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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

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    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? 😉

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    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

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    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. 

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    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

     

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    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.

     

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    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! 

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    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 😂

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    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!

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    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......

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    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! 

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    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.

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    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"

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    The first rule of demonland.

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

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    Has Hardwick been seen checking out Perth realestate these days?

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    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 

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    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.....

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