Richmond’s longest-serving coach, Damien Hardwick, has re-signed with the Club for a further three years.
Hardwick will coach Richmond until at least the end of the 2024 season, taking him to a total of 15 seasons in charge.
The triple premiership coach (252 games currently) surpassed Tommy Hafey (248) and Jack Dyer’s (222) coaching records at Punt Road as part of his most recent contract, and the new deal will see him step further into the competition’s elite.
Hardwick will be in line to become just the ninth senior coach in AFL/VFL history to surpass the 300-game mark, highlighting his impressive longevity and success in the game.
Richmond President Peggy O’Neal said the Board was delighted to extend Hardwick’s tenure at the Club to well beyond a decade.
“As a triple premiership coach, Damien’s success at our football club speaks for itself, and we are excited that he will continue to lead our team into the future,” she said.
“Damien is a wonderful coach, and he is a winning coach, but more than that, he is a fantastic leader for our group. He invests a lot into our players and supports them with incredible loyalty.
“A single season, never mind 12, always throws up its challenges, but Damien has shown an excellent ability to reflect and react to deliver outstanding end results.
“Damien is constantly looking to improve us as a football club and himself as a coach. We wish him all the best for season 2021.”
Since the beginning of 2017, Hardwick’s winning strike-rate with the Tigers is 75.5%. He has guided Richmond to finals on seven occasions, a joint club-record with Hafey.
