Our new Gameplan

[one-eyed]

Gameplan changes according to Leppa & Dimma ....



Leppitsch, who is Richmond’s forwards’ coach this year, has been working diligently with his group of players on increasing the pressure they apply to the opposition.

“We haven’t been a team that’s turned over a lot in the front half, and it’s been a real focus for us,” he said.

“We’ll pick our team accordingly, in that part of the ground.

“So, it’ll be a bit of a different look, I think, the forward line, than what we’re used to in the past.”

Leppitsch paid tribute to fellow Tiger assistant coach Blake Caracella for his productive work during the pre-season period.

“Blake’s taken over a lot of our ball movement stuff . . . He obviously brings a really good bit of IP from Geelong and what they do there,” Leppitsch said.

“He’s a very smart guy and really astute in this area . . .

“I think there have been some great things done there.  I won’t give too much away . . .

“It’s not all about moving it fast, and it’s not always slow . . . It’s moving the ball smart.  And I think Blake’s brought that right blend.”

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2017-02-22/its-time-for-action

Dimma in the Herald-Sun ...

GAME STYLE

“There were various stages where we did some things well, but we did a lot of things poorly also. The big one for us is our connection from our half-back to our half-forward line — we didn’t execute it as well as we would have liked.”

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/richmond/richmond-coach-damien-hardwick-says-dustin-martins-contract-wont-be-a-distraction-this-year/news-story/5ce02ed514c6b6b74722a54a3e7f34e7

[one-eyed]

Richmond has found a winning style

While their round one win against Carlton needed to be taken with caution, Thursday night's result showed there is reason to be excited about the Tigers this season after starting 2-0 for just the second time since 1997. The Tigers had a fresh look in round one, with a small and quick forward line that forced turnovers and converted them into scores. After an AFL-high 88 tackles in the opening week, the tackle count was much lower on Thursday night (56) but it was a different game. There was still significant forward pressure, and it was no more evident than when captain Trent Cotchin desperately lunged for two goal-saving tackles in the last five minutes. "That's something we can control, the opposition can't take that away from us," coach Damien Hardwick said of the tackling focus pre-game. It looks like a winning style.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-03-30/five-talking-points-richmond-v-collingwood

[one-eyed]

A few stats to show how much the new gameplan has changed the way we're playing this year:

                                  2016    2017
Kicking backwards        7th      18th in AFL
Long kicks                  10th        1st
Rebounds from D50    12th        1st
Inside F50s                 17th       2nd
Intercept marks            7th        3rd

[Hard Roar Tiger]

Ball movement inside 50 and pressure on the opposition midfield have improved this year against poor opposition- let's see these stats over the next month....

[Simonator]

Ball movement inside 50 and pressure on the opposition midfield have improved this year against poor opposition- let's see these stats over the next month....

Agreed. I'm all for this new look tiger outfit but let's see how we really stack up before jumping to conclusions

[Ruanaidh]

Some of us here have been asking for this style of play for 4 years! I give Dimma no credit for 'seeing the light'. The introduction of Leppa and Caracalla has been key to the change in game philosophy and don't underestimate Balmy's influence on recruitment and team selection. I want us to snare Blake as our senior Coach before someone else does....goodbye Dimma.

[georgies31]

I wouldn't call eagles and pies poor opposition.Both will be pushing for top 8 and both won against last year grand finalist.

[Chuck17]

Colonwood about the only side with no decent KP players

[YellowandBlackBlood]

Colonwood about the only side with no decent KP players

But claw said they're miles ahead of us....

[mat073]

Some of us here have been asking for this style of play for 4 years! I give Dimma no credit for 'seeing the light'. The introduction of Leppa and Caracalla has been key to the change in game philosophy and don't underestimate Balmy's influence on recruitment and team selection. I want us to snare Blake as our senior Coach before someone else does....goodbye Dimma.

In what universe is this true ??

[Ruanaidh]

Some of us here have been asking for this style of play for 4 years! I give Dimma no credit for 'seeing the light'. The introduction of Leppa and Caracalla has been key to the change in game philosophy and don't underestimate Balmy's influence on recruitment and team selection. I want us to snare Blake as our senior Coach before someone else does....goodbye Dimma.

In what universe is this true ??

Reality....I tell you what, lets play the 'Scientific Method'...your turn. 

[🏅Dooks]

Some of us here have been asking for this style of play for 4 years! I give Dimma no credit for 'seeing the light'. The introduction of Leppa and Caracalla has been key to the change in game philosophy and don't underestimate Balmy's influence on recruitment and team selection. I want us to snare Blake as our senior Coach before someone else does....goodbye Dimma.

In what universe is this true ??

Reality....I tell you what, lets play the 'Scientific Method'...your turn.

Is that like the rhythm method?

[mat073]

Some of us here have been asking for this style of play for 4 years! I give Dimma no credit for 'seeing the light'. The introduction of Leppa and Caracalla has been key to the change in game philosophy and don't underestimate Balmy's influence on recruitment and team selection. I want us to snare Blake as our senior Coach before someone else does....goodbye Dimma.

In what universe is this true ??

Reality....I tell you what, lets play the 'Scientific Method'...your turn.

Reality ??

You honestly believe we have a spineless yes man as senior coach who is being dictated to by Balme , Caracella and Leppitch.
I'm not saying that the new acquisitions haven't reinvigorated the joint , they obviously have - but senior coaches aren't puppets.

[(•))(©™]

Some of us here have been asking for this style of play for 4 years! I give Dimma no credit for 'seeing the light'. The introduction of Leppa and Caracalla has been key to the change in game philosophy and don't underestimate Balmy's influence on recruitment and team selection. I want us to snare Blake as our senior Coach before someone else does....goodbye Dimma.

In what universe is this true ??

Reality....I tell you what, lets play the 'Scientific Method'...your turn.

Reality ??

You honestly believe we have a spineless yes man as senior coach who is being dictated to by Balme , Caracella and Leppitch.
I'm not saying that the new acquisitions haven't reinvigorated the joint , but senior coaches aren't puppets.

Yes.

[Tigeritis™©®]

Some of us here have been asking for this style of play for 4 years! I give Dimma no credit for 'seeing the light'. The introduction of Leppa and Caracalla has been key to the change in game philosophy and don't underestimate Balmy's influence on recruitment and team selection. I want us to snare Blake as our senior Coach before someone else does....goodbye Dimma.

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