Richardson seems like the right man

[Stian]

I have just been on the StKFC website and have listened to all of AR's "soundbites" - his interviews and his telephone welcomes to the new draftees, etc. You really can't fake the genuine excitement and "niceness" of this bloke. If I were a StK player (I wish !!!!) I would run through walls for him.

Whether by accident or design, I think that we have a really solid base for the future.

GO SAINTS

[saint6709]

I am looking forward to seeing the blokes on the pitch in the NAB cup

[bergholt]

You really can't fake the genuine excitement and "niceness" of this bloke.

Probably true, but "niceness" isn't always a good quality in a boss. If you want to get high performance from a team, sometimes you have to be a bastard. Let's hope he's got that in himself as well.

[Munga]

I am looking forward to seeing the blokes on the pitch in the NAB cup

Is there a NAB cup anymore?

[saintly]

I have just been on the StKFC website and have listened to all of AR's "soundbites" - his interviews and his telephone welcomes to the new draftees, etc. You really can't fake the genuine excitement and "niceness" of this bloke. If I were a StK player (I wish !!!!) I would run through walls for him.

Whether by accident or design, I think that we have a really solid base for the future.

GO SAINTS

May be you're right, but I thought Watters sounded great in his first year. so who knows.

[clarky449]

Isn't that how all coaches seem when they first come? I seriously get deja vue with Scott Watters..

[SinCitySainter]

You really can't fake the genuine excitement and "niceness" of this bloke.

Probably true, but "niceness" isn't always a good quality in a boss. If you want to get high performance from a team, sometimes you have to be a bastard. Let's hope he's got that in himself as well.

I have been a manager for many years and I don't think I have ever needed to be a bastard.
You do need to be tough and make difficult decisions at times but "you can catch more flies with honey than you can vinegar."

[Verdun66]

Rather than tough or nice he's straight down the line. If players need to do something he will just tell them. Seems all too simple, but I think the players will appreciate his style. Old fashioned hard but fair.

[The Redeemer]

I would prefer a f***wit who creates bubbles and plays want to walk through walls for.

Go Richo! You have my support!

[whiskers3614]

I would prefer a f***wit who creates bubbles and plays want to walk through walls for.

Go Richo! You have my support!

Can we just leave the bubble behind please?

[linz]

He reminds me of Allan Jenes. A little bit nervous in front of the camera. A leader in battle.
A man for all seasons. A leader for our club.

[Sainternist]

Isn't that how all coaches seem when they first come? I seriously get deja vue with Scott Watters..

No, was very dubious about Tim Watson when first appointed. Also wasn't too sure about Stan Alves either. Not sure how I feel this time around because he is yet to prove himself.

Talk is cheap. Fingers are crossed for him, however.

[linz]

He reminds me of Allan Jenes. A little bit nervous in front of the camera. A leader in battle.
A man for all seasons. A leader for our club.

A man for all seasons should be changed to a man for many seasons.
I might be wrong (and I'll know in 2.5 seconds on this forum) but Watters, Richardson and Hinkley
were our final 3 in our last beauty contest.

He'll be OK. Richo will be with us for a while (with the admins blessing)

[whiskers3614]

Lucky coaching isn't a beauty contest.
He has a great face for radio!

[bigcarl]

Our next premiership coach

[whiskers3614]

Our next premiership coach

Iust've missed them giving him a 40 year contract!

[saintspremiers]

Does he have a family of his own or kid less?

If he has no kids at least he has plenty of time to concentrate on the job

[Sick Nal Danto]

Does he have a family of his own or kid less?

If he has no kids at least he has plenty of time to concentrate on the job

Has a family, left them in Melbourne to take up the Port position last year

[bobmurray]

Does he have a family of his own or kid less?

If he has no kids at least he has plenty of time to concentrate on the job

WTF has that got to do with his coaching ability... FFS...

[skeptic]

Does he have a family of his own or kid less?

If he has no kids at least he has plenty of time to concentrate on the job

WTF has that got to do with his coaching ability... FFS...

what an odd response...

despite the rather tongue in cheek tone of the post which u missed/ignored, he clearly states it has to do with the amount of time he has to concentrate on his position

[BigMart]

I reckon he can coach football.... Watters could too...

Whether he can do it at AFL level is another story? Can only wait and see?!

[skeptic]

do you think he will be able to at AFL level BM?

[saintspremiers]

Does he have a family of his own or kid less?

If he has no kids at least he has plenty of time to concentrate on the job

WTF has that got to do with his coaching ability... FFS...

what an odd response...

despite the rather tongue in cheek tone of the post which u missed/ignored, he clearly states it has to do with the amount of time he has to concentrate on his position

I was actually serious. I've got 3 kids. None of them as littlies have been good sleepers and sleep deprivation long term effects your ability in the work place.......and posting on SS.

Well that's my excuse when I need it lol!

[saintsRrising]

If Richo is right, I guess Watters has left

[BigMart]

He was coach of EB in the EFL when I was playing... And he was highly rated.... And was the premiership coach in every year I was ther except one.... His team was a machine.... As were Vermont one year

His standing at PA was enormous ...... But SW was highly rated at Coll.... Only time will tell at afl level

You're not just a footy coach at that level.... You manage in multiple areas, on multiple levels with intense pressure