Been some very interesting and passionate posts in this thread, especially the more recent ones re: Campbell. Like most weeks, I prefer not to post much straight after a game - win, lose or draw, as I don't much think much good or sense comes from emotionally-heightened responses. But what I do know is that some of the comments on Campbell's character are so far off beam that those who have embarrassed themselves by writing them should be ashamed. Do I think he will make a good senior coach - maybe but more likely not. Do I think he will make a good assistant coach - probably. Do I think Richmond will benefit by him coming back in any capacity - maybe but not as senior coach. Do I think he has the positive character traits that would fit in with the culture our club is trying to build - I don't have to 'think' about it - I know it for an absolute fact.
Which of the following comments about Wayne Campbell are embarrasing?
1) He quit the club
2) Was a senior player in a club that needed to win its last game to make the finals and didnt more than once
3) Split the player group with his feud with the club captain Knights
4) Demanded and got a huge pay increase in 95 at a club that made its first finals in 13 years
5) Hugged the boundary line his entire career
6) He was a stats bandit (I wont take credit for that nic- stole it from someone else)
7) Got injured celebrating a goal
Always looked over his shoulder when he got the ball because he was so scared of getting hit
9) Never put his body on the line- even daffy (finally) did his shouder for the team
I've seen 4 premeirships mate, only one of which I was too young to remember. Seen the best and worst at this footy club and know which players played for the jumper and which ones looked out for themselves. So dont go telling me i should be ashamed of myself for having a go at an average footballer who played in an average team and is being heldup on here as some kind of club savior