I've got concerns that Naish won't make the final 22 and that's because Short is back in, see comments from thd tigers website.
Hardwick backed half-back flanker Short to hit the ground running, despite having not played at either VFL or AFL level since dislocating his elbow in round three.
"Once again, he's been training for a sustained period of time now and his fitness is good," Hardwick said.
"We had some match practice earlier this week and on Sunday, I think it was, as well, and he was a standout for us. He'll certainly put his hand up to play."
Hardwick backed half-back flanker Short to hit the ground running, despite having not played at either VFL or AFL level since dislocating his elbow in round three.
"Once again, he's been training for a sustained period of time now and his fitness is good," Hardwick said.
"We had some match practice earlier this week and on Sunday, I think it was, as well, and he was a standout for us. He'll certainly put his hand up to play."