A RARE insight into Alan Richardson’s coaching has been revealed following Sunday’s nail-biting two-point win over Melbourne.
With the game on the line and just seconds remaining, St Kilda’s coaches’ box went dead quiet in anticipation of what was to come.
When the ball took a right turn and fell into Leigh Montagna’s arms, Richardson shouted ‘We’re through, we’re through!’ The veteran promptly ran into an open goal and put the Saints into the lead.
For a coach who is known for his measured approach and level head, this was a moment of raw passion.
Prior to this, the audio and vision details a number of measured conversations between the coach, his players or the runner.
Since its release on Wednesday evening, the feedback on social media and talkback radio has been nothing short of incredible. Saints fans, media pundits and general football fans have spoken glowingly of not just Richardson, but also the unique media access.
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The following posts are just a snapshot of what has been said over the past 24 hours:
SEN discussing coaches' box audio https://t.co/VbFqII2RG8 via @audioBoom
— St Kilda FC (@stkildafc) June 18, 2015
@stkildafc @AlanRichardson I love this so much! Thanks for sharing & thanks Richo for the respect and passion you have for our xlub. ❤️⚪️⚫️
— Lou (@love_lentils) June 17, 2015
@stkildafc @AlanRichardson Time to lock Richo in long term! @Matt_Finnis What a wonderful coach we have. Just brilliant. #HowIWantToBe
— Bev Knight (@BevKnight7) June 17, 2015
Kudos @stkildafc - that @AlanRichardson coaching audio on your media platforms is bloody brilliant.
— Andy Maher (@MGMaherSEN) June 17, 2015
On #AFL360 tonight Alan Richardson's priceless call in @stkildafc box: "We're through, we're through, we're through. You f...ing beauty!!!"
— Gerard Whateley (@GerardWhateley) June 17, 2015
@stkildafc @AlanRichardson brilliant! Unbelievable access!! Richo is so measured, apart from the end haha
— Brett Thomas (@BrettT_SEN) June 18, 2015
This coach's box audio is great - http://t.co/XuoRxRBeTO - well done to @stkildafc and @AlanRichardson for releasing.
— Mark Macgugan (@MarkM_9) June 17, 2015
.@stkildafc That is the best access ever. Exclusive coaches box is bloody brilliant #saints. That's what I call including the members.
— Ian Morrison (@iansmorrison) June 17, 2015
This is super impressive by Alan Richardson and the @stkildafc Bright future under this man. https://t.co/FnzJpn3uiC
— Shane Sullivan (@ShaneSullivan32) June 17, 2015