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CibbuanoHudghton joins Magpies
October 12th 2009 06:04
FORMER St Kilda defender Max Hudghton has joined Collingwood as a part-time defensive coach.
The 33-year-old, who missed out on playing in the grand final against Geelong, announced his retirement after 234 games at the Saints' post-grand final family day function.
Hudghton told the Magpies' website that he was excited by his new role.
"To be able to be involved in football to some extent and particularly to work with Mick (Malthouse) and the Collingwood Football Club will be a big change," Hudghton said.
"But it’s very exciting to be moving into a different environment, and move out of my comfort zone at St Kilda."
"St Kilda people are fantastic people, but this is very exciting for me."
Hudghton admitted he hadn't thought about getting into coaching before the Pies approached him as he was focused on his construction business but said the opportunity was too good to refuse.
“I just thought it was a really good role, to get involved with some of the young Collingwood defenders and influence their development," he said.
“I’m aware of the players I’ll be working with and I’ve got a lot of respect for the way they play. Hopefully I can help them out in a really positive way, and be a source of knowledge if they want to tap into it.”
Collingwood coach Mick Malthouse believes Hudghton will be an excellent resource for the club's young defenders.
“Max has played terrific football against all the key tall forwards in his career and has vast knowledge of them,” Malthouse said.
“As he demonstrated to us, he’s able to articulate the way he played, and that’s important if you’re going to be a teacher."
“Through the conversations we’ve had with Max, I’ve been able to establish that he knows his trade, and he’s quite prepared and capable of passing his knowledge onto young players.”
Hudghton replaces Mark Neeld who will be the club's midfield coach while Paul Hudson moves from forwards to opposition and Nathan Buckley will be in charge of the forwards in his first year as an assistant.
Meanwhile, the Magpies announced that ruckman Chris Bryan, midfielder Danny Stanley and rookie-listed players Toby Thoolen, Johnny Bennell and Kevin Dyas were delisted.
The 33-year-old, who missed out on playing in the grand final against Geelong, announced his retirement after 234 games at the Saints' post-grand final family day function.
Hudghton told the Magpies' website that he was excited by his new role.
"To be able to be involved in football to some extent and particularly to work with Mick (Malthouse) and the Collingwood Football Club will be a big change," Hudghton said.
"But it’s very exciting to be moving into a different environment, and move out of my comfort zone at St Kilda."
"St Kilda people are fantastic people, but this is very exciting for me."
Hudghton admitted he hadn't thought about getting into coaching before the Pies approached him as he was focused on his construction business but said the opportunity was too good to refuse.
“I just thought it was a really good role, to get involved with some of the young Collingwood defenders and influence their development," he said.
“I’m aware of the players I’ll be working with and I’ve got a lot of respect for the way they play. Hopefully I can help them out in a really positive way, and be a source of knowledge if they want to tap into it.”
Collingwood coach Mick Malthouse believes Hudghton will be an excellent resource for the club's young defenders.
“Max has played terrific football against all the key tall forwards in his career and has vast knowledge of them,” Malthouse said.
“As he demonstrated to us, he’s able to articulate the way he played, and that’s important if you’re going to be a teacher."
“Through the conversations we’ve had with Max, I’ve been able to establish that he knows his trade, and he’s quite prepared and capable of passing his knowledge onto young players.”
Hudghton replaces Mark Neeld who will be the club's midfield coach while Paul Hudson moves from forwards to opposition and Nathan Buckley will be in charge of the forwards in his first year as an assistant.
Meanwhile, the Magpies announced that ruckman Chris Bryan, midfielder Danny Stanley and rookie-listed players Toby Thoolen, Johnny Bennell and Kevin Dyas were delisted.
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