Hayden Skipworth will be promoted to Senior Assistant and Midfield Coach to assist Senior Coach Craig McRae.
Scott Selwood will be in charge of the forward line, while former Collingwood defender Jordan Roughead will be in charge of the backline.
Roughead is no stranger to coaching, having spent three years as an Assistant Coach with the Club’s AFLW program and this year as a development coach and opposition analyst with the Club’s AFL program.
Justin Leppitsch will take on a new role as Director of Strategy and Innovation, while Brendan Bolton will lead the Football Department and the wider Club as Director of Coaching, Learning, and Leadership.
“We’re pleased to have retained our 2023 coaching group after this year’s premiership success,” Collingwood General Manager of Football Graham Wright said.
“Their commitment to Collingwood demonstrates a belief in what we’re building as a program and as a Club, and today’s structural changes provide each coach with more opportunities to learn and develop.”
“Over the last few seasons, Hayden has shown significant growth with us. His advancement to Senior Assistant demonstrates his dedication and commitment to his coaching craft.Scott and Jordan have both been a part of our program for several years, and we’re excited for them to take the next step in their coaching careers.
“Justin will work with Craig McRae to develop and implement the football program’s strategic vision, provide direction and leadership to our data and analysis division, mentor all coaches, and assist in list management and recruiting.”
“Brendan will play a pivotal role in continuing to improve the connection across the football department and the wider business while also utilising his extensive leadership and culture experience to continue to further develop our athletes and staff.”
“Although Justin and Brendan will not coach a line group next season, they’ll actively be involved on a match-day.”
“Justin will work with Craig McRae to develop and implement the football program’s strategic vision, provide direction and leadership to our data and analysis division, mentor all coaches, and assist in list management and recruiting.”
“Brendan will play a pivotal role in continuing to improve the connection across the football department and the wider business while also utilising his extensive leadership and culture experience to continue to further develop our athletes and staff.”
“Although Justin and Brendan will not coach a line group next season, they’ll actively be involved on a match-day.”
AFL
Craig McRae is the senior coach.
Hayden Skipworth (midfield coach) – Senior assistant
Scott Selwood – Assistant Coach (Front Line)
Jordan Roughead – Backline Line Assistant Coach
Director of Strategy and Innovation, Justin Leppitsch
Brendon Bolton – Coaching, Learning, and Leadership Director
VFL Development
Neville Jetta – Development coach Chloe McMillan – Development coach Andy Otten – Development coach Harmit Singh – Head of Academies Josh Fraser – Head of Development and VFL Senior Coach
Brendan McCartney (PT) – Development
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