Hardwick quits

[peternorth]

biggest league in the land and journos dont have microphones still

 

[Lord of the Wings]

is he coaching sunday or not?

Nope he is done. No Richmond gear on. His last day was yesterday.

Pretty devastated we don't get the chance to say goodbye

 

[JR#8]

**** I hate the AFL not giving the reporters a mic. Hate not hearing the questions.

 

[Dunger]

What a champion to quit on his own terms. He wasn't axed by a board after months of media speculation sparked by a few media trolls which is how the majority of coaches go

 

[domin8]

is he coaching sunday or not?

No effective immediately

 

[docko911]

Hardwick played for Essendon and Port.

Played Essendon last week, Port this week. Illuminati confirmed

I was thinking this earlier

 

[smasha]

Tears rollin.

So emotional but Dimma is happy with his decision and I stand by him.

"Richmond,the love of my life" Damian "Dimma" Hardwick.

You took us from despair to amazing memories.

 

[domin8]

I was thinking this earlier

Last win against the Cats

 

[peternorth]

Hardwick played for Essendon and Port.

Played Essendon last week, Port this week. Illuminati confirmed

Its now round 11

 

[TiggerMan22]

No sendoff is ****ed. I know he said its not him, but cmon Dimma, its for the fans. Its not a selfish action.

Same as Richo and Rance. Edwards send off in Brisbane. Why the **** do we never get a proper sendoff for our champs.

 

[Groupie_]

benny gale with a fresh colour and perm

 

[TRUMAN#1]

Dimma - Respect

Although I was vocal I thought his time was up for a while now.

it's hard not to get a tear in the eye listening to him speak.

I hope the Club does something special for him this week even though he's not coaching.

 

[Rubber Hips]

“I Couldn’t find 1001 ways to cook the sausages”​

Damien Hardwick 23 May 2023

 

[TiggerMan22]

Hardwick played for Essendon and Port.

Played Essendon last week, Port this week. Illuminati confirmed

First win of his coaching career against Port.
Last loss of his career against Essendon.

Last win of his career against the Cats. Got one last one over them.

 

[Groupie_]

dimma saying we'll play finals this year

 

[Grechy]

The final nail in the coffin that was this successful era for the RFC

It feels that way. I just hope it's not a long road back to finals again. I hope lessons have been learnt from past mistakes.

 

[jesterx]

I only managed to make it to one game this year which was on Saturday. Glad i went now despite the result. I can't focus on anything at work this is like a close family member telling you they are moving overseas. Thanks for everything Dimma

 

[Rubber Hips]

Dusty suggested Dimma goes to Ibiza to decompress lol

 

[tiger_tough]

Our list looks bad because we’ve been playing a s**t brand of footy


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Agree with this. We're playing beneath ourselves.

 

[RJK Tiger]

from what i can tell the breakdown- its between dimma and benny. Dimma wanted to go hard for one more & Benny could see a rebuild was needed. As it got more and more obvious one more was not going to happen it has gotten more heated, especially as Dimma has struggled to connect & get much out of the younger players. So when he talks about relationships going south i think he and beeny can see its getting that way & have decided to cut ties before it gets worse. Which is understandable - but as a transition its bad. Benny back Dimma in despite his better judgement & is now stuck dealing with the fallout, alone.


Now we must find a coach for the young group. We are in for likely a few bad years, especially this season. Who knows, maybe we get a spark from this.


But make no mistake - trading 2 years of draft picks & then this happening is "the worst case scenario". Not eating we are in a "great place" to move forward for the next coach - its going to be a ****ing tough gig to back up to Dimma & the list is pretty broken.

I have to say, i find it a bit sad and poor and he couldn't hold out for 1 more month Cotchin is so close to 300. Now his 300th going to be a weird mix of stand in coaches etc. Thought Trent deserved to have that moment with the group like Dimma was stoked to have Toby there for his last game,

 

[tugga]

"Dustin suggested I go to Ibiza and Bakes suggested I go to Lake Grace"

 

[tigs2010]

dimma saying we'll play finals this year

McQualter a fail if he doesn't get us there then

 

[banana_bus]

Very emotional stuff

 

[Rubber Hips]

Balmy the Buddha Doll

rub his belly and he brings you good luck


so true from Dimma

 

[SavDog23]