Assistant coach Chris Newman will depart Hawthorn after accepting a role at Richmond.

The former Tigers captain first joined the Hawks as a development coach at the end of 2015.

Through eight seasons with the brown and gold, Newman helped guide Box Hill to a premiership in 2018, before taking on a number of roles across different lines in the following years. 

Hawthorn General Manager of Football Rob McCartney thanked him for his contribution to the club.

“There’s no doubting the positive impact Chris has made here at Hawthorn,” McCartney said.

“Right from the beginning of his coaching journey, Chris demonstrated a great ability to build strong connections and relationships with his players and staff.

“After going through the process for the Senior Coach role at Richmond, Chris felt that gaining more experience in another coaching environment would help his development and further his senior coaching aspirations. Chris was upfront with the club about this and his desire to return to his former club. 

“We’d like to acknowledge Chris’ service at the Hawks and wish him, his wife Lauren, and their children Indiana, Macie, Alba and Rylee all the best in the future.”