Hondo wrote:gadj1976 wrote:I can't understand sacking a coach so quickly. As a player you don't peak till 5-6 years in the system. I reckon coaches do the same. At least Hardwick has been given every chance. I don't think Adelaide could say the same about Sanderson.
Hardwick is interesting as a comparison. He's had 5 years now and his finals record is two times made it for two losses. So he's been given every chance as you say but what has he got to show for it so far? Not much really for 5 years at it. I think the Crows are trying to avoid a 5 year coach who ultimately doesn't improve the side but gives glimmers of hope with just missing finals or bowing out in week one of the finals, year after year.
Hardwick might deliver a premiership next year and the 6 seasons are vindicated. Or he misses the finals and Richmond are back where they were before he started and they are probably going to look elsewhere.
It's a tough gig no doubt about it.
Comparing any club that has aspirations of achieving the ultimate success with Richmond is fraught with danger.
Adelaide say they have made this move to win a premiership. Time will tell if they were right or rooo roooo wrong.