Damien Hardwick
Analysis
Trading and drafting
Trade tightrope: The huge calls Richmond face on their stars
The path that Richmond takes on whether to trade out Daniel Rioli and/or Shai Bolton represents the most consequential decision the club has faced since the exit of Damien Hardwick.
- by Jake Niall
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Opinion
AFL 2024
What’s Dusty like? I spent four years at Punt Road and this is what I know
Dustin Martin is a largely unknowable figure, who is what he does. Konrad Marshall spent four years embedded in the modern Richmond dynasty, and reflects on the career of the totemic Tiger.
- by Konrad Marshall
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Dustin Martin
Dusty in his own words: Watch the champion Tiger’s most revealing interview
A rare video interview shows that Dustin Martin was an excellent judge of his football strengths and weaknesses, even before he launched his spectacular AFL career.
- by Jake Niall
The Dimma dream: Hardwick’s Tigerish plan to resurrect the Suns
The Suns have bought experience in premiership coach Damien Hardwick, creating an expectation on the Gold Coast that this time they have got it right.
- by Peter Ryan
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Tigers spearhead out of reunion with Hardwick; Oliver in doubt for first round
Richmond will be without Tom Lynch for their reunion with former coach Damien Hardwick, who is now trying to steer Gold Coast to their maiden finals berth.
- by Marc McGowan and Jon Pierik
Keeping ‘Dusty’, fearing ‘Dimma’, and how Riewoldt got even with his biggest critic
As he prepares to launch his memoir, Richmond great Jack Riewoldt reflects on his time at Punt Road, a magical journey featuring premierships, drama, Dustin Martin and Ben Cousins.
- by Jon Pierik
Analysis
AFL 2023
Five things on Hardwick’s Gold Coast to-do list
These are the things the former Richmond coach must do to fix the Suns ... and drag people through the gates.
- by Andrew Stafford
Damien Hardwick laughs off ‘Dusty’ talk, says Suns are ready to launch
Gold Coast have confirmed Richmond premiership coach Damien Hardwick as their new coach. He’s been given a six-year contract at the expansion club.
- by Peter Ryan and Jake Niall
Opinion
AFL 2023
Class of 23: Don’t mourn their retirement, celebrate their careers
End of seasons always bring retirements, but this year’s crop of champions leaving the game will cause more than a few to shed a tear.
- by Paddy Sweeney
AFL Briefing
AFL 2023
Concussion issues force Sydney’s Paddy McCartin to retire, Eagles star Naitanui also calls time; doubt on Wingard’s future
McCartin’s career is over after 63 games after he decided to call time following his latest concussion in round four this season, while Naitanui had been plagued by injury in recent seasons.
- by Peter Ryan and Jon Pierik
Opinion
AFL 2023
As botched coach sackings go, Dew’s wasn’t even the worst. Hardwick is the last piece in the puzzle
Damien Hardwick knew his time was up with Richmond, but he never said he was tired of coaching. Now that Gold Coast has sacked Stuart Dew, the state of play has inevitably become shrouded with cynicism.
- by Caroline Wilson
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