Hardwick's next contract discussion [merged]

[FNM]

Clarkson is talking out of turn and in fact will create a measure of instability.

Certainly is talking out of turn. None of his bloody business.

Absolutely agree
See how the season pans out and let him worry about his own club

[one-eyed]

Richmond unfazed by Alastair Clarkson's plea to re-sign Damien Hardwick

by: Mark Robinson
From:Herald Sun
February 29, 2012


RICHMOND will ignore Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson's plea to re-sign coach Damien Hardwick.

Clarkson, a close friend of Hardwick, on Monday urged the Tigers to re-sign Hardwick or risk the issue becoming a distraction through the season.

"They'll be crazy if they don't reappoint him and reappoint him soon," Clarkson told Fox Footy's On The Couch.
 
But Richmond chief executive Brendon Gale said the club would continue its process.
 
"They are good friends professionally and personally, good loyal mates, so I can understand why 'Clarko' might make those comments," Gale said.
 
"But it won't have any bearing on us whatsoever.

"People will have opinions, but we won't be supplying a running commentary on Damien ... and we will make an announcement at a time of our choosing."
 
Gale said comments such as Clarkson's did not put pressure on the club's process.
 
"I respect people's opinion in the game, but they have no bearing," Gale said.
 
"And we know our members and supporters will have opinions, and clearly I understand why 'Clarko' has an opinion, but we have a process in place."
 
Clarkson had to wait until near the end of last season before signing a three-year deal and acknowledged the conjecture was a distraction.
 
"The uneasiness we went through last year as a footy club ... it does disturb the way you go about your business," he said.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/richmond-unfazed-by-alastair-clarksons-plea-to-re-sign-damien-hardwick/story-e6frf9jf-1226284387062

[one-eyed]

Tigers won't rush Hardwick contract
By Callum Twomey
6:54 PM Tue 28 Feb, 2012


 RICHMOND chief executive Brendon Gale is refusing to discuss the future of coach Damien Hardwick - and his contract - but says the club will not be distracted by external debate.
 
Hardwick's three-year deal at Punt Road expires at the end of 2012 and on Monday night Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson encouraged Richmond to reappoint Hardwick as soon as possible to avoid the "uneasiness" of an out-of-contract coach.
 
But Gale said the Tigers were in no rush to make a decision, and wouldn't be sidetracked by discussion from outside the club.

"We're not going to provide a running commentary into Damien's appointment," Gale told radio station 3AW.

"We'll make an announcement when we're ready. We're a professional organisation and we'll conduct this process accordingly.

"I can understand the context of those comments (by Clarkson). He's a good, loyal friend of Damien's both professionally and personally, and you probably expect that sort of comment from someone like Al.

"But it won't have a bearing on our process going forward. We'll confirm our position when we're ready and it won't distract us."
 
Gale said he was pleased with the improvement at Richmond since Hardwick took the reins at the start of 2010, and was confident in the club's direction.

"We're encouraged by the progress we've made over two years with Damien, we've certainly improved as a club under his reign," Gale said.

"Damien's got some terrific attributes."
 
Gale was also asked about the club's plan to play a pre-season game in India next year and whether that was a step towards playing games overseas for premiership points.
 
"I don't know about that. It depends where and when, of course," he said.
 
http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/129730/default.aspx

[one-eyed]

Tigers tight-lipped on coach
Caroline Wilson
The Age
February 29, 2012
 
RICHMOND chief executive Brendon Gale refused to shed any further light on Damien Hardwick's future last night, insisting the club would not be reacting to outside pressure to re-sign the coach.
 
And Mick Malthouse put the Tigers in the spotlight, declaring Hardwick's team should play finals in 2012 and would be expected to win at least 11½ games.
 
Both Gale and Malthouse were speaking on 3AW but neither would entertain speculation as to whether Richmond would look at luring Malthouse out of retirement should Hardwick not remain at the club.

Responding to Alastair Clarkson's warning that stalling on Hardwick's contract could destabilise the Tigers, Gale said: ''They're good, loyal comments.
 
''You'd expect him [Clarkson] to make those comments. But we'll organise that and confirm that when we're good and ready.
 
''We certainly won't be responding to outside agendas.''
 
Clarkson said on Fox Footy on Monday night that Richmond should ''just make the appointment'' and re-sign Hardwick. Malthouse last night questioned the Hawthorn coach's method of publicly pushing up for his former colleague.
 
