Ross Smith - new assistant coach [officially confirmed]

[Hellenic Tiger]

Locked & Loaded eh boys 

   ahh stuff. just when i thought id never hear that again!

Can we never mention that quote again. Biggest misrepresentation ever.

Happy to see Ross Smith come to the club. Experience and a new perspective. Wonder what Leppa will be upto. Not that I have been disappointed with Leppa.

[Owl]

I think Gerks is onto the right path, Leppa is doing the one on one skills and Ross will be backline tactical perhaps.

[gerkin greg]

i'm on the path of degeneracy

it's definitely the wrong path

[one-eyed]

It's hit the mainstream media now....

"Hawthorn's defensive assistant coach Ross Smith is to leave the club"

Source: SportsNewsFirst twitter (also mentioned on SEN just now)

[one-eyed]

Confirmed on RFC website: Tigers snare Ross Smith

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/124304/default.aspx

Smith has joined Richmond on a three-year deal and will be in charge of the Tigers’ defensive structures and strategies.

“Ross is an excellent communicator, a great teacher and he’s been involved in footy a hell of a long time.  Importantly, he knows about the system that we’re trying to implement,” Hardwick said.

“He’s had the experience, similar to me, of how to build up a side and get them to where we need to go.

"The fact he’s experienced in that area, is going to be really valuable for us.”

Full article at: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/124304/default.aspx

[tigs2011]

Good news. Still interesting to see what Leppa does now. Hopefully he stays as a development defensive coach.

[tiger101]

A good pick up by the club.
As Dimma said the experience he will bring is going to be great.

[Owl]

wow this is good stuff

[gerkin greg]

Good news. Still interesting to see what Leppa does now. Hopefully he stays as a development defensive coach.

From the club website:

RFC [Moderator] 6 minutes ago in reply to Tiger Pete
Yes Justin is still at the club. Ross is across Defencive Structure and Strategy whilst Justin will focus on the backline.

yay club 

[tigs2011]

RFCO has stated on BF that Ross will be in charge of the defensive structure of the whole team while Leppa looks after the back 6 only.

[tony_montana]

great news - significant signing and bolsters our footy department. Glad leppa is still on board

[gerkin greg]

tigs2011 too slow mate just too damn slow 

[tigs2011]

tigs2011 too slow mate just too damn slow 

Damn it.  Make me look like a moron gerks!! 

Serves me right for posing a question and then searching for the answer.

[RFC_Official]

Was just about to come on here and post the same. Leppa is staying with the club.

[WilliamPowell]

Was just about to come on here and post the same. Leppa is staying with the club.

A very good appointment

Things are on the go