The Melbourne Football Club is excited to announce that dual-premiership player Steele Sidebottom will join the club as a Development Coach ahead of the 2027 AFL season.
One of the most respected players of the modern era, Sidebottom joins the Demons following an incredible 18-year career with Collingwood, bringing an enormous amount of experience to the club.
Melbourne Chief of Football and Innovation Ned Guy said Sidebottom's appointment was a great addition to the club's football program.
"We are thrilled to have someone of Steele's experience and character joining our football program to help develop our players and take their game to another level," Guy said.
"He has been part of successful teams, understands what it takes to perform at the highest level and has a really good understanding of the game.
"Steel is a terrific person who will bring a lot to our group, and we are really looking forward to having him around the club and joining our coaching group."
The 35-year-old played 375 AFL games, winning two premierships in 2010 and 2023 along with two Collingwood Best and Fairest awards and All-Australian honours in 2018.
Know for his football smarts, professionalism and leadership, Sidebottom will work with the club’s playing group in a part-time capacity.
Originally from Tallygaroopna in country Victoria, Sidebottom was selected by Collingwood with pick No. 11 in the 2008 National Draft.
