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Alex Rance
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Grigg now Rance.... we need to get use to our former players at other clubs.
I see it as a positive... shows we help develop blokes who can stay in the industry if that's what they aim for.
Easy to see any of Riewoldt, Lambert, Cotchin, Edwards and Grimes, amongst others, being sort after should they choose to follow that path.
Just like Balmey..... deep down they'll always be Richmond men!
I see it as a positive... shows we help develop blokes who can stay in the industry if that's what they aim for.
Easy to see any of Riewoldt, Lambert, Cotchin, Edwards and Grimes, amongst others, being sort after should they choose to follow that path.
Just like Balmey..... deep down they'll always be Richmond men!
Yes think how many premierships we could have won..
Not that unusual for ex-players to be told to get experience elsewhere first before coming back.
Regardless I couldn't care if they're ex-Richmond or not. Just get the best avaialable in the coaching ranks.
Dead to me, that’s what I say ,dead to me 
, seriously good luck to him, I wish him all the best , except while he’s at Essendon
, seriously good luck to him, I wish him all the best , except while he’s at Essendon
It's not about ripping anyone's heads off. There is the "I don't need to address that cause he's a good/competent guy" approach. It's a lot more nuanced.
We lost Newman, Grigg, now Rance. No big deal.
Having collective think is a bad outcome. Bringing new ideas in to challenge things, including development, should be encouraged. Nothing to be gained by being insular.
Tigers great Alex Rance joins Bombers as development coach
Essendon have appointed Richmond premiership player Alex Rance as a development coach in an enormous coup, while former Eagle Jaymie Graham has flown to cross-town rivals Fremantlewww.theage.com.au
I saw that headline and my face contorted into repulsion.
I'm not worried we continue to lose our ex players to other clubs in coaching, they need to gain their experience somewhere. Once gained they can come back to us stronger in knowledge and development. It's good they go, see how other clubs are running.
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The funny bit:
Essendon supporters circa 2019:
no way is Alex Rance one of the great defenders. Not even close to Fletcher.
Essendon supporters today:
we just signed the greatest defender in history to develop our young defenders and maybe slip on the boots for us in a couple of games too.
Essendon supporters circa 2019:
no way is Alex Rance one of the great defenders. Not even close to Fletcher.
Essendon supporters today:
we just signed the greatest defender in history to develop our young defenders and maybe slip on the boots for us in a couple of games too.
Dimma & Most of our current & former assistants have come from other clubs. It's no big deal that Alex has gone to another club for experience, it's also a normal thing in the AFL.
Geez there's a lot of precious petals on this forum sometimes.
Geez there's a lot of precious petals on this forum sometimes.
I think its safe to assume Dimma and him have had a fall out. Not sure why but if I had to guess it would be due to a difference of opinion over his ability to get back for finals in 2019.
We won't see him back at Punt Rd while Dimma is around.
We won't see him back at Punt Rd while Dimma is around.
I know I should be happy for him, and hopefully, he becomes a great coach and ends up back at Richmond, but I can't help but feel like my nails have just been pulled out knowing that Alex Rance will be at Essendon....
TF, I think I agree with you re: the nails pulled out stuff.I know I should be happy for him, and hopefully, he becomes a great coach and ends up back at Richmond, but I can't help but feel like my nails have just been pulled out knowing that Alex Rance will be at Essendon....
I don't expect our retirees/champs to come back to Richmond for their 1st coaching gig. Or even their 2nd/3rd gig.
Agree with most posters here that they should go to other clubs to broaden their horizons - Grigg, Newman, Rancey elsewhere is not an issue for me.
Insular clubs who don't embrace outside fresh ideas end up like the Blues (with their powerful internal mafia of ex-players/wealthy board members). Or the Cats who bring in ex-players as assistants.
New, fresh ideas are the lifeblood of good business I think.
But the BOMBERS - its like nails on a blackboard stuff.
And how's the headlines.....'massive coup'.
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Of any clubs he could have gone to, Essendon or Geelong would be last on my preference list.
Can't say i'm wishing him the best in this particular phase of his career, similar to how Essendon supporters wouldn't have wished him the best in his playing career. But i'll always have a soft spot for Rancey as a tigers champion. Just hope he doesn't turn into the Kevin Sheedy of this era.
Can't say i'm wishing him the best in this particular phase of his career, similar to how Essendon supporters wouldn't have wished him the best in his playing career. But i'll always have a soft spot for Rancey as a tigers champion. Just hope he doesn't turn into the Kevin Sheedy of this era.
There is also the lingering disappointment/contradiction that he cut his career short to break his obsession with football and focus on his family. We all get it and don't wish to begrudge him.
However it's that feeling as a fan of being denied seeing such a superstar of your club break up with you.
And now he is dating with the bombers!
It's a bit like your ex-girlfriend is cheating on you, and you have no right to complain but can't help it.
