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Sam Switkowski joins North Melbourne as development coach after retirement

AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 9:58 PM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Sam Switkowski joins North Melbourne as development coach after retirement
Summary

Sam Switkowski is set to join North Melbourne as a development coach, just weeks after retiring from AFL at the age of 29. The former Fremantle forward, who played in the 2026 Grand Final, will work under new Kangaroos coach Jaymie Graham, a past mentor. Switkowski had previously played 26 games this season, including four finals, before announcing his retirement in August. He was previously approached by clubs, including Essendon, for potential roles, but is now committed to North Melbourne's coaching panel.

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  • •Switkowski retired in August after a nine-year AFL career.
  • •He played 26 games this year with Fremantle.
  • •Assigned as a development coach at North Melbourne.
  • •He is reuniting with coach Jaymie Graham from Fremantle.
  • •Sam Switkowski's addition aims to enhance the coaching staff.
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Just weeks after playing in the 2026 Grand Final, Sam Switkowski has landed a coaching role

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