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tiggywigs said:
It makes sense.
It says to the players, we are backing him in.
And if he flops, they can cut him early and cop the pain of a payout (the club is no longer a financial basket case).
The club can afford the pay out more than player morale issues caused by a lack of support for the coach.
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My thoughts exactly, really happy with the move by the club.
 
Barry_Badrinath said:
List of coaches that have coached Richmond to 3 finals series in a row:

Frank "Checker" Hughes
Jack Dyer
Tom Hafey
Damien Hardwick

That's it. Kind of impressive when you consider where he started from back in 2009/10
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More like a spot the difference lineup Bazza
 

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AstroboyUK said:
how far has this club come in the last 5 years? Richmond signing coach is a non-issue...that's how far!
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Still far away from glory..! We need to be known as a club who wins premierships not the one who signs a coach without issues...!
However, I am happy for Dimma and hope he delivers some success in the next 2 years...
 
what is f****ing stupid is these muppets that suggest its all good because even if he f**ks up we can cut him early and pay him out because we are no longer a basket case and have the funds...thats how we became a f***ng basket case FFS.
The board is playing the fraud card now....ie the spin and BS is still working so why change it. What is this shit, takes the pressure off and removes speculation. So we dont want our coach to be under pressure to perform yes? Does that translate to onfield f**k ups where our players go missing because they too are sliding along on their contracts? F***ing stupid club is starting to piss me off with this type of shit
 
Longer term contracts can result in a better success rate.

Hardwicks basically got 3 years to win, or convince us he could win, a premiership. If he only had 1 year he would be more inclined to play experienced players that are underperforming over younger less experience players with more potential. Given the position of our list I think there will be a few situations like this in the near future and Hardwick needs to be in the best frame of mind to make the right decisions. I think round 1/2 selection will be interesting in this regard and ongoing selection depending on our performance.

It also gives Hardwick the opportunity to have the right players recruited (if required) in order to help us win a flag.
 
CoggaRules said:
what is f****ing stupid is these muppets that suggest its all good because even if he f**ks up we can cut him early and pay him out because we are no longer a basket case and have the funds...thats how we became a f***ng basket case FFS.
The board is playing the fraud card now....ie the spin and BS is still working so why change it. What is this shit, takes the pressure off and removes speculation. So we dont want our coach to be under pressure to perform yes? Does that translate to onfield f**k ups where our players go missing because they too are sliding along on their contracts? F***ing stupid club is starting to piss me off with this type of shit
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CoggaRules said:
what is f****ing stupid is these muppets that suggest its all good because even if he f**ks up we can cut him early and pay him out because we are no longer a basket case and have the funds...thats how we became a f***ng basket case FFS.
The board is playing the fraud card now....ie the spin and BS is still working so why change it. What is this shit, takes the pressure off and removes speculation. So we dont want our coach to be under pressure to perform yes? Does that translate to onfield f**k ups where our players go missing because they too are sliding along on their contracts? F***ing stupid club is starting to piss me off with this type of shit
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So angry :(
 

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_Wang_ said:
So angry :(
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we now also have star shots to announce this stuff ..like wtf is going on here??
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docko911 said:
Longer term contracts can result in a better success rate.

Hardwicks basically got 3 years to win, or convince us he could win, a premiership. If he only had 1 year he would be more inclined to play experienced players that are underperforming over younger less experience players with more potential. Given the position of our list I think there will be a few situations like this in the near future and Hardwick needs to be in the best frame of mind to make the right decisions. I think round 1/2 selection will be interesting in this regard and ongoing selection depending on our performance.

It also gives Hardwick the opportunity to have the right players recruited (if required) in order to help us win a flag.
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yeah he was playing McBean, Elton, McDonough etc rather than picking the Newmans etc ;)
 
_Wang_ said:
So angry :(
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not to mention the lack of respect for our coach (134 games - 66 wins, 67 losses D 2) who is now the third-longest serving coach in Richmond’s history behind;
  • Tommy Hafey (248 games W 173–L 73–D 2 and 4 premierships) and
  • Jack Dyer (226 games W 135– L 89–D 2 and 1 coaching premiership)

Living in rarefied air is Dimma
 
Rubber Hips said:
not to mention the lack of respect for our coach (134 games - 66 wins, 67 losses D 2) who is now the third-longest serving coach in Richmond’s history behind;
  • Tommy Hafey (248 games W 173–L 73–D 2 and 4 premierships) and
  • Jack Dyer (226 games W 135– L 89–D 2 and 1 coaching premiership)

