Adelaide has finalised its coaching structure for season 2019 after appointing Michael Godden as an assistant coach.
Godden has coached Woodville West Torrens in the SANFL since 2010, leading the Eagles to a premiership in his second year at the club.
The Eagles have appeared in finals in each of Godden’s nine seasons at the helm, with the veteran mentor holding a winning percentage of 62.6.
Godden is no stranger to the Crows, drafted by Adelaide with pick No. 116 in the Club’s first-ever national draft in 1992.
Head of Football Brett Burton said Godden would assist the Club’s midfield at AFL level and work closely with Scott Camporeale in this role. Camporeale will take further responsibility around game strategy in season 2019.
“Michael has been a successful coach with Woodville West Torrens for a number of years and brings a wealth of experience and positive attributes to our Club,” Burton said.
“He drives high standards, is an outstanding leader and communicator and we’re confident his coaching experience can help our midfield group in 2019.”
Recently announced new assistant coach, Marty Mattner, will oversee the defence at AFL level, with Ben Hart to look after the forwards.
Hart will work with former Carlton leading goalkicker Matthew Wright, who returns to West Lakes in 2019 to captain the Crows SANFL team and as a mentor for Adelaide’s young forwards.
Heath Younie, the Crows' inaugural State League coach, returns to the position he held from 2014-2016 in which they reached a Preliminary Final in his final season in charge. His duties at SANFL level will be combined with his current responsibilities as Development Manager.
Matthew Clarke (ruck coach), Brent Reilly (defensive development coach) and Paul Thomas (midfield development coach) continue in their respective roles.
ADELAIDE’S 2019 COACHING PANEL:
Senior Coach – Don Pyke
Senior Assistant / Game Strategy – Scott Camporeale
Defensive Coach – Marty Mattner
Midfield Coach – Michael Godden
Forwards Coach – Ben Hart
Rucks Coach – Matthew Clarke
SANFL Senior Coach and Development Manager – Heath Younie
Defensive Development Coach – Brent Reilly
Midfield Development Coach – Paul Thomas
Forwards Development Coach – Matthew Wright
