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Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: Francois Jackson on September 05, 2017, 10:51:42 PM
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OSH Caddy has lauded the impact assistant coach Blake Caracella has made on Richmond’s game style as the pair try to topple their former side on Friday night.
The highly-rated Caracella has helped the Tigers inject a direct style of ball movement as well as beef-up their tackling and contested ball efforts over summer.
Caddy, who will return from a hamstring injury for the qualifying final, said the changes were designed to help Richmond play a brand of football that would win finals after “wiping the slate clean” at the end of last year.
The midfield tough-nut said many of Caracella’s tactical philosophies were brought across from his seven-year stint at Geelong, helping make Caddy’s own transition to Punt Rd much easier.
“Blake Caracalla came across at the same time and brought a lot of ideas along with him,” Caddy said.
“Some of the stuff the Richmond guys were learning (over summer) was for the first time and were only speaking about for the first time, some things I had been used to (at Geelong).
“For example, tackling and contested ball, it was something that Geelong had gone away from over the past few years but then last year something they really prided ourselves on.
“Richmond was something like the worst tackling team in the competition last year and the worst pressure team and a high disposal team and not so much a metres gained team.
“So, things like that. Little nuances and forward structure and things like that. They really changed things”.
Blake Caracella has given the Tigers a fresh look since crossing to Punt Rd. Picture: AFL Media
Blake Caracella in action for Essendon in 2002.
Richmond is aiming for its first finals win since 2001 and its second victory over the Cats in 22 attempts.
Caddy said he took a lot of confidence from the consistency of Richmond’s game style this season.
“We know what we are going to bring,” Caddy said today at a Merrywell charity event to launch the finals.
“We have had a couple of games (against) Adelaide and the St Kilda game this year where we haven’t rocked up, so to speak.
“Apart from that, the 20-odd other games we have brought it.
“If you ask people what Richmond is going to deliver, they will be able to tell you. That’s what we are focusing on this week and we believe it will stand up in finals.”
The loser of Friday night’s clash will take on the winner of the Sydney versus Essendon elimination final at the SCG on Saturday.
Caddy said he was optimistic his move to the Tigers would bear rich fruit this season after he was surprisingly traded for pick No. 24 (Brandon Parfitt).
He said the excitement around Dustin Martin’s re-signing last week had added some momentum.
“Dusty’ is a bit of an enigma, because you don’t hear a lot from him but internally everyone loves him,” Caddy said.
“For him to show his commitment to the club it definitely gives everyone a bit of a pep-up and we can’t wait to see what he delivers this finals series.
“He is at a point where he wants to have some success as well, and he probably chose that over money or other factors.”
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/richmond/josh-caddy-lauds-blake-caracellas-impact-at-richmond-ahead-of-blockbuster-final-against-old-side/news-story/3d9a3907edfe43fc38463628ce2b4b0c
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lol at people spruiking Dima
Caracalla is a gun and behind what we are seeing
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i think that ends that argument then.
dimwit would be feeling extra nervous if we go out in straight sets, with blake ready to take over.
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Behind every cloud....
...also helps that we have Martin safely locked away now... :shh
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I think Mat from Perth should read this twice just in case he doesn't get it the first time. :shh :whistle
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I think Mat from Perth should read this twice just in case he doesn't get it the first time. :shh :whistle
:clapping
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i think that ends that argument then.
dimwit would be feeling extra nervous if we go out in straight sets, with blake ready to take over.
You obviously didn't watch Gale on fox footy's "On the Couch" the other night week.... Dimma aint going anywhere anytime soon ;) ;D
And FWIW I reckon a few on here might be a bit nervous if we make it all the way to the "big dance" ... Dimma will get a contract extension ... 2, 3 or even 5 years :rollin :rollin
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Couple of things:-
i basic management philosophy is to surround yourself with talent that can help make you look good
ii the article seems to refute yeah right's contention that Dimma envisaged this game plan and needed the right assistant coaches to help him implement
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i think that ends that argument then.
dimwit would be feeling extra nervous if we go out in straight sets, with blake ready to take over.
Yep. The upside of a straights sets loss is Dimma out Blake in
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i think that ends that argument then.
dimwit would be feeling extra nervous if we go out in straight sets, with blake ready to take over.
You obviously didn't watch Gale on fox footy's "On the Couch" the other night week.... Dimma aint going anywhere anytime soon ;) ;D
And FWIW I reckon a few on here might be a bit nervous if we make it all the way to the "big dance" ... Dimma will get a contract extension ... 2, 3 or even 5 years :rollin :rollin
Then Blake will be in line to move onto the next coaching position.
Sounds as though he is a must keep.
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It would be so Richmondy if we extended Dimmas contract, Carracella left to coach the Gold Coast and we plummet down the ladder again next year..
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i think that ends that argument then.
dimwit would be feeling extra nervous if we go out in straight sets, with blake ready to take over.
