Gold Coast coach Damian Hardwick has received a warning from the AFL regarding his public comments criticizing umpires during and after Friday night’s game. While the league has acknowledged Hardwick’s concerns, they have cautioned him about maintaining appropriate conduct. Separately, the Gold Coast Football Club is expected to be fined for an unrelated incident that occurred during the same match. Details of the incident leading to the fine have not yet been released. The AFL is taking a firm stance on both umpire accountability and club behavior. This action signals the league’s intent to uphold standards of respect towards officials. Further details regarding the fine amount and the specific incident are anticipated to be announced shortly.