With the 2024 season just around the corner, practice matches and selection calls incoming, there's plenty to dissect ahead of the first bounce of the ball.ย 

With this in mind, let's take a look at the coaches who are under the most pressure heading into the new season.

We have started with the coaches with the least amount of pressure, building up to the coaches with the most amount of pressure for the season ahead.

15. Damien Hardwick (Gold Coast)

Hardwick's first season at the Suns will mostly likely see him under no pressure. The Suns will just need to show improvements and growth within the team with an eye on a finals finish.

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 21: Damien Hardwick speaks at a Gold Coast Suns AFL press conference announcing his signing as the new coach at Heritage Stadium on August 21, 2023, in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Hardwick is at the Suns to lead them to their first premiership, so it's likely he is on a long road with them, as made evident by his six-year deal.