CK95 wrote:
AIRCAV wrote:
Spot on GWS. If you are realistic, Richmonds bottom 6 is no better than anyone elses, and in my view, there are plenty that have a better bottom 6.
But they have a system, a discipline and a structure. They work their asses off to perfrom their role.
They also stuck by their coach when he was in deep shit
This would be valid for us if we were just missing out on finals or getting knocked out like they were.
Or even at the slightest, looking like we have some sort of structure and game day tactics.
I don't think Teague is our Hardwick.
E.g.
Hardwick
2010 seasonHardwick's first season at Richmond did not begin well, with nine straight losses to start the season as well as a few disciplinary issues arising at the club. However, in round 10 the Tigers had a breakthrough win; defeating Port Adelaide by 47 points in extremely wet conditions in Adelaide.
They also set a new record for the most tackles ever made in an AFL match (142) since records began in 1987, and kept Port Adelaide to their lowest ever score. The club went on to win five more games making a total of six in Hardwick's first season. They finished the season in 15th position.
2011/12 seasonRichmond over the next 2 seasons continue to show improvement winning 8 games and a draw in 2011, improving that to 10 wins and a draw in 2012.
2013 seasonIn 2013, Hardwick coached Richmond to its first finals series since 2001, and only its third since 1982. Carlton defeated Richmond by 20 points in the elimination final after the Tigers led by 26 points at half-time, eliminating Richmond from the finals series.[10][11]
2014 seasonIn 2014, Hardwick's team started the year very poorly, having a win-loss record of 3–10 at one stage. But remarkably, the Tigers went on to win their last nine matches of the home and away season to just make it into the finals. Richmond were however beaten convincingly by Port Adelaide by 57 points in the Elimination Final, finishing the season in eighth place.
2015 seasonHardwick began the 2015 season under pressure to make amends for their past two failed Elimination Finals. It didn't start well, losing 4 out of the first 6 before recovering to finish the season in 5th place with 15 wins, same ladder position and win-loss record as 2013. Richmond came up against North Melbourne in the Elimination Final, but once again failed and Hardwick's team suffered their third consecutive first week finals exit.
2016 season2016 was not a successful year for Hardwick as the Tigers finished the season with just 8 wins from 22 games. The highlight was the round 8 win against the Sydney Swans when Sam Lloyd kicked a goal after the siren. They finished 13th on the premiership ladder, their worst ladder position in four seasons.
2017 seasonIn 2017, Hardwick coached Richmond to their eleventh VFL/AFL premiership, defeating the Adelaide Crows by 48 points. After becoming the first coach in 37 years to guide Richmond to a Grand Final win in the 2017 AFL Grand Final, Hardwick was chosen as the AFLCA Coach of the Year.[12] He joined a very small group to win three AFL premierships with three clubs as player and coach, ending Richmond's 37 Year drought in the process.
2018 seasonIn 2018, Hardwick followed up his successful 2017 season by coaching Richmond to their first minor premiership since 1982. Richmond lost to Collingwood by 39 points in their Preliminary Final.
2019 seasonIn 2019, Hardwick became a two-time premiership coach, guiding Richmond to their second premiership in three years and twelfth overall with a resounding 89 point win (Richmond AFL/VFL Grand Final win record) over GWS Giants.
2020 seasonIn the 2020 season, which was significantly affected by COVID-19, Hardwick coached Richmond to their third premiership in four years and became a three-time premiership coach. Richmond finished third on the ladder at the end of the home-and-away season (with a record of 12 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw).[13] They lost to the Brisbane Lions (10.9.69 to 8.6.54) in their qualifying final, defeated the St Kilda Saints (12.8.80 to 6.13.49) in their semi-final, and defeated Port Adelaide (6.10.46 to 6.4.40) in their preliminary final. They defeated the Geelong Cats by 31 points (12.9.81 to 7.8.50) in the Grand Final at The GABBA – the first Grand Final to be played outside Victoria and the first night-time Grand Final.
VS.Teague2019 Carlton Blues 11 Games 6 wins - 54.5%
2020 Carlton Blues 17 Games 7 wins - 41.2%
2021 Carlton Blues 12 Games 4 wins - 33.3%
*Highlighted part is the difference IMO between the game plan and coaching style, Hardwick demands hard accountable football. Teague is more, play how you feel and make sure you are happy and enjoying yourself, big hugs anyone, are you still my mate??