New Port Adelaide assistant coach Stuart Dew still possesses a desire to become a senior coach in the AFL, but remains focused on helping overturn the Power's fortunes with premiership teammate Josh Carr.
Dew returns to Alberton after almost 20 years, having won a premiership as a player in 2004.
The lethal left-footer spent a pair of seasons at Hawthorn, where he secured another flag, before entering his coaching journey, which took him to Sydney (2010-2017) as an assistant, before landing at Gold Coast as the head coach for six seasons.
Despite the fallout from the Suns sacking, Dew was quickly snapped up by cross-town rivals Brisbane, where he played a pivotal role in obtaining a pair of premierships.
Asked whether he'd like to return to the hot seat on Monday, the 46-year-old replied with: "Short answer is yes.
"But my focus will be, I've got to get to know a whole playing list here and a whole footy club.
"So that's the beauty of changing footy clubs, is you get that freshness yourself.
"I don't think that (head coach) journey is closed. But again, I haven't thought too much about that in recent times."
The inclusion of Dew to Port Adelaide will bring a bevy of premiership experience, winning two as a player, before having a strong presence in Sydney's 2012 triumph, as well as the Lions' consecutive flags.
Under Ken Hinkley, the Power finished top three on four occasions, but were unable to convert the strong home and away campaigns, ultimately never making it to the grand final.
"I have been blessed in my time to see a number of clubs get to the last game and win," he said.
"So I feel like I've got a good view of what winning looks like and the ingredients required."
After taking care of the Lions' forward line in 2025, Dew will spend his time closely with Port Adelaide's midfield group, namely stars Zak Butters and Jason Horne-Francis.
The former is one of the biggest talking points in the competition, with speculation surrounding his future as he enters 2026 in the final year of his current contract.
Suitors from Victoria are already equipping themselves with the suspected high price for a trade value, although the Power remain confident they can keep Butters in the black and teal.
His new coach, however, encouraged the 25-year-old to stop and smell the roses, as "the rest will take care of itself".
"My advice would be just to stay in the moment," he said.
"That's the reality of footy these days. Players deal with it pretty well, and I think clubs do, but supporters and the outside get a little bit attached to it.
"I won't be selling anything.
"I'll be putting my energy into helping him be the best player. There will be enough noise from outside for him, so I don't need to be another one doing that."
Dew completes a new-look coaching panel at Alberton, headed by Carr.
Former Port Adelaide player Jacob Surjan was recently announced as the club's head SANFL coach, which follows the acquisition of Andy Collins (director of coaching), Stuart Dew (senior assistant and midfield), Luke Webster (defenders), Darren Reeves (forwards) and Mitch Clisby (development - forwards) this off-season.
The Power also have Hamish Hartlett (contest, stoppage and opposition), Matthew Lobbe (head of development) and Cameron Sutcliffe (development - defenders) under Carr for his first year in charge of the Power.
