Richmond boss keeps flag stars guessingShayne Hope
Bunbury Mail
December 17 2019 Expect the unexpected from the reigning premiers next year as Richmond launch their assault on a third flag in four seasons.
Questions will linger over the Tigers' ability to maintain their hunger in 2020 after enjoying a remarkable period of recent success.
But coach Damien Hardwick already has even his most experienced players on their toes, just two weeks into their pre-season campaign.
"He acknowledges that if we play the exact way we did in 2019, it's not going to be good enough in 2020," dual premiership defender Dylan Grimes said.
"He's always looking for innovative ways to grow and that growth stems from himself.
"He's off overseas always doing the next big thing in coaching or personal development. He's always investing in himself.
"So I have no doubt something will change. I'm not exactly sure what yet, but he always brings a fresh energy to each pre-season."
Hardwick's approach is having a positive effect on the playing group, in particular the senior players.
"To know that a coach throughout the course of the pre-season is going to keep things fresh and vibrant and different, not repetitive and boring, it means a lot to us," Grimes said.
Grimes expected the energy of the players who missed out on last season's flag to help drive the group next year.
Grimes has had a minor operation on his wrist but said he is very close to a return to full training, only missing out on certain contact work.
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