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Damien Hardwick
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That's a melodramatic take.
Just be happy for what he brought to us rather than lamenting a lost love.
He didn't want to be there any more, time to move on - both him and us.
Brought the 2 in because he felt this year was it for the group.All became too difficult once Lynch went down.Dimma knew it and i bet most of us knew it deep down.
Not even the slightest hint of conspiracy there, not even a bees *smile* of one. I've been burnt out. A month did wonders, 2 or three is even better. He'll end up with what? 5 or 6 months off? Then there is the factor of being worn out from being the one gig for a long time, change is as good as a holiday is a cliche for a reason.
I've got no problems with people moving on. The way it's been done is distasteful.
There's a lot of "definitely" and "fact" on this thread followed by some theory or opinion.
Ive said it before, but i dont see what is so hard to accept about someone quitting their job because its lost its enjoyment, and they have a confidence they will get another job when they need to. then taking a few months off- doing the things that couldnt be done whilst working, and then returning to work with a different employer?
It's the trading picks, re-tooling for another go, then not having the decency to stick the year out. Someone's got a fat offer over there, it'll be a easier than this.
He's bailed on this year so he's fresh to start the new role.
"We never weaken until the final siren's gone." Or until it gets tough and I want a holiday.
Sorry, there are some really strange views on here which are very concerning for me - we have finally tasted sustained success after 37 baron years - a coach who has changed the face of the club, beaten down all those jokey perceptions of the tigers being a basket case and built us into a respected and at times feared club - we have not been in the 8 all year basically yet some people would hate to face us in a final - what does that tell us?
We should celebrate the man and what he has done for us, given us.
It was obvious to most that he was tired of coaching the tigers - 13 years, over 300 games, god, give the man a break - how much more do you expect him to give the club. He invested everything he had - it actually cost him his marriage ffs (rather than the dumb conspiracy on here about his marriage breakup costing the tigers further success).
Every successful coach or half decent player will have agents saying - “if you leave, let us know, lining up to grab him if he hits the market……..”
He works at the club, it’s a contract, last I looked he hadn’t signed a marriage certificate that says until death do us part - talk about sour, confused thinking - it was time - at least Hardwick is mature enough to see that. Some on hear reckon he stayed 6 to 12 months too long, some reckon he should stay another 6 to 12 months and see out his contract - tells me he got his timing about right.
Rather than all these loopy comments on here about betrayal, double crossing players and club, secret deals etc I am looking at you @Dustintime @The_General , it happens, players and coaches move on, that’s life - so please, let’s celebrate him as a tiger champion rather than slag on him.
We should celebrate the man and what he has done for us, given us.
It was obvious to most that he was tired of coaching the tigers - 13 years, over 300 games, god, give the man a break - how much more do you expect him to give the club. He invested everything he had - it actually cost him his marriage ffs (rather than the dumb conspiracy on here about his marriage breakup costing the tigers further success).
Every successful coach or half decent player will have agents saying - “if you leave, let us know, lining up to grab him if he hits the market……..”
He works at the club, it’s a contract, last I looked he hadn’t signed a marriage certificate that says until death do us part - talk about sour, confused thinking - it was time - at least Hardwick is mature enough to see that. Some on hear reckon he stayed 6 to 12 months too long, some reckon he should stay another 6 to 12 months and see out his contract - tells me he got his timing about right.
Rather than all these loopy comments on here about betrayal, double crossing players and club, secret deals etc I am looking at you @Dustintime @The_General , it happens, players and coaches move on, that’s life - so please, let’s celebrate him as a tiger champion rather than slag on him.
I'm entitled to my analysis, you are entitled to your hyperbole.
There are a number of layers to this, firstly your premise that we've thrown away the long term for a short term roll of the dice is wrong at worst, highly debateable at absolute best, it was debated to death on here and that was the outcome of that debate. Your carrying-on as if it is the irrefuteable truth, its not.
Second, even if it was the truth, most of us were on board anyway, it wasn't some excercise in hoodwinking the masses. It didn't work out, this season I mean, doesn't mean it wasn't a good plan.
Third even if it was the truth, people change their minds, their plans, their priorities. Happens all the time. Decisions made are not always perfectly planned and perfect for all parties at all times. And even then, we haven't been shafted in any case, there are benefits to us.
Thread is cooker town.
As has been noted he never actually said he was burned out from coaching in general.
I agree with your assessment of how/if Dimma's management were approached - absolutely, that was their due diligence and Caro was all over this from 1 year ago - she has good sources in that club.
Dimma and the club and the list managers and the players and Benny/Peggy won us the flags, not Dimma on his own, although Dimma was a huge part of that. Your take that we think Dimma is above approach is wrong, but your take that he's a traitor and a dog is totally nuts, and you should reconsider that.
It's just my opinion of course but shitting on our 3 time premiership Moses because he did us a huge favour and called time is a dog act full of treachery. Grow up.
