Gold Coast are stepping up their bid to signal Damien Hardwick as their subsequent AFL coach, with chief govt Mark Evans flying to Europe.
According to a number of media studies on Wednesday, Evans is to satisfy with the three-time Richmond premiership coach in Italy throughout Hardwick’s vacation.
There can be hypothesis if Hardwick is open to teaching the Suns they may desk a five-year deal.
Evans’ journey comes after final month’s sacking of Stuart Dew, who had coached the Suns since 2018.
Hardwick dramatically stop Richmond in May, saying he felt he had run out of how to elevate his gamers.
Gold Coast haven’t made the finals since they joined the league in 2011.
The Suns refused to touch upon Evans, whereas the Gold Coast chief govt was additionally contacted.
In June, Hardwick stated he was already lacking the sport.
He led the Tigers to their drought-breaking flag in 2017 after which made it a dynasty with premierships in 2019-20.
Hardwick additionally gained a premiership at Essendon and one other at Port Adelaide as a hard-nosed defender.
He and Evans have historical past with the pair working collectively in Hawthorn’s soccer division through the 2000s.
Hardwick was a Hawthorn assistant coach from 2005-08 earlier than taking up as Richmond coach, whereas Evans was their soccer supervisor on the time.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
