HOBART, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 08: Toby Greene and Steve Johnson of the Giants are seen before the round three AFL match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Greater Western Sydney Giants at Blundstone Arena on April 8, 2017 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

The GWS Giants have confirmed the departures of assistants Steve Johnson and Amon Buchanan, with the pair seeing their tenures in Sydney's west come to an end.

Johnson joined the Giants from cross-town rivals Sydney for the 2021 season, having recently plied his trade with the Swans for three years.

The Geelong great brought with him almost 300 games of AFL experience, a stint that spanned 16 years with the Cats and Giants, winning three premierships and a Norm Smith Medal with the former.

Buchanan has been a long-serving member of the Giants' strikeforce, having first joined the club as a development coach in 2013.

The former Swan and Lion has held multiple roles across his spell with the club, which has now come to an end.

“We thank Steve for his significant contribution to our club as a valuable component of our coaching group over the past two years," GWS football boss Jason McCartney said in a club statement.

“We’re very appreciative that Steve and his family moved to Sydney to initially continue his playing career before transitioning into coaching.

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“Steve had been considering a move back to Melbourne for some time, which he’s now pursuing and so we wish Steve, Erin, Archie, Maggie and Annie all the best for the future.

“We also thank Amon for his commitment and dedication to the club over the past nine years.

"Amon fulfilled a number of important roles in his time at the GIANTS.

“He was a key part of our coaching set-up as we reached five finals series in six seasons, including the 2019 Grand Final.

“We wish Amon, Cara, Elke, Marley and Frankie all the best for their next chapter.

“With new head coach in Adam Kingsley at the helm, we’re looking to finalise our coaching set-up in the coming weeks for 2023 and beyond.”

The Giants have welcomed the addition of Robbie Chancellor, who will take on the role of head of development with the club.

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Chancellor has previously worked with new GWS coach Adam Kingsley at St Kilda, while also holding roles at Hawthorn, Melbourne and most recently, NAB League side the Western Jets.

"We’re thrilled to welcome Robbie to the GIANTS family," McCartney said.

“He has a long-standing relationship with new coach Adam Kingsley and will be a valuable asset to our football program.

“Across recent months we identified a need to bolster our development program and we’re excited to have someone of the calibre of Robbie to add to this space, alongside our current development coaches.”