no problem with Troy being an assistant coach

a development coach maybe?

not line assistant yet.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: 🏅Dooks on September 29, 2016, 06:21:56 PM
Got no problem with Troy being an assistant coach


a development coach maybe?

not line assistant yet.

Even better. A completely inexperienced, untried (and unqualified) coach for our development area.

Makes sense especially given our established strengths in this area to date and all the knowledge and experience he has. He can lever off both. What could possibly go wrong?
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Jackstar 1960 on September 29, 2016, 06:24:51 PM
Got no problem with Troy being an assistant coach

Thats because hes stupid enough to give you time unlike most at the club.

Please stop the charade

You are an idiot
Never met him
Those who do know him hold him in very high regard
Interesting that the Dogs have Rohan Smith and Giansurancusa going straight into footy roles
Works for them
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: 🏅Dooks on September 29, 2016, 06:26:46 PM
Got no problem with Troy being an assistant coach

Thats because hes stupid enough to give you time unlike most at the club.

Please stop the charade

You are an idiot
Never met him
Those who do know him hold him in very high regard
Interesting that the Dogs have Rohan Smith and Giansurancusa going straight into footy roles
Works for them

Nice theory Einstien.

Absolutely stunning, ill measured and unhinged.

Lmfao

Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: naturaldisaster on September 29, 2016, 06:32:32 PM
also an average player doesn't make an average coach...

Most coaches were average players, including the master coach himself al clarkson.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: (•))(©™ on September 29, 2016, 06:35:43 PM
 :facepalm
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: 🏅Dooks on September 29, 2016, 06:37:24 PM
Eff me, give the prodigy Hardwicks job!  :lol

Never have i heard so much tripe in all my time
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Dougeytherichmondfan on September 29, 2016, 06:49:14 PM
Eff me, give the prodigy Hardwicks job!  :lol

Never have i heard so much tripe in all my time

I'm not at all in the Chaplin for Ass Coach camp but you can't deny their point.

Hafey only played 60 odd for the club - Coach of the Century.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Jackstar 1960 on September 29, 2016, 08:09:37 PM
Got no problem with Troy being an assistant coach

Thats because hes stupid enough to give you time unlike most at the club.

Please stop the charade

You are an idiot
Never met him
Those who do know him hold him in very high regard
Interesting that the Dogs have Rohan Smith and Giansurancusa going straight into footy roles
Works for them

Nice theory Einstien.

Absolutely stunning, ill measured and unhinged.

Lmfao

You can't even put a good argument forward
You belong in Moscow
The Moscow Circus that is , you are a clown
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: (•))(©™ on September 29, 2016, 08:15:02 PM
Eff me, give the prodigy Hardwicks job!  :lol

Never have i heard so much tripe in all my time

I'm not at all in the Chaplin for Ass Coach camp but you can't deny their point.

Hafey only played 60 odd for the club - Coach of the Century.

Tommy was leaps and bounds ahead of his own era footballer in terms of his physical and mental conditioning, a characteristic that drove his entire life.

Troy isn't in the same league.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Chuck17 on September 29, 2016, 08:17:53 PM
Got no problem with Troy being an assistant coach

Thats because hes stupid enough to give you time unlike most at the club.

Please stop the charade

You are an idiot
Never met him
Those who do know him hold him in very high regard
Interesting that the Dogs have Rohan Smith and Giansurancusa going straight into footy roles
Works for them

Nice theory Einstien.

Absolutely stunning, ill measured and unhinged.

Lmfao

You can't even put a good argument forward
You belong in Moscow
The Moscow Circus that is , you are a clown

You needed to finish that off with a FACT
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: 🏅Dooks on September 29, 2016, 08:25:06 PM
Got no problem with Troy being an assistant coach

Thats because hes stupid enough to give you time unlike most at the club.

Please stop the charade

You are an idiot
Never met him
Those who do know him hold him in very high regard
Interesting that the Dogs have Rohan Smith and Giansurancusa going straight into footy roles
Works for them

Nice theory Einstien.

Absolutely stunning, ill measured and unhinged.

Lmfao

You can't even put a good argument forward
You belong in Moscow
The Moscow Circus that is , you are a clown

Ironically the carny folk would have twice as much of a clue as you.

End of story fool 
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Penelope on September 29, 2016, 09:39:46 PM
judging someone's coaching ability based on their playing ability is borderline wacko
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Go Richo 12 on September 29, 2016, 09:56:32 PM
judging someone's coaching ability based on their playing ability is borderline fooled
:clapping
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Yeahright on September 30, 2016, 12:53:32 AM
judging someone's coaching ability based on their playing ability is borderline fooled

Indeed, but what else can we base it on?
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: mat073 on September 30, 2016, 01:17:41 AM
Royce Hart coached the Doggies for two years and had a winning percentage of less than 15%
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Go Richo 12 on September 30, 2016, 06:30:31 AM
James Hird was a great player and was a great coach too.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Ruanaidh on September 30, 2016, 06:47:52 AM
No-one who has been part of  this farce over the past 7 years should be employed as a coach, they are stained. Anyone who has had the experience of undertaking a management role after being parachuted into a failing business, knows this fact categorically. I would rather make Hodge an offer he can't refuse - if he is deemed suitable and willing.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: eliminator on September 30, 2016, 07:05:56 AM
Would prefer an assistant coach from a different club than the appointment of Chaplin. There needs to be a fresh injection of ideas at this club, not the towing of the Hardwick line.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: The Machine on September 30, 2016, 07:13:25 AM
judging someone's coaching ability based on their playing ability is borderline fooled

Indeed, but what else can we base it on?


