Rawlings sees cultural problems at Tigerland / Jade's media conference

[one-eyed]

Rawlings sees cultural problems at Tigerland
richmondfc.com.au
By Jennifer Witham 6:40 PM Sun 09 August, 2009

RICHMOND coach Jade Rawlings said Sunday's 55-point loss to the Sydney Swans provided another example of a cultural problem at Tigerland.

In a scathing critique of his players' attitude, Rawlings said things had to change at Punt Road if the club was to move forward.

He went as far to suggest the Swans wanted to win for 300-gamer Michael O'Loughlin more than his players wanted a result for teammate Ben Cousins, who was playing his 250th match.

"People have been talking about cultural issues at Richmond for a long time," he said.

"Unfortunately, our players go back to habits that are bad reflections on them because they can't, when it gets tough, fight through it.

"They can't do something to help their mate, or if it's not working out for them individually, still have an involvement and bring something to the table.

"There's a lot of change that needs to be made, and over the last seven weeks we've been able to tap into that change, but we took a big step backwards today.

"Now it's back to the drawing board and back to the things we've been preaching and want to see improvement in. It takes a while."

Rawlings said the problems were "all mental" with his players and dangerously contagious.

"When one or two of them can't fight through it, it leads to four or five. The next thing, it infiltrates through the team," he said.

"We didn't have enough people prepared to challenge the course of the game and try to do something to change it.

"I couldn't have been more disappointed with the group to have a challenge put to them and for them to show varied, if any, resistance to it."

Rawlings said the Swans "epitomised playing for their team" on Sunday.

"To see Brett Kirk at three-quarter time, with how he was still so vocal towards his teammates … with the way he ran over to Michael O'Loughlin and acknowledged and celebrated with him just summed it up," he said.

"He was calling out to his teammates at the stoppages about the requirement to play for their mate.

"Brett Kirk brings his game to the table every week. He had 14 tackles and not much offensive involvement, but he brings what he brings every week.

"We have people who pick and choose what they bring to the game every week. Who's going to turn up? That's the question mark with all of our players at the moment.

"We were playing for a milestone. While he's only a 12-gamer, he's someone who's offered a fair bit to our footy club.

"But it meant more to them to play for their mate, who was playing his 300th."

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[Hellenic Tiger]

For 8 weeks Jade has been trying to put his best foot forward for a senior gig, now that results are not going his way, trying to air the dirty laundry of the club in the hope that other candidates move on in fear of the hellhole and cesspool of mediocrity Richmond is, is no way to be magnanamous Jade.

Face it mate when you were winning meaningless games you were talking about where we could finish next year and blah blah blah. Jade Rawlings RFC Caretaker coach Round 12-22 2009. Thanks for filling in, in such a difficult and turbulent time at the club. Best wishes for the future Jade.

[Francois Jackson]

For 8 weeks Jade has been trying to put his best foot forward for a senior gig, now that results are not going his way, trying to air the dirty laundry of the club in the hope that other candidates move on in fear of the hellhole and cesspool of mediocrity Richmond is, is no way to be magnanamous Jade.

Face it mate when you were winning meaningless games you were talking about where we could finish next year and blah blah blah. Jade Rawlings RFC Caretaker coach Round 12-22 2009. Thanks for filling in, in such a difficult and turbulent time at the club. Best wishes for the future Jade.

exactly!!!

now he comes out with his crap.

mate i have news for you we all know this thats why we dont want you as coach.

you are too weak and the club needs bigger than you if are to survive

[Jackstar is back]

For 8 weeks Jade has been trying to put his best foot forward for a senior gig, now that results are not going his way, trying to air the dirty laundry of the club in the hope that other candidates move on in fear of the hellhole and cesspool of mediocrity Richmond is, is no way to be magnanamous Jade.

Face it mate when you were winning meaningless games you were talking about where we could finish next year and blah blah blah. Jade Rawlings RFC Caretaker coach Round 12-22 2009. Thanks for filling in, in such a difficult and turbulent time at the club. Best wishes for the future Jade.

You have to give Jade a break, he aint got much idea.
He has had his chance to try and solve some of the issues down there. And there is one guy who gives his all 100% each week was sitting in the stand. One Shane Tuck.

