“He’s come back and — through hard work and perseverance — has been instrumental to the Tigers’ revival.”.“Throughout his playing career Damien was known for his grit and toughness, and I think we’ve seen those same qualities shine through this year.“This award is also a testament to Damien’s panel of assistant and development coaches.”.Hardwick won the award for his performances up to and including the preliminary final win over Greater Western Sydney, which launched the Tigers into their first Grand Final since 1982.Hardwick polled 294 votes, 11 clear of Pyke (283). It reflected poorly on me and my players — and I had to embrace the vulnerability of being who I am.”.Hardwick was presented with the award at a gala function at Peninsula, in Docklands.

Captain Cotch back to Brownlow best Richmond coach Damien Hardwick confirmed captain Trent Cotchin thought about leaving the bubble amid criticism of his wife, but is now playing as well as his Brownlow winning season. Buckley said on Thursday that AFL Coaches' Association chief Mark Brayshaw had mistakenly given the Collingwood mentor the phone number of Hardwick's wife, Danielle. Damien Patrick Hardwick (born 18 August 1972) is an Australian rules football coach and former player. "(Rance) knows exactly how we feel about him, how important he is to the fabric of our organisation. (Photo by Luke Hemer/Getty Images),'Disaster': Tiger Woods at centre of 'ugly' US Open drama,"Waltons" Actress Says Playboy Ended Her Career,'Class act': Tennis world moved by 'beautiful' moment of sportsmanship,'Ridiculous': Rafael Nadal stuns tennis world with 'unbelievable' act,'Out of it': Andy Murray lifts the lid on x-rated photo blunder,Andy Griffith Ruined The Most Careers In Hollywood,Naomi Osaka's defiant message amid 'disgusting' photo furore,'Can't believe it': Golf world in shock over 'unreal' moment,Heartbreaking new details emerge of Jaimi Kenny’s tragic battle,Female Athletes Who Will Leave You Without Words,'Devastating': Manly rocked by fresh Tom Trbojevic injury heartbreak,'You've been warned': Mitchell Starc's stunning act of sportsmanship,Naomi Osaka caught in 'disgusting' photo controversy,Forbes Ranks the Richest Billionaires of 2020,'Holy hell': Australian Open champ in 'shocking' tennis drama,Novak Djokovic in bizarre new drama after US Open scandal. "I know we probably copped a little bit of flak with regard to that but it's not how our club operates. He was tested, and questions were asked about him after last year, but he remained steadfast,” Brayshaw said. His playing career as a defender comprised 153 games for Essendon (1994–2001) and 54 games for Port Adelaide (2002–2004).

Brownlow's done: Now it's time for the real stuff,RICHMOND coach Damien Hardwick has capped off a remarkable transformation after being named the AFL Coaches Association’s Allan Jeans Senior Coach of the Year —.But after becoming the first Tigers’ coach in 35 years to guide his team into a Grand Final, he has been recognised by his peers as the 2017’s best coach.Hardwick admitted he had no choice but to change as a person and as a coach because the pressure was affecting him and the club.“I probably found out in a nutshell I was probably the worst thing for us at that stage,” Hardwick said at the Shadforth AFL Coaches Association Awards.“I spoke to a lot of people, opened myself up to the playing group and we learnt a lot from each other.“I had no choice ... We were getting smashed.“The first thing ... is look at your own performance and if you are really honest and upfront, and Mrs Hardwick certainly had input as well.

You can find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out,Invalid postcode. Damien Hardwick proves doubters wrong to become an AFL great ... “You are not the man I married,” Hardwick’s wife told him, seemingly a … (She said), ‘You’re not the man I married’. The premiership-winning mentor occasionally refers to Mrs Hardwick - wife Danielle - … "He's been a significant contributor of our football club, always will be a Richmond man. I wasn’t the happy-go-lucky bloke.“It was not what I wanted to be.

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