North Melbourne has further bolstered the club’s coaching group with the appointment of Brett Ratten.

With a wealth of coaching experience, Ratten joins the Kangaroos as an assistant coach in a part-time capacity.

Ratten’s focus will be on the midfield group, supporting line coach Jordan Russell during the week and on AFL match days.

Carlton’s senior coach from 2007-2012, Ratten joined Hawthorn as an assistant coach in 2013 under Alastair Clarkson. Ratten spent a total of six seasons at Hawthorn, including the club’s successful premiership era from 2013-2015.

More recently, Ratten began at St Kilda in 2018 as an assistant coach before taking the reins as senior coach in 2019.

“Brett comes to the club as an experienced, knowledgeable football person and we are thrilled to welcome him to Arden St,” North Melbourne’s general manager of football Todd Viney said.

“Brett is a highly regarded operator who has been part of premiership success during his time at Hawthorn. His vast coaching experience will be a huge asset for our club.”

Former North Melbourne assistant coaches Anthony Rocca and Heath Younie departed the club at the conclusion of season 2022 after their contracts were not renewed.

The club will look to fill a remaining coaching vacancy in the coming weeks.