Results. We all no his playing ability was limited and i was happy when he retired but he is a very communicator and teacher of young men. He just couldn't execute what he will be teaching on field himself. It's only at interview stage so he might not even be offered a role but if he does i believe he will be a far better coach than player :thumbsup
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: WilliamPowell on September 30, 2016, 10:00:11 AM
judging someone's coaching ability based on their playing ability is borderline fooled
:clapping

See exhibits

A = Clarkson - average player

B = Beveridge - can anyone actually remember him as a player
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: tony_montana on September 30, 2016, 10:07:00 AM
judging someone's coaching ability based on their playing ability is borderline fooled

 :yep
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Jonesracing82 on September 30, 2016, 11:18:21 AM
judging someone's coaching ability based on their playing ability is borderline fooled
:clapping

See exhibits

A = Clarkson - average player

B = Beveridge - can anyone actually remember him as a player
add to that, look at us in the 80's....
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Yeahright on September 30, 2016, 11:24:45 AM
judging someone's coaching ability based on their playing ability is borderline fooled

Indeed, but what else can we base it on?


Results. We all no his playing ability was limited and i was happy when he retired but he is a very communicator and teacher of young men. He just couldn't execute what he will be teaching on field himself. It's only at interview stage so he might not even be offered a role but if he does i believe he will be a far better coach than player :thumbsup

Mmm but from his playing career we can also see traits of poor accountability, poor decision making and of course that incident when he left Port.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: TigerLand on September 30, 2016, 11:58:36 AM
LOL @ optimism on Chaplin because good coaches have been crap players.

For crying out loud. Get some fresh air in the joint. Chaplin is a donkey.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: taztiger4 on September 30, 2016, 12:02:45 PM
If Chaplin is best available, go for it
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: tony_montana on September 30, 2016, 12:03:23 PM
bit harsh to label him a bust as a coach without even seeing what he has to offer. No-one here knows if he has what it takes to be a good coach or not
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on September 30, 2016, 12:07:09 PM
If Chaplin is best available, go for it
How would Richmond know?
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: taztiger4 on September 30, 2016, 12:12:55 PM
If Chaplin is best available, go for it
How would Richmond know?

How does any employer know aprt from interviewing, history etc
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: JP Tiger on September 30, 2016, 12:19:52 PM
If Chaplin is best available, go for it
How would Richmond know?
How did Troy go in the interviews?  Like you would know ....     ::)
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Stalin on September 30, 2016, 12:38:48 PM
He pointed at rance a lot and shouted

The club have him excellent review
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: (•))(©™ on September 30, 2016, 12:49:46 PM
LOL @ optimism on Chaplin because good coaches have been crap players.

For crying out loud. Get some fresh air in the joint. Chaplin is a donkey.

 :clapping
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: naturaldisaster on September 30, 2016, 12:56:40 PM
LOL @ optimism on Chaplin because good coaches have been crap players.

For crying out loud. Get some fresh air in the joint. Chaplin is a donkey.

no one said that

I said being an average player doesn't mean youll be a bad coach....

Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: 🏅Dooks on September 30, 2016, 12:58:25 PM
LOL @ optimism on Chaplin because good coaches have been crap players.

For crying out loud. Get some fresh air in the joint. Chaplin is a donkey.

 :clapping

 :clapping :clapping

Lmfao poo player and great guy = give him a go.

It's Chaplin ffs  :lol


Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: 🏅Dooks on September 30, 2016, 01:13:22 PM
LOL @ optimism on Chaplin because good coaches have been crap players.

For crying out loud. Get some fresh air in the joint. Chaplin is a donkey.

no one said that

I said being an average player doesn't mean youll be a bad coach....

Semantics.

Jackstar said he'd have no problem with him as a coach. Which is stunning in itself.

Some of us disputed his (chaplins) credentials including:-

1) lack of coaching experience
2) lack of qualifications
3) lack of mental conditioning
4) lack of physical conditioning
5) lack of good structures in a potential role (player dev)
6) and that he was a crap player.

A number of posters focused on crap player does not equal crap coach rhetoric in the context of Chaplin being a crap player and going for the job.

Which is as far as context is concerned, somewhat of a defence (or at least indifference) of Chaplin for the job.














Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Dougeytherichmondfan on September 30, 2016, 01:46:18 PM
LOL @ optimism on Chaplin because good coaches have been crap players.

