AFL Coaching Career
In 2005 Hardwick began working as an assistant coach under Alastair Clarkson at Hawthorn.
In 2007 Hardwick was shortlisted for the senior coaching job at Melbourne Football Club, however he was unsuccessful, with the position going to Dean Bailey. Following this application he was also shortlisted for the senior coaching job at Essendon Football Club to replace the outgoing Kevin Sheedy however he was overlooked in favour of former Richmond captain Matthew Knights.
On August 25, 2009 Hardwick was successful, in being appointed as the new senior coach of the Richmond Football Club.
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