Team Mouat Shakeup: Hardie Out, Brydone In
Key Questions
Why is Grant Hardie leaving Team Mouat?
Grant Hardie is departing after nine years with the team, during which he contributed to two Olympic silvers and 12 Grand Slams. The move is part of a major roster adjustment in British Curling, with emotions running high as noted in reports of tears.
Who is replacing Hardie on Team Mouat and what are their goals?
Cameron Brydone is stepping in as the third player. The team, led by Mouat, is now focused on qualifying for a third Olympics following the change.
What other roster changes are occurring in British Curling?
Fay Henderson has taken on the role of skipping the women's team. This forms part of the broader Scottish curling athlete upheaval announced in June.
Grant Hardie leaves Team Mouat after nine years, two Olympic silvers, and 12 Grand Slams to skip Ross Whyte's team. Cameron Brydone steps in as third as Mouat eyes third Olympics. Fay Henderson now skipping women's team. Major roster change for British Curling, with mixed doubles shifts also noted.