Gold Coast coach Damian Hardwick is not fined for his criticism of umpires after Friday night’s game, but he is placed on notice regarding further remarks. Multiple outlets report that disciplinary action over the umpiring comments is handled without a financial penalty for Hardwick, with the league indicating he must comply going forward.
Separately, the Gold Coast club still faces disciplinary consequences related to a different incident from the same match. The reports say the possible fine stems from conduct or events other than Hardwick’s comments about officials, meaning the club’s sanction is assessed independently of the coach’s umpire-related criticism.
While Hardwick’s umpire criticism does not lead to an immediate fine, the warning highlights that future breaches could result in action. The club’s pending fine reflects an ongoing review or decision-making process over the separate incident, with the outcome still pending at the time of reporting.
