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2024 Richmond Coach

Rod said:
I always admired Chris Newman. There weren't too many players that came through Richmond at that time who carved out solid 200+ games careers, especially those drafted as late as he was... pick 55.

I remember Liam Pickering talking about the change in Richmond over the past 20 years, he drew on his experience managing players at Richmond and other clubs at that time and observed that Richmond wasn't known as a club that got the best out of players. He may have been talking out his arse because he was managing Jay Schulz at the time... but his point was that we weren't a destination club as club culture, player develpment and facilities were poor... he likened it to a graveyard for talent.

As mentioned, Newman was drafted at pick 55 in 2000. There weren't too many players drafted in the 5 years prior or 5 years after that made it to 200 games... he played 268... and many of those other draftees has more natural talent than Chris.

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To succeed in that period required a lot of self motivation and determination. Newman did it in spite of being at Richmond... not because he was at Richmond. Newman worked hard and made the most of his opportunity.

I don't think Chris was anything to do with our poor culture... quite the opposite... I think the latter stages of his career and his leadership role was the beginning of turning things around. I haven't heard anyone from Richmond ever say anything negative about his time at the club. No overblown ego... humble, professional and hard working.

Don't know if he will get the job. I imagine people don't believe he has a hard enough edge, which is a similat criticism to McQualter. I've heard that McQualter can deliver a spray as well as anyone and can hit a player between the eyes when needed, just doesn't do it in public. Chris may well be the same.

I don't really know, I'll just have to trust that club makes the right choice and then surrounds whoever they choose with quality people, to build upon our strong culture and maximise our chances of further success.
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Chris Newman was responsible for the respect for the jumper culture if i recall correctly
 
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Wow there's some mighty weird stuff being spruiked in this thread.

Some of the best comedy I've heard in years. Keep it please I'm being thoroughly entertained.
 
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Interesting the Odds on sportsbet. Newman 2.25 Mini 3.00 was 1.70 a few weeks ago. Hansen and Skipworth both 10
 
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Interesting to note that the only players left that Newman played with are Dusty, Dillion, Tigger, and Kamdyn, perfect timing
 
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Bout time we had a retro style set up, player-coach, one captain and a boot-studder.
 
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If Newman is successful are there any players from Box Hill he could bring along?
 
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Go The Tiges! said:
Says a lot about the character of Wallace if that’s the case. Even if newman was the one to get rid of him he obviously didn’t let that stop him from seeing the good work he didn’t around the club! That’s impressive
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Yeah it is impressive from Wallace and I think that’s because of how Newman did it. He didn’t back stab or try to undermine Wallace. From all reports he fronted Wallace face to face and explained that it was in everyone’s best interests if Wallace was to resign.

Can’t help but be impressed with that. The sort of integrity that you’d want in a senior coach given difficult conversations come with the job.
 
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UKTiger said:
Many say they have withdrawn from the race but could well reconsider the job if the club ambition, support and money is there
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Don't understand this,tigers 25 million of reserves in the bank,only club with 6 consecutive 100 000 membership, and only Carr has withdrawn with interest from tigers,others were not selected in final.bunch.
 
The time is right to welcome home Newman , he will go with kids which is exactly what we need right now.
Some pain will come but knowing the Tiggs will rise from the ashes again .
 
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daniel30 said:
Question on Newman does the part he was part of our poor culture and losing one worry you ?. Is he able to make hard calls and be his own coach worries me.
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Box Hill is a magnificently run and coached vfl team,if Newman has been there a longtime, then he's a good choice ready to step.up.
 
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