For crying out loud. Get some fresh air in the joint. Chaplin is a donkey.

no one said that

I said being an average player doesn't mean youll be a bad coach....

Semantics.

Jackstar said he'd have no problem with him as a coach. Which is stunning in itself.

Some of us disputed his (chaplins) credentials including:-

1) lack of coaching experience
2) lack of qualifications
3) lack of mental conditioning
4) lack of physical conditioning
5) lack of good structures in a potential role (player dev)
6) and that he was a crap player.

A number of posters focused on crap player does not equal crap coach rhetoric in the context of Chaplin being a crap player and going for the job.

Which is as far as context is concerned, somewhat of a defence (or at least indifference) of Chaplin for the job.

Regarding your 6 points, how does one start a career as a coach?

Lack of experience is overcome by....coaching?

Lack of qualification - 200 games as a player strikes me as decent qualification. Most assistant coaches these days start an apprenticeship type situation where they are coaching and studying at the same time.

Lack of mental conditioning - well playing for/being associated with the RFC puts any perspective well behind the eight-ball. Can't deny that

Lack of Physical conditioning? - what the stuff is that for a coaching parameter. He's just come off playing full time as an athlete. How much more conditioning could a candidate possibly need?

We have already clearly established being a crap player has little relevance regarding ones capabilities as a potential coach



I'm indifferent at the idea of Chaplin coaching next year. But our best defender for the last 30 years was brought to tears when Chaplin retired.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Chuck17 on September 30, 2016, 02:38:11 PM
Tears of relief stuffing like it.

I know Bents and I were teary when we heard the news.

FFS we had to suffer him on our list for how many years and now cop it up the khyber with him on the coaching panel as well.

Good Lord how much can a koala bear.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: naturaldisaster on September 30, 2016, 03:22:20 PM
Tears of relief stuffing like it.

I know Bents and I were teary when we heard the news.

FFS we had to suffer him on our list for how many years and now cop it up the khyber with him on the coaching panel as well.

Good Lord how much can a koala bear.

He wasn't even that bad of a player, average yes, bad no.

secondly, youll hardly notice him when he is an assistant..its not as though he is our next senior coach.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: mat073 on September 30, 2016, 04:08:24 PM
How long before someone responds with the avatar of Chaplin trying to side step Nahas .
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: naturaldisaster on September 30, 2016, 04:40:54 PM
How long before someone responds with the avatar of Chaplin trying to side step Nahas .

all footballers have fool momments, doesn't mean they are bad players.  How many Alex Rance moments have we seen over the years (just to clarify I am NOT comparing chaplin to Rance)

Besides, its Nahas, anyone would have got complacent.

Our forward line functioned better with Chappy in the team, Rance as a general rule played better with Chappy compared to with Astbury (though as Astbury got more games they got better together).

Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Jackstar 1960 on September 30, 2016, 05:16:28 PM
Please Doofs
Look at the Dogs assistants
And have a look at other clubs assistants
I have no issue in Troy being an assistant at Punt Rd
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: 🏅Dooks on September 30, 2016, 05:24:05 PM
A lot of people very carefully crafting arguments without saying what they mean. VERY carefully. Lol

And then this

Please Doofs
Look at the Dogs assistants
And have a look at other clubs assistants
I have no issue in Troy being an assistant at Punt Rd


Well, 10/10 for manners and conviction I guess. Respect To Jackstar  :clapping
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: WilliamPowell on September 30, 2016, 05:32:36 PM
If Chaplin is best available, go for it
How would Richmond know?

Becuae the bloke making the final decision  (Balme) has been at 2 clubs in the last decade, has worked with some quality coaches, especially in the development area so I reckon he's got a better idea than we do

Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: 🏅Dooks on September 30, 2016, 05:38:28 PM
If Chaplin is best available, go for it
How would Richmond know?

Becuae the bloke making the final decision  (Balme) has been at 2 clubs in the last decade, has worked with some quality coaches, especially in the development area so I reckon he's got a better idea than we do

That's a lot of faith and trust.


Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on September 30, 2016, 05:38:41 PM
If Chaplin is best available, go for it
How would Richmond know?

Becuae the bloke making the final decision  (Balme) has been at 2 clubs in the last decade, has worked with some quality coaches, especially in the development area so I reckon he's got a better idea than we do
:gobdrop

Better than us? Impossible!!!! ;D
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: 🏅Dooks on September 30, 2016, 05:40:48 PM
If Chaplin is best available, go for it
How would Richmond know?

Becuae the bloke making the final decision  (Balme) has been at 2 clubs in the last decade, has worked with some quality coaches, especially in the development area so I reckon he's got a better idea than we do
:gobdrop

Better than us? Impossible!!!! ;D

If Doc says it, it must be true  :clapping
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: one-eyed on October 02, 2016, 06:57:36 PM
An early test for Tigers

By AFL Insider
sportingnews.com
Published on Sep. 30, 2016


Collingwood is moving to snatch sacked Brisbane coach Justin Leppitsch out from under Richmond, as the Tigers try to get their former assistant back to Punt Road.

