Maxwell’s return to Magpies

COLLINGWOOD premiership captain Nick Maxwell has returned home to the Magpies.

Maxwell was yesterday announced as the newly created Magpies’ leadership and culture manager.

It has been described as a “unique role” that’ll see him work across the entire organisation, including the men’s and women’s football programs, the netball program and administration staff.

Maxwell has worked with GWS Giants and NRL powerhouse Melbourne Storm, predominantly in leadership development, since his retirement in 2014.

“The further development of leadership was identified by the Collingwood Forever review as critical,” Magpues football manager Geoff Walsh said.

“Nick was a fine player but an even better leader, someone who was able to bind teams together and drive them along.

“He has since worked with various organisations, including GWS and Melbourne Storm, in roles focussed upon leadership and building teams.

“We feel, after three years away from the Holden Centre, Nick is perfectly placed to return.

His expertise, brought to a role that includes all of our teams and staff, should be of tremendous benefit to our club.”