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Melbourne's Hunt for New Head of Football

deelusions from afar
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14 minutes ago, deelusions from afar said:

Interesting - new role with Richo staying on. Anyone with inside word - how does this all fit together? is this where the likes of Bartel could get involved?


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All I know is 2026 will be Richo’s last in his current role. So maybe this is just to get the right man in a year early which is perfect for Steven Kings first year.

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    17 minutes ago, BC_1718_DC said:

    All I know is 2026 will be Richo’s last in his current role. So maybe this is just to get the right man in a year early which is perfect for Steven Kings first year.

    I find it amazing if they know Rich is in his last year, that he is so central to so many big decisions.

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    4 minutes ago, deelusions from afar said:

    I find it amazing if they know Rich is in his last year, that he is so central to so many big decisions.

    Agree with this. Was recontracted for 2026 when Goody was. Really unfortunate.

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    Just bizarre that Richardson can stay in his role, with a confirmed end date, and have as much power as he does.

    Hopefully he is put on gardening leave as soon as a suitable Head of Football is found.

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    36 minutes ago, poita said:

    Just bizarre that Richardson can stay in his role, with a confirmed end date, and have as much power as he does.

    Hopefully he is put on gardening leave as soon as a suitable Head of Football is found.

    All clubs are front and back ending players contracts to fit within the salary cap. Are the doing it with the coaches salary cap?

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    1 hour ago, deelusions from afar said:

    I find it amazing if they know Rich is in his last year, that he is so central to so many big decisions.

    Could it be that while Richo is consulted on changes his involvement is not in a decision making capacity but rather to use his existing relationships with staff and players to help communicate changesand smooth the transition.

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