James Sicily is Hawthorn’s new captain, changing Ben McEvoy after he spent two seasons on the helm.
The 28-year-old will probably be assisted by vice-captains Luke Breust and Dylan Moore, because the Hawks rebuild after a shaky 2022.
Sicily stated he felt privileged to be given the duty of main the staff, after 9 years within the brown and gold.
“This club has invested so much effort, love and time into me as a person first and foremost,” he stated.
“It’s an enormous responsibility but I’m ready for the challenge and can’t wait to lead this group of players.”
Sam Frost, Jarman Impey and Mitch Lewis will spherical out a six-man management group this season.
CEO Justin Reeves stated he was positive “these men will set the standard in 2023”.
Hawthorn completed thirteenth on the ladder final season, with hopes a brand new management squad might give the staff the enhance it wants.
The facet’s 2022 season was additionally marred with explosive allegations of racism towards former coaches Alastair Clarkson, now Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan and ex-Hawks official Jason Burt.
An impartial AFL investigation is ongoing.
Phil Egan, the creator of Hawthorn’s cultural security evaluate which unveiled the racism allegations, was arrested in early February on fraud allegations.
It is alleged Egan mishandled funds throughout his time as supervisor on the Murray Valley Aboriginal Cooperative between 2010 and 2012, a declare he denies.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
