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Three-time Richmond premiership coach Damien Hardwick says it would be sad if this year's grand final parade is scrapped, but he understands it's a necessary move.
The AFL appears set to scrap the tradition grand final parade in favour of an alternative Covid-safe event.
There are still doubts as to where the grand final will be played due to Victoria's recent Covid-19 outbreak, but the AFL is hopeful it will still go ahead at the MCG.
Three-time Richmond premiership coach Damien Hardwick says it would be sad if this year's grand final parade is scrapped, but he understands it's a necessary move
However, the traditional grand final parade, which normally attracts tens of thousands of fans along the streets of Melbourne, will be scrapped.
'One of the greatest things of the grand final week is that it is a celebration and it's a people's event,' Hardwick said.
'It is sad that it will possibly be taken away, but I'm sure they'll look to rectify it as soon as they can
'Unfortunately it's the space we're in at the moment. I'm sure it will be addressed over the coming years when things
