Thank you for your service. Now please do to Collingwood what you did to us...Bombers assistant quits, set to join Collingwood
Daniel Cherny
By Daniel Cherny
November 11, 2019 — 3.15pm
Essendon assistant coach Hayden Skipworth is poised to join Collingwood, informing the Bombers of his resignation on Monday - the first day of Bombers' pre-season training.
Former Essendon and Adelaide player Skipworth, who has been at the Dons for a decade in a variety of roles, will head to the Pies to take up a role heading the club's academy.
Skipworth, 36, is likely to replace Tarkyn Lockyer, who is leaving the Holden Centre to replace Luke Power as head of the AFL academy. Brisbane Lions champion Power joined Carlton's coaching staff earlier this year.
Skipworth's decision leaves the Dons down a key assistant coach late in the piece. Skipworth had been responsible for the Essendon midfield in 2019 but had been poised to return to the forward division, an area he had previously overseen.
The Bombers have however gained highly-rated Richmond assistant Blake Caracella, and top VAFA coach Cam Roberts, who also has experience at AFL NT.
South Australian Roberts, who played 11 games for Geelong in the late 90s, had been coach of Uni Blacks until this year, leading the club to premiership glory in Premier A division in 2014.
Skipworth's departure comes almost two months after the coaching handover between Ben Rutten
Skipworth
Skipworth
dices ad adepto futui (tell them to f*** off)
Re: Skipworth
10 years in our coaching department? FMD.
Life member.
Patheticism.
Life member.
Patheticism.
Unfortunately, you can't drown a witch!
Re: Skipworth
Did any volunteers with 25 years service get Life Membership at Essendon lately?
Re: Skipworth
No, but they've been offered heavily discounted psychology services.
dices ad adepto futui (tell them to f*** off)
Re: Skipworth
He's probably tried his best, and done some good things. And I wish him well for the future.
But I'm not unhappy to see him go. Actually I'm glad he's going.
I've said for a long while that our Assistant coaches weren't up to it, and now 3 have gone. Yayyy.
Things are looking up.
But I'm not unhappy to see him go. Actually I'm glad he's going.
I've said for a long while that our Assistant coaches weren't up to it, and now 3 have gone. Yayyy.
Things are looking up.
Re: Skipworth
Walked in day 1 of pre-season, said I quit and left. 
Essendon Football Club- We arent arrogant, just better.
Re: Skipworth
Quit on the spot for a lesser role and salary at Collingwood? Sure he did...
dices ad adepto futui (tell them to f*** off)
Re: Skipworth
Did you read the article you posted?
He walked into the club Monday, informed them he was going to Collingwood and left. And its not a lesser role.
Essendon Football Club- We arent arrogant, just better.
Re: Skipworth
You're correct - looking after their Academy (currently Hocking's role with us) is equivalent to coaching and strategising the forward line.
dices ad adepto futui (tell them to f*** off)
Re: Skipworth
Duh. Next time don't be a dickhead and actually read the articles before you post them.
Here's another quote for you not to read:
“Although it is sad to see Hayden leave, it is a great opportunity for him at Collingwood in a more senior role."
https://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/2019 ... ts-bombers
Essendon Football Club- We arent arrogant, just better.
Re: Skipworth
It's nice that some people actually believe the EFC media unit... long experience has trained me to be a bit more questioning about the messaging.boncer34 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 13, 2019 9:55 amDuh. Next time don't be a dickhead and actually read the articles before you post them.
Here's another quote for you not to read:
“Although it is sad to see Hayden leave, it is a great opportunity for him at Collingwood in a more senior role."
https://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/2019 ... ts-bombers
As for being a dickhead, its hard enough supporting this team over a long haul without copping it from within... oh well, c'est la vie
As for the appointment, perhaps checking out the opposition's release may also be of assistance:
Skipworth joins the Pies
Tom Robertson
Nov 12, 2019 11:13AM
Skipworth comes across to the Magpies with 11 years under his belt at Essendon - Collingwood Magpies
Collingwood has appointed Hayden Skipworth as head of academy for the 2020 season, replacing the outgoing Tarkyn Lockyer.
Former Essendon and Adelaide player, Skipworth comes to the Pies with a plethora of experience through holding various coaching roles at the Dons, including development coach, VFL coach, and most recently assistant coach.
Skipworth debuted with Adelaide in 2001, before finishing his career at Essendon on 55 games.
Collingwood GM Football Geoff Walsh said having someone of Skipworth’s expertise will greatly benefit the club.
“We are so pleased to be able to bring someone of Hayden’s experience into our program and will be a significant acquisition and contributor to the academy program,” Walsh said.
Skipworth will officially commence his role on Monday 18 November.
dices ad adepto futui (tell them to f*** off)
Re: Skipworth
Head of Academy > Assistant coach.
Go ask any person who is in the industry. Got zero to do with believing the club.
Go ask any person who is in the industry. Got zero to do with believing the club.
Essendon Football Club- We arent arrogant, just better.