I hope he doesn't Ramps but reality is and we knew it this time last year he may be just one hamstring tear away from it whether he likes it or not. We are where Melbourne were in Round 1 2008 when Melbourne beat Hawthorn by 104 points. Rookie coach and a young uncompetitive list.
Connors is another in the gun and McGuane may also be used as trade bait with GC 17 also.
The job Hardwick is facing is huge.