Neil Balme - Bring him back

[tigers80]

Sounds like Balme is in the Qld quaratine hub with Edwards etc. Therefore back with the group next week 15 Sept.

Balme is still in Melb.

 

[Smoking Aces]

Balme is still in Melb.

100% he is.

 

[Ice]

100% he is.

disappointing

 

[leon]

Apparently they much preferred to be on their own.
BG said in an interview that the decision was taken in trying to help reduce the costs to the AFL.

Right. How nice of us. And lovely how Gill showed their appreciation with by far the harshest penalties for Covid breaches? Are they fair compared to the Colonwood ones?

 

[tigermouseau]

It’s being reported on 3AW that Balmey is off to Crows. Not happy Jan.

 

[waiting]

It’s being reported on 3AW that Balmey is off to Crows. Not happy Jan.

Drums are beating louder.
Heard it a while ago and posted it.
We find ourselves again contemplating losing him .

Will be so disappointed if this eventuates.

 

[btoz_01]

Drums are beating louder.
Heard it a while ago and posted it.
We find ourselves again contemplating losing him .

Will be so disappointed if this eventuates.

Very disappointing
He had a huge part in turning us around to become the club we are now. He should be at RFC for life

 

[Dev Tiger]

Hope we don't loose him. Collingwood made the mistake of demoting him and he came to us and played a critical role in calming the ship. I think we are too age focused in Australian sport. Bill Belichick is about the same age and he still goes all right. Would hate to see him at the Power Rangers.

 

[Baloo]

Like many involved in our turn around and leap to dominance, I don't begrudge them if they decide to move on. They have accomplished what they set out to do in a way I doubt anyone thought they could. Eternal thanks for everything.

Also happier to see him go to a basket-case like Crows rather than a potential near term premiership threat. Will be fun to see how Balme and Ricciuto get along

 

[Spirit of Jack]

Not good if true.

 

[King Kong]

It’s being reported on 3AW that Balmey is off to Crows. Not happy Jan.

Cue the doors song.............The End

 

[TrialByVideo]

Listened to Balmey speak when he initially was given his over arching role of Senior Club Advisor.

Didn't appear to have cracked it then and was quick to add that we wanted to retain other highly rated people like Blair Hartley etc.

I think he's already given us a year more than he intended and if he get's a nice little boost to his super, then I for one don't begrudge him and will forever feel grateful for his role in us becoming a powerhouse again.

It's nearly like..... we broke that club.... Let's go fix it.
Wouldn't it be hilarious if the power can't win it before the crows come good!

I've always loved Balmey regardless of whether he's been with us or against us.... probably how I'll view Dimma, if and when he leaves to coach elsewhere!

 

[caesar]

Yes Balmey had an immediate and calming impact and the success is there for all to see.

Part of bringing Balmey to Richmond was to mentor the demoted Dan Richardson who had NFI.

Thankfully the baton was never passed back to Richardson as after winning the 2017 Premiership Essendon in their wisdom thought they had poached the next big thing to Balmey, (that's turned out well ).

After the 2019 Premiership succession plan two was enacted basically splitting Balmey's role between Tim Livingston and Blair Hartley and shunting Balmey to a role he may or may not have been happy with. What he wouldn't have been happy about would being stuck back in Melbourne behind a desk away from the hub hustle and bustle and interaction with coaches and players.
Covid has given him plenty of time for reflection.

Hope he stays.

 

[seven]

It’s being reported on 3AW that Balmey is off to Crows. Not happy Jan.

Wait and see. a lot crap gets thrown around this time of year

 

[tigers80]

The good doctor knows and I have an appointment Monday will ask the question.

 

[jb03]

Seems he has been sidelined to some extent. Heard rumblings from within that internally not loved as much as externally.

 

[Dont Argue]

Crows been chasing.
Balme going nowhere.
Fact.

 

[Tenacious]

Crows been chasing.
Balme going nowhere.
Fact.

Wont argue that

 

[tigerman]

Yes Balmey had an immediate and calming impact and the success is there for all to see.

Part of bringing Balmey to Richmond was to mentor the demoted Dan Richardson who had NFI.

Thankfully the baton was never passed back to Richardson as after winning the 2017 Premiership Essendon in their wisdom thought they had poached the next big thing to Balmey, (that's turned out well ).

After the 2019 Premiership succession plan two was enacted basically splitting Balmey's role between Tim Livingston and Blair Hartley and shunting Balmey to a role he may or may not have been happy with. What he wouldn't have been happy about would being stuck back in Melbourne behind a desk away from the hub hustle and bustle and interaction with coaches and players.
Covid has given him plenty of time for reflection.

Hope he stays.

From memory, I think it was Balmey's suggestion for him to move sideways, giving Livingston and Hartley the opportunity to broaden their roles. I think it was mentioned that it might prevent them being poached by other clubs.

I hope he stays too, Richmond is his home.

 

[caesar]

From memory, I think it was Balmey's suggestion for him to move sideways, giving Livingston and Hartley the opportunity to broaden their roles. I think it was mentioned that it might prevent them being poached by other clubs.

I hope he stays too, Richmond is his home.

Whoever's suggestion it was it was all about a succession plan which is soundly based.

Here is what was said at the time.

Tigers make structural changes to football department

Richmond football department staff Tim Livingstone and Blair Hartley have been promoted to senior management roles under structural changes announced by the Club today.

www.richmondfc.com.au