Toast Dan Richardson

[Capitano_Cotch]

In an era where footballers have more freedom to move clubs, the Richmond Football Club and Dan Richardson in particular have done a brilliant job in keeping our list together.
Earlier in the year we saw Cotchin commit long term for 5 years.
This was followed by Martin committing for an extra 2.
Rance was next with 4 years, and then obviously today we saw our superstar full forward sign for an extra 3 years.
3 out of those 4 deals were done with a minimum of fuss.
Cotchin, Martin and Riewoldt all just signed without any media speculation whatsoever.
I believe all these signings came as a surprise not only to the Richmond supporters but also to the media.
All 3 players still had at least 1 year remaining on their deals and decided to extend early.
This is a sign of a strong club.
Alex Rance' contract situation was difficult for obvious reasons, but he too praised Dan for understanding the situation.

Well done, Richo.
You deserve a lot of credit for being able to keep such a good group of players together in a time where player loyalty has come into question.

 

[GroggSquad]

Credit to Dan for keeping the list together, but he simply must land a quality free agent (not 'delisted' either) this off-season. Putting the delisted Miles & Hunt pickups aside, the Hampson trade cannot be the only move the man makes in 3 years.

 

[TJTIGER]

I think these signings by Dan can only assist us in being very appealing to a free agent. Great to see all the signings (A few people had doubts about him though).

I wonder how many clubs have a record like ours as far as losing NO players to free agency ?

 

[Barry_Badrinath]

Homemade > bought

It's cheaper too

 

[Ned_Flanders]

Isn't he one that the "sack everyone" brigade think should be sacked because of his inability to ensure we get a big fish?

 

[JR82]

Jack signing early allows us to be "ready to rumble" in the off season as we know for the next couple of years how much we can spend etc

 

[_DBF_]

I think these signings by Dan can only assist us in being very appealing to a free agent. Great to see all the signings (A few people had doubts about him though).

I wonder how many clubs have a record like ours as far as losing NO players to free agency ?

We 'lost' Matt White to Free Agency

 

[Calcium Man]

We 'lost' Matt White to Free Agency

Such a gun that guy

 

[RichoLedio]

Has been a fantastic pick up for us

 

[tigs2010]

He couldn't get the coveted signature of Tommy Derickx. Sack him

 

[RichoLedio]

He couldn't get the coveted signature of Tommy Derickx. Sack him

He was the key to everything

 

[Nostradumbass]

Jack signing early allows us to be "ready to rumble" in the off season as we know for the next couple of years how much we can spend etc

Exactly. Exciting times coming up.

 

[theyellowsash]

Isn't he one that the "sack everyone" brigade think should be sacked because of his inability to ensure we get a big fish?

no thats blair hartley for constantly bringing hunt/thomas/pettard/miller/hampson types to the club

 

[pebblestone]

Love how there's no talk, no fuss either way, just a steady stream of re-signings of all our best players. Would much rather hear nothing even as in the case of Alex Rance, than have some saga played out in the media/public realm.

Loving what's happening down at the club at the moment.

 

[SpudsLoveChild]

Thought we'd lost Rance and so happy to see that the club's strategy is paying dividends.
I can't remember a time where we actually built a list and retained talent as we do now.

It's getting hot in here
So take off all your clothes

 

[DontArgue4]

He couldn't get the coveted signature of Tommy Derickx. Sack him

Are you dumb? We let him go so he could come back in 3 years where we are in our window.

 

[tigs2010]

Are you dumb? We let him go so he could come back in 3 years where we are in our window.

Oh wow that is genius. Can't believe didn't think of it myself.

 

[Livonski]

Credit to Dan for keeping the list together, but he simply must land a quality free agent (not 'delisted' either) this off-season. Putting the delisted Miles & Hunt pickups aside, the Hampson trade cannot be the only move the man makes in 3 years.

Post #2 is a sledge on the Hampson trade?

 

[johnno77]

Such a gun that guy

Yes he is......


POP!

 

[Barry_Badrinath]

The list is currently at the stage where they are nearly all on a Dan Richardson negotiated contract. Foley's obscene 400-500k contract from 2012 will be coming to an end and he won't be getting anywhere near that this time (if he gets one at all). Deledio is the other big one from the pre-Richardson days, but his salary is pretty reasonable for his ability.

 

[Wacky Tiger]

The list is currently at the stage where they are nearly all on a Dan Richardson negotiated contract. Foley's obscene 400-500k contract from 2012 will be coming to an end and he won't be getting anywhere near that this time (if he gets one at all). Deledio is the other big one from the pre-Richardson days, but his salary is pretty reasonable for his ability.

Lids must have done his just before Richo came in then as I thought it wasn't that long ago he signed

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

My bad...saw the thread heading and thought that Richo had fathered a baby boy...a son he called Dan...

 

[GroggSquad]

Post #2 is a sledge on the Hampson trade?

That wasn't the point of the post. I just reckon we need to be bringing ready-made talent in from outside of the draft while Deledio & Maric are still playing decent footy. Dan talked up a massive war-chest to spend on a big signing the past 2 years, but nothing was done in trade week both years. Now is the time to bring in a Dangerfield or Treloar type. It could be the difference between just making finals & being a genuine flag contender. Think big

 

[Barry_Badrinath]

Lids must have done his just before Richo came in then as I thought it wasn't that long ago he signed

He signed during the 2012 season. His contract was running out at the end of the year and GWS had the rights to poach him if they wanted. He ended up signing for about $3,000,000 for 5 years (2013-17).

Richo joined in early 2013.

 

[Bojangles17]

He s one of the best in the business , RFC royalty with his old man bones Richardson no 17 a premiership player, capt , coach and prez