Leppitsch was close to confirming he would re-join Damien Hardwick’s team but the Pies have thrown a spanner in the works, offering a part-time assistant’s job in conjunction with a position at the AFL Academy.

The dual roles would lower the pressure levels on ‘Leppa’, who wants to stay in the game but also intends to avoid the limelight as much as possible.

The challenge is going to be a measure of the regenerated Tigers commitment to improve their football department.

When Leppitsch was its defensive coach, the Richmond backline became one of the tightest in the competition, and Alex Rance changed from a gung-ho turnover merchant to the best defender in the game. 

Getting Leppa back would be a big win for the Tigers, but losing him to the Magpies would be a very early stumble on the road back to respectability.

http://www.sportingnews.com/au/afl/news/afl-insider-an-early-test-for-tigers/1t48m522tveto13of4cbm4xar3
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: big tone on October 02, 2016, 07:01:45 PM
An early test for Tigers

By AFL Insider
sportingnews.com
Published on Sep. 30, 2016


Collingwood is moving to snatch sacked Brisbane coach Justin Leppitsch out from under Richmond, as the Tigers try to get their former assistant back to Punt Road.

Leppitsch was close to confirming he would re-join Damien Hardwick’s team but the Pies have thrown a spanner in the works, offering a part-time assistant’s job in conjunction with a position at the AFL Academy.

The dual roles would lower the pressure levels on ‘Leppa’, who wants to stay in the game but also intends to avoid the limelight as much as possible.

The challenge is going to be a measure of the regenerated Tigers commitment to improve their football department.

When Leppitsch was its defensive coach, the Richmond backline became one of the tightest in the competition, and Alex Rance changed from a gung-ho turnover merchant to the best defender in the game. 

Getting Leppa back would be a big win for the Tigers, but losing him to the Magpies would be a very early stumble on the road back to respectability.

http://www.sportingnews.com/au/afl/news/afl-insider-an-early-test-for-tigers/1t48m522tveto13of4cbm4xar3
It's time to stop looking back.
No to Leppa for me.
Time for new blood and new ideas.
It sounds to me he needs a break anyway. We need coaches that are 100% committed to the RFC.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Stalin on October 02, 2016, 07:14:27 PM
Please Doofs
Look at the Dogs assistants
And have a look at other clubs assistants
I have no issue in Troy being an assistant at Punt Rd

Joel Corey
Gia
King
Rohan smith

Yes what mugs
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: WilliamPowell on October 02, 2016, 09:50:28 PM
Fingers crossed Montgomery DOESN'T get the Lios  job  :pray  ;D
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: MintOnLamb on October 02, 2016, 10:03:01 PM
An early test for Tigers

By AFL Insider
sportingnews.com
Published on Sep. 30, 2016


Collingwood is moving to snatch sacked Brisbane coach Justin Leppitsch out from under Richmond, as the Tigers try to get their former assistant back to Punt Road.

Leppitsch was close to confirming he would re-join Damien Hardwick’s team but the Pies have thrown a spanner in the works, offering a part-time assistant’s job in conjunction with a position at the AFL Academy.

The dual roles would lower the pressure levels on ‘Leppa’, who wants to stay in the game but also intends to avoid the limelight as much as possible.

The challenge is going to be a measure of the regenerated Tigers commitment to improve their football department.

When Leppitsch was its defensive coach, the Richmond backline became one of the tightest in the competition, and Alex Rance changed from a gung-ho turnover merchant to the best defender in the game. 

Getting Leppa back would be a big win for the Tigers, but losing him to the Magpies would be a very early stumble on the road back to respectability.

http://www.sportingnews.com/au/afl/news/afl-insider-an-early-test-for-tigers/1t48m522tveto13of4cbm4xar3
It's time to stop looking back.
No to Leppa for me.
Time for new blood and new ideas.
It sounds to me he needs a break anyway. We need coaches that are 100% committed to the RFC.
Like Hardwick??
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Shammo80 on October 03, 2016, 04:48:24 PM
what they going to use him as a back up if buckly fails after 5 rounds  :lol :lol :lol :lol
leppa probs knows that with blake in there be no good.
think hell come on board we looked after him let him go to lions time to come back the to the bigger cat the TIGER
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Harry on October 03, 2016, 05:17:03 PM
At least Chaplin knows the richmond way by heart and Bernie won't waste time getting him up to speed.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Dougeytherichmondfan on October 03, 2016, 05:52:28 PM
Fingers crossed Montgomery DOESN'T get the Lios  job  :pray  ;D

Chris limpen (F.agen) is getting the gig apparently.
 :thumbsup :thumbsup

http://www.triplem.com.au/melbourne/sport/afl/news/2016/10/afl.com.au-report-that-brisbane-lions-have-decided-on-a-coach
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: dwaino on October 03, 2016, 06:17:30 PM
Limpen  :lol
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: 🏅Dooks on October 03, 2016, 06:21:24 PM
And we have Gimpen
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Dougeytherichmondfan on October 03, 2016, 06:24:34 PM
Limpen  :lol

Wow! F.agen is apparently blocked by the swear filter. Good stuff OER.
Title: Tigers look at ex-Saint Xavier Clarke for coaching role (Age)
Post by: one-eyed on October 04, 2016, 06:41:39 PM
Tigers look at ex-Saint for coaching role

Daniel Cherny
The Age
4 October 2016  6:30pm


Richmond have spoken to Xavier Clarke about the prospect of the former St Kilda and Brisbane Lions utility joining the Tigers' coaching panel.

