Sam Mitchell has re-joined Hawthorn as an assistant coach for the 2019 season.
The 2008 premiership captain departed the Hawks for West Coast at the end of the 2016 season.
Mitchell played one season at the Eagles before hanging up the boots to move into a coaching role.
The Brownlow Medallist thanked the Eagles for his time at the club but acknowledged it was time for his family to return home.
โPerth is a great place, but it became apparent that with the heavy travel commitments, and living in an isolated city away from our support network, was not conducive with a young family. I spoke to West Coast mid-year and explained my intention," Mitchell told the Hawthorn website.ย
โCraig Vozzo was so supportive and we worked together to ensure that this would not be a distraction for the players. I am glad we did, as finishing my two years at West Coast with a premiership was a special experience.
โIโm really excited to return to Hawthorn, a true family club, and it feels really special to get back to the place I spent 15 years of my playing career,โ
