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    If true, I think it's probably wise that he's made that decision. As a three time premiership coach, he's really got nothing else to prove and it's likely to benefit Richmond if he hands over to someone with more enthusiasm.

    And I do respect how he changed his attitude in 2017, from someone who was apparently an obsessive micromanager, driving himself and those around him crazy, to someone who was able to delegate responsibilities, trust those around him a whole lot more, and generally make Richmond an enjoyable place to be.

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    Good riddance. Never forgiven him for taking the pot shots at us and Horse after the game in 2021 (have I got the year right?) when it was him crowding up the play around the ball.
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    Good riddance. Never forgiven him for taking the pot shots at us and Horse after the game in 2021 (have I got the year right?) when it was him crowding up the play around the ball.
    2020, but he’s always been an “interesting” personality.
    He achieved a lot, and can be proud of what gave the Tigers.


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    Hardwick, the bloke who complained about having to play games at Marvel!

    Self entitled Vicwhinger, good riddance

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    Caro is so conflicted. She says the soft cap is the reason he's burnt out. The soft cap is an equalisation measure, so the load on a small club coach is the same as a big club. Hardwick, and Clarkson, finally realise how hard it is to coach when resources are limited.

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    Quote Originally Posted by i'm-uninformed2 View Post
    Good riddance. Never forgiven him for taking the pot shots at us and Horse after the game in 2021 (have I got the year right?) when it was him crowding up the play around the ball.
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    Quote Originally Posted by barry View Post
    Caro is so conflicted. She says the soft cap is the reason he's burnt out. The soft cap is an equalisation measure, so the load on a small club coach is the same as a big club. Hardwick, and Clarkson, finally realise how hard it is to coach when resources are limited.
    No what she said was it is the decrease to the soft cap because of COVID that has put pressure on coaches. The soft cap still hasn't increased to pre covid levels. Longmire has commented on this topic alot.

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    Talented players make a coach look good. That said, Hardwick turned his career around and showed a bit, but I never considered him to be great and he was quick to complain when he didn’t win.

    You can understand Clarko wanting a break with all the @@@t hanging around him for so long, but why would a coach quit at this time of the year? The team is clearly in transition and you would think he would wait until close to year’s end. Letting the team and club down, I think.

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    Talented players make a coach look good. That said, Hardwick turned his career around and showed a bit, but I never considered him to be great and he was quick to complain when he didn’t win.

    You can understand Clarko wanting a break with all the @@@t hanging around him for so long, but why would a coach quit at this time of the year? The team is clearly in transition and you would think he would wait until close to year’s end. Letting the team and club down, I think.
    Since we don’t know what else is going on in anyone’s life, that’s a tough judgment call. Life goes on, and impacts in a myriad of ways, as much we’d like to consider people solely from the limited perspective of footy fans.


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    Since we don’t know what else is going on in anyone’s life, that’s a tough judgment call. Life goes on, and impacts in a myriad of ways, as much we’d like to consider people solely from the limited perspective of footy fans.


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    It’s a very difficult job, with great responsibility and very stressful- also 24/7 for 9 months of the year. Of course unexpected issues can arise anytime to prompt a coach to quit after only 10 rounds. In this case, I haven’t heard any compelling reason from Hardwick to do so. He doesn’t have to disclose anything as bottom line it’s not our business. Wish him all the best and hope the Tigers remain mid table whoever takes over!😊

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    It’s a very difficult job, with great responsibility and very stressful- also 24/7 for 9 months of the year. Of course unexpected issues can arise anytime to prompt a coach to quit after only 10 rounds. In this case, I haven’t heard any compelling reason from Hardwick to do so. He doesn’t have to disclose anything as bottom line it’s not our business. Wish him all the best and hope the Tigers remain mid table whoever takes over!
    Can only agree 100% with your wishes for the Tigers!


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    I dont think Hardwick is really regarded as one of the great coaches. His pre-2017 record was ordinary, and his post-2021 record is ordinary. You could say his success was due to two factors. A great list (+ poaching Gold Coast), and great assistants (Craig McRae*, Justin Leppitch, Adam Kingsley, Andrew McQualter).

    The question is, could he replicate success elsewhere where he is unlikely to be able to get such a good list of players and support staff, or have the cash of a big club at his disposal ?

    Even though his AFL record is not dissimilar to the great Leigh matthews (multiple premierships as player and as coach), he just dont seem to be anywhere near the same calibre.

    If I were Gold Coast, I'd be sticking with Stewie Dew.
    If I were Port, I'd be sticking with Kenny Hinkley.

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