After missing the last six matches with a calf injury, triple premiership player Kane Lambert will return to take on the Eagles at Optus Stadium on Sunday.
Hardwick admits he cannot wait to see the underrated “little man” back in action.
“Very, very, very excited,” he said on SEN Breakfast.
“He’s not underrated in our organisation, but I think he’s a little bit underrated outside our four walls.
“He’s an incredibly important player both on and off the field. He’ll be back which is great.
“We look forward to raining chaos on the opposition because that’s what he does.
“Will be good to welcome the little man back.”
Source: SEN