Kangaroos complete coaching panel
November 6th 2009 05:14
NORTH MELBOURNE has completed its coaching panel for 2010 with the appointment of former Collingwood utility Shane Watson and dual Wangaratta Rovers premiership coach Jason Lappin.
Watson, who played 141 matches for Collingwood, has been coach of TAC Cup side the Eastern Ranges for the past three years.
He will be in charge of the Kangaroos' backline.
Lappin - the older brother of Carlton assistant coach Matthew - has spent the last eight years with the Rovers after his AFL career was ruined by injury.
The 35-year-old will be the club's development coach.
The pair join Darren Crocker (senior assistant/midfield), Brett Allison (forwards), Glenn Archer (specialist) and John Lamont (development) on Brad Scott's staff.
"Both appointments are very much in line with our philosophy to create the best learning and development environment in the AFL," Scott said.
"Shane comes very highly regarded and has a tremendous ability to coach young players."
"Jason was extremely impressive throughout the interview process and he brings an intimate knowledge of AFL footy through his experience at the Western Bulldogs. [He] brings a terrific mix to our football club."
Watson said he was looking forward to working with Archer who will help develop North's young defenders.
"Brad's obviously kicking off his AFL senior coaching career (and has some) great North Melbourne people there as well," Watson said.
"With what Glenn's (Archer) done in football, he's got that instant respect already. It will be great working alongside him to help develop that backline."
Lappin said it was the perfect time to join the club.
"With the draft picks they've got, the young list, the young coaching group and new facility, it's a good time to be at the club and a good opportunity for me to cut my teeth," Lappin said.
The Kangaroos will name their director of sports science and announce a number of other football department appointments in the coming weeks.
Watson, who played 141 matches for Collingwood, has been coach of TAC Cup side the Eastern Ranges for the past three years.
He will be in charge of the Kangaroos' backline.
Lappin - the older brother of Carlton assistant coach Matthew - has spent the last eight years with the Rovers after his AFL career was ruined by injury.
The 35-year-old will be the club's development coach.
The pair join Darren Crocker (senior assistant/midfield), Brett Allison (forwards), Glenn Archer (specialist) and John Lamont (development) on Brad Scott's staff.
"Both appointments are very much in line with our philosophy to create the best learning and development environment in the AFL," Scott said.
"Shane comes very highly regarded and has a tremendous ability to coach young players."
"Jason was extremely impressive throughout the interview process and he brings an intimate knowledge of AFL footy through his experience at the Western Bulldogs. [He] brings a terrific mix to our football club."
Watson said he was looking forward to working with Archer who will help develop North's young defenders.
"Brad's obviously kicking off his AFL senior coaching career (and has some) great North Melbourne people there as well," Watson said.
"With what Glenn's (Archer) done in football, he's got that instant respect already. It will be great working alongside him to help develop that backline."
Lappin said it was the perfect time to join the club.
"With the draft picks they've got, the young list, the young coaching group and new facility, it's a good time to be at the club and a good opportunity for me to cut my teeth," Lappin said.
The Kangaroos will name their director of sports science and announce a number of other football department appointments in the coming weeks.
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