Aaron Hamill has joined Carlton as the club’s backline coach in Michael Voss’s first major appointment since taking over the head coaching role.
Key points:
- Hamill has previously worked as an assistant coach with St Kilda
- He played over 90 matches for Carlton
- Voss was appointed Blues head coach last week
Hamill started his playing career at Carlton, making 92 senior appearances at the Blues before adding another 98 matches with St Kilda.
The 44-year-old has spent the past 10 years performing various roles in St Kilda’s coaching set-up, including a two-year stint as coach of the Saints’ VFL affiliate Sandringham.
Hamill was promoted to senior assistant in 2020, overseeing the backline and team defence as the Saints made the finals for the first time since 2011.
“My approach to coaching has been pretty simple over the last 10 years, maintain high standards and high accountability,” Hamill said in a statement.
“I have a real passion to work with and develop players and with where this group is at right now and the path they are looking to take — it is going to be a great environment to be part of.”