Damien Hardwick

[Macca 16,174]

24 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

Why would someone resigning get paid for the year? I’d imagine he has a heap of leave entitlements that it doesn’t matter but I’m not sure Richmond should pay a full 4 months that he won’t work.

The big question is will Richmond seek trade compensation if/when he signs a new deal before his Richmond contract expires. I think they could and they should.

They're not going to play hardball with such a successful coach (after being a such a basket-case)

3 flags speaks for itself so I'd be surprised if he doesn't get paid out for the rest of the year

Handshake agreement is my take

The Tigers probably knew they needed a fresh voice with fresh ideas

So an ideal parting off the ways.  Hardwick looked rather pleased with the finish as well

Edited May 24, 2023 by Macca

[Fritta and Turner 3,842]

On 5/23/2023 at 11:57 AM, Slartibartfast said:

CAC got rid of Millar and Wallace, employed Dimma and Blair Hartley and the rest is history.

He was part of their success.

As for passing on Eddie, so did every other club as Eddie was taken as a rookie.  JT passed on McKay and Curnow for Weideman so I suppose you'll never value him.😀

 

 

Well ok I will concede he was a small part of the Tigers success but doesnt need front page billing. Everyone passed on Eddie because he had OP, and not possibly because they didnt rate him.  Passing on Curnow was a certainty coz he told everyone he wanted to get to Carlton.  McKay, I dont know.  The really interesting thing about the Weid selection is that (with hindsight) it broke our golden rule of picking a competitive beast.  Of course I value JT, how could JonTee not.  But the question you might want to consider over tonights sherry is Has JT gone off the boil? 😉

[Macca 16,174]

As for supply & demand

If Hardwick is the supplied commodity, there will be a high demand

And with a sacked coach now only receiving 6 months severance, an even bigger demand is prevalent

In effect, it's possible (but not probable) that Hardwick could end up at Essendon

By the way, that practice of not having to pay out a full contract for a sacked coach is often standard practice in sports overseas ... KPI related

For instance, David Moyes was given a 6 year contract with Man Utd a few years ago but after only one year was sacked* and only given a one year payout ... mind you, it was in the vicinity of $6Million for that one year so go figure

*Missing a Champions League spot was a KPI apparently

Edited May 24, 2023 by Macca

[Stiff Arm 4,415]

[La Dee-vina Comedia 16,534]

On 5/24/2023 at 2:57 PM, Macca said:

As for supply & demand

If Hardwick is the supplied commodity, there will be a high demand

And with a sacked coach now only receiving 6 months severance, an even bigger demand is prevalent

In effect, it's possible (but not probable) that Hardwick could end up at Essendon

By the way, that practice of not having to pay out a full contract for a sacked coach is often standard practice in sports overseas ... KPI related

For instance, David Moyes was given a 6 year contract with Man Utd a few years ago but after only one year was sacked* and only given a one year payout ... mind you, it was in the vicinity of $6Million for that one year so go figure

*Missing a Champions League spot was a KPI apparently

You're saying it's possible that Hardwick could end up at Essendon? If that's the case, surely possible he could end up at any other club, ours included. 

[Macca 16,174]

43 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

You're saying it's possible that Hardwick could end up at Essendon? If that's the case, surely possible he could end up at any other club, ours included. 

I mentioned Essendon because he played there previously

You know, favourite son and all that

But landing there is not probable unless the Bombers cut short Scott's contract

Remembering that 6 months severance is all clubs are up for these days if they dispense with a coach

And with that short payout we might start to see more contracts cut short if KPI's aren't met

People are the same all over so sacking coaches could become more prevalent in the AFL like it is overseas

Whether we like that or not is often irrelevant

 

[Nascent 7,532]

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/i-miss-it-hardwick-says-he-will-return-to-coaching-20230626-p5djg9.html

Is anyone surprised?

[The Stigga 904]

29 minutes ago, Nascent said:

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/i-miss-it-hardwick-says-he-will-return-to-coaching-20230626-p5djg9.html

Is anyone surprised?

Nope,

Say our season came to a treacle, finish 13-10, lose the first final and bow out.

