Ask The Coach: Richardson

[Ricochet]

#AskTheCoach allows AFL Coaches to take over the @AFL twitter account and answer questions from the public


Some of the relevant answers:

[In Reply To: here will Jack Newnes play the majority of his football. Through the Midfield or between Def and Mid? Future skipper?]
AFL ‏@AFL  1m
.@ljpoyz Very versatile, a real strength, outstanding kick. We're wanting to develop him as a mid. Impressive young leader. #askthecoach


[In Reply To: Do you see Sipposs as a utility or will he slot into one area of the ground this season?]
AFL ‏@AFL  1m
.@fuzi_logic I see him predominantly as a forward, with the potential to play higher up the ground #askthecoach


[In Reply To: with McEvoy gone, who will be the main ruckman this year? ]
AFL ‏@AFL  39s
.@HerbieErbs Will be healthy competition in the ruck position. Hickey, Longer, Stanley are all in the mix #askthecoach


[In Reply To: What role do you see Daniel Markworth playing this year?]
AFL ‏@AFL  5m
.@64Craig64 Predominantly forward, but has the potential to do some work on the wing for us as well #AskTheCoach


[In Reply To: How is Jack Steven going this preseason, do you expect him to be able to handle no 1 tag this year?]
AFL ‏@AFL  52s
.@AdamBurgo33 Jack has been very impressive on the track, and is well equipped to be able to handle tags given his speed/endurance combo


[In Reply To: Have you toyed with the idea of playing Josh Bruce forward this year? ]
AFL ‏@AFL  59s
.@FFMTTY No, Josh has been identified as a long-term defender and his program reflects that #askthecoach


[In Reply To: What role are do you envisage for Roberton this year?]
AFL ‏@AFL  57s
.@AdamBurgo33 I really rate Robbo as a running defender, and expect him to fill that role #askthecoach


[In Reply To: Who's impressed you on the training track this preseason? ]
AFL ‏@AFL  5s
.@pat_becks The standouts have been Geary, Jones, Webster, Saunders and Steven #askthecoach


[In Reply To: how is Jason Holmes developing?]
AFL ‏@AFL  22s
.@DYLjCROSS Jason has been very impressive with his attitude to learn and to work, working very closely with Darren Jolly and Aaron Hamill.


[In Reply To: which of your forwards do you want with the ball in hand outside 50 after the siren when you're 5 points down]
AFL ‏@AFL  33s
.@axleh93 I'd be happy with Siposs, Lee or Riewoldt, while Billings also has the capability as well #askthecoach


[In Reply To: what are your plans with Shane Savage this year?]
AFL ‏@AFL  13s
.@tmheffernan I see Shane playing a combination of half-forward & wing, complimenting Hayes, Jones, Armitage and Dunstan through the middle.


[In Reply To: Welcome aboard! Looking forward to seeing the young kids come through. Will Dempster get back to his AA form?]
AFL ‏@AFL  28s
.@Ev_Wolfe7 He's had a fantastic preseason, running as well or better than ever, no reason why he can't play that standard of footy again.


[In Reply To:  Where area of the field (ie. FWD, MID, DEF) do you see as your biggest strength this season? Biggest improvement area?
AFL ‏@AFL  37s
.@Llama_Bin_Wild Backline has the potential to be very strong, but our improvement needs to come in front of the ball to support Riewoldt.

[Jroo]

 see Shane playing a combination of half-forward & wing, complimenting Hayes, Jones, Armitage and Dunstan through the middle.
LOCK Dunstan in  8)

[Noz]

Siposs seems to be a coaches favourite. 243k might be a good value good player as well.

[pommyadam]

nice to give away his main ruckman - NOT

[Toga]

Lukey Dunstan has been locked from day dot for me, get on my boy ;)

[Speculator]

In that team Dunstan is going to play a lot.

[Ricochet]

In that team Dunstan is going to play a lot.

Especially after his performance in the intraclub

[Ricochet]

#AskTheCoach allows AFL Coaches to take over the @AFL twitter account and answer questions from the public


Some of the relevant answers:

[In Reply To: here will Jack Newnes play the majority of his football. Through the Midfield or between Def and Mid? Future skipper?]