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Hawthorn welcomes Max Bailey to coaching role in 2017
ONE of Hawthorn’s most loved characters will return to the club next season to work as a development coach under Alastair Clarkson.
Max Bailey, 30, overcame three knee reconstructions during his playing career, earning him a much admired reputation at Hawthorn and throughout the wider AFL community.
The premiership ruckman retired after the 2013 grand final and took up a development coaching role at Richmond, where he stayed for two seasons.
Hawthorn’s General Manager of Football Operations Jason Burt told the club’s website he was thrilled to be welcoming back one of the club’s most loved characters.
“We are delighted to have Max back at the club,” Burt said.
“Max was obviously a talented footballer but he is also a humble person with an incredibly strong character.
“We believe he will be an excellent fit, and will have plenty of knowledge to pass on to our players.
“As a player Max was much loved by coaches, players and staff and we are rapt to welcome him back to the club in an official capacity.”
Bailey played 43 games across seven seasons at Hawthorn.
Originally published as Max Bailey returns to Hawthorn