AFL great Jarryd Roughead’s big news after St Kilda resignation

Hawthorn cult hero Jarryd Roughead has moved on to another AFL club after his shock decision to quit the Saints.

Luke Hodge, Unsure, Bob Murphy, Jarryd Roughead. AFL Grand Final lunch held at Crown Casino Palladium. Picture: Jason Edwards

Jarryd Roughead is returning to Hawthorn just weeks after quitting the Saints.

The footy world was caught by surprise before New Year’s Eve when Roughead departed St Kilda half-way through the pre-season.

It was reported Roughead made up his mind about moving on from St Kilda before Christmas.

The four-time premiership winner’s departure came as the Saints continued their coaching shake-up under Ross Lyon with several senior members of the coaching staff moving on.

Roughead, meanwhile, is returning to the Hawks in a recruitment role, according to Channel 9’s Tom Morris.

The football reporter posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, Roughead’s position is a full-time role and will see him focus on list management and trades.

The 36-year-old had been with St Kilda since 2019 and served in a number of roles, including as an assistant coach.

Jarryd Roughead instructs players during a St Kilda training session. AAP Image/Michael Dodge.

Hawthorns Jarryd Roughead celebrates a goal. Photo: Michael Klein

Roughead was a favourite-son at the Hawks as a popular character with teammates and fans.

He retired at the end of the 2019 AFL season

A two-time All-Australian, Coleman Medallist and former club captain, Roughead played 283 games for the Hawks.

Roughead is fondly remembered not just for his on-field achievements but for the courage he showed during his battle with cancer.

The key forward was diagnosed with a recurrence of melanoma in May 2016 but returned at the start of 2017 after successfully undergoing treatment.

Originally published as AFL great Jarryd Roughead’s big news after St Kilda resignation