You obviously didn't watch Gale on fox footy's "On the Couch" the other night week.... Dimma aint going anywhere anytime soon ;) ;D
And FWIW I reckon a few on here might be a bit nervous if we make it all the way to the "big dance" ... Dimma will get a contract extension ... 2, 3 or even 5 years :rollin :rollin
Dont think anyone cares if we make it to the big dance and he gets an extension.
until that happens he has done sfa to warrant an extension, other than make every feel warm and fuzzy
Gale said what he had to, but i'm sure he will be singing a different tune if we drop out
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i think that ends that argument then.
dimwit would be feeling extra nervous if we go out in straight sets, with blake ready to take over.
You obviously didn't watch Gale on fox footy's "On the Couch" the other night week.... Dimma aint going anywhere anytime soon ;) ;D
And FWIW I reckon a few on here might be a bit nervous if we make it all the way to the "big dance" ... Dimma will get a contract extension ... 2, 3 or even 5 years :rollin :rollin
Dont think anyone cares if we make it to the big dance and he gets an extension.
until that happens he has done sfa to warrant an extension, other than make every feel warm and fuzzy
Gale said what he had to, but i'm sure he will be singing a different tune if we drop out
If we drop out in straight sets (and hey it is a toughy but life is life) the microscope goes onto Dimma, strange how Gale and Peggy have no accountability??
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Can we not just be happy with the success we've had so far this year ? IDC who's in charge it's obviously working. No doubt caracellas had a positive impact like the article suggests but you're an absolute fool if you think Dimma doesn't play a massive role. He has the players playing for him, dare I make the resemblance to beveridge in his premiership year.
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How come we have to play Sydney at Sydney if we lose, didn't we finish on top of them??
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Good point.
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How come we have to play Sydney at Sydney if we lose, didn't we finish on top of them??
you are not reading it correctly.
The Sydney v Essendon final is at the SCG this Saturday
Our next final will be at the MCG win or lose.
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If we were to win a flag, Hardwick should bow out and allow Blake to be senior coach.
Talk about a charmed existece, Dimmers had it all...and now it's time to go.
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If we were to win a flag, Hardwick should bow out and allow Blake to be senior coach.
Talk about a charmed existece, Dimmers had it all...and now it's time to go.
Yeah but what about Dimma's 'feelings'?
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I think Mat from Perth should read this twice just in case he doesn't get it the first time. :shh :whistle
Caracalla has definitely made a difference but he is a by product of having a strong CEO and President . We finally have leaders who do not react to the hysteria of the masses. We are currently seeing the fruit of the review the club made at the end of last season .
Surely we have moved pass this notion that one man can be the savior of the Richmond football club .
Caracalla was at Geelong for 7 years and the joint didn't fall apart when he left .
Richmond has been strong this year because the whole organization is strong for the first time in over 3 decades .
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If we were to win a flag, Hardwick should bow out and allow Blake to be senior coach.
Talk about a charmed existece, Dimmers had it all...and now it's time to go.
This reminds me of debating christians over the topic of evolution. You made up your mind years ago that Hardwick couldn't coach and not even a flag will change your mind .
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I think Mat from Perth should read this twice just in case he doesn't get it the first time. :shh :whistle
Caracalla has definitely made a difference but he is a by product of having a strong CEO and President . We finally have leaders who do not react to the hysteria of the masses. We are currently seeing the fruit of the review the club made at the end of last season .
Surely we have moved pass this notion that one man can be the savior of the Richmond football club .
Caracalla was at Geelong for 7 years and the joint didn't fall apart when he left .
Richmond has been strong this year because the whole organization is strong for the first time in over 3 decades .
Massive stretch there Mat, Carracalla is at Richmond because of Balme not the CEO or president without those two changes do you think that Hardwick could have come up with the changes nessacary to get us to where we are today?
Not a chance, Hardwick's best effort was last years game plan and that was proven to be a steaming pile.
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I think Mat from Perth should read this twice just in case he doesn't get it the fifteenth time. :shh :whistle
e.f.a
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You just proved my point ....who got Balme to Richmond ?? Balme didn't knock on our door pleeding for a job . Heres a reminder
http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/richmonds-call-to-hire-neil-balme-as-gm-of-football-had-nothing-to-do-with-focus-on-footy-board-challengers/news-story/a3e272b768fe3b48bb72bc2077cd4669
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My problem with Hardwick is that he could not see the most fundamental issue with our team or at the very least could not fix it - tackling pressure.
It has taken Caracella to teach the importance of it. I find that unbelievable. For a senior coach to be going around saying we are a low tackling sort of side was a disgrace.
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Hopefully we'll bring in Stevie J and Hodge next year to teach him the importance of winning by more than 10 goals... :shh
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If we were to win a flag, Hardwick should bow out and allow Blake to be senior coach.
Talk about a charmed existece, Dimmers had it all...and now it's time to go.
This reminds me of debating christians over the topic of evolution. You made up your mind years ago that Hardwick couldn't coach and not even a flag will change your mind .
The problem with the analogy you've chosen is that Ox and others can prove gods existence.
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If we were to win a flag, Hardwick should bow out and allow Blake to be senior coach.
