Ben Hart returns to Magpies as assistant coach for 2027 season

Collingwood has appointed Ben Hart as an assistant coach ahead of the 2027 season. Hart, a former player and coach for both Collingwood and Adelaide, joins the coaching panel after leading Greater Western Sydney's backline this year. He previously coached at Collingwood from 2012 to 2016 and has also held roles at Adelaide. The move is part of a broader coaching restructuring at Collingwood, which retained some of its current staff while making adjustments following last season. The Giants, meanwhile, are also undergoing coaching changes, including the departure of Brett Montgomery.

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