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CibbuanoDew joins Swans
November 17th 2009 10:15
DUAL premiership player Stuart Dew has joined Sydney as a development coach.
Dew was a member of Port Adelaide's 2004 premiership side and played 180 games for the club before retiring at the end of the 2006 season.
The 30-year-old was lured out of retirement after a year out of the game by Hawthorn and played a key role in the Hawks' win over Geelong in the 2008 premiership decider.
However, after having his 2009 season ruined by injury, Dew elected to call it quits for the second time.
The development coaching role became available after Brett Allison returned to North Melbourne.
Dew will work alongside Stuart Maxfield and Daniel McPherson in the Swans' development department.
"I am excited about joining the Sydney Swans," Dew said.
"I have admired this Club from afar on the field and loved the way it operated.
"I now really look forward to getting involved, getting to know the group and contributing to what looks like an exciting list to work with."
Sydney coach Paul Roos said the club was 'extremely pleased' to have secured someone of Dew's calibre
“Coming from two excellent clubs in Port Adelaide and Hawthorn, and having won premierships with both, he will bring a wealth of experience and knowledge that he will be able to pass onto our players," Roos said.
Dew will start working at the Swans on Monday.
Dew was a member of Port Adelaide's 2004 premiership side and played 180 games for the club before retiring at the end of the 2006 season.
The 30-year-old was lured out of retirement after a year out of the game by Hawthorn and played a key role in the Hawks' win over Geelong in the 2008 premiership decider.
However, after having his 2009 season ruined by injury, Dew elected to call it quits for the second time.
The development coaching role became available after Brett Allison returned to North Melbourne.
Dew will work alongside Stuart Maxfield and Daniel McPherson in the Swans' development department.
"I am excited about joining the Sydney Swans," Dew said.
"I have admired this Club from afar on the field and loved the way it operated.
"I now really look forward to getting involved, getting to know the group and contributing to what looks like an exciting list to work with."
Sydney coach Paul Roos said the club was 'extremely pleased' to have secured someone of Dew's calibre
“Coming from two excellent clubs in Port Adelaide and Hawthorn, and having won premierships with both, he will bring a wealth of experience and knowledge that he will be able to pass onto our players," Roos said.
Dew will start working at the Swans on Monday.
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