Rate Dimma's match day coaching.

[Nostradumbass]

OK Lads, have at it, give Dimma a rating out of 10 for his match day coaching so far this year.

 

[Strawbs]

Reckon it's a pretty difficult task given how important the assistant coaches are in the scheme of things.

 

[captain blood 17]

I'll go. 7 out of 10. Has been out coached a couple of times this year (and you could say that about any coach), but for the majority, he has been very good.

 

[tunksy]

yep compared to the first and second years where it was more about developing the players hes proven he can be a match day coach. at least he admits when the coaching panel make mistakes. i think hes the right guy for the job

 

[Bojangles17]

8/10 we appearl to be much better prepared for opposition than same time last year, and genrally holding opponent to relatively low scores. Still room for improvement but come along way from 12 months ago where i would have answered 6.5/10

 

[Nostradumbass]

Reckon it's a pretty difficult task given how important the assistant coaches are in the scheme of things.

That's a fair call but I think ultimately is comes down to the head coach. I was critical of him early on in that he wouldn't change things when there was problems the Footscray match from last year sticks out, that seems to have been addressed. I think he's going well, I also think his development and the relationship he has with the playing group is excellent. I'll admit I hated the bloke when he played.

 

[juss]

The rotation of Deledio, Cotchin and Martin through the forward line has been great. Whenever we need a goal it seems like one of them has been there. Likewise we seem to be getting the match ups right in defense, particularly the use of Rance and Grimes. He also seems to have the players playing for the team, doing their specific roles. I know it sounds fluffy, but it's really important. I give him a 9 out of 10. Would be a 10 if we had managed to get over the line against the eagles, cats and bombers.

 

[scarecrow2k1]

9/10

- Tries new lineup options such as Martin/Cotchin up forward
- Probably takes a lot of the credit for Deledio's rise this year
- Has found the perfect balance of defensive pressure vs flair in the backline

 

[JackNah_8]

So far I would give him a 7.5/10, each week he keeps improving.

I think he is the best coach for us, and can't imagine anyone else coaching Richmond.

 

[Frank Grimes]

I think I would rate him about 7.5/10 as a match day coach. But as far as development of the team I would rate him 9/10 and preparation and organisation pre-game I would rate him 8/10.

 

[theflea]

ive heard that most of gameday plans are done during the week. so 90% of plans are preplanned. unless your in the coaches box you cant get an accurate assessment to the game dynamics.

 

[cairo tiger]

tactics are pre planned. then yo need to react to changes as they happen. long way to go. 6/7 out of 10

 

[Heisenberg_]

Would love to hear Rayzorwires opinion of Dimwit Hardwick the "Essendon accountant"

He sure has disappeared

 

[captain blood 17]

Lol, thread needs more he who can't be named

 

[The Rusty Trombone]

Lol, thread needs more he who can't be named

Be careful what you wish for. The peace and quite has been invigorating for all of us.

 

[captain blood 17]

Be careful what you wish for. The peace and quite has been invigorating for all of us.

Lol, it must be killing Voldemort, oh shit, wait.......

 

[Livonski]

ive heard that most of gameday plans are done during the week. so 90% of plans are preplanned. unless your in the coaches box you cant get an accurate assessment to the game dynamics.

Spot on. I think match day is impossible to judge because we've got no idea what is done on the day.
All the strategic stuff is pre planned and I think that's worked pretty well.

Lots of bullshit from some on here about structure but that's one thing we can say has been successful. Went smaller and quicker for defensive pressure inside our 50 against Swans. Ins worked well this week, Griff and TV (ignored again!) versus Grimes, Miller and Batch out.

And so for me, match day is impossible to judge. But strategically in terms of planning, matchups and set plays I reckon he's done a good job.

 

[CotchIsKing]

Coaching is a team effort with, as has been previously stated, a lot done during the week with contingency planning also included.

That said 3 points I think the coaching panel are doing a great job with

1/ Defensive structure - We are not being sucked down the ground too far therefore allowing plenty of options if the ball either comes out of our forward line or if we need to reset on the way in. Time and time again on the weekend as the Hawks looked to release all they saw was a tiger wall (often 2 layers) or if during a forward move the kick in opportunity was thwarted we had the release option backwards to reload.

2/ Forward rotation - The rest forward of Lids, Cotch and Dusty is working really well. All are really good marks for their size, creative and quick which has added a new dimension to the forward line.

3/ Team running allowing for lateral ball movement - the movement from back to forward has been materially aided by hard, team running. We move the ball generally with pace and precision because there is invariably a team mate available to either run forward or if required move laterally either via run or kick across ground to open up. Whilst our disposal has improved, I think this is at least in part due to the options we create for ourselves therefore meaning less kicks are under the highest pressure levels.

Edit

2 more things worth noting

a/ We concentrated on not allowing opposition run on's. I think I noticed after each Hawthorn goal Kingy would start the next centre bounce defensive side of the square. I assumed this was to provide support in the case of a follow up centre square break. This might have been the difference against collingwood had we employed it earlier in the season?

and

b/ The willingness to hunt the contested ball, particularly in packs. Morris has been the most obvious here but if feels like a team trait. One that has seen us turn around contested ball stats.

 

[True Thylacine]

Pre planning is excellent and reactive coaching improving at a great rate, hence the comeback vs Essendon. Obviously a players coach which I love 9/10. His selection ranks with the arrvial of Benny as a major turning point at the RFC.