Richmond has given coach Damien Hardwick a two-year contract extension after he ended their AFL finals drought.

New Tigers president Peggy O’Neal announced at Wednesday’s club AGM that Hardwick will now be in charge of the team at least until the end of the 2016 season. That will take Hardwick to six seasons in charge - Richmond’s longest-serving coach since club legend Tom Hafey.

Rewarded ... Richmond coach Damien Hardwick. Credit:Getty Images

‘‘Having seen the impressive transformation our football team has made in the four years that Damien has been coach, the board had no hesitation in making the decision to extend his contract,’’ O’Neal said.

‘‘We are convinced Damien has the right attributes to guide our playing group.