Neil Balme - Bring him back

[Smoking Aces]

???
Didn’t say it’s us.
That would be something we did in the 90s.

Sorry I thought you were referring to the leak coming from the RFC

 

[DavidSSS]

um no, he is a Western Australian

Yeah, he played for Subiaco originally, before I can remember though.

Have loved this Man since his playing days for the Tiges, still think he may have been one of the most intimidating players to have ever pulled on a Jumper and made his team mates feel invincible on the field because they knew he would always have their backs and he GENUINELY SCARED opposition players.

Do you think maybe that breaking Geoff Southby's jaw might have contributed to to the fear

Great contribution coming back to the club, hope he goes well but no success for AFC.

DS

 

[TigerFlag2017]

He had already stepped back this year. Perhaps it was always the plan.

 

[Bennnny]

Who says it’s us doing the leaking?

Not the first time its been mentioned and I think Richo asked him on talking tigers about it. I think Balmey said they had talked but he wasn't going.

 

[Tigers of Old]

TBH I'm pretty surprised he'd be after another big job such as what's reported.
Thought he was pretty set on Richmond being his last big gig from everything I'd heard.
70 next year. Not saying that's too old but he must have an eye on the finish line after what he's achieved at Richmond, coupled with health issues.

 

[seven]

He had already stepped back this year. Perhaps it was always the plan.

He stepped back end of 2019.
He’s role is more of a mentor around the club. Think Peggy said his role was like a godfather to the club.

 

[Bullarto Tiger]

Dont fear Wayne Campbell will replace him.
Great mate's with Benny

The whisper is that Campbell is heading to Gold Coast to head up it's footy department

 

[TrialByVideo]

The whisper is that Campbell is heading to Gold Coast to head up it's footy department

Not a bad caper the AFL. ... Basically get a job for life...... travelling the country...... in a game that you love..... on great coin, knowing....... that there's always another opportunity when this one dries up!

Wish I had of worked harder on my skills now!

 

[TigerMasochist]

What’s an acceptable grace period before we’re allowed to boo him?

Oi. It's Balmey, not bloody permitted.

 

[TigerMasochist]

Not liking all this exodus. Could be signs weve hit the wall and could be down for a lot longer then what most here think

Refresh the on field n refresh the off field, no big drama in the life of a footy club. It's not like it's a slash n burn session, just some astute trimming n pruning to allow for the spring growth.

 

[daniel30]

Let's hope the club invests in the footy department now needs to bigtime.People under Balme have the experience and know how's to take over no excuses.

 

[5SKULL5]

Yeah, he played for Subiaco originally, before I can remember though.



Do you think maybe that breaking Geoff Southby's jaw might have contributed to to the fear

Great contribution coming back to the club, hope he goes well but no success for AFC.

DS

Didn't he have a younger brother named Craig that played a game or two for us, way back?

 

[DavidSSS]

Didn't he have a younger brother named Craig that played a game or two for us, way back?

He had a couple of brothers, not sure if they played for us. Moved to Vic and was then recruited so hadn't played much in the WANFL.

DS

 

[tigertim]

Didn't he have a younger brother named Craig that played a game or two for us, way back?

Sure did, Craig played full back for us in ‘83 before moving to Norwood (where Neil was coaching) and had a long career with them.

 

[No 4]

Yep, Leppa/Fly/Burge/Balme and the rest all may have had excellent professional reasons for leaving the club when they did.

Key coaches leaving the club when we were on the verge of a three-peat does at least raise the question though.

Who really knows? So many scenarios! Fly and Leppa going while they were on top and enhancing their future positions. Balme has done his job to perfection, now to move on. Comes a times when Hardwick, Peggy & Gale will leave, we must note that these three individuals have really accomplished their major tasks for Richmond, that is strong culture, strong performance, strong financial positions and winning premierships. Now before that go, work towards continued success (culture, football dept, future coach, finance, etc). Leppa, Fly & Balme have done their bit, however, Peggy, Gale and Hardwick needs more time to ensure we become the big powerhouse in the future. For those who have left, i say "for what you're done for Richmond, I salute you". GO TIGERS...GO RICHMOND GO.

 

[theglove3]

Also relates to regeneration, I reckon.
So when Beavis stays as the main guy I think eventually you need change to some of the other roles.
This way players are not always hearing the same voices.

(Sort makes you think how The Plough survived for so long at RFC with that wonderful voice of his. Not!)

So recent times The Truck, Blake, Fly, Leppa etc have moved on.
Kingsley, X man etc come in.
Now maybe Teague to come in if scuttlebutt is accurate, maybe others as well with cap increase.

Keeps the players hearing gospels from a new source.
Regenerate, reinvent.

Thanks Lord Sensai Grasshopper Balmey.
Thanks for busting all those Carlscum heads in the 70's.
Thanks for returning "Home" and leading us back to the promised land.
Now relax. Job done.

(Stay away from Area 51 for your own health!)

The vanilla slice or Choc Eclair should be your only issues moving forward.
Thanks long haired no. 21 for the RFC.

 

[bigwow]

He had a couple of brothers, not sure if they played for us. Moved to Vic and was then recruited so hadn't played much in the WANFL.

DS

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[Cooper O'Reilly]

Also relates to regeneration, I reckon.
So when Beavis stays as the main guy I think eventually you need change to some of the other roles.
This way players are not always hearing the same voices.

(Sort makes you think how The Plough survived for so long at RFC with that wonderful voice of his. Not!)

So recent times The Truck, Blake, Fly, Leppa etc have moved on.
Kingsley, X man etc come in.
Now maybe Teague to come in if scuttlebutt is accurate, maybe others as well with cap increase.

Keeps the players hearing gospels from a new source.
Regenerate, reinvent.

Thanks Lord Sensai Grasshopper Balmey.
Thanks for busting all those Carlscum heads in the 70's.
Thanks for returning "Home" and leading us back to the promised land.
Now relax. Job done.

(Stay away from Area 51 for your own health!)

The vanilla slice or Choc Eclair should be your only issues moving forward.
Thanks long haired no. 21 for the RFC.

So Dimma is the new Sheedy. He's going to stay at Richmond until he's 60 years old just replacing his assistants every 3 or 4 years.

 

[DavidSSS]

Wow, 9 years younger - not a good record, Craig Balme - 3 games, 3 losses.

DS

 

[bigwow]

Wow, 9 years younger - not a good record, Craig Balme - 3 games, 3 losses.

DS

He had a pretty good career in SA afterwards though.