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CibbuanoLade, Leppitsch join Tigers coaching panel
September 17th 2009 05:01
NEW Richmond coach Damien Hardwick has wasted no time in assembling his coaching staff with the Tigers confirming on Thursday that former Port Adelaide ruckman Brendon Lade and Brisbane Lions triple premiership defender Justin Leppitsch have joined the club as assistant coaches.
Lade, who played in Port's 2004 premiership side alongside Hardwick, retired at the end of this season after 234 games.
The two-time All-Australian and best-and-fairest winner will be Richmond's ruck/midfield coach.
Hardwick said Lade has a lot to offer the club.
"We're very pleased to have someone of Brendon's experience and standing in the game join Richmond as an assistant coach," Hardwick said.
"He brings with him many of the important attributes we're looking for (and) he has a strong character and excellent leadership skills."
Lade said he was looking forward to helping Richmond rise back up the ladder.
"Hopefully in the next few years I can assist the Tigers in getting back to being a really good team in the AFL," Lade said.
"One of the attractions of coming to Richmond is that there's going to be a whole new game plan for the team and hopefully everyone in the coaching group can be on the same page and heading in the right direction."
Leppitsch, who played 227 games for Brisbane from 1993-06, has been an assistant coach at the Lions for the past three seasons and will be Richmond's defensive coach.
The 33-year-old said he was thrilled to be to be moving to one of the bigger clubs in the competition.
"I'm excited about the challenge, to join a group that is on the right path, and I'm really keen to work with a new group of coaches and players," Leppitsch said.
"I've never been involved in one of the bigger AFL clubs before, and I'm looking forward to learning about the history and tradition Richmond is famous for."
Lade, who played in Port's 2004 premiership side alongside Hardwick, retired at the end of this season after 234 games.
The two-time All-Australian and best-and-fairest winner will be Richmond's ruck/midfield coach.
Hardwick said Lade has a lot to offer the club.
"We're very pleased to have someone of Brendon's experience and standing in the game join Richmond as an assistant coach," Hardwick said.
"He brings with him many of the important attributes we're looking for (and) he has a strong character and excellent leadership skills."
Lade said he was looking forward to helping Richmond rise back up the ladder.
"Hopefully in the next few years I can assist the Tigers in getting back to being a really good team in the AFL," Lade said.
"One of the attractions of coming to Richmond is that there's going to be a whole new game plan for the team and hopefully everyone in the coaching group can be on the same page and heading in the right direction."
Leppitsch, who played 227 games for Brisbane from 1993-06, has been an assistant coach at the Lions for the past three seasons and will be Richmond's defensive coach.
The 33-year-old said he was thrilled to be to be moving to one of the bigger clubs in the competition.
"I'm excited about the challenge, to join a group that is on the right path, and I'm really keen to work with a new group of coaches and players," Leppitsch said.
"I've never been involved in one of the bigger AFL clubs before, and I'm looking forward to learning about the history and tradition Richmond is famous for."
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