Alex Rance’s football comeback has officially been locked in right h... ere in WA! Read in today's HS of Rance's new business venture leading a trek through Nepal, to promote personal development and leadership skills. 194. Alex Rance set to make surprise footy comeback in 2021. Rance, 30, decided to … According to The West Australian’s Jordan McArdle, Rance is in discussions with Perth Football League C2-Grade outfit Swan Valley. “Alex Rance is a multi-tasker. And talk about his weight basically on Twitter. The Richmond coach's personal rebuttal at Demons great David Schwarz for criticism over a Tom Lynch striking incident was "mean-spirited", said Wilson, and telling of cracks showing within the club's leadership. Reply. Alex Rance’s football comeback has officially been locked in. Former AFL star Kane Cornes agreed and argued that they had gotten off lightly when it comes to criticism. Even the pres conference with Hugh Riminton was poorly handled.". Jan 1st, 2021. "I do [think there's a discipline problem]. AFL insider Caroline Wilson has mail that retired Richmond defender Alex Rance could be eyeing a sensational comeback. I just hope they have got the right people around the coach and the players at the hub as they head into the business end of the season. Only 30 years old and still on the Tigers’ list for the 2020 season, nothing is standing in the way of Rance making a comeback midway through the year. Report: Alex Rance closes in on football comeback 31 Dec 2020, 11:38 p.m. Former Richmond star Alex Rance is on the cusp of making a shock return to football, according to The West Australian. Alex Rance set to make surprise footy comeback in 2021. The 31-year-old announced his shock retirement from the AFL in December 2019 after rupturing his ACL in the first game of that season. ... used to just sitting in the square each week and kicking a bag and one week you show up and you’ve gotta deal with Rance running rings around ya. The 31-year-old former Tiger, who hasn’t played football at any level since announcing his retirement at the end of 2019, will head west to play several games of amateur footy for Swan Valley. Watch every episode of City On A Hill Season 1 now on Stan. Richmond premiership star Alex Rance is locked in for his footy comeback in WA this year, pending border restrictions. The club released a video of Rance explaining his rationale today after he informed teammates of the decision. Richmond premiership hero Alex Rance is deep in discussions to return to footy with Swan Valley in the Perth Football League. Damien Hardwick has given up hope of Alex Rance reversing his retirement decision and poured cold water on the prospect of Richmond luring Darcy Moore as a replacement. "There's a possibility that he will [come out of retirement]. Hardwick gives up on Rance comeback 02/19/2020 Rugby League Damien Hardwick has given up hope of Alex Rance reversing his retirement decision and poured cold water on the prospect of Richmond luring Darcy Moore as a replacement. "Damien's attack on John Longmire was poor sportsmanship and Longmire was furious and you thought I exaggerated the MCG situation but to criticise the surface and the MCC, one of their greatest partners, really upset the MCC," Wilson said. Credit: Getty Images But amateur fourth-division side Swan Valley Football Club is in advanced negotiations with the 2017 Richmond premiership player to run out for a handful of matches for the side in 2021. Richmond Tigers premiership defender Alex Rance, is rumoured to make a shock football return in 2021. The former Richmond Tigers star is set to make a comeback … I just wonder if there's senior enough people there. Former Richmond star Alex Rance is on the cusp of making a shock return to football, according to The West Australian. Ellard performed 63 AFL matches for Carlton between 2008 and 2015. Richmond premiership hero Alex Rance is deep in discussions to return to footy with Swan Valley in the Perth Football League. There's a brittleness and frustration about Damien at the moment.". Close. share. Credit: Getty Images. Rance, 30, decided to retire last year, vowing to commit to faith and family after suffering persistent injuries in the latter stages of his AFL career, including missing the Tigers' 2019 premiership run with a torn ACL in the opening round last season. Collingwood defender Moore is out of contract at the end of the season and is reportedly in the Tigers' sights. January 1, 2021. "Even Jack Riewoldt having a crack at Tom Browne on Twitter, for a senior player to do that. But amateur fourth-division side Swan Valley Football Club is in advanced … [The CEO] has come home now [from the hub]. Alex Rance football comeback on cards with Perth-based fourth-division club Swan Valley. Report: Alex Rance closes in on football comeback By SEN 2021-01-01T10:33+11:00 Former Richmond star Alex Rance is on the cusp of making a shock return to football, according to … Richmond premiership defender Alex Rance is reportedly set for a shock return to football in 2021. The 31-year-old announced his shock retirement from the AFL in December 2019 after rupturing his ACL in the first game of that season. "The club that embraced vulnerability and opening up with your emotions - I know he's not talking about it in a grand final - but it just didn't sit well with me. The secret Brighton home of retired Richmond premiership player Alex Rance is back on the market. At first glance, i thought well there goes any chance of a return, but then towards the end of it i read that it's planned in November, which gives me some hope that he's picked a date - pretty much the only date that would suit if indeed he did make a comeback. Retired Richmond superstar Alex Rance says there is still a chance he could make a football comeback. The 31-year-old, who was part of the Tigers’ triumph in the Premier League in 2017, is currently in talks with Perth Football League team, Swan Valley, about games in the west later this year Rance’s comeback would be a huge boost for the Perth Football League, which celebrates its centenary next year. Former Tigers star Alex Rance is reportedly set to make a comeback to the AFL The 30-year-old retired last year to commit to his strong Jehovah's Witness faith … The 31-year-old former Tiger, who hasn’t played football at any level since announcing his retirement at the end of 2019, will head west to play several games of amateur footy for Swan Valley. By Ashley Kent. Interesting article if anyone wants to google it. Richmond’s Alex Rance has