Retired Collingwood great joins Demons coaching staff
Steele Sidebottom won two premierships and played 375 games for Collingwood. He has now joined Melbourne as a development coach.
Sidebottom retired in September after 18 years at Collingwood. Sidebottom won two premiership flags in 2010 and 2023.
The 35-year-old won All-Australian honours in 2018. Sidebottom also won best and fairest awards in 2017 and 2018.
Melbourne football boss Ned Guy said Sidebottom's knowledge would help. His experience would develop the club's players.
Sidebottom was a surprise choice for the panel. The panel appointed North Melbourne's new coach Jaymie Graham.
This happened weeks after his retirement. He is also playing for Gippsland League club Wonthaggi with former Collingwood teammate Jarryd Blair.
- 375
- Games
- 2010, 2023
- Premierships
- 18 years
- Career length
- 35
- Age at retirement
Why it mattersStar players moving into coaching show that clubs value their knowledge of success. The Demons are building experience into their football program.
AustraliaSidebottom's move strengthens Melbourne's coaching depth during their pre-season push, while his part-time VFA role keeps him active in Victorian football.
