Damien Hardwick has spoken publicly for the primary time following experiences he’s been locked in because the Suns’ subsequent senior coach, with the three-time premiership boss saying he’s “looking forward to a possible new challenge”
It’s anticipated Hardwick will as early as Monday be unveiled as Gold Coast’s new coach on a five-year deal, with Channel 7 reporting he was finalising his deal at Connor Sports Management places of work on Friday morning.
Though he wasn’t capable of formally verify he was becoming a member of the Suns, Hardwick strongly hinted on the transfer and stated it was good to be again in Melbourne after getting back from his abroad journey.
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Asked if he was refreshed and able to coach once more, Hardwick stated: “Yeah, absolutely. I’m looking forward to a possible new challenge. I’ve got some things to work through and we’ll make a decision pretty soon.”
Hardwick has spent the final 5 weeks in Europe, the place he reportedly met with Gold Coast CEO Mark Evans and chairman Bob Easton and was tabled a five-year contract supply.
“It was great to catch up with Mark and Bob over in Milan. I’ve got a bit to think about over the weekend, and when I know, you’ll know,” the 51-year previous added.
Channel 7 additionally experiences three-time Norm Smith medallist Dustin Martin is “more open than ever” to a transfer to the Gold Coast to staff up along with his former coach regardless of being contracted at Richmond for subsequent season.
Hardwick, who departed the Tigers mid-season, was nonetheless coy on a possible reunion with Martin.
Probed if he would love Martin up north, Hardwick stated with amusing: “I’m going to leave that at that.”
Hardwick will likely be on the MCG on Saturday when Richmond farewells retiring membership champions Jack Riewoldt and Trent Cotchin in opposition to North Melbourne.
Originally revealed as Hardwick addresses Suns hyperlink as report says Dusty ‘more open than ever’ to maneuver
Source: www.news.com.au