''I'm a coaches' person,'' said Malthouse. ''Al Clarkson is a coaches' person … He's only gone in to bat for another coach but it's the way you put it.''
 
When asked whether the Tigers would investigate Malthouse's availability should the Hardwick deal fail to eventuate, the former Richmond premiership player responded: ''I don't know about that … If Richmond don't look like making the eight again … I think they've gotta push for the eight.''
 
In terms of home-and-away wins and losses, Malthouse said a pass mark for the Tigers would be to achieve more than 11 wins in 2012.
 
Ponting out that Jack Riewoldt should be over his injury concerns and other developmental issues Malthouse added: ''Dustin Martin's a year older and [Trent] Cotchin's a year older.''
 
Richmond is currently negotiating with Hardwick's management to extend his contract although it is not certain whether the coach will receive a one or two-year extension.
 
Admitting he was sticking up for Hardwick who was a close friend, Clarkson said two nights ago that his own uncertain contractual situation proved a distraction for Hawthorn last season.
 
He said: ''They'll be crazy if they don't reappoint him and reappoint him soon.
 
''For the first time I feel Richmond have got some stability in their club. Just make the appointment.''

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/tigers-tightlipped-on-coach-20120228-1u11s.html#ixzz1ngtc1sWu

[WA Tiger]

Mmmmm, the plot thickens......I agree that this is the first time in a long time we have had stability and more. But gee Malthouse keeps that door open doesn't he, what do you do???

Malthouse said he was staying at the Pies when his tenure was up.......he didn't......Malthouse said he wouldn't coach again........he will, will it be at the Tiges........this season will tell.

I have the feeling that's what we are waiting for, had Mick stayed at the Pies I really think we would have signed Hardwick by now.

[Smokey]

Mmmmm, the plot thickens......I agree that this is the first time in a long time we have had stability and more. But gee Malthouse keeps that door open doesn't he, what do you do???

Malthouse said he was staying at the Pies when his tenure was up.......he didn't......Malthouse said he wouldn't coach again........he will, will it be at the Tiges........this season will tell.

I have the feeling that's what we are waiting for, had Mick stayed at the Pies I really think we would have signed Hardwick by now.

We're in danger of creating another Messiah complex like we did with Sheedy if we don't keep taking the same line in all media responses.  Thankfully the club is not deviating one iota in words or actions.  From a supporters perspective, let's just give Hardwick our total support and trust until such time as he proves himself to be unworthy of that, otherwise we will just be slating the media's thirst for more turmoil at our club.

[Rodgerramjet]

I can tell you if we are sweating on Malthouse then our club has learn't nothing. Malthouse isn't even in the frame, he isn't within cooee of coaching our club at this stage barring a catastrophy on feild. Damien's contract extention is all about length, money and the timing of the announcement ( the timing on the announcement is gauge on what would be an acceptable time to the membership) not on how much stuffing hype and hysteria the media can pump into it.

[WilliamPowell]

Mmmmm, the plot thickens......I agree that this is the first time in a long time we have had stability and more. But gee Malthouse keeps that door open doesn't he, what do you do???

Malthouse said he was staying at the Pies when his tenure was up.......he didn't......Malthouse said he wouldn't coach again........he will, will it be at the Tiges........this season will tell.

I have the feeling that's what we are waiting for, had Mick stayed at the Pies I really think we would have signed Hardwick by now.

 

What plot exactly?

The media is spinning to sell papers and get people to think there is some hidden agenda 

The media cast it out there and some of our supporters fall for it hook line & sinker. No doubt we are our worst enemy at times...

Simply by responding Benny has now made sure it remains in focus and ditto with supporters turning it into some sort of Grisham novel fan the spot fire that the media are trying create

We're in danger of creating another Messiah complex like we did with Sheedy if we don't keep taking the same line in all media responses.  Thankfully the club is not deviating one iota in words or actions.  From a supporters perspective, let's just give Hardwick our total support and trust until such time as he proves himself to be unworthy of that, otherwise we will just be slating the media's thirst for more turmoil at our club.

Agree smokey except I reckon the club should just shut up, no need to fan the flames and keep the story ticking along for no reason by commenting on it every time someone makes a comment about it. They made one statement about it that's all they need to do.

