Dion Prestia joins Hawthorn as development coach
Former Richmond star Dion Prestia ended his 16-year playing career to join Hawthorn's coaching staff ahead of 2027.
Dion Prestia, a three-time premiership winner with Richmond, has joined Hawthorn as a development coach. The 254-game veteran retired after 16 seasons with the Tigers and Gold Coast, though he had previously left the door slightly open to play elsewhere.
Prestia won premierships with Richmond in 2017, 2019 and 2020, and was named Tigers club champion in 2019. Hawthorn says his recent retirement brings current game knowledge and relatability to their players.
He takes up the role ahead of the 2027 season.
- 254
- Games played
- 16
- Seasons with Tigers and Suns
- 3
- Richmond premierships
- 2027 season
- Start of role
Why it mattersClubs value recently retired premiership players as coaches because they understand modern game demands and can speak credibly to current players about what success looks like.
AustraliaHawthorn strengthens its coaching ranks with a key figure from Richmond's premiership dynasty, bringing hands-on AFL winning experience to the Hawks' development program.
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