Sports biz wrap: Hardwick quits triggering AFL coaching quake, NRL broadcast relations sour, netball's shaky future, UFC to hit Sydney, grassroots sport set to explode, golfer's hole-in-one fairytale & more

We kick of this week's sports business wrap with AFL legend Warren Tredrea unpacking Damien Hardwick's shock decision to quit as Richmond coach, and what it means for the AFL coaching landscape including Port Adelaide and Ken Hinkley. Hardwick, a three-time premiership coach with the Tigers, said the job had become "a little too much" and he knew he couldn't give 100 percent.  It has created a dramatic shift for AFL coaches. Tredders talks about: Hardwick's future and how the coaching shakeup could influence Port's approach to Ken Hinkley's contract The big risk of being drawn into the desperate coaching merry-go-round which could include Gold Coast, Carlton and West Coast along with Richmond and Port  The growing pressure on senior coaches and the impact of burn out And more  We also talk about the ugly relationship between the NRL and one of its broadcasters, netball's uncertain future, UFC coming to Sydney, a looming switch for Lewis Hamilton, NBA stars pondering moves and more. Get the full show notes and details here: https://www.thebigdeal.au/p/the-big-deal-weekly-hardwick-quits  Tune in and let us know your thoughts. Just reply or comment to our The Big Deal emails, or send a voice note to [email protected] to be included in the next Talkback With Tredders episode! About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.