[sugark]

Jade didnt today say "those close to me know how much coaching this footy club means to me" and "I really want this job"

Today was career defining I would imagine Jade, bring on Laids.............

[Jackstar is back]

and he didnt mention how much I love this club and I love coaching this group
after watching today, the guy coordinating the Auskick at half time would have more idea, at least the 8 games on the ground at half time were played  in an ordererly fashion

[Ramps]

No poo Jade, wanna tell us something we dont know 

[Hes My Hero]

Sounds a little bit Terry-ish to me.

[Jackstar is back]

Sounds a little bit Terry-ish to me.

Yep, they all live in there own little world.  Reality check today. His aspirations are bigger than his ability

[Hellenic Tiger]

Sounds a little bit Terry-ish to me.

Yep, they all live in there own little world.  Reality check today. His aspirations are bigger than his ability

Exactomundo. We need someone with credentialls and a huge pair of balls to fix our problems not someone who will fill us with spin and smokescreens and lay the blame at the feet of others. We've already had 5 years of this. Another 3 years of this and we will be burning down solariums all over the country Carrie like.

[Rodgerramjet]

It's time now Jade, how much do YOU want this job Jade, this is the time when YOU need to lift. It's time for some MONGREL, it's time for clear cut leadership, this is your moment, goodluck.

[WilliamPowell]

Actually it makes a pleasant change for a bit acid to go on the players, they've been let off very lightly too many times this year

As for blame.... I have said many times I have no problem with coaches copping a whack as long as the players do as well... and believe me the players deserve an almighty whack today

[WA Tiger]

Actually it makes a pleasant change for a bit acid to go on the players, they've been let off very lightly too any times this year

As for blame.... I have said many times I have no problem with coaches copping a whack as long as the players do as well... and believe me the players deserve an almighty whack today

Agree 100% WP, it's about time the players were told publically that they are weak minded and selfish.

[tigersalive]

For 8 weeks Jade has been trying to put his best foot forward for a senior gig, now that results are not going his way, trying to air the dirty laundry of the club in the hope that other candidates move on in fear of the hellhole and cesspool of mediocrity Richmond is, is no way to be magnanamous Jade.

Face it mate when you were winning meaningless games you were talking about where we could finish next year and blah blah blah. Jade Rawlings RFC Caretaker coach Round 12-22 2009. Thanks for filling in, in such a difficult and turbulent time at the club. Best wishes for the future Jade.

exactly!!!

now he comes out with his crap.

mate i have news for you we all know this thats why we dont want you as coach.

you are too weak and the club needs bigger than you if are to survive

But he's right.

The culture is stuffed at our club and we need a coach that can get a 4 quarter effort out of them.

However, Jade has shown he cannot do it.

Last week was as bad as today except we played a better and more desperate opponent.

Thanks but no thanks, Jade.

[Hellenic Tiger]

For 8 weeks Jade has been trying to put his best foot forward for a senior gig, now that results are not going his way, trying to air the dirty laundry of the club in the hope that other candidates move on in fear of the hellhole and cesspool of mediocrity Richmond is, is no way to be magnanamous Jade.

Face it mate when you were winning meaningless games you were talking about where we could finish next year and blah blah blah. Jade Rawlings RFC Caretaker coach Round 12-22 2009. Thanks for filling in, in such a difficult and turbulent time at the club. Best wishes for the future Jade.

exactly!!!

now he comes out with his crap.

mate i have news for you we all know this thats why we dont want you as coach.

you are too weak and the club needs bigger than you if are to survive

But he's right.

The culture is stuffed at our club and we need a coach that can get a 4 quarter effort out of them.

However, Jade has shown he cannot do it.

Last week was as bad as today except we played a better and more desperate opponent.

Thanks but no thanks, Jade.

Why bring it up now after we lose to an opponent by nearly 10 goals who has owned us for the last 4 years and say it instead after a win in a way where he is happy about the win but there is still a long way to go. Instead we win a game get carried away and then when performances like todays eventuate some scratch their heads and wonder where that was coming from.
Bye Bye Jade.