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The Damien Hardwick era at Gold Coast begins on Saturday, with the Suns hosting Richmond — the club Hardwick famously led to three premierships in four seasons.
The Suns late last season parted ways with Stuart Dew then made a bold move for Hardwick, who signed a long-term deal with coach Gold Coast.
It came after Hardwick sensationally left the Tigers mid-season citing burnout, despite being contracted to Richmond until the end of 2024 season.
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Richmond legend Jack Riewoldt, who played under Hardwick for most of his decorated career, said Hardwick would inevitably feel nervous ahead of the clash.
“‘Dimma’ used to speak about the ‘Demon of Expectation’ – that was the level of anxiety coming into a Grand Final or being a favourite coming into any game. And I think that’ll be sitting right on his shoulder at the moment,” Riewoldt told Fox Footy’s AFL 360.
“There’s an emotional element for him and I could see that on Monday night when he was on-air. He bloody cares about that group and that football club.”
This match gets underway at 4.20pm AEDT from People First Stadium.
Watch it live on Fox Footy (via Foxtel Channel 504 or stream on Kayo Sports from 3.30pm (AEDT).
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