Richmond coaching candidates

Damien Hardwick, their triple-premiership coach, left mid-season and is now in the Gold Coast bright red polo.

The Tigers' process has seen those interested in the role apply for the position, a different approach than some of the other recent coach searches undertaken by clubs, with Richmond shortlisting a handful of leading candidates last week. Stand-in coach Andrew McQualter confirmed during his media conference on Saturday he was among them, while Hawthorn assistant coach and former Richmond captain Chris Newman is also in that group. Fremantle assistant Graham was one of the final candidates for the Collingwood vacancy won by Craig McRae in , but has not applied and taken part in the Richmond process. The former West Coast big man has been an experienced assistant coach, having started in development with St Kilda in before re-joining the Eagles as a member of their coaching panel and then crossing to the Dockers. Graham is considered a future senior coach and has been steering the Dockers' forward line, working with young forward pair Jye Amiss and Josh Treacy.

Richmond coaching candidates

Caretaker coach Andrew McQualter is an obvious contender given his interim coaching stint that is still ongoing, with his journey having become well-known over the last three months as he has made his play at the top job. New to Kayo? Listen below or subscribe in Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Chris Newman is among those to be short-listed and his name would be well known to Richmond faithful, given his game playing career at the club that ended at the close of His move to Hawthorn was virtually instant, joining the club near the close of October as a development coach. Those close to Newman have noted his ability to open up on his own vulnerabilities and empower players to do similar has helped build stronger bonds between teammates at the Hawks. Box Hill finished 10th in , but his first season at the helm resulted in a second-place finish and preliminary final berth, with Newman named VFL Coach of the Year. The following season saw Newman coach the side to a VFL premiership, becoming the first-ever side in the league to win a flag from outside the top four. His time as an assistant coach has seen him play a significant part in the careers of some emerging players, Mitch Lewis, Dylan Moore and Changkuoth Jiath to name a few. Newman can strike a fine balance between being direct as a line coach but also employing more delicate approaches where necessary. Working alongside those with an ingrained understanding of the game is also applicable to Hayden Skipworth - another name in the mix.

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Richmond will soon begin the process of finding a new senior coach after Damien Hardwick confirmed his shock mid-season departure from the club following a stunningly successful stint. New to Kayo? With Port Adelaide sitting third on the AFL ladder off the back of seven straight wins, Hinkley is arguably in career-best coaching form in his 11th season at the club. Despite not winning a flag, Hinkley has had a terrific tenure at the Power, leading the club to five finals appearances in 10 years — including three preliminary finals. That record will almost certainly improve to six appearances from 11 years soon. Fourteen years later, could he get the gig should he leave the Power?

Caretaker coach Andrew McQualter is an obvious contender given his interim coaching stint that is still ongoing, with his journey having become well-known over the last three months as he has made his play at the top job. New to Kayo? Listen below or subscribe in Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Chris Newman is among those to be short-listed and his name would be well known to Richmond faithful, given his game playing career at the club that ended at the close of His move to Hawthorn was virtually instant, joining the club near the close of October as a development coach. Those close to Newman have noted his ability to open up on his own vulnerabilities and empower players to do similar has helped build stronger bonds between teammates at the Hawks. Box Hill finished 10th in , but his first season at the helm resulted in a second-place finish and preliminary final berth, with Newman named VFL Coach of the Year. The following season saw Newman coach the side to a VFL premiership, becoming the first-ever side in the league to win a flag from outside the top four.

Richmond coaching candidates

Newman and McQualter are seen as the two early frontrunners before interviews commence, though Yze and Giansiracusa are both highly regarded as well and were approached by the Tigers. By comparison, the Tigers have told candidates to be ready for a minute presentation and roughly the same time for questions. Yze, a Melbourne life member, is highly regarded at the Demons, where he looks after the on-ballers and has been Simon Goodwin's primary tactician behind the scenes since he arrived in late Giansiracusa, who is contracted until the end of , is similarly rated at the Bombers, though he has one thing Yze does not: Experience coaching his own VFL team at Footscray in and , though the latter season was cancelled due to the pandemic. It's understood Newman was invited to be part of retirement celebrations for Jack Riewoldt and Trent Cotchin, but politely declined the opportunity to be among many former teammates at the MCG on Saturday.

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Newman can strike a fine balance between being direct as a line coach but also employing more delicate approaches where necessary. Fixture analysis: Which club has the hardest start to ? Before Melbourne, he had been at Hawthorn as an assistant coach. In the spirit of reconciliation the AFL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. Burns has been considered a potential senior coach for some time, with reports he just missed out on the Adelaide job in — when Brenton Sanderson became coach — and the West Coast job in — won by Adam Simpson. Video Match Centre Ladder Stats. The year old has previously been in the running for several coaching jobs and is touted as having the potential to be a future senior coach. I think he falls into that category. Port assistant withdraws from race as Tigers' coaching shortlist narrows. The Tigers, at least, must find out. How the AFL fixture is built: 18 teams, two countries, millions of options Go inside the complex process of creating the annual AFL premiership season fixture. He came mightily close to guiding the Magpies to the premiership, only to be pipped at the post by the Eagles in a heartbreaking five-point loss. Latest News Videos Podcasts Gallery. Trent Cotchin, the skipper of all those flags, has retired as has the spearhead of their glory years, Jack Riewoldt.

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Loading Gallery. Before Melbourne, he had been at Hawthorn as an assistant coach. He moved across to Collingwood in , with former coach Nathan Buckley and football boss Geoff Walsh rating him highly. How the AFL fixture is built: 18 teams, two countries, millions of options Go inside the complex process of creating the annual AFL premiership season fixture. That McQualter was by Hardwick's side for a decade since joining Richmond in gives him an advantage on knowing the inner workings of the club and what has contributed to their premierships. Up Next Autoplay. The great mix that Gia would bring would be outstanding for any footy club. AFL Umpire. The following season saw Newman coach the side to a VFL premiership, becoming the first-ever side in the league to win a flag from outside the top four. Newcomer or seasoned player, you can't miss the best advice from last year's Fantasy Classic champion. Why not share? In the spirit of reconciliation the AFL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community.