Too many posts reflecting pessimistic interpretations of yesterday’s events.
Is it just me who’s sees it as a major positive – a little bit of a line in the sand moment? Why?
The alleged Morton incident has acted as a catalyst for the players, as a unified group, to approach the coach to address what they perceive to be shortcomings with the on-field approach.
The HUN commented today that “(s)enior Richmond players demanded meaningful on-field changes at yesterday's meeting with Wallace.” And later “Newman said Wallace had the players' support and the meeting was designed to change elements of the team's on-field approach.”
This is great. It shows commitment and solidarity from the playing group. The players are as one, and want to win.
And what changes do they want? On-field. That’s the game plan and personnel – the two most common criticisms of Wallace’s coaching on PRE.
To anyone, such as Andrew Bews, who would suggest that this indicates the tail is wagging the dog, think again. For a long time – too long – the players have been striving for success attempting the Wallace plan – and for whatever reason, it hasn't worked. As a result of the Morton catalyst, the players have found cause to voice their concerns - that's not the tail wagging the dog - that's healthy. There is no suggestion that the players didn’t conduct themselves in a perfectly appropriate manner (note: “demanded” was the journo’s word – not Newman’s), unlike the Wallace tirade. The leadership group should be able to approach the coach, and if anything, events suggest that Wallace has been too unapproachable.
Wallace is gone (one and seven) at seasons end - that’s a given. And so long as misreporting by the media, and incessant pessimism from some supporters don’t overwhelm the momentum, yesterday’s events could be a turning point. Not necessarily for this year, but for several years to come. CARN THE TIGERS!
Is it just me who’s sees it as a major positive – a little bit of a line in the sand moment? Why?
The alleged Morton incident has acted as a catalyst for the players, as a unified group, to approach the coach to address what they perceive to be shortcomings with the on-field approach.
The HUN commented today that “(s)enior Richmond players demanded meaningful on-field changes at yesterday's meeting with Wallace.” And later “Newman said Wallace had the players' support and the meeting was designed to change elements of the team's on-field approach.”
This is great. It shows commitment and solidarity from the playing group. The players are as one, and want to win.
And what changes do they want? On-field. That’s the game plan and personnel – the two most common criticisms of Wallace’s coaching on PRE.
To anyone, such as Andrew Bews, who would suggest that this indicates the tail is wagging the dog, think again. For a long time – too long – the players have been striving for success attempting the Wallace plan – and for whatever reason, it hasn't worked. As a result of the Morton catalyst, the players have found cause to voice their concerns - that's not the tail wagging the dog - that's healthy. There is no suggestion that the players didn’t conduct themselves in a perfectly appropriate manner (note: “demanded” was the journo’s word – not Newman’s), unlike the Wallace tirade. The leadership group should be able to approach the coach, and if anything, events suggest that Wallace has been too unapproachable.
Wallace is gone (one and seven) at seasons end - that’s a given. And so long as misreporting by the media, and incessant pessimism from some supporters don’t overwhelm the momentum, yesterday’s events could be a turning point. Not necessarily for this year, but for several years to come. CARN THE TIGERS!
