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Damien Hardwick
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Yes if Dimma goes to the sun$, the media narrative will change. Dimma will suddenly be lauded by the sycophants as one of the greatest coaches in afl/vfl history.
What’s interesting though is that Dew’s Gold Coast beat Dimma’s Tigers the past 3 meetings.
We have been on the sly.
Look at our team from that of 2019 2020.
We have quietly rebuilt and it is a work in progress.
We wont bottom out but I reckon we will contend within 3 to 4 years.
Just need a key forward.
In that case, he should only take the job if AFL agree to get rid of stand rule...
He quit. He wasn't going to be performing his job so there is nothing to pay. The only reason you'd pay out someone that quits is if you wanted them to quit and you offered them an inducement.
Kane Cornes says that as a Richmond supporter I should be filthy... which is why I'm not!
I don't think you do. Either that or you're lacking perspective.
I don't think you understand my point, or my perspective. But I know treachery when I see it.
No doubt in my mi
no doubt in my mind this is exactly what is happening.An AFL junket paid for by the other clubs so Evans can convince Dimma
He should’ve
He should’ve pulled the pin at end of 2021, we then could ve appointed McCrae.
Caro is 99.9 % right
Why , clubs leak information to media for a reason
Like contra deals
Caro never gets taken to court either . Reason for that . You can’t take people to court for telling the truth
And when she doesn’t get it right . She apologises
Dimma was tapped on the shoulder , well asked to consider his long term future at the RFC if he wasn’t going to coach there in 2024 , so he resigned
You can’t go and sound out other opportunities when your contracted , although if it wasn’t AFL footy and just a normal job it isn’t an issue
Gee he recovered quick from “ burn out “ hey
I think there's a bit of subtlety there.
You can't go get other contracts when you're contracted .....but your manager can. I don't believe Richmond were tapping him on the shoulder.
The rawness of his resignation and the shellshock on people's faces was to genuine and natural for it to be staged across a large group of people. Gale looked as frazzled as anyone. The resignation is probably been a fly in the ointment to Gale going to AFL house - he's got one last task to do.
But I'm absolutely certain GC had contacted his manager and offered non-specific amounts of millions over non specific years. They can all look in a camera and say there was no contract at that time - and it be completely true.
But there's definitely been contact. Things got tough. He had a sweetheart arrangement in place that would be easier to get success from than rebuilding us. Exit stage left. Get 4-6 months holidays. Roll up for pre-season feeling refreshed.
Yes he won 3 premierships. But he was nearly sacked. The CLUB backed him in. He wasn't doing us a favour, we did him one. This narrative that we should be grateful he graced us with his presence needs to stop.
He was saved from the ex-coaches club. The club supported and developed him. They helped him become who he is, and create the Hardwick reputation, the legacy. It was a symbiotic relationship where he was paid handsomely. Yes I don't doubt he loved the place. I don't doubt there's genuine affection for him from all. Doesn't mean self preservation hasn't kicked in here.
My simple attitude is the guy bought success and happiness to the club and its supporters that I had resigned myself to believe would never happen. I love the guy and he is a hero.
I have accepted the departure. I don't care about the reasons. He had looked cooked for 18+ months, in reality ever since 2020.
I hope that he will always be able to walk into the club and embraced, irrespective of where he coaches next. I hope that Dimma will always regard himself as a Richmond Man.
I do hope there is a game or event before the end of the year where we get to say goodbye and thank him. I assume Riewoldt and Cotch are finishing this year, and I would be very happy to see Dimma at their last game and the opportunity for the fans to celebrate all three club legends.
I have accepted the departure. I don't care about the reasons. He had looked cooked for 18+ months, in reality ever since 2020.
I hope that he will always be able to walk into the club and embraced, irrespective of where he coaches next. I hope that Dimma will always regard himself as a Richmond Man.
I do hope there is a game or event before the end of the year where we get to say goodbye and thank him. I assume Riewoldt and Cotch are finishing this year, and I would be very happy to see Dimma at their last game and the opportunity for the fans to celebrate all three club legends.
