One-Eyed Richmond Forum
Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: Loui Tufga on September 25, 2020, 08:18:06 PM
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As reported by AFL.com :'(
https://www.afl.com.au/news/510995/key-tigers-assistant-to-quit-at-season-s-end
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“I have always known that eventually this time would come, and I would move on and do other things in my life,” Leppitsch said.
“In many ways the current climate expedited something I have been thinking about for some time and it will help the Club manage through this difficult period.
“I am absolutely committed to Richmond for the remainder of this season and hope we can add to the success we have achieved over the past three seasons. I have loved my time at Richmond, and I am proud of what we have been able to achieve as a Club in my time here.
“Coaching and watching individuals grow as men and players is an amazing and rewarding experience. I would no doubt love to be involved in footy again at some stage in the future, but the time is right to take a break.
“It has been an honour to be a part of two successful eras at two Clubs in my 28 years of playing and coaching. The lessons I have learnt, in good times and bad, have built who I am today and give me the confidence to hit the next phase of my life with enthusiasm.”
Richmond’s General Manager - Football Performance Tim Livingstone said the Club fully understood Leppitsch’s decision.
“Justin has given magnificent service over a long period of time, not just to this Club, but the game more broadly. We understand his desire to take a break,” Livingstone said.
“We thank him for everything he has given the Club. No matter what the future holds for him, he will always be remembered for the integral role he played in our recent Premiership successes and the door will always be open.”
Richmond senior coach Damien Hardwick said Leppitsch’s knowledge of the game was second-to-none.
“Leppa would challenge, provoke thinking and innovate. He is a great teacher and has been an important part of our coaching team,” Hardwick said. “He can be incredibly proud of the contribution he made to our Club.”
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/818872/leppitsch-to-depart-at-season-s-end
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At least he hasn’t been poached by a rival club.
Huge part of why our backline is the well oiled machine it is today. Will be big shoes to fill!
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Making way for Dean Soloman.... :shh
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Making way for Dean Soloman.... :shh
Would be an excellent pickup after losing Caracalla and now Lepa
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Making way for Dean Soloman.... :shh
The problem with Soloman is the same reason why he left his current club.
He is setting up a fitness business, with his wife IIRC, and thus is seen to not have the time to do his assistants job properly.
Plus running a business in another state is not feasible.
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Making way for Dean Soloman.... :shh
The problem with Soloman is the same reason why he left his current club.
He is setting up a fitness business, with his wife IIRC, and thus is seen to not have the time to do his assistants job properly.
Plus running a business in another state is not feasible.
Soloman was given the arse and was devastated about it!
Yes he was in the process of setting up his fitness business but please don’t be fooled that this was the reason he left coaching.
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:shh
Between us & GWS is the mail... :shh :shh
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What line did he coach at the suns?
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Dunno....only thing I've seen him described as is just "senior assistant"...muy guess based purely on where he played is either midfield,stoppages or forwards...strangely, on the GC website, the AFL men's coaches page just says "coming soon" yet all the coaches are listed on the corresponding AFLW page... :shh
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Justin Leppitsch to coach Peninsula Grammar's school football team
After helping Richmond to a third premiership in four years last year, Justin Leppitsch said he was stepping away from footy. But he’s now bobbed up in a new coaching role.
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/news/exrichmond-assistant-and-brisbane-coach-justin-leppitsch-to-coach-peninsula-grammar-in-2021/news-story/c887ca1f91427b5878043e2ebf2fc39a
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So Leppa left Richmond to coach my son's team, WOW
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So Leppa left Richmond to coach my son's team, WOW
If your son is a key defender sabartooth then he's going to get the best footy education :thumbsup.
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CHB, 👍
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How amazing!
How big is your last sabar?
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So Leppa left Richmond to coach my son's team, WOW
Haha. That’s awesome.