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Former North Melbourne Premiership player and Norm Smith Medalist, Shannon Grant, has been appointed coach of the Bendigo Bombers for 2010.
The 32-year-old retired at end of the 2008 season after playing over 300 games. He spent the past year as coach of the Frankston VFL side.
Shannon's roll will be to assist with the development of Essendon's and Bendigo's younger players and work closely with the Bendigo staff and playing list.
Shannon will start immediately to prepare for the 2010 season and he will work closely with Matthew Knights to establish the Bendigo framework which will undergo some changes."
Grant said he has been given a great opportunity to work with Bendigo and Essendon players.
"It's a pretty important role for both clubs and I will work closely with both groups," he said.
"In the last 12-24 months at Frankston and the Kangaroos I really enjoyed working with the kids and seeing their development was satisfying.
"Essendon has a young, developing list that could become a great list and Bendigo has some exciting young players as well. The opportunity to be a part of building a succesfull VFL team is an opportunity worth chasing up.
Shannon, who will head up the Melbourne part of the Bendigo Bombers will be assisted by a yet to be appointed Assistant Coach who will take control of Bendigo.
Grant replaces Adrian Hickmott who has accepted a full-time development role with Essendon.
Media Note: Grant will be in Bendigo on Wednesday (20th October) and will be available to speak to media. Contact Peter Lodewijks on 0419 137 303.
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