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Steele Sidebottom takes coaching role as AFL pre-season begins

AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 1:42 AM

Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Steele Sidebottom takes coaching role as AFL pre-season begins
Summary

Steele Sidebottom, a retired champion from Collingwood, has accepted his first coaching position as AFL pre-season training commences. The Telstra AFL Draft is scheduled for November 19-20, where top young talents will be selected. Clubs are actively preparing their lists, with many making adjustments through retirements and delistings. The pre-season supplemental selection period will follow the draft, further shaping team rosters ahead of the upcoming season.

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  • •Steele Sidebottom retires from playing and starts coaching.
  • •AFL pre-season training has begun ahead of the draft.
  • •The Telstra AFL Draft takes place on November 19-20.
  • •Teams are making roster changes through retirements and delistings.
  • •The supplemental selection period will follow the draft.
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