Tigers up for the challenge
9:22:01 AM Tue 5 December, 2006
Richmond coach Terry Wallace
richmondfc.com.au
The pre-season is flying along and, with the exception of one senior list position and a couple of rookie spots, we basically have our playing squad set up for the 2007 AFL season.
Full article at:
http://richmondfc.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=308758In regards to the PSD:- "we will work towards whatever we believe is the best possible selection for the Club."
In regards to the National draft and why we didn't pick up more KPPs"Of course, as a group, we keep a close eye on list management and development for the future. But we would be negligent if we took a speculative pick on a key-position player when a quality midfielder, who may have a 10-year career at the Club, is available."
It’s worth noting that West Coast won the premiership this year on the back of having the best midfield group in the competition.
Since my arrival at the Club, we have introduced Troy Simmonds, Trent Knobel, Adam Pattison, Will Thursfield, Cleve Hughes, Angus Graham, Graham Polak and now, Jack Riewoldt, all as potential ruckmen or key position players for the future.
In regards to the 15 NAB Cup spots up for grabs:-The leading player in the early weeks of the pre-season was a very determined Brett Deledio, who led the way until last week when his No. 1 mantle was taken off him by Nathan Foley, who has set a fine example in the early stages of the pre-season campaign. Others to be up the top of the ladder have been Cam Howat, who played some excellent football for us late last year and Shane Tuck, who looks lean, fit and ready for a big season.