Clarke, 33, has been in Melbourne this week as he looks to join an AFL coaching group for the first time. The one-time No.5 draft pick has been coaching NEAFL club NT Thunder since the end of 2013, leading the side to the 2015 premiership.

It's understood the Tigers have been looking at Clarke to fill one of the several spots available on their coaching panel. Should Clarke be successful, it's likely he would take on a development role at Punt Road. He would also be reunited with former Saints teammate and now-Richmond development coach Andrew McQualter.

The Tigers' coaching panel underwent significant change at the end of the 2016 season following an extremely disappointing season in which the club won just eight games and finished 13th after making the finals in the three preceding years.

Assistant coaches Mark "Chocco" Williams, Ross Smith and Greg Mellor were all sacked by the club, while fellow assistant Brendon Lade also left the club to take up a role as Port Adelaide's ruck coach. The future of another assistant – Mark P. Williams – is unclear.

Justin Leppitsch – sacked at the end of the season after three unsuccessful seasons as Brisbane Lions coach – has been targeted by the Tigers for a return to Richmond, where he had been an assistant coach before assuming the Lions job at the end of 2013. The Tigers say they are keen to secure Leppitsch's services again, provided he is in the right frame of mind after his challenging experience at the Gabba.

The Tigers have already added highly rated Geelong assistant Blake Caracella to their coaching panel, luring the dual premiership player after seven seasons at the Cats. Caracella has again teamed up with Neil Balme, who recently left Collingwood to join the Tigers as their football department chief. Caracella and Balme worked together at the Cats before Balme left Geelong after the 2014 season.

Recently retired Richmond backman Troy Chaplin has also been linked to a role on the new-look Tigers coaching panel, as has former Western Bulldogs assistant Brett Montgomery, who was an unsuccessful candidate to replace Leppitsch as Lions senior coach. That job ultimately went to outgoing Hawthorn football department boss Chris Fagan.

Tigers senior coach Damien Hardwick has two seasons to run on his contract but another year of failure in 2017 appears likely to spell a premature end to his tenure. The Tigers conducted a review of their football department in the wake of their underperformance this year. Balme was hired as part of the restructure that stemmed from the review.

Clarke played 105 games for St Kilda and one for the Lions over a decade at the elite level. He would be a rare Indigenous appointee to an AFL coaching panel. In 2016 there were just two Indigenous coaches on AFL club panels: Roger Hayden at Fremantle and Andy Lovell at Gold Coast.

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/richmond-look-at-former-st-kilda-player-xavier-clarke-for-coaching-role-20161004-grus7r.html
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on October 04, 2016, 06:44:06 PM
Clarke would be a good get. :shh
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: big tone on October 04, 2016, 06:46:54 PM
We can do better
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Diocletian on October 04, 2016, 06:47:59 PM
Clearly the club misunderstood when it was advised that our coaching staff needed some X-factor....
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on October 04, 2016, 06:51:53 PM
We can do better
Sure, but may be a useful addition with some mentoring of any indigenous players we may add to the list.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Stalin on October 04, 2016, 07:41:53 PM
Oh boy


Xavier
Dimma
Chaplin
Dream team 
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Damo on October 04, 2016, 07:47:04 PM
We can do better

How do you know that?

Xavier Clarke is extremely highly regarded.

To be coaching the NT Thunder to a flag at 32yo is a phenomenal effort.

Do you know something about him as a coach?
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Damo on October 04, 2016, 07:48:06 PM
Oh boy


Xavier
Dimma
Chaplin
Dream team

Another know it all potting a bloke when he has zero idea on his coaching ability
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Stalin on October 04, 2016, 07:51:01 PM
Outside of the Sydney reserves it is not the greatest league in the world is it

more so when goldcoast  has injuries.

Pretty good team on paper too. Tambling inspiration leadership

Would give Richmond a run for it's money
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: WilliamPowell on October 04, 2016, 09:25:31 PM
Outside of the Sydney reserves it is not the greatest league in the world is it

more so when goldcoast  has injuries.



Relevance  :huh

2 completely separate leagues

NEAFL

and the NT league
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: taztiger4 on October 04, 2016, 09:30:17 PM
Outside of the Sydney reserves it is not the greatest league in the world is it

more so when goldcoast  has injuries.



Relevance  :huh

2 completely separate leagues

NEAFL

and the NT league

NT Thunder play in the NEAFL
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: WilliamPowell on October 04, 2016, 09:31:58 PM
Really?

