Yze can coach, but he can’t do it with one hand tied behind his back

April 23, 2026 — 7:30pm

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“We never weaken til the final siren’s gone.”

The Richmond Football Club’s spine-tingling song has many great lines in it, and evokes the passion and vigour among the Tigers’ supporters that few clubs can match.

The MCG is a cauldron when the Tigers are “risking head and shin” and playing “strong and bold”. Their raucous supporters legitimately become the team’s 19th man on the field.

But the players have to give them that energy to get it in return.

Adem Yze, I think, can coach. But, at the moment, he is being asked to do the job with blindfold on and one arm tied behind his back. The club has embarked on a clear direction – rebuilding with youth. But the Tigers have so many injuries – to new and experienced players –........

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