Living in rarefied air is Dimma
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:drunk: yeah....more rarified air is that Dimma has coached 3 finals and lost 3 so he only needs to get 1 more and he will equal Tommy who lost 4 out of 20 finals with the tiges ;)
 
I really can't make my mind up about Dimma. He's done some brilliant coaching and seems to be adaptable from week to week with strategies but needs to be more willing to adapt within games and adjust quicker when it looks like things are about to unravel. Some of his selection decisions have seem flawed as well but I'm not sure that's cost us games. I think it's best to stick with the guy for now while the club is stable. At least he's a good bloke lol not like little angry man Clarko (I'll take his record but not his shitc**t personality)
 
Barry_Badrinath said:
List of coaches that have coached Richmond to 3 finals series in a row:

Frank "Checker" Hughes
Jack Dyer
Tom Hafey
Damien Hardwick

That's it. Kind of impressive when you consider where he started from back in 2009/10
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I dont think Dimma has what it takes to win a flag for this club
 

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CoggaRules said:
what is f****ing stupid is these muppets that suggest its all good because even if he f**ks up we can cut him early and pay him out because we are no longer a basket case and have the funds...thats how we became a f***ng basket case FFS.
The board is playing the fraud card now....ie the spin and BS is still working so why change it. What is this shit, takes the pressure off and removes speculation. So we dont want our coach to be under pressure to perform yes? Does that translate to onfield f**k ups where our players go missing because they too are sliding along on their contracts? F***ing stupid club is starting to piss me off with this type of shit
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rant needs more 'dude' ;)
 
docko911 said:
Longer term contracts can result in a better success rate.

Hardwicks basically got 3 years to win, or convince us he could win, a premiership. If he only had 1 year he would be more inclined to play experienced players that are underperforming over younger less experience players with more potential. Given the position of our list I think there will be a few situations like this in the near future and Hardwick needs to be in the best frame of mind to make the right decisions. I think round 1/2 selection will be interesting in this regard and ongoing selection depending on our performance.

It also gives Hardwick the opportunity to have the right players recruited (if required) in order to help us win a flag.
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Sounds good but with respect, a little naïve or maybe not hard nosed enough. . Couple of points here, 1) he has already been playing experienced players during his tenure instead of trialling the younger guys in the time he has been here. It is his game style. Having only 1 year I don't think would have made any difference,
and 2) we have had the opportunity to recruit the right players for a long time. And have we? Granted it's getting better but still has a way to go, especially with later picks. Maybe this year will be the exception. While recruiting is someone else's responsibility, giving Dimma 3 more years isn't going to affect it and I don't reckon it will suddenly dramatically improve and become the magic wand.

I'm with those who wonder why we jumped in at this stage. Dimma should be under pressure, most importantly to improve his match day selections and tactics. When those kpi's show that he has learnt from the previous 3 years, then give him an extension.
I understand stability and the players love him and he is a good guy, and he has been good for Richmond and so on and I agree but......if our goal is to win a flag, then we have to be a lot more aggressive in our approach.
However, if we are happy enough with what we have achieved over the last 3 years, and are prepared to accept that level, ok, then keep doing more of the same.
 
The WTF factor on this extension suggests there is something behind this and it aint "oh he has taken us to 3 consecutive final series". Tipping this is politically motivated in terms of the board and reelections. Its the only viable excuse...I mean yeah Bucks got 1 and yeah he hasnt taken the scum to 3 consecutive finals, but yeah also he has been visibly chiselling that list into one that can hit September and stay in the race after week 1. We on the other hand have been doing diddly squat outside busting our butts to get in, discounting any form of blooding for the future and get our arses handed to us when we see our deficiencies first hand, when our top players are spent and cant run another meter....Just dont get what Benny's game is...it beyond logical to at most extend by a year...its quite astonishing as to what their prime motive is
 
CoggaRules said:
what is f****ing stupid is these muppets that suggest its all good because even if he f**ks up we can cut him early and pay him out because we are no longer a basket case and have the funds...thats how we became a f***ng basket case.
The board is playing the fraud card now....ie the spin and BS is still working so why change it. What is this shit, takes the pressure off and removes speculation. So we dont want our coach to be under pressure to perform yes? Does that translate to onfield f**k ups where our players go missing because they too are sliding along on their contracts? F***ing stupid club is starting to piss me off with this type of shit
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We don't want another rushed inclusion like Griffiths and Conca were in the finals even though they haven't played a game in weeks.

That kind of decision making seems like it is because of the pressure he was in. Giving him a 2 year contract gives him a clear mind to make sound decisions, and that is what the club wants if he is going to coach this year anyway.

That is my take on this
 

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