Thought th err y only played in thr NT league over summer

Stand corrected
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on October 04, 2016, 09:35:12 PM
Really?

Thought th err y only played in thr NT league over summer

Stand corrected
Northern Territory Football Club, nicknamed NT Thunder, is a Northern Territory-based Australian rules football club competing in the North East Australian Football League.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: big tone on October 04, 2016, 10:29:02 PM
We can do better

How do you know that?

Xavier Clarke is extremely highly regarded.

To be coaching the NT Thunder to a flag at 32yo is a phenomenal effort.

Do you know something about him as a coach?
I know we can do better.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: WilliamPowell on October 04, 2016, 10:30:37 PM
We can do better

How do you know that?

Xavier Clarke is extremely highly regarded.

To be coaching the NT Thunder to a flag at 32yo is a phenomenal effort.

Do you know something about him as a coach?
I know we can do better.

Would you be happy with Montgomery?
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: big tone on October 04, 2016, 10:42:22 PM
We can do better

How do you know that?

Xavier Clarke is extremely highly regarded.

To be coaching the NT Thunder to a flag at 32yo is a phenomenal effort.

Do you know something about him as a coach?
I know we can do better.

Would you be happy with Montgomery?
Absolutely.
I know someone that knows him pretty well through footy circles and is a massive wrap. That same person is a massive wrap for McQualter one our development coaches. But knowing the guy, he knows what he is talking about.
We need to surround ourselves with experienced coaches, coaches that have coached at the highest level. But it really doesn't matter who we put there if Dimma isn't willing to listen.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: camboon on October 04, 2016, 11:02:02 PM
Minty and Leppa would fit the need
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: (•))(©™ on October 04, 2016, 11:25:15 PM
LMAO at getting Leppa AGAIN!!

We stuff him off and he goes and coaches Brisbane into the ground and like dimmer, has nothing but excuses.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA


What a poohole
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: naturaldisaster on October 04, 2016, 11:37:27 PM
LMAO at getting Leppa AGAIN!!

We stuff him off and he goes and coaches Brisbane into the ground and like dimmer, has nothing but excuses.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA


What a poohole

he was a good assistant with us.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Knighter on October 04, 2016, 11:42:36 PM
Leppa,would be good. We need assistant coaches that are prepared to tell our coach that our game plan sucks and has to change dramatically. Leppa as a senior coach more likely than most to call,Dudwick out.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: (•))(©™ on October 05, 2016, 12:29:57 AM
LMAO at getting Leppa AGAIN!!

We stuff him off and he goes and coaches Brisbane into the ground and like dimmer, has nothing but excuses.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA


What a poohole

he was a good assistant with us.

Uh huh....he contributed to a dynasty didn't he.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: naturaldisaster on October 05, 2016, 12:40:13 AM
LMAO at getting Leppa AGAIN!!

We stuff him off and he goes and coaches Brisbane into the ground and like dimmer, has nothing but excuses.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA


What a poohole

he was a good assistant with us.

Uh huh....he contributed to a dynasty didn't he.

So someone has to have contributed to a dynasty to be a good assistant coach?
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: WilliamPowell on October 05, 2016, 06:56:33 AM
I know someone that knows him pretty well through footy circles and is a massive wrap. That same person is a massive wrap for McQualter one our development coaches. But knowing the guy, he knows what he is talking about.
We need to surround ourselves with experienced coaches, coaches that have coached at the highest level. But it really doesn't matter who we put there if Dimma isn't willing to listen.

Agree so let's hope they get him over the line now he's missed out on the Lions gig
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Francois Jackson on October 05, 2016, 09:51:20 AM
Mcqualter? I question your source knows what he is on about

How has our developing been travelling since his appointment?

Every single one of these flogs on the coaching/development/recruiting panel hired under dimwit, needs to be stuffed off

Montgomery would be a fine asset and with Caracella will fight over the top job

Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Stalin on October 05, 2016, 09:53:42 AM
Mcqualter is a flog

Baby-Dimma
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Jonesracing82 on October 05, 2016, 11:02:50 AM
Chaplin has joined Melbourne's Coaching group
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Stalin on October 05, 2016, 11:12:45 AM
 :cheers
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: JP Tiger on October 05, 2016, 11:43:19 AM
Yep, its on their website - Chaplin has been appointed as their "Offensive Co-ordinator" for 2017 ...
Is that good?
Is that bad? 
Ahh ... onya Troy ...  Hi Melbourne!    :santa
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: RedanTiger on October 05, 2016, 12:45:11 PM

How has our developing been travelling since his appointment?

Every single one of these flogs on the coaching/development/recruiting panel hired under dimwit, needs to be stuffed off


How has development been travelling?
McQualter has been a development coach at Richmond since 2014.
In that time he would have been looking after Lambert, Castagna, Short, Butler, Drummond, Menadue and Markov as smaller midfielder types.
Looking at that list do you think the results have been okay? Cos I think it's been a huge improvement.

