AFL Playing Career
Beginning his AFL career with the Essendon Football Club in 1994, Hardwick was known as a tough, solid defender. His aggressive nature sometimes got him into trouble at the AFL Tribunal. He was a crucial part of Essendon's 2000 premiership side.
He was traded from Essendon to the Port Adelaide Football Club and played with the side in the twilight of his career, until his retirement in 2004.
He played a big part in Port's premiership win of 2004, his niggly role in the Grand Final invaluable as he won three free kicks at crucial times, including a reversal against Jason Akermanis which cost the incensed Lion a shot at goal.
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