Damien Hardwick and his Tigers players have arrived at Punt Road for the announcement of the end of the coach’s reign at Richmond.
The three-time premiership coach will later on Tuesday morning formally announce his resignation after 13 completed seasons and 307 games at the helm. A press conference has been called for 10.30am.
Damien Hardwick arrives at Punt Road on Tuesday morning.Credit: Paul Rovere
Hardwick started in 2010 when the Tigers were on their knees, lifting the club from the cellar for one the great modern dynasties.
Shai Bolton arrives at Richmond.Credit: Paul Rovere
Camera crews have been camped out at Tigerland since before dawn, overseen by at least four security guards patrolling the entrance to the club’s headquarters.
Premiership stars Jack Riewoldt, Trent Cotchin, Nick Vlastuin, Tom Lynch, Shai Bolton, Dan Rioli, Toby Nankervis and Ivan Soldo are among those who have arrived, as have prized recruit Tim Taranto and defender Robbie Tarrant.
Hardwick arrived via a side entry.
His manager Paul Connors arrived at the club about 9am.
