Age Poll: Will Terry Wallace be coaching Richmond in 2010?

[tiogar]

wait till it really cranks up before the season , have been told by a couple of journo friends that Terry is in for a torid time this year, my journo mates reckon they know what buttons to push to get a reaction from the RFC and the supporters.

Cant wait as i reckon TW will be fired up this year.

Even a hint of the Tiges being up and about and we are news. it is as simple as that. Get ready for more.

[richmondrules]

wait till it really cranks up before the season , have been told by a couple of journo friends that Terry is in for a torid time this year, my journo mates reckon they know what buttons to push to get a reaction from the RFC and the supporters.

Hope you pointed out to them that they are there to report news not make it up. Sounds pretty unprofessional to me. They work for the HUN right?

[Stripes]

We had a quick chat with Plough after training and he basically said it's taken a while as we waited for the boys to develop but the hard yards have been done now and "it's now time to have some fun".

Everyone, from the coach to the media, seem to be pumping up our list and chances. Very exciting on one hand but dangerous too....

Stripes

just wanted to tell u how stupid writing your name at the end of every post is!

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This coming from a 'man' who has trade marked a bunch of brackets....you were joking weren't you!?

Stripes

[Francois Jackson]

Everyone, from the coach to the media, seem to be pumping up our list and chances. Very exciting on one hand but dangerous too....

Stripes

I just hope we're not a St Kilda or Collingwood, as in we make finals regularly but are miles off a flag.

Now thats a stupid comment isn't it.

I just want to make finals then we can reassess after that if we aren't turning that into grand finals

[mightytiges]

We had a quick chat with Plough after training and he basically said it's taken a while as we waited for the boys to develop but the hard yards have been done now and "it's now time to have some fun".

Everyone, from the coach to the media, seem to be pumping up our list and chances. Very exciting on one hand but dangerous too....

Stripes

True we could end up with egg on our face if we fail to make the finals plus this publicity is 180 degree turnaround from the hush hush let the footy do the talking attitude of this time last year. However I guess from Plough's point of view whether he keeps it low key or pumps it up he still needs to get us to the finals to save his job. There would also be off-field pressure to promote the club when we are chasing a new second major sponsor in a difficult financial climate.

[one-eyed]

Robbo on SEN said Wallace is going to be under the most pressure as coach this year. Plough won't be sacked by round 4 but there'll be massive pressure if Richmond are 0-3 after the first 3 rounds with Carlton, Geelong and Bulldogs first up. The Carlton game is crucial. Robbo said March has said a decision will be made midway through this year so Richmond will have to be good to be 8-3 or 7-4 by the halfway mark of the season to sure up Wallace's position. 

[Stripes]

Robbo on SEN said Wallace is going to be under the most pressure as coach this year. Plough won't be sacked by round 4 but there'll be massive pressure if Richmond are 0-3 after the first 3 rounds with Carlton, Geelong and Bulldogs first up. The Carlton game is crucial. Robbo said March has said a decision will be made midway through this year so Richmond will have to be good to be 8-3 or 7-4 by the halfway mark of the season to sure up Wallace's position. 

Our season is more even this year than last with a better spread of stronger and weaker opponents based on last year performances. Within our first 6 games we place Melbourne(R1) and Carlton(R6) but the rest of the games will be very difficult so it would not surprize me if we were not 1-5 or 2-4 by this stage. The first 5 games may give the media and opposition supporters plenty of ammunition but as the season progresses we will improve I have no doubt. If, on the otherhand, we come out of the first 6 running even then we are sure to be in for a magnificant year.

TW should be safe regardless IMHO.

Stripes

[mightytiges]

If we are 0-3 then of course Plough is going to be under pressure and not just from the media. The Club is expecting finals. 13 wins or more is the pass mark. A poor start like that would mean Plough would need 13 wins from 19. Still doable but a tough ask. If we're 2-1 though then poor Robbo will have to find someone else to write about  .

I loved how Robbo thinks Bailey is safe even if the Dees end up 0-16 and Knighter is safe no matter what as well . Bomber fans are expecting finals and some even think top 4    . I reckon Laidley, Lyon, Craig, Harvey, Williams and even Malthouse after 10 years could all find themselves under pressure as well if their teams have poor years. We could find a few clubs looking for a new coach at the same time.

[Mr Magic]

TW should be safe regardless IMHO.

No way, no how.
After 5 seasons it's finals or bust and give someone else a crack.

[Chuck17]

TW should be safe regardless IMHO.

No way, no how.
After 5 seasons it's finals or bust and give someone else a crack.

Stripes, just to clarify you meant he is safe in the first six rounds regardless of performance in the first six rounds dont you?

[the_boy_jake]

Its a simple equation based on where we finish:

1-6: he will get another couple
7-8: the board will see how the young fellas are progressing and whether over the season and in the finals we can quit our habit of being totally uncompetitive in some matches (e.g Sydney @ SCG last year)
9-10: He'd be very lucky
11-16: No

Now I think there is a lot of potential in the list, but at times last season, even over the second half of the season, I thought we were only a serious Richo injury from becoming a below average team.

If we get a good run with injuries, get through the first 6 games OK and the players are hungry then we should be OK.

[Francois Jackson]

Robbo on SEN said Wallace is going to be under the most pressure as coach this year. Plough won't be sacked by round 4 but there'll be massive pressure if Richmond are 0-3 after the first 3 rounds with Carlton, Geelong and Bulldogs first up. The Carlton game is crucial. Robbo said March has said a decision will be made midway through this year so Richmond will have to be good to be 8-3 or 7-4 by the halfway mark of the season to sure up Wallace's position. 

Our season is more even this year than last with a better spread of stronger and weaker opponents based on last year performances. Within our first 6 games we place Melbourne(R1) and Carlton(R6) but the rest of the games will be very difficult so it would not surprize me if we were not 1-5 or 2-4 by this stage. The first 5 games may give the media and opposition supporters plenty of ammunition but as the season progresses we will improve I have no doubt. If, on the otherhand, we come out of the first 6 running even then we are sure to be in for a magnificant year.

TW should be safe regardless IMHO.

Stripes

TW should be safe regardless IMHO you say??

okay whatever you think Stripes

[Francois Jackson]

Its a simple equation based on where we finish:

1-6: he will get another couple
7-8: the board will see how the young fellas are progressing and whether over the season and in the finals we can quit our habit of being totally uncompetitive in some matches (e.g Sydney @ SCG last year)
9-10: He'd be very lucky
11-16: No

Now I think there is a lot of potential in the list, but at times last season, even over the second half of the season, I thought we were only a serious Richo injury from becoming a below average team.

If we get a good run with injuries, get through the first 6 games OK and the players are hungry then we should be OK.

Please dont mention the SCG last game again will you.

I was there solo and it was very forgettable.

Now Stripes i dont know what games you have been watching but this TW has had 4 years of which we have played SFA finals.

Simple. Play finals and he stays. Miss finals and FFS finally show this guy the door.

[WilliamPowell]

Simple. Play finals and he stays. Miss finals and FFS finally show this guy the door.

So daniel if (when ) we play finals how many years extension would you give him?

[Chuck17]

Simple. Play finals and he stays. Miss finals and FFS finally show this guy the door.

So daniel if (when ) we play finals how many years extension would you give him?

Maybe a 3 year extension but sack him after 10 games into it after the tiges drop an easy game?