The other one that stands out to me is Max Bailey.
He was the ruck/forwards coach in 2014.
He has said he was completely flummoxed by being made forwards coach as he said he had no idea of what was involved.
To my mind he was the main reason why Griffith went from having no experience as a ruckman to our second ruck/CHF.
In contrast Lade had been a clearance coach since 2009 and had direct input to Putt, Gourdis, Post, Browne, Vickery, Griffith, Derrickx, Elton and McBean.

It's always easy to just slag off ALL our coaches but if you try to look below the surface - at the results of coaching - you may find something worthwhile.

Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Ruanaidh on October 05, 2016, 12:51:41 PM
Chaplin has joined Melbourne's Coaching group
Great news.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: (•))(©™ on October 05, 2016, 12:56:19 PM
LMAO at getting Leppa AGAIN!!

We stuff him off and he goes and coaches Brisbane into the ground and like dimmer, has nothing but excuses.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA


What a poohole

he was a good assistant with us.

Uh huh....he contributed to a dynasty didn't he.

So someone has to have contributed to a dynasty to be a good assistant coach?

Arguing with an idiot.......
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: 🏅Dooks on October 05, 2016, 01:22:42 PM
Chaplin has joined Melbourne's Coaching group
Great news.

Thank stuff
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: naturaldisaster on October 05, 2016, 01:23:47 PM
LMAO at getting Leppa AGAIN!!

We stuff him off and he goes and coaches Brisbane into the ground and like dimmer, has nothing but excuses.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA


What a poohole

he was a good assistant with us.

Uh huh....he contributed to a dynasty didn't he.

So someone has to have contributed to a dynasty to be a good assistant coach?

Arguing with an idiot.......

takes an idiot to know an idiot


Well done to Chappy on getting a job at the Dees.  Probably for the best as he is a bit too close to the boys to be coaching them.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: wayne on October 05, 2016, 01:26:05 PM
I'm worried he's going to give the Demons all of Dimma's gameplan secrets!
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: 🏅Dooks on October 05, 2016, 01:26:59 PM
LMAO at getting Leppa AGAIN!!

We stuff him off and he goes and coaches Brisbane into the ground and like dimmer, has nothing but excuses.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA


What a poohole

he was a good assistant with us.

Uh huh....he contributed to a dynasty didn't he.

So someone has to have contributed to a dynasty to be a good assistant coach?

Arguing with an idiot.......

takes an idiot to know an idiot


Well done to Chappy on getting a job at the Dees.  Probably for the best as he is a bit too close to the boys to be coaching them.

Too close to be coaching them? What does that mean?
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: naturaldisaster on October 05, 2016, 01:28:08 PM
LMAO at getting Leppa AGAIN!!

We stuff him off and he goes and coaches Brisbane into the ground and like dimmer, has nothing but excuses.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA


What a poohole

he was a good assistant with us.

Uh huh....he contributed to a dynasty didn't he.

So someone has to have contributed to a dynasty to be a good assistant coach?

Arguing with an idiot.......

takes an idiot to know an idiot


Well done to Chappy on getting a job at the Dees.  Probably for the best as he is a bit too close to the boys to be coaching them.

Too close to be coaching them? What does that mean?


well he is mates with half of them so.... maybe not the best idea
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Chuck17 on October 05, 2016, 02:02:46 PM
LMAO at getting Leppa AGAIN!!

We stuff him off and he goes and coaches Brisbane into the ground and like dimmer, has nothing but excuses.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA


What a poohole

he was a good assistant with us.

Uh huh....he contributed to a dynasty didn't he.

So someone has to have contributed to a dynasty to be a good assistant coach?

Arguing with an idiot.......

takes an idiot to know an idiot


Well done to Chappy on getting a job at the Dees.  Probably for the best as he is a bit too close to the boys to be coaching them.

Too close to be coaching them? What does that mean?


well he is mates with half of them so.... maybe not the best idea

is that rumour or substantiated?
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Yeahright on October 05, 2016, 05:28:23 PM
Chaplin has joined Melbourne's Coaching group

Even Chaplin is rejecting the Tigers
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: tony_montana on October 05, 2016, 07:47:38 PM
 :lol
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: The Machine on October 05, 2016, 07:49:53 PM
Chaplin has joined Melbourne's Coaching group

Even Chaplin is rejecting the Tigers


That would considered a win :whistle
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Chuck17 on October 05, 2016, 08:15:55 PM
Yep, its on their website - Chaplin has been appointed as their "Offensive Co-ordinator" for 2017 ...
Is that good?
Is that bad? 
Ahh ... onya Troy ...  Hi Melbourne!    :santa

Well I will tell you one thing for sure, we should see a lot of pointing from the Melbourne forwards next year
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Diocletian on October 05, 2016, 08:30:23 PM
Enright officially retired today.... :shh
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Chuck17 on October 05, 2016, 08:37:07 PM
Can he play ruck?
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: JP Tiger on October 05, 2016, 08:46:59 PM
Yep, its on their website - Chaplin has been appointed as their "Offensive Co-ordinator" for 2017 ...
Is that good?
Is that bad? 
Ahh ... onya Troy ...  Hi Melbourne!    :santa

Well I will tell you one thing for sure, we should see a lot of pointing from the Melbourne forwards next year
Yes, but what sort of pointing? 
Like this?    :thumbsup
Or this?    :thumbsdown
Or some of this?    :shh 
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: big tone on October 05, 2016, 09:09:13 PM
Mcqualter? I question your source knows what he is on about

How has our developing been travelling since his appointment?

