Collingwood assistant coach Justin Leppitsch says he has not been approached by Richmond however would take into account returning to his former membership as senior coach.
The former Brisbane premiership defender endured a troublesome three-season stint on the Lions as senior coach earlier than serving as an assistant underneath Damien Hardwick on the Tiger, however stated sufficient time had handed since his 2016 sacking that he didn’t really feel “burnt” by the expertise.
“I haven’t asked my wife yet, which is a really important hurdle to get over,” Leppitsch stated when requested of his curiosity within the vacant Richmond job.
“I’m long enough now from my last appointment and not burnt by the experience.
“I think these things, it’s almost like a marriage – you’ve got to commit together for a long period of time.”
He stated his shut relationships with Richmond employees, together with soccer efficiency boss Tim Livingstone, meant he wouldn’t must undertake a “ridiculous interview process” if he put his hand up for the function.
“It’s such a pie-in-the-sky thing for me at the moment, I’m really committed to this club and where it’s going, and I’ve just started this journey, so for me it’s not even on the radar to be honest,” he stated.
“The difference is I know everyone at Richmond. Tim Livingstone I speak to all the time, we do Powerball together every Thursday night, so they know me pretty well.
“Never say never, it’s unlikely at this point in time but never say never … if an opportunity presents and it suits where you are and where you are at your time in life, why wouldn’t all of us take an opportunity like that?”
Leppitsch spoke to reporters on Wednesday in Craig McRae’s absence as a result of sickness, however he stated the senior coach was sure to make the journey to Perth for Saturday’s conflict towards the Eagles.
The Magpies introduced Harvey Harrison would make his debut in WA, with the speedster rewarded for a constant run of VFL type that has led to common alternatives as an emergency this season.
He was one of many Magpies’ finest within the slender spherical 8 loss to GWS with 20 disposals and three targets.
The 19-year-old South Australian was taken with choose 52 within the 2021 draft and recorded the quickest 20m dash time at that 12 months’s mix.
Leppitsch confirmed Steele Sidebottom can be unavailable for six to eight weeks with the medial ligament sprain he suffered towards the Kangaroos, whereas he performed down the severity of Jamie Elliott’s shoulder harm.
“It’s not too bad at all … (Elliott) has been managing it for probably a month, but given the six-day break and the travel, and it hasn’t pulled up as well as it previously has – we’ve decided that this is the week it’s probably best for him not to play,” Leppitsch stated.
“I guess the positive (for Sidebottom) is he’s back at the right time of the season.”
Leppitsch stated spring-heeled defender Jeremy Howe was “no chance” to return towards the Eagles however was closing in on a comeback after the Magpies’ spherical 14 bye, having moved from a tough wrist guard to a mushy model on his injured arm at coaching.
Originally printed as ‘Never say never’: Justin Leppitsch gained’t rule out Tigers reunion
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
