Collingwood premiership captain Nick Maxwell will return to the club he played 208 games for over 11 seasons, as he steps into a newly created position.
The 2010 premiership skipper will be the Leadership and Culture Manager at the Pies, that will see him divide his time between both the men's and women's football programs, as well as Collingwood's netball division.
Maxwell has been a leadership coach at the GWS Giants for the past two seasons, and also did some work for the Melbourne Storm in the NRL.
An All-Australian in 2009 and Collingwood's captain between 2009-2013, Maxwell's appointment fills a role that was needed by the club, as they look to create a winning culture for the future.
โThe further development of leadership was identified by the Collingwood Forever review as critical,โ Collingwood's General Manager of Football Geoff Walsh told collingwoodfc.com.au.
โNick was a fine player but an even better leader, someone who was able to bind teams together and drive them along. He has since worked with various organisations, including GWS and Melbourne Storm, in roles focussed upon leadership and building teams.
โWe feel, after three years away from the Holden Centre, Nick is perfectly placed to return. His expertise, brought to a role that includes all of our teams and staff, should be of tremendous benefit to our club.โ
As well as performing a leadership role at GWS, Maxwell was also the runner during the 2017 season, and Giants General Manager of Football Wayne Campbell thanked him for his services.
โNick is a wonderful leader brought a wide range of skills to the Giants,โ Campbell told gwsgiants.com.au.
โHis experience, guidance and character have been crucial in the development of our leaders and broader playing group.ย
โWe wish him well in the next chapter of his career.โ
