Often referred to by the Tigers coach as Mrs Hardwick in press conferences, Danielle had been by her husband s side through an incredibly successful career in football that s included flags as a player with Essendon and Port Adelaide and now three more as coach of Richmond. The Herald Sun reports Danielle spent a short amount of time in Queensland while the Tigers were based in a hub this season because of COVID s impact in Victoria, but the reasons for their separation are unknown. After leading the Tigers to a grand final win against Geelong, Hardwick had flagged the personal toll the season had taken on him.