Brian barges back to Tigerland
11:19:14 AM Tue 1 February, 2005
Tony Greenberg
richmondfc.com.au
Two decades after leaving Richmond as a player, Brian Taylor has returned to Tigerland as a specialist coach.
Taylor, who kicked 527 goals in 140 games during an illustrious career with the Tigers from 1980-84, and then Collingwood from 1985-90, is back at Punt Road helping senior coach Terry Wallace formulate a potent forward set-up.
“We needed someone to develop a structure in our forward line and to show our forwards the best way to lead and use their bodies, etc., and Brian fitted the bill ideally . . .” Wallace said.
“BT had a fine career as a full-forward in league football, he has a really sound knowledge of the game, and he’s stayed involved over the years with his media work. He’s certainly a valuable acquisition to our coaching team.”
Wallace used Taylor in a similar capacity during his coaching stint with the Western Bulldogs and was most impressed with the former spearhead star’s output.
“He first came to my attention when he was coaching at Carey Grammar and the raps on him there were pretty big,” Wallace said.
“I got him to come along and help out with the Bulldogs’ forward, and I thought he did a very good job there.
“So, with his Tiger connection we thought it’d be terrific to get him back here . . . We’re always looking for Richmond people to get involved with us if they’re suited to a particular role, as with Brian and Merv Keane, who recently returned to the Club as a member of our football sub-committee.”
Taylor, who kicked 156 goals in 43 senior games for Richmond and still holds the Club record of 15 goals (out of 22), scored in a reserves match against North Melbourne in 1981, was particularly keen to renew his association wit the Tigers.
“He’s giving up his time for us on a voluntary basis with one training session per week to help out with our forward structure, which is great,” Wallace said.
“We feel we’ve got the goalkicking area covered off with Dave Wheadon and Brian Royal, our skills coaches. But BT adds another important dimension to our coaching panel with his all-round forward-line expertise.”
I thought this was pretty interesting, tho i think there are some other champs i'd prefer to return home first.
11:19:14 AM Tue 1 February, 2005
Tony Greenberg
richmondfc.com.au
Two decades after leaving Richmond as a player, Brian Taylor has returned to Tigerland as a specialist coach.
Taylor, who kicked 527 goals in 140 games during an illustrious career with the Tigers from 1980-84, and then Collingwood from 1985-90, is back at Punt Road helping senior coach Terry Wallace formulate a potent forward set-up.
“We needed someone to develop a structure in our forward line and to show our forwards the best way to lead and use their bodies, etc., and Brian fitted the bill ideally . . .” Wallace said.
“BT had a fine career as a full-forward in league football, he has a really sound knowledge of the game, and he’s stayed involved over the years with his media work. He’s certainly a valuable acquisition to our coaching team.”
Wallace used Taylor in a similar capacity during his coaching stint with the Western Bulldogs and was most impressed with the former spearhead star’s output.
“He first came to my attention when he was coaching at Carey Grammar and the raps on him there were pretty big,” Wallace said.
“I got him to come along and help out with the Bulldogs’ forward, and I thought he did a very good job there.
“So, with his Tiger connection we thought it’d be terrific to get him back here . . . We’re always looking for Richmond people to get involved with us if they’re suited to a particular role, as with Brian and Merv Keane, who recently returned to the Club as a member of our football sub-committee.”
Taylor, who kicked 156 goals in 43 senior games for Richmond and still holds the Club record of 15 goals (out of 22), scored in a reserves match against North Melbourne in 1981, was particularly keen to renew his association wit the Tigers.
“He’s giving up his time for us on a voluntary basis with one training session per week to help out with our forward structure, which is great,” Wallace said.
“We feel we’ve got the goalkicking area covered off with Dave Wheadon and Brian Royal, our skills coaches. But BT adds another important dimension to our coaching panel with his all-round forward-line expertise.”
I thought this was pretty interesting, tho i think there are some other champs i'd prefer to return home first.
