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Wallace rethink on Richo
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RICHMOND coach Terry Wallace says the AFL's push-in-the-back ruling could mean a major change to his plans for spearhead Matthew Richardson.
The AFL has asked umpires to enforce a stricter interpretation of the rule, not allowing players to place their hands on opponents' backs in marking contests.
Richardson, the Tigers' focal point in attack, received little in the way of free kicks during his side's NAB Cup defeat by Geelong last weekend.
But at the other end, Tigers full-back Darren Gaspar had three free-kicks paid against him in a 10-minute period while playing on former teammate Brad Ottens.
"My aim has been to play him (Richardson) out at centre half-forward, probably for another 12 to 18 months," Wallace told AAP.
"But the way the rule change is at the moment, I'm thinking that he may belong closer to goal."
Wallace said he would take a "suck it and see" approach with Richardson, thinking it may be in both the player's and the team's interests to shift him into the goalsquare as soon as round one if the stricter interpretation continues.
Gaspar spent time on Tuesday with AFL umpires' director Rowan Sawers to clarify what is expected of him under the new interpreatation.
Wallace believes the hands-in-the-back crackdown could have major implications for players' careers, with those who have spent a decade playing a certain way facing problems changing their approach.
He also called on the AFL to tell clubs whether the way the rule was interpreted in last week's NAB Cup round would continue.
"We got no feedback about whether the rule was interpreted exactly the way they expected it to be (during the season)," he said.
"They need to give us some clear definitions of where they're going and where they're heading.
"That (the rule) will impact on players' careers, on where they're playing, and if they're playing."
Richardson will have to wait at least a fortnight to make his return after straining a hamstring in the Tigers' NAB Cup opener.
Wallace said he was unsure whether Richardson would be risked in the Tigers' final pre-season hitout, but was confident he would play in the round-one clash with Carlton.
"He'll be absolutely up and fine by round one," Wallace said.
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3 hours, 39 minutes ago | Back
Brought to you by GUY HAND, AAP
RICHMOND coach Terry Wallace says the AFL's push-in-the-back ruling could mean a major change to his plans for spearhead Matthew Richardson.
The AFL has asked umpires to enforce a stricter interpretation of the rule, not allowing players to place their hands on opponents' backs in marking contests.
Richardson, the Tigers' focal point in attack, received little in the way of free kicks during his side's NAB Cup defeat by Geelong last weekend.
But at the other end, Tigers full-back Darren Gaspar had three free-kicks paid against him in a 10-minute period while playing on former teammate Brad Ottens.
"My aim has been to play him (Richardson) out at centre half-forward, probably for another 12 to 18 months," Wallace told AAP.
"But the way the rule change is at the moment, I'm thinking that he may belong closer to goal."
Wallace said he would take a "suck it and see" approach with Richardson, thinking it may be in both the player's and the team's interests to shift him into the goalsquare as soon as round one if the stricter interpretation continues.
Gaspar spent time on Tuesday with AFL umpires' director Rowan Sawers to clarify what is expected of him under the new interpreatation.
Wallace believes the hands-in-the-back crackdown could have major implications for players' careers, with those who have spent a decade playing a certain way facing problems changing their approach.
He also called on the AFL to tell clubs whether the way the rule was interpreted in last week's NAB Cup round would continue.
"We got no feedback about whether the rule was interpreted exactly the way they expected it to be (during the season)," he said.
"They need to give us some clear definitions of where they're going and where they're heading.
"That (the rule) will impact on players' careers, on where they're playing, and if they're playing."
Richardson will have to wait at least a fortnight to make his return after straining a hamstring in the Tigers' NAB Cup opener.
Wallace said he was unsure whether Richardson would be risked in the Tigers' final pre-season hitout, but was confident he would play in the round-one clash with Carlton.
"He'll be absolutely up and fine by round one," Wallace said.
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