Every single one of these flogs on the coaching/development/recruiting panel hired under dimwit, needs to be stuffed off

Montgomery would be a fine asset and with Caracella will fight over the top job
Mate, i laughed to at the McQualter call too but he said he is unbelieveable. And knowing this bloke that is good enough for me. 100%
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Yeahright on October 06, 2016, 01:35:36 AM
Look, I'm just glad we offered Lade a one year deal in the hope he found another job. Thanks to our astute employment process he took a better job and left the door for people like Chaplin to reject us also. :clapping
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Shammo80 on October 06, 2016, 09:21:22 AM
Look, I'm just glad we offered Lade a one year deal in the hope he found another job. Thanks to our astute employment process he took a better job and left the door for people like Chaplin to reject us also. :clapping
hahah we seem to offer a lot of people a 1 year deal which just gives that time to a new role look at maric, moore,townsend,hunt,grigg,morris,elton,castagnah,moore the list goes on and on
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Stalin on October 06, 2016, 11:05:38 AM
Chaplin has joined Melbourne's Coaching group

Even Chaplin is rejecting the Tigers


That would considered a win :whistle

Eight point game  :)
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Diocletian on October 06, 2016, 02:19:40 PM
Non-Choco Williams gone...

https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/783865271706460160

...jack of all trades, master of none....
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: tony_montana on October 06, 2016, 03:00:43 PM
Theyd want to get a move on and fill the vacancies if they are going to work collaboratively with Dimma to create a new gamestyle....

or maybe they wont  :shh
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: The Machine on October 06, 2016, 05:09:27 PM
This tells me they have their preferred team confirmed so announcements should be imminent. 
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Harry on October 06, 2016, 05:17:52 PM
Dimma and Caracella.   Don't need anyone else.  Actually one too many
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: The Machine on October 06, 2016, 06:27:28 PM
Welcome back Leppitsch.....starting to take shape and looking good :thumbsup
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Francois Jackson on October 06, 2016, 06:30:31 PM
I was undecided on leppa till I heard he had to be restrained from knocking rat boy Barrett out the other night. Now I couldn't be happier with this appointment

Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: tony_montana on October 06, 2016, 07:04:38 PM
I was undecided on leppa till I heard he had to be restrained from knocking rat boy Barrett out the other night. Now I couldn't be happier with this appointment

 :lol  yep big thumbs up for me - just wish Vossy wasnt there at the time  :(
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Raoul Duke on October 06, 2016, 07:21:20 PM
Good to see Leppa back,he's a take no poo type which is what need to teach these young blokes just how fierce you need to attack the contest at this level.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Francois Jackson on October 06, 2016, 07:26:12 PM
Good to see Leppa back,he's a take no poo type which is what need to teach these young blokes just how fierce you need to attack the contest at this level.

Yep. There were that incident where he jumped punched that lions player

Let's hope he applies the same tactics for those free loader types like Edwards
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: one-eyed on October 07, 2016, 02:15:27 AM
“Justin obviously knows Damien and our staff very well, and the knowledge and experience he’s gained in his senior coaching role over the last three years will be really beneficial to our football program,” Richmond’s General Manager – Football, Neil Balme said.
 
“Justin has maintained great relationships with our staff and players in recent years, and I understand he played a key role in the development of our backline players in his previous time at the Club.
 
“We’re really excited and look forward to welcoming Justin and his family back to Richmond, and continuing his coaching journey with the Tigers.”

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2016-10-06/leppitsch-returns-to-richmond
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on October 07, 2016, 07:04:04 AM
Good to see Leppa back,he's a take no poo type which is what need to teach these young blokes just how fierce you need to attack the contest at this level.

Yep. There were that incident where he jumped punched that lions player

Let's hope he applies the same tactics for those free loader types like Edwards
Yep. Hope he brings that fire in the belly mentality to the RFC.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Owl on October 07, 2016, 10:43:21 AM
Great to see the big blood nut back.  We went south when he left.  He might instill some spine and mongrel into this team.
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Harry on October 07, 2016, 03:57:57 PM
Yeah Leppa was the reason we went south

Had he stuck around he would have been thrown under the bus with the rest if them
Title: Re: Tigers start talks with prospective assistants
Post by: Owl on October 07, 2016, 06:48:46 PM
Yeah Leppa was the reason we went south
Even Harry could see it, and he usually doesn't have a clue