Damien Hardwick addresses his team during Sunday's win over Hawthorn.

Damien Hardwick has surpassed Tommy Hafey for the most finals series as Richmond’s coach.

The Tigers’ big win against Hawthorn at the MCG yesterday secured their finals spot in season 2022, and for the eighth time during Hardwick’s reign as coach.

Richmond’s finals campaigns under Hardwick have been in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and now 2022.

Hafey guided the Tigers into the finals in 1967, 1969, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974 and 1975.

Hardwick is the longest-serving coach in Tigerland’s history, having coached 295 games all-up for 166 wins, five draws and 124 losses.

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Round 22: Hardwick post-match

Damien Hardwick speaks to the media following the Round 22 win over Hawthorn.

His finals record is 10 wins (including three Grand Final victories) and five losses.

Hafey’s record at Richmond is 173 wins (four Grand Final victories), two draws and 73 losses from 248 games overall.

His finals record with the Tigers is 15 wins, one draw and four losses.

Round 22 Highlights

  • 03:15

    Round 22: Eight straight for Lynch

    Tom Lynch kicks a huge eight goals in the Round 22 win against Hawthorn

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  • 07:18

    Round 22: Match highlights

    Highlights of the Round 22 win over Hawthorn.

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  • 00:28

    Round 22: Prestia gets and goes

    Dion Prestia receives the handball and kicks a goal from 50

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  • Round 22: Prestia impresses with this beauty

    Dion Prestia receives the handball off Noah Cumberland and kicks the goal

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  • 00:23

    Round 22: Classy finish from Shedda

    Shane Edwards takes the advantage and nails this ripping shot

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  • 00:21

    Round 22: Bolton toe pokes it through

    Shai Bolton gets his first of the day

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  • 00:59

    Round 22: Lynch looking ominous early

    Tom Lynch kicks the opening goal of the game after reeling in a superb grab.

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