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This is why the Tigers should appoint me as coach.
2008-2012
2008
.Trade prioty picks for another hack midfielder, look for a Johnston, Peveril or a hack of their ilk. Cover up the blunder by telling the fans "we need experience to nuture our rookies"
.Design a blueprint for the first 11 rounds, with emphasis on losing heavily early, to make the three wins you achieve in the 2nd half of the season acceptable. Finish 10th as to make 9th an improvement in 2009
2009
.Use 1st and 2nd round picks to gain two promising "in and under" midfielders. Avoid promising KPP's at all costs and claim Ray Hall is "really coming along"
.After losing the first 5 matches, hold a press conference and tell the fans it's a young list, still with plenty improvement to come. Predict a middle of the range finish, with more emphasis on player improvement than moving up the ladder
2010
.Delist Peveril and hope no one notices what a massive screw up it was, tell them you're happy with the "experiment" if questions are raised. Recruit Ottens again, Kingsley will be on his last legs and you'll need another soft footed old-timer to replace him.
.Water down rumours that Deledio is looking to be traded at season's end, deny the obvious fact that he's finally realised his potential and realised Richmond's lack of
.Revert back to basketball tactics in the face of adversity. The development of the youngsters will suffer amid negative tactics, but atleast it'll fool the fans for another week
2011
.Richardson retires before the trade period begins, leaving a gaping hole that can't be filled, due to never recruiting any KPP's. Deledio agrees to a one year deal, possibly out of sympathy
.Membership drops and reports of fans spitting at players are rife. After another 15 goals loss be sure to regain calm over the supporter base, claim that the club is moving forward and the age bracket of the core player group is almost at an optimum.
2012
.Trade the number one pick for two players with about 5 years of football left in their legs. Ottens is undergoing knee surgery so another hack forward is vital, possibly Tarrant by this stage, and Ling because you don't have enough "in and under" types
.Trade Deledio for a package deal with St. Kilda, gaining Milne, Montagna and a 4th round pick (bargain!) Prepare midseason statement for Milne's return of 3 goals by the half way mark
.Get an extension on your contract, Richmond are currently 2-15 but the age bracket of the core player group is almost right, milk another 5 years out of this line.
2013-2017
.Repeat process
2008-2012
2008
.Trade prioty picks for another hack midfielder, look for a Johnston, Peveril or a hack of their ilk. Cover up the blunder by telling the fans "we need experience to nuture our rookies"
.Design a blueprint for the first 11 rounds, with emphasis on losing heavily early, to make the three wins you achieve in the 2nd half of the season acceptable. Finish 10th as to make 9th an improvement in 2009
2009
.Use 1st and 2nd round picks to gain two promising "in and under" midfielders. Avoid promising KPP's at all costs and claim Ray Hall is "really coming along"
.After losing the first 5 matches, hold a press conference and tell the fans it's a young list, still with plenty improvement to come. Predict a middle of the range finish, with more emphasis on player improvement than moving up the ladder
2010
.Delist Peveril and hope no one notices what a massive screw up it was, tell them you're happy with the "experiment" if questions are raised. Recruit Ottens again, Kingsley will be on his last legs and you'll need another soft footed old-timer to replace him.
.Water down rumours that Deledio is looking to be traded at season's end, deny the obvious fact that he's finally realised his potential and realised Richmond's lack of
.Revert back to basketball tactics in the face of adversity. The development of the youngsters will suffer amid negative tactics, but atleast it'll fool the fans for another week
2011
.Richardson retires before the trade period begins, leaving a gaping hole that can't be filled, due to never recruiting any KPP's. Deledio agrees to a one year deal, possibly out of sympathy
.Membership drops and reports of fans spitting at players are rife. After another 15 goals loss be sure to regain calm over the supporter base, claim that the club is moving forward and the age bracket of the core player group is almost at an optimum.
2012
.Trade the number one pick for two players with about 5 years of football left in their legs. Ottens is undergoing knee surgery so another hack forward is vital, possibly Tarrant by this stage, and Ling because you don't have enough "in and under" types
.Trade Deledio for a package deal with St. Kilda, gaining Milne, Montagna and a 4th round pick (bargain!) Prepare midseason statement for Milne's return of 3 goals by the half way mark
.Get an extension on your contract, Richmond are currently 2-15 but the age bracket of the core player group is almost right, milk another 5 years out of this line.
2013-2017
.Repeat process