shelved plans for a stunning AFL comeback, the star defender revealing he would never forgive himself if his return from a knee reconstruction cost the Tigers a finals win. Now the five-time All-Australian defender clearly has the itch to return to the game, and it’s likely to be with a club he has strong family connections to. He then quietly sold it off-market for $1.46m the following year — a few months before hanging up … The 31-year-old ex-Richmond player retired from football in December 2019 after 200 games to spend more time with his family and focus on his faith as a Jehovah’s Witness. Former Richmond star Alex Rance is about to return in shock Football after The West Australian . Former AFL star defender Alex Rance is set to make a shock comeback to football more than a year after his sudden departure.. He was able to live a religious life and be the best defender in the competition for a few years,” she said on Nine. He was able to live a religious life and be the best defender in the competition for a few years," Wilson said. AFL star Alex Rance announces his next move a year after shock split from his wife of seven years and sudden retirement. AFL insider Caroline Wilson has mail that retired Richmond defender Alex Rance could be eyeing a sensational comeback. The former defender bought the 805 Hampton Street property in 2018 for $1.36m. Report: Alex Rance closes in on football comeback. Demons legend Garry Lyon and Essendon great Tim Watson also chimed in on the rumours of Rance's comeback. 85. "I don't think everyone at Richmond was thrilled about those comments and I noticed they were eradicated from the club's website very quickly after Damien said them," Wilson said. "It wouldn't surprise me if 17 other clubs have inquired about where he's at and what he's thinking of doing over the next year or two," Watson added. Alex Rance could make an amateur league comeback. Posted by. Alex Rance could make an amateur league comeback. "Neil Balme [Richmond general manager] has been moved out of the football department, and I keep thinking someone like Neil Balme might have a bit of gravitas. Robert Muir's heartfelt response after overwhelming reaction to racist abuse exposé, Shane McInnes: Gabba must host AFL Grand Final, especially after WA's childish act, personal rebuttal at Demons great David Schwarz for criticism over a Tom Lynch striking incident. I read an article in The Age saying Alex Rance is in discussions with fourth division club, Swan Valley FC club with a view of a comeback. Alex Rance football comeback on cards with Perth-based fourth-division club Swan Valley. For 2 games in May! Alex Rance has reportedly pulled the pin on his 2019 comeback plans. Wilson believes that there is a discipline issue at the club and there needs to be greater leadership shown to get back out of the headlines for the wrong reasons. One of the Richmond Tigers’ most celebrated defenders Alex Rance is reportedly set for a shock return to the sport in 2021. news.com.au January 2, 2021 9:15am Video "For Hardwick's comments which we just [spoke about] and the inappropriate touching in the dressing room, and then the club denials when asked about it in the press conference only to admit they knew about it.". “I do think a comeback is on the cards.” Wilson's speculation about a possible Rance comeback coincides with what has been a tumultuous time for the reigning premiers. 2x25= Seinor and Michael = 1xBrian Peake "No-one is getting into the coach's ear and stopping him. Rance was on the comeback trail from an ACL injury sustained in round one last year when he decided to retire in December. Rance, who retired in December 2019, is allegedly in discussions with Perth Football League C2-Grade outfit Swan Valley, according to The West Australian’s Jordan McArdle . But on Footy Classified, Wilson said "a comeback is on the cards" for the five-time All-Australian. Alex James Rance (born 9 October 1989) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Richmond Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). "Alex Rance is a multi-tasker. There's a messiness about them. North Melbourne. "I think he'll play," Lyon said on SEN Breakfast. Retired Richmond defender Alex Rance has not ruled out a return to AFL action. The five-time All-Australian surprised onlookers when he announced his immediate retirement in … The hope is that Rance might play two or three video games or a best-case situation of 5, which might qualify him for finals and assist the club transfer up a division. Rance told the playing group he wouldn’t be returning today, according to reports in the Herald Sun and Fox Footy.. MORE TO COME It's something that Damien seems to be doing a lot of. I think that door is still open enough for him possibly to come back and play.". If Alex Rance makes a comeback it might not be at Richmond, Justin Leppitsch says. "It was mean-spirited and it just keeps happening. Rance’s cousin and close mate David Ellard is currently the playing-coach of the club. "When you look at Richmond as a whole, if this is the Collingwood Football Club, looking at just what's happened this year, I think we would be a lot harder on Colligwood than what we would be on Richmond," Cornes said. Matthew Wade brutally sledges Indian wicketkeeper, WRIGHT TIME, WRIGHT PLACE: Aussie surf stars in dramatic rough ocean rescue, Big Bash fixtures in doubt after WA border closure, Dazzling Barty powers to Miami Open crown, Titans await call on short-term NRL future. "Uneasy is the head that wears the crown. A string of on and off-field controversies has seen Richmond in the headlines for all the wrong reasons this season and Wilson said it had most adversely affected Tigers coach Damien Hardwick, who she believes is suffering from "brittleness and frustration". The Footy Classified team discuss why clubs should fight to get Alex Rance back into the AFL, and which club would be perfect suitors. Rance was a premiership player, five time All-Australian, a one time All-Australian captain, a one-time winner of Richmond's best-and-fairest award and is widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders of his era. Jan 1st, 2021. AFL insider Caroline Wilson has mail that retired Richmond defender Alex Rance could be eyeing a sensational comeback. The West Australian is reporting Rance is set to play several matches for Swan Valley in 2021, which would qualify him to play in the side’s finals matches. "I think he'll play footy again and probably with Richmond.". 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