Talk about a charmed existece, Dimmers had it all...and now it's time to go.
This reminds me of debating christians over the topic of evolution. You made up your mind years ago that Hardwick couldn't coach and not even a flag will change your mind .
The problem with the analogy you've chosen is that Ox and others can prove gods existence.
Can anyone prove that they do not exist? Seriously. In scientific terms you cannot disprove either hypothesis. There in lies the problem. One group asks for proof while not providing any of their own.....
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I think Mat from Perth should read this twice just in case he doesn't get it the first time. :shh :whistle
Caracalla has definitely made a difference but he is a by product of having a strong CEO and President . We finally have leaders who do not react to the hysteria of the masses. We are currently seeing the fruit of the review the club made at the end of last season .
Surely we have moved pass this notion that one man can be the savior of the Richmond football club .
Caracalla was at Geelong for 7 years and the joint didn't fall apart when he left .
Richmond has been strong this year because the whole organization is strong for the first time in over 3 decades .
When Hardwick arrived he said all the right words we like to hear. He spoke about pride in the jumper and tough, hard footy, he said if you can't win your own ball your not getting a game and let's not forget his "blueprint to success".
What we saw in 7 years was the opposite but we gave him some grace because the team was crap. He brought over his useless mates from Port too. Then as the gun players got more experience we saw some wins but what we didn't see was what he said we'd see but we continued to see the opposite. Soft, limp wristed, pansy football and it got worse until the whole team was playing ring-a-ring-a-rosie! :banghead
He's a phoney and his so-called blueprint was rubbish!
Thank goodness someone with footy brains and sense was able to identify someone that has a clue
And thankfully our stupid coach threw away that blueprint and listened to someone that actually understands footy and knows what's required to be a good team.
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Hope you all enjoy Dusty for the next 7 years.
Club must be doing something right to show that kind of loyalty.
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Hope you all enjoy Dusty for the next 7 years.
Club must be doing something right to show that kind of loyalty.
He would have left if we had another season like last year. Getting Balme, Caracella and Leppa has been the best thing they've done for many a year.
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If we were to win a flag, Hardwick should bow out and allow Blake to be senior coach.
Talk about a charmed existece, Dimmers had it all...and now it's time to go.
This reminds me of debating christians over the topic of evolution. You made up your mind years ago that Hardwick couldn't coach and not even a flag will change your mind .
The problem with the analogy you've chosen is that Ox and others can prove gods existence.
Can anyone prove that they do not exist? Seriously. In scientific terms you cannot disprove either hypothesis. There in lies the problem. One group asks for proof while not providing any of their own.....
Your right in a sense... i mean i cant disprove your a spambot. What if we are all spambots, incoherently interacting with each other without a clue of what we are saying?
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If we were to win a flag, Hardwick should bow out and allow Blake to be senior coach.
Talk about a charmed existece, Dimmers had it all...and now it's time to go.
This reminds me of debating christians over the topic of evolution. You made up your mind years ago that Hardwick couldn't coach and not even a flag will change your mind .
The problem with the analogy you've chosen is that Ox and others can prove gods existence.
There can't be a god. Carlton would never have won a flag if there were.
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If we were to win a flag, Hardwick should bow out and allow Blake to be senior coach.
Talk about a charmed existece, Dimmers had it all...and now it's time to go.
This reminds me of debating christians over the topic of evolution. You made up your mind years ago that Hardwick couldn't coach and not even a flag will change your mind .
The problem with the analogy you've chosen is that Ox and others can prove gods existence.
There can't be a god. Carlton would never have won a flag if there were.
Maybe that just proves that there is a more powerful Satan..... :whistle
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If we were to win a flag, Hardwick should bow out and allow Blake to be senior coach.
Talk about a charmed existece, Dimmers had it all...and now it's time to go.
This reminds me of debating christians over the topic of evolution. You made up your mind years ago that Hardwick couldn't coach and not even a flag will change your mind .
The problem with the analogy you've chosen is that Ox and others can prove gods existence.
Can anyone prove that they do not exist? Seriously. In scientific terms you cannot disprove either hypothesis. There in lies the problem. One group asks for proof while not providing any of their own.....
Your right in a sense... i mean i cant disprove your a spambot. What if we are all spambots, incoherently interacting with each other without a clue of what we are saying?
WP has met me and can verify I am not a spambot. You on the other hand.....
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Matty Lloyd on Footy Classified last night wants Essendon to poach Caracella from Richmond and hire him at the Bombers as a senior assistant/tactical coach under Worsfold.
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Matty Lloyd on Footy Classified last night wants Essendon to poach Caracella from Richmond and hire him at the Bombers as a senior assistant/tactical coach under Worsfold.
:facepalm
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Lloyd also wants to poach Martin, Cotchin and Rance. They'll come across for peanuts, of course, as the honour and prestige of playing for the Dons far outweighs any million dollar contract or premiership comradery.
He also wants to poach the actual 2017 premiership cup. As he understands, he can scratch out the 'Richmond' engraving and write Essendon over the top, which means the Dons would then be last years premiers :shh