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Frawley plea for assistants
By Caroline Wilson
August 6, 2004
The futures of Darren Crocker, Wayne Brittain and Paul Spargo are in doubt.
Departing Richmond coach Danny Frawley has delivered a plea on behalf of his three assistants amid the inevitable speculation of a shake-up at Tigerland.
With Terry Wallace expected to sign a four-year deal with the club within a week, Frawley admitted yesterday he feared for his lieutenants Wayne Brittain, Darren Crocker and Paul Spargo - none of whom have been guaranteed a job next season.
Frawley said all three men should not be lost to the industry. "The sooner we as a club make a decision, the sooner these guys will know where they are," said Frawley. "It's not only senior coaches, there's a lot of very well-credentialled assistants in limbo land as well."
Former Kangaroo Crocker has worked alongside Frawley since 2000, and almost two years ago knocked back an opportunity to return to Arden Street to assist Dean Laidley. Brittain, sacked by Carlton at the end of 2002, chose Richmond over an assistant's position at Melbourne.
"Our stoppage work under Wayne has improved tremendously," said Frawley. "He's just a very good football coach, good at nurturing the boys and he doesn't suffer fools. We were being killed out of the centre before he came and now we are ranked fourth in the competition at stoppage work."
Frawley said Matthew Richardson's form this season and Kayne Pettifer's improvement could be attributed to Crocker's work with the Tiger forwards. "While we haven't been winning games, his work with certain forwards has made them better players," he said.
Of former Kangaroo Spargo, Frawley said: "He has just been terrific at Coburg. He's of the John Kennedy school - there's no grey areas for him, which is just a great asset to have at a footy club. It is not their fault the club's where it's at and I just hope people recognise that there are still a hell of a lot of good people at our club."
Tigers football boss Greg Miller conceded he could not guarantee any jobs in the football department beyond 2004. Recruiter Greg Beck is one who looks certain to be replaced.
"All I've said to them is to retain their professionalism over the remaining weeks," said Miller. "When the new coach comes on board, he will appraise them. But I could make them no promises until the new coach arrives.
"That's the merry-go-round, isn't it? I can't say much more except I've always been a big believer in the new coach putting his stamp on the place."
Peter Rohde's assistants at the Western Bulldogs - Chris Bond, Alan Richardson and Leon Cameron - will also face scrutiny, along with George Stone, Donald McDonald and Gavin Crosisca at Hawthorn. Gary Ayres' assistants in Adelaide - notably Peter Curran - also face a shake-up.
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Future in doubt?
C'mon Danny wake up to yourself! The 3 stooges are going to be cut! They'd be lucky to get a run as a boot studders!
Brittain must have the worst record of a Coach or Assistant in the history of the game.
Wouldn't mind Leon Cameron as an Assistant - smart fella. Bondy might be alright too.
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Frawley plea for assistants
By Caroline Wilson
August 6, 2004
The futures of Darren Crocker, Wayne Brittain and Paul Spargo are in doubt.
Departing Richmond coach Danny Frawley has delivered a plea on behalf of his three assistants amid the inevitable speculation of a shake-up at Tigerland.
With Terry Wallace expected to sign a four-year deal with the club within a week, Frawley admitted yesterday he feared for his lieutenants Wayne Brittain, Darren Crocker and Paul Spargo - none of whom have been guaranteed a job next season.
Frawley said all three men should not be lost to the industry. "The sooner we as a club make a decision, the sooner these guys will know where they are," said Frawley. "It's not only senior coaches, there's a lot of very well-credentialled assistants in limbo land as well."
Former Kangaroo Crocker has worked alongside Frawley since 2000, and almost two years ago knocked back an opportunity to return to Arden Street to assist Dean Laidley. Brittain, sacked by Carlton at the end of 2002, chose Richmond over an assistant's position at Melbourne.
"Our stoppage work under Wayne has improved tremendously," said Frawley. "He's just a very good football coach, good at nurturing the boys and he doesn't suffer fools. We were being killed out of the centre before he came and now we are ranked fourth in the competition at stoppage work."
Frawley said Matthew Richardson's form this season and Kayne Pettifer's improvement could be attributed to Crocker's work with the Tiger forwards. "While we haven't been winning games, his work with certain forwards has made them better players," he said.
Of former Kangaroo Spargo, Frawley said: "He has just been terrific at Coburg. He's of the John Kennedy school - there's no grey areas for him, which is just a great asset to have at a footy club. It is not their fault the club's where it's at and I just hope people recognise that there are still a hell of a lot of good people at our club."
Tigers football boss Greg Miller conceded he could not guarantee any jobs in the football department beyond 2004. Recruiter Greg Beck is one who looks certain to be replaced.
"All I've said to them is to retain their professionalism over the remaining weeks," said Miller. "When the new coach comes on board, he will appraise them. But I could make them no promises until the new coach arrives.
"That's the merry-go-round, isn't it? I can't say much more except I've always been a big believer in the new coach putting his stamp on the place."
Peter Rohde's assistants at the Western Bulldogs - Chris Bond, Alan Richardson and Leon Cameron - will also face scrutiny, along with George Stone, Donald McDonald and Gavin Crosisca at Hawthorn. Gary Ayres' assistants in Adelaide - notably Peter Curran - also face a shake-up.
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Future in doubt?
C'mon Danny wake up to yourself! The 3 stooges are going to be cut! They'd be lucky to get a run as a boot studders!
Brittain must have the worst record of a Coach or Assistant in the history of the game.
Wouldn't mind Leon Cameron as an Assistant - smart fella. Bondy might be alright too.