Would you ask the question?

Are we that gutsy?

 

 

[adonski 9,300]

Pick up my calls Damo!!!

[The Stigga 904]

or carry on in a haze of purgatory...

[KingDingAling 3,623]

1 hour ago, The Stigga said:

Nope,

Say our season came to a treacle, finish 13-10, lose the first final and bow out.

Would you ask the question?

Are we that gutsy?

 

 

It’s not even gutsy. We fluked a flag and have since looked like sh*t. Hardwick coached lesser talent to multiple flags. If he is available and wants the gig we’d be remiss to not ask the question. We’re a bottom 8 side in 2023.

 

Edited June 26, 2023 by KingDingAling

[Ethan Tremblay 28,569]

22 minutes ago, KingDingAling said:

It’s not even gutsy. We fluked a flag and have since looked like sh*t. Hardwick coached lesser talent to multiple flags. If he is available and wants the gig we’d be remiss to not ask the question. We’re a bottom 8 side in 2023.

 

Won the flag. 
Won the first 10 games the following season. 
Currently fourth on the ladder. 
So dramatic! 

[Gorgoroth 12,365]

8 hours ago, The Stigga said:

Nope,

Say our season came to a treacle, finish 13-10, lose the first final and bow out.

Would you ask the question?

Are we that gutsy?

 

 

I would, but then again I’ve never truly warmed to Goodwin. 
I think Goodwin has potential to be a much better coach but he is now behind on how the game needs to be played and has not rectified any of it. 
But in saying that I’m sure DIMMA probably has flaws like that too, I’m just not seeing them cos the grass is always greener on the other side 😂

[Kent 2,641]

8 hours ago, The Stigga said:

Nope,

Say our season came to a treacle, finish 13-10, lose the first final and bow out.

Would you ask the question?

Are we that gutsy?

 

 

I would  be asking he question now!

[beelzebub 22,376]

8 hours ago, The Stigga said:

Nope,

Say our season came to a treacle, finish 13-10, lose the first final and bow out.

Would you ask the question?

Are we that gutsy?

 

 

Hardly..

We'd more likely extend Goody's contract instead......

[layzie 29,811]

8 hours ago, KingDingAling said:

It’s not even gutsy. We fluked a flag and have since looked like sh*t. Hardwick coached lesser talent to multiple flags. If he is available and wants the gig we’d be remiss to not ask the question. We’re a bottom 8 side in 2023.

 

Surely you're just shock jocking! 

[drysdale demon 4,227]

8 hours ago, KingDingAling said:

It’s not even gutsy. We fluked a flag and have since looked like sh*t. Hardwick coached lesser talent to multiple flags. If he is available and wants the gig we’d be remiss to not ask the question. We’re a bottom 8 side in 2023.

 

I see why you picked your user name.

[Tracca 642]

8 hours ago, KingDingAling said:

It’s not even gutsy. We fluked a flag and have since looked like sh*t. Hardwick coached lesser talent to multiple flags. If he is available and wants the gig we’d be remiss to not ask the question. We’re a bottom 8 side in 2023.

 

i now know why you wouldnt want to put your face to your name. "dingaling"

[binman 39,127]

The first rule of demonland.

Anything football related story represents evidence goody is a rubbish coach. 

[Little Goffy 12,793]

In unrelated news, West Coast are currently loading up on attractive admin staff.

[John Crow Batty 8,319]

Has Hardwick been seen checking out Perth realestate these days?

[Deebauched 1,219]

Hardwick to the Suns would seem a good fit. Alot of untapped talent will appeal to the former Essendon sniper.

[Smokey 4,146]

19 hours ago, KingDingAling said:

It’s not even gutsy. We fluked a flag and have since looked like sh*t. Hardwick coached lesser talent to multiple flags. If he is available and wants the gig we’d be remiss to not ask the question. We’re a bottom 8 side in 2023.

 

You have serious issues, dude

Just wow 

[rumpole 483]

Appointed to the Gold Coast post today.

[SFebes 4,694]

Knew he had the job months ago IMO. Very odd how he wanted a break yet signed back on before the current H&A season has even ended.....