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.

[Bully]

Robertson could be an excellent rookie choice, he's got outstanding aerobic capacity and seems to be physically ready for the big time. Definitely one to keep an eye on during the preseason.

[H1bb3i2d]

As in Dylan Roberton? Hardly a rookie option at $400k unfortunately...

[Ricochet]

Dunstan maybe?

[Dayze]

Good to get some proper answers from a coach instead of the faf every coach cliches.
Dunstan in the guts is starting to look a lock.

[Bully]

As in Dylan Roberton? Hardly a rookie option at $400k unfortunately...

Woops, thinking of the Brisbane's Nick Robertson, a player who I'll keep an eagle eye on during the NAB cup. Reckon he'll see some early game time.

[Ricochet]

As in Dylan Roberton? Hardly a rookie option at $400k unfortunately...

Woops, thinking of the Brisbane's Nick Robertson, a player who I'll keep an eagle eye on during the NAB cup. Reckon he'll see some early game time.

I really rate Robertson from Brissie. Reckon he will be a star