So it begins at Punt Rd...

[Sir Why You Little 36,774]

Richmond board facing 'bloodless' coup by prominent Tigers backers

Popcorn and a comfy chair ... 

[AzzKikA 2,371]

It is so nice that it isn't us anymore!

  

Edited August 3, 2016 by AzzKikA

[Bombay Airconditioning 6,226]

I will never forget hearing a mate tell me about the bus ride back from Adelaide after week 1 of the finals in 2014.

Their fans continue to think they're part of something special.  

[chook fowler 19,306]

 

6 hours ago, Sir Why You Little said:

Richmond board facing 'bloodless' coup by prominent Tigers backers 

Popcorn and a comfy chair ... 

Prefer knitting a la Madame Defarge

[Dr. Gonzo 23,978]

11 minutes ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

I will never forget hearing a mate tell me about the bus ride back from Adelaide after week 1 of the finals in 2014.

Their fans continue to think they're part of something special.  

I think reality has started to hit most of them now

[SPC 3,507]

14 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

I think reality has started to hit most of them now

Most but not all.... Still have some Tiger friends acquaintances who believe their list is still in good shape, and that if they brought in a new coach and new game plan, they would be back playing finals.

[What 18,810]

I know that those in glass house shouldn't throw stones, and we have been a basket case forever, but there is nothing funnier than the 5 yearly Richmond coup.  Twice a decade, without fail they tear the place down and start over.  

While we might be the tragedy of the AFL, the Tigers are the comedy act.

[ArtificialWisdom 4,045]

6 hours ago, Sir Why You Little said:

Richmond board facing 'bloodless' coup by prominent Tigers backers 

Popcorn and a comfy chair ... 

Rather ineffective "coup" if there is all this publicity before it happens. Arnt coups meant to happen quietly in the background before bang! swift and painfull! 

[Sir Why You Little 36,774]

7 minutes ago, SPC said:

Most but not all.... Still have some Tiger friends acquaintances who believe their list is still in good shape, and that if they brought in a new coach and new game plan, they would be back playing finals.

That's just what my Richmond mate said to me!!

they really don't get it. That was a 186 effort from the players last weekend. 

Hardwick has to walk if he has any brains

[old dee 23,580]

1 minute ago, Sir Why You Little said:

That's just what my Richmond mate said to me!!

they really don't get it. That was a 186 effort from the players last weekend. 

Hardwick has to walk if he has any brains

He has a contract for $1+million in hand.

Would you walk?

[Sir Why You Little 36,774]

1 minute ago, old dee said:

He has a contract for $1+million in hand.

Would you walk?

Health reasons yes i would. 

It took Bails

[old dee 23,580]

Just now, Sir Why You Little said:

Health reasons yes i would. 

It took Bails

Walking without $1 million would affect my health a lot more.

[SPC 3,507]

4 minutes ago, old dee said:

He has a contract for $1+million in hand.

Would you walk?

An honorable man would... but then again, Hardwick does not have this quality..  History has shown that once you fail as an AFL Head Coach, then you are thrown on the scrap heap.

[old dee 23,580]

Just now, SPC said:

An honorable man would... but then again, Hardwick does not have this quality..  History has shown that once you fail as an AFL Head Coach, then you are thrown on the scrap heap.

That is a scarce commodity in the AFL these days SPC.

I would be saying to Richmond "I have a a two year contract and will coach next year, you want me out you pay $1million"

 

[SPC 3,507]

7 minutes ago, old dee said:

That is a scarce commodity in the AFL these days SPC.

I would be saying to Richmond "I have a a two year contract and will coach next year, you want me out you pay $1million"

 

He won't walk, Richmond will continue with him and waste another season.. My only hope is, that we play them twice next year!!

[Sir Why You Little 36,774]

17 minutes ago, old dee said:

Walking without $1 million would affect my health a lot more.

No coach would ever walk without a payout

[jnrmac 19,949]

37 minutes ago, Petraccattack said:

I know that those in glass house shouldn't throw stones, and we have been a basket case forever, but there is nothing funnier than the 5 yearly Richmond coup.  Twice a decade, without fail they tear the place down and start over.  

While we might be the tragedy of the AFL, the Tigers are the comedy act.

I know nearly all involved in the pub meeting. Nothing will happen. Sadly.

[Tony Tea 2,806]

Several members of those Richmond families barrack for Melbourne.

[La Dee-vina Comedia 16,664]

36 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

No coach would ever walk without a payout

There might be an exception - did Tim Watson quit St Kilda without a payout?

Apart from that possible exception, though, I agree with you.

[Sir Why You Little 36,774]

5 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

There might be an exception - did Tim Watson quit St Kilda without a payout?

Apart from that possible exception, though, I agree with you.

Did Watson walk with nothing?

Fascinating if he did, coz he aint short of $$$'s lives in Elwood.

[Sir Why You Little 36,774]

35 minutes ago, jnrmac said:

I know nearly all involved in the pub meeting. Nothing will happen. Sadly.

You were on the next table Jnr?

[Undeeterred 3,101]

1 hour ago, Sir Why You Little said:

That's just what my Richmond mate said to me!!

they really don't get it. That was a 186 effort from the players last weekend. 

Hardwick has to walk if he has any brains

Um, no it wasn't.

1 hour ago, Sir Why You Little said:

Health reasons yes i would. 

It took Bails

I doubt that very much.

And sorry, are you saying that coaching a bad team killed Dean Bailey? Just want to be clear.

[Undeeterred 3,101]

1 hour ago, SPC said:

An honorable man would... but then again, Hardwick does not have this quality..  History has shown that once you fail as an AFL Head Coach, then you are thrown on the scrap heap.

Come on. Honour has absolutely nothing to do with it.

1 hour ago, old dee said:

That is a scarce commodity in the AFL these days SPC.

I would be saying to Richmond "I have a a two year contract and will coach next year, you want me out you pay $1million"

 

This is the response that every single one of us would give.

 

[jnrmac 19,949]

38 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

You were on the next table Jnr?

ha ha maybe...!

[Sir Why You Little 36,774]

7 minutes ago, Undeeterred said:

Um, no it wasn't.

I doubt that very much.

And sorry, are you saying that coaching a bad team killed Dean Bailey? Just want to be clear.

I am saying the stress of the whole episode would have contributed to his Cancer...