Richmond have confirmed experienced Melbourne assistant Adem Yze as their permanent successor for triple premiership coach Damien Hardwick.
Yze has won the Tigers’ job after a series of recent interviews, beating out caretaker coach Andrew McQualter.
After Hardwick abruptly quit as Richmond coach in May after 13-and-a-half seasons, McQualter led the Tigers to seven wins from his 13 games in charge.
Yze has been an assistant in the AFL system for more than a decade, first working part-time under Alastair Clarkson back at Hawthorn in 2012.
Richmond confirmed the news on Thursday night.
“We have no doubt that Adem is the right man to lead us into the future,” Richmond president John O’Rourke said.
“Adem brings an enormous breadth of experience to the club.
“He has a deep understanding of the game and what drives on-field success from a strategic and cultural perspective.
“Adem has great energy and is highly competitive, and during the appointment process, it became increasingly obvious that he was a great fit for our club.
“He was the ideal candidate, and we have no doubt our playing group will thrive under his coaching.”
Adam Yze previously served as Melbourne’s assistant coach in charge of their midfield. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
After six full-time seasons with the Hawks, Yze moved to the Demons, the club he played 271 games for, ahead of the 2021 season.
It ends a long wait for the 46-year-old to land a senior job, having previously interviewed at Adelaide, GWS and Essendon.
“This is a club steeped in history and blessed with a magnificent supporter base. I feel very humbled to have been given this opportunity,” Yze said.
“I can’t wait to meet the playing group and start building towards the 2024 season.”
Hardwick was last month named Gold Coast’s new coach following the axing of Stuart Dew in July.
O’Rourke thanked all those who had taken part in the coaching process.
“Andrew took the selfless decision to take on the interim role when Damien Hardwick left the club, and he has handled himself with confidence and class,” he said.
“He continued to impress during the interview process, and I have no doubt he will be a future AFL coach.”
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