As reported in the local paper, Williamstown have signed former Hawk Rayden Tallis to assist Brad Gotch both on and off the field.
More details as they come to hand.
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Interesting pick-up for the towners... Box Hill watchers, can you tell me what kind of season Tallis had at the Hawks this year?
I feel the hand of Simon Lloyd here................................
Radar is a fantastic pickup for Willy. His form at VFL level has been terrific , but his benefit to our side went way beyond his personal stats.His talk , support and 'on the spot' advice for the kids was worth its weight in gold. He was also a magnificent role model in the preparation area too , a true professional.
Although his pace has obviously diminished from his regular AFL days , he still has the smarts to take on all but the very best of VFL midfielders as well , giving coaches the benefit of playing kids in a more attacking role than might otherwise be the case. But there's no doubt his major benefit will be in the teaching field , helping guys understand the practicalities of kick-ins , where to stand , when to go sort of stuff. Having someone actually on the field for this sort of stuff cant be overestimated in it's value.
Great get Lloydy....you bastard !!!
Oh , and by the way , in case anyone asks why didn't we keep him at Box Hill......it was certainly suggested but a combination of bikkies and the attraction of a new environment for a new stage of his career won out.
Good luck Radar , one of the old style of footballers with a genuine work ethic and a huge ticker.
P.S. I cant help but be jealous of the off field group being assembled by Collingwood/Williamstown ......... add Radar , Simon Lloyd , Fletch ( and possibly one more shortly) to the already impressive list of Malthouse , Gotch , Balme , Anthony Eames , Brad Lloyd , Troy West ( if he's staying) and you've got a pretty good bunch of teachers/role models.