Caroline Wilson says Damien Hardwick was the AFL’s best off-field performer in 2019.

She said the two-time premiership coach had done a remarkable job leading the Tigers to the flag, given their early season injury and form woes.

And AFL chairman Richard Goyder has topped the dirty dozen.

“The message from the clubs is, Mr Chairman, lift,” Caro said.

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