Ask the Coburg Tigers Coach

[radio1611]

G'day everyone from Radio 1611 AM.

Similar to last week at the VFL Williamstown V Geelong game, we are going to have another segment of "Ask the coach".

That means during pre-game we are going to put YOUR QUESTIONS to the Coburg Tigers Coach - Andy Collins.

All you have to do is post your question below by 8 PM Friday July 6th and we'll put the questions to Andy before the Northern Bullants v Coburg Tigers match.

Andy has told us he will be busy with a team meeting until 12.25pm, so we expect to be chatting to him live to air at around 12.30pm.

To listen in, just tune in from 12 Noon on 1611 AM, or listen online at http://www.radio1611.com.au and click "listen live".

The Bounce-Down for the game will be at 1.10pm as this is also an ABC TV game.

So please... post your questions to the coach. 


Peter Holden
Radio 1611 AM - 3XX
http://www.radio1611.com.au
 

[mightytiges]

Welcome to OER Peter  . It's great for us Tiger supporters that 3XX broadcasts the Coburg games so we can keep in touch with how our cubs are coming along at VFL level each week  .

Question for Andy Collins:
In the long-term what position does he believe Jack Riewoldt will mainly settle into - CHB or CHF?

[Obelix]

Q1. Danny Meyer.  Does he have a future?  From memory he's played some decent footy off half-back yet the bulk of the time we seem to persist with him as a forward.  I don't get to see Coburg games - but if Andy could give us a run-down on where they're playing him at and how he sees him developing in the long term it would be good.

Q2. Is it better for draftees to develop at Coburg (e.g. Polo, Foley), or is it of greater benefit to throw them in the deep end (e.g. Tambling, Deledio)?  To some of us it appears that young players who've been given time to learn at Coburg seem to have a steeper development curve than those who are handed a senior jersey on a plate.

[Fishfinger]

Thanks for the opportunity, Peter.

Q. Hi Andy,
Al Neville - many people were surprised he wasn't on an AFL list this year. He seems a good chance to end up on one next year. Gun VFL player.
Any thoughts on why he has been overlooked until now and what he has improved on this year that would  make him more likely to be drafted now?

Is it hard to juggle coaching Coburg to win and coaching young Richmond listed players to develop in a specific area? (I think you're doing a fantastic job of both). More to the point, are there occasions where a Richmond listed player's development for Richmond might not be what gives Coburg the best chance to win a particular game?

[Hellenic Tiger]

 
In regards to yoyo players, players who play a few games for Richmond and then find themselves in the side for Coburg like Meyer, Schulz, Cleve Hughes have been a few times this season. Would the position they play for Coburg when they return be dependant on the match ups you want Andy, or would Terry have input with you and determine that he would like certain players to play in certain positions?
For example Schulz is sadly out of form and is continually playing in the forward line for little reward. If Terry wants to him to start there fine I guess you have an obligation to an extent  but if you see that the lad is struggling perhaps you could intercede and have him go for a  run at CHB instead to have the ball come to him as it  may be more conjucive and productive for him and for Richmond in the longer term.

[bluey_21]

Q1) Meyer. Does he have a beef with Terry? Can see he isn't working hard but can't tell why. Is it just him or is there something about Terry?

Q2) Ryan Anderson. Do you reckon he has AFL potential

Q3) Will you please coach our AFL side, you appear to be a better coach   

PS, only ask the first 2 questions 

[one-eyed]

Q. Andy, has there been any thought to give Danny Meyer some time as a inside midfielder at centre bounces and at the stoppages?
Richmond did a fair bit of stoppage work this week at training and Danny showed he was able to get his hands on the footy frequently, which is something he has struggled to do at half-forward for Coburg, and then use his strength as a skilled user of the footy.

[bluey_21]

Q. Andy, has there been any thought to give Danny Meyer some time as a inside midfielder at centre bounces and at the stoppages?
Richmond did a fair bit of stoppage work this week at training and Danny showed he was able to get his hands on the footy frequently, which is something he has struggled to do at half-forward for Coburg, and then use his strength as a skilled user of the footy.

ditto

[Moi]

Q. Is Carl Peterson close to getting a game with Coburg seniors?

Q. Andy, what are your expectations for the team for the rest of the season and now that Coburg is 4th have those expectations risen since the start of the year?

 

[Ox]

What do u think of Gaspars' decision to step down from the game,
rather than play football for the Coburg Tigers ?

Did the boys think it was sihthouse,considering his form had warranted a stint ?

Do the boys watch the senior matches from the perspective of,"where" they will fit in,
or are they happy to play their individual strengths and see where it lands them?

Do you listen to Pantera?

Have you ever seen a Gladiator movie......?

[Gordon Bennett]

Hi Andy,
can you please comment on the following things:
1. The improvement of Jarrod Sylvester.
2. The connection between Coburg and the Calder Cannons
3. Coburg's chances in the VFL finals (seniors and reserves)

[mightytiges]

Q. And just on Sylvester, would he in your opinion Andy be able to make the jump to AFL level as a full back?

[tigersalive]

What do u think of Gaspars' decision to step down from the game,
rather than play football for the Coburg Tigers ?

I back that one up.  Good one ox. 


When do you see Peterson getting a game for Coburg Seniors?  He's been good by all reports in the past few weeks and got 21 possessions and the game winning goal last week.

[Moi]

Andy, how do you manage your time between Coburg and being the Career & Welfare Manager for Cricket Victoria as well?

[Moi]

What do u think of Gaspars' decision to step down from the game,
rather than play football for the Coburg Tigers ?

Did the boys think it was sihthouse,considering his form had warranted a stint ?

Agree, an excellent question.
Gas wants to help the club and agreed to come back in some form or another, but surely playing alongside the kids in the seconds would have given them enormous support.