Richmond Season 2009

[Pag]

The whisper today is that Matthew Richardson's injury is not good at all, and we may not see him on the park for a while. hamstring tendon tear of 10-12 weeks minimum

True. Means Schulz will probably get his last crack to prove himself as an AFL footballer.

Cotchin and Cousins got through for Coburg on the weekend though so there's a couple of positive, Coughlan is getting better too. Performance on Sunday against Sydney was pretty good besides the first quarter, more competitive and we actually controlled parts of the game, without putting the score on the board that we should've.

Tambling showed some form too which was pleasing. Look for four or five weeks of nothing from him now.

[Swooper16]

What has happened to Adam Thompson...? Is he injured or playing 2's. if he's playing 2's then he might be there for some time with Cousins, Cotchin and Brown soon to be back in the midfield mix.

[hearts on fire]

110% all over for the Tigers, start working for 2010.

[stan]

The tigers have a massive job in front on them now. What im talking about is the future of some of there players. They have a few older players that are not performing and since there sitting bottom and look to be years from a serious crack at the finals then they have some tough decisions to make.

They really need a clean out down there at tiger land.

Wallace will probably go first, I know its always easier to blame the coach but his time is probably be up there.

[interested observer]

The tigers have a massive job in front on them now. What im talking about is the future of some of there players. They have a few older players that are not performing and since there sitting bottom and look to be years from a serious crack at the finals then they have some tough decisions to make.

They really need a clean out down there at tiger land.

Wallace will probably go first, I know its always easier to blame the coach but his time is probably be up there.

No doubt Wallace's time is up, but what about some player/leadership criticism..
16 points up 3 minutes to go and the next 2 goals happen the way that they did..
Forget the last one by Tredrea.. That can happen even though Bowden's defensive effort was pitiful.. He just fell over ....!!!

Stoppage 20m in front of goal, ball knocked forward in wet weather fashion and Chad Cornes is in the goal square on his own ??
30 seconds later, again ball is scrambled forward and Motlop runs on to it with not one defender between he and the goals...!!!!

Now, really.. Under 12s even get as a given, that you have a defender protecting goal squares at any stoppage within kicking distance..

Where was the onfield leadership to ensure that happens..???
Coach cannot and should not have to work that out from the box...

Their issues are far deeper than Wallace I'm afraid......

[stan]

The tigers have a massive job in front on them now. What im talking about is the future of some of there players. They have a few older players that are not performing and since there sitting bottom and look to be years from a serious crack at the finals then they have some tough decisions to make.

They really need a clean out down there at tiger land.

Wallace will probably go first, I know its always easier to blame the coach but his time is probably be up there.

No doubt Wallace's time is up, but what about some player/leadership criticism..
16 points up 3 minutes to go and the next 2 goals happen the way that they did..
Forget the last one by Tredrea.. That can happen even though Bowden's defensive effort was pitiful.. He just fell over ....!!!

Stoppage 20m in front of goal, ball knocked forward in wet weather fashion and Chad Cornes is in the goal square on his own ??
30 seconds later, again ball is scrambled forward and Motlop runs on to it with not one defender between he and the goals...!!!!

Now, really.. Under 12s even get as a given, that you have a defender protecting goal squares at any stoppage within kicking distance..

Where was the onfield leadership to ensure that happens..???
Coach cannot and should not have to work that out from the box...

Their issues are far deeper than Wallace I'm afraid......

This is true.
I guess for Richmond it will be easier to sack the coach rather than deal with the deep dark issues at that football club.

[dedja]

new Richmond promo ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=um2Lxambevc

[heater31]

What has happened to Adam Thompson...? Is he injured or playing 2's. if he's playing 2's then he might be there for some time with Cousins, Cotchin and Brown soon to be back in the midfield mix.

Thommo somehow tore some cartilage between his ribs before the season started. Must be getting close to getting full fitness back.

more info can be found here http://www.puntroadend.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=36411.0

[FreeForFree]

Can anyone tell me why Shane Tuck has tape inside both of his ears ?? Does he wear hearing aids ? It's really bugging me...

[FOURTH ESTATE]

Perforated eardrum, Has been doing for several years. The Western Bulldogs quiered this earlier this year thinking it was a radio transmitter,
Damaged his ear several years ago and does this to protect them.

[NO-MERCY]

Rawlings gets the job ahead of Wayne Campbell.
Maybe Campbell don't want it?

[Brad]

I would have thought Campbell would have got the gig, but who knows??

[wycbloods]

Rawlings gets the job ahead of Wayne Campbell.
Maybe Campbell don't want it?

Funny that because Rawlings was the only one not in the coaches box last night. It must have been sitting next to Jake King that got him the job . Very influential player that Jake King .

[Dirko]

Kane Johnson has retired too, after shafting Wallets

[brod]

I would have thought Campbell would have got the gig, but who knows??

The fact that Rawling has been coaching week in week out for Coburg in the VFL would have helped his case no end

[lion heart]

Can any of the tiger faithful tell me what has happened to Raines? He was looking like a real promising player pre season....

[McAlmanac]

Can any of the tiger faithful tell me what has happened to Raines? He was looking like a real promising player pre season....

He's been playing for Coburg. With the injuries he's had, I'd say that they are letting him find some form at Coburg rather than promoting him and having him struggle. There would have to be a spot for him long term you'd think - Jordan McMahon and Matthew White are a couple in defence that he would surely outrank.