Damien Hardwick Press Conference Richmond coach Damien Hardwick addressed the media following the Tigers’ disappointing 14-point loss to the Brisbane Lions on Thursday night. In his opening statement, Hardwick acknowledged the poor performance and apologized to the fans. He highlighted the team’s lack of energy and discipline as major contributing factors to the defeat. Hardwick emphasized the need for “real action” and “big change” within the team. He announced that he would be making several adjustments to the lineup and game plan for their upcoming game against the Western Bulldogs. When asked about the specific changes he would be implementing, Hardwick declined to provide details, stating that he would prefer to address those issues internally first. Hardwick expressed confidence in the team’s ability to bounce back but stressed that they needed to address their current issues promptly. He called for a “reset” both on and off the field. Video The official Richmond Football Club YouTube channel has released a video of the full press conference. Gold Coast Suns Lose to North Melbourne Kangaroos, Highlights In an entertaining clash at Metricon Stadium, the North Melbourne Kangaroos defeated the Gold Coast Suns by 28 points. Highlights: * Nick Larkey kicked a stunning goal from a difficult angle to open the scoring for the Kangaroos. * Sam Swallow and Luke Davies-Uniacke starred in the midfield for North Melbourne, providing plenty of inside 50 entries. * Jack Lukosius kicked three goals for the Suns, including a spectacular overhead grab in the third quarter. * The Kangaroos’ defense held strong in the second half, limiting the Suns to just one goal in the entire third quarter. * Ben Cunnington sealed the victory for North Melbourne with a late goal in the final term. Post-Match Reaction Kangaroos coach Brad Scott was pleased with his team’s performance, particularly their dominance in the midfield and defense. He praised his players for their effort and execution. Suns coach Stuart Dew acknowledged the Kangaroos’ superiority but remained optimistic about his team’s potential. He highlighted the need for consistency and improvement in their execution.Gold Coast Suns suffered a disappointing defeat to North Melbourne Kangaroos in the AFL match-up. In a press conference following the game, Damien Hardwick, coach of the Gold Coast Suns, expressed frustration with his team’s performance, citing a lack of intensity and execution. He acknowledged the need for improvement and vowed to work with the players to address these issues. Footage from the match captures the Kangaroos’ dominance, particularly in the second half. North Melbourne’s players demonstrated superior skill and teamwork, outplaying the Suns in key areas such as contested possessions and clearances. Despite the loss, Hardwick emphasized the importance of learning from this experience and using it as motivation for future matches. He expressed confidence in the team’s ability to bounce back and achieve their goals.