[Mr Magic]

Give 'em nothing Tiges.

[gerkin greg]

I can tell you if we are sweating on Malthouse then our club has learn't nothing. Malthouse isn't even in the frame, he isn't within cooee of coaching our club at this stage barring a catastrophy on feild. Damien's contract extention is all about length, money and the timing of the announcement ( the timing on the announcement is gauge on what would be an acceptable time to the membership) not on how much stuffing hype and hysteria the media can pump into it.

This. Summed it up perfectly Ramjet.

[dwaino]

They talked a little about this on the Hot Breakfast (MMM) this morning. Darcy asked Molloy if he would he prefer Malthouse if given the chance and he said no because we already heading down a road and actually taking steps forward, and that Dimma is improving the wins by a couple a year. He also mentioned other ex Tigers like Sheedy and said none come back and doesn't expect any different with Malthouse. Eddie 10-chins got our back and said that they were on the back page all year with their coaching issue and it isn't stop them from being in flag contention until 3/4 time of the grand final where they got beaten by a better team. McGuire said that if Malthouse wants to coach in 2013 though then he wishes him all the best. The general consensus was to sign up Dimma already, but it should be a non-issue whether we do early or not. Eddie backed us again saying we are only 3 years into a 5 year plan (which Molloy piped in with a "30 year plan" ) so why wouldn't we resign him. It's not like we've gone backwards.

[tiger101]

Richmond coaching speculation

Richmond chief executive Brendan Gale has refused guarantee coach Damien Hardwick's future.

Hardwick remains unsigned and there is speculation former Collingwood mentor Mick Malthouse will take up the role next season.

Malthouse has dismissed the suggestion that the uncertainty will affect the Tigers.

Gale says the club will not be reacting to outside pressure on the coaching issue.

http://www.skynews.com.au/sport/article.aspx?id=723661&vId=3091133

The club needs to hold its nerve against media pressure and continue on with its process to re-sign him and announce it when they are ready.

[dwaino]

How bored is the media to start rehashing everyone else's stories? Talk about a whirlwind from a few months ago when it was mentioned that Dimma would be out of contract this year. We've been the laughing stock for 3 decades I hope we don't give the public any more ammo and pull a Freo by ditching Dimma for Malty (I understand the difference being Hardwick will be uncontracted :p). Especially when he hasn't actually done anything wrong. In fact, if we see the same improvement this year as last year then I'll be pretty bummed if this is the case.

[WA Tiger]

Mmmmm, the plot thickens......I agree that this is the first time in a long time we have had stability and more. But gee Malthouse keeps that door open doesn't he, what do you do???

Malthouse said he was staying at the Pies when his tenure was up.......he didn't......Malthouse said he wouldn't coach again........he will, will it be at the Tiges........this season will tell.

I have the feeling that's what we are waiting for, had Mick stayed at the Pies I really think we would have signed Hardwick by now.

 

What plot exactly?

The media is spinning to sell papers and get people to think there is some hidden agenda 

The media cast it out there and some of our supporters fall for it hook line & sinker. No doubt we are our worst enemy at times...

Simply by responding Benny has now made sure it remains in focus and ditto with supporters turning it into some sort of Grisham novel fan the spot fire that the media are trying create

We're in danger of creating another Messiah complex like we did with Sheedy if we don't keep taking the same line in all media responses.  Thankfully the club is not deviating one iota in words or actions.  From a supporters perspective, let's just give Hardwick our total support and trust until such time as he proves himself to be unworthy of that, otherwise we will just be slating the media's thirst for more turmoil at our club.

Agree smokey except I reckon the club should just shut up, no need to fan the flames and keep the story ticking along for no reason by commenting on it every time someone makes a comment about it. They made one statement about it that's all they need to do.

WP, I am a Hardwick supporter and wan't him re-signed, but come on how long have you been around for mate.

Like it or not, listen to it or not, believe it or not......the media creates such a circus that many clubs have eventually circum to their.....influence and mob mentality.

I personally couldn't give a stuff what the media say, like I said I wan't Hardwick re-signed, but you would have to be living under a rock to think that the amount of media speculation and press that they aim at clubs and put on them does not affect the clubs decision because of the supporters that as you said "fan the flames".

Also, don't think Gayle and the club is faultless, they are just like any other Management group anywhere, if pushed they will turn...

[Coach]

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