Retired at 29, Switkowski set for North Melbourne development role
He retired in August after nine seasons and 26 games for Fremantle this year, including all four finals.
Sam Switkowski is set to join North Melbourne as a development coach, just months after retiring at 29. The former Fremantle forward will work with new Kangaroos coach Jaymie Graham.
New Kangaroos coach Jaymie Graham coached Switkowski when he was at Fremantle. Switkowski decided in August that his nine-year AFL playing career was over.
He played 26 games for Fremantle this year, including all four finals. Victorian clubs approached him this year when it emerged he was considering a return home for family reasons.
Essendon was understood to be among the clubs that chased him for a football department role. He will work in the development team alongside Kane Lambert, a recent addition to the club.
- 29
- Age at retirement
- 26, including all four finals
- Fremantle games this year
- Nine seasons
- AFL playing career
Why it mattersThe move is seen as a boost for North Melbourne's coaching panel and brings a recently retired player into the club.
AustraliaAFL fans will see him on North Melbourne's coaching staff, and he is not expected to play again in the pre-season.
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