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An idea

MalenyTiger

MalenyTiger

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It seems to me from watching us play on TV that Richmond players exhaust themselves because of the horrible turnovers caused by either poor decision making or poor skills. But I often wonder if they just don't push themselves that little bit harder when they could? To answer this maybe the coaching staff should put a GPS / tracking devise on each of the 22 players as an "experiment" to see who is running out games. I wonder if such an experiment would spur players on to run that little bit harder so the coach wouldn't think that they were slackening off. I know its ridiculous to think that players should be monitored to determine if they are putting in or not, but I wonder if the team would give a 4 quarter effort if we did this??
 
I'd rather see a raging fire with red hot iron pokers stuck in it at the boundary line. As each player slacks off or turns over the ball. they get carted off, have to drop the daks and bend over.
 
Chiang Mai Tiger said:
I'd rather see a raging fire with red hot iron pokers stuck in it at the boundary line. As each player slacks off or turns over the ball. they get carted off, have to drop the daks and bend over.
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:hihi
 
Are you suggesting the GPS trackers as a new thing or just that all the players should wear them because a lot of our players already wear them.
 
If we put satellite navigation on our guys and put in the directions "go direct for goal" , all you would hear on the ground would be the satnav saying "please make a U turn if possible"
 
Tivendale and Pettifer should download and save the directions from Home to Sydney Rd Coburg
 
Chiang Mai Tiger said:
I'd rather see a raging fire with red hot iron pokers stuck in it at the boundary line. As each player slacks off or turns over the ball. they get carted off, have to drop the daks and bend over.
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Ouch, that's going to hurt :shakehead
 
MalenyTiger said:
It seems to me from watching us play on TV that Richmond players exhaust themselves because of the horrible turnovers caused by either poor decision making or poor skills. But I often wonder if they just don't push themselves that little bit harder when they could? To answer this maybe the coaching staff should put a GPS / tracking devise on each of the 22 players as an "experiment" to see who is running out games. I wonder if such an experiment would spur players on to run that little bit harder so the coach wouldn't think that they were slackening off. I know its ridiculous to think that players should be monitored to determine if they are putting in or not, but I wonder if the team would give a 4 quarter effort if we did this??
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Great idea.

I think it's already happening.

Players are wearing GPS during games specifically to measure comparative distances run over various stages of a game.
 
From my understanding, GPS trackers are over 3-4k each and the afl has limited it to 5-10 per side on the ground (loosely governed) .

RFC have a few units (5 - 8?) but some clubs like WC and Scumwood have 20+

Just thought I'd share the info
 
Throughout the entire history of the VFL/AFL, A GPS UNIT HAS YET TO KICK A WINNING GOAL. :hihi

We need players with balls, not GPS units.
 
Thylacine said:
From my understanding, GPS trackers are over 3-4k each and the afl has limited it to 5-10 per side on the ground (loosely governed) .

RFC have a few units (5 - 8?) but some clubs like WC and Scumwood have 20+

Just thought I'd share the info
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I seen one at cash converters for $1700.
 
Maybe we could get GPS units that give the player an electric shock if they go into the wrong areas, it could also be controlled in the box

schulz needs to play tight on his man, if he steps into the forward half 'buzz'
Richo is too emotive 'buzz'
Bowden/Pettifer try to sneak into the back half to get some easy stats 'buzz'
Tivva walks onto the ground 'buzz' (sorry had to sneak that one in ;D )

they would learn their roles pretty quick and they would prolly stop the bad ball usage
 
Hypoxic said:
Throughout the entire history of the VFL/AFL, A GPS UNIT HAS YET TO KICK A WINNING GOAL. :hihi

We need players with balls, not GPS units.
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Yes that Gentlemen’s Prosthetic Scrotum Petts has been wearing for years certainly hasn't helped his game!
 
Don't worry about giving Petts or Tivva a GPS.
Give them a Satnav and program it with the nearest Centrelink office. ;D
 
I actually raised the idea almost tongue in cheek as i do know that some players wear them already and I actually think that players shouldn't require "big sticks" to make them perform. I am also aware of the cost and think there would be better things for the club to spend their money on.. but if the club did go down this path I just wonder what the result would be?? I watched the Adelaide game on tape the other day and fast-forwarded most of the 2nd half when the ball was in Adelaide's forward line. I think we should rename the club with this group of players "the Richmond Crabs" as we spent most of the 2nd half across our half back line kicking the ball sideways until a turnover occurred and Adelaide goaled. This was an amazing thing to watch - as you don't notice it so much when the tape is on normal speed. I reckon we were mimicking crab movements! TW & the players should watch the game in fast forward and then consider their game plan. Maybe the players might come out of their shells!!
 
MalenyTiger said:
I actually raised the idea almost tongue in cheek as i do know that some players wear them already and I actually think that players shouldn't require "big sticks" to make them perform. I am also aware of the cost and think there would be better things for the club to spend their money on.. but if the club did go down this path I just wonder what the result would be?? I watched the Adelaide game on tape the other day and fast-forwarded most of the 2nd half when the ball was in Adelaide's forward line. I think we should rename the club with this group of players "the Richmond Crabs" as we spent most of the 2nd half across our half back line kicking the ball sideways until a turnover occurred and Adelaide goaled. This was an amazing thing to watch - as you don't notice it so much when the tape is on normal speed. I reckon we were mimicking crab movements! TW & the players should watch the game in fast forward and then consider their game plan. Maybe the players might come out of their shells!!
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They've heard of the "sliding defence" just need to get their direction sorted MT ;D
 
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