David Teague has wasted little time out of the AFL’s coaching circles after being sacked by Carlton, and will join Richmond as an assistant for 2022.
Teague was let go by Carlton at the end of the home and away season after two and a half years in the job, with the club yet to appoint his replacement.
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Prior to his job at Carlton, Teague served as an assistant at the West Coast Eagles, St Kilda and Adelaide, where he helped the team reach the grand final in 2017.
“Coaching is my passion, and I am excited by the opportunity to get to work with a new group of players and at a new club,” Teague said in a Tigers statement.
“I am looking forward to getting to work this pre-season and embracing the challenge that we all have, to climb the Tigers back up the ladder in 2022.
“It is great to be involved.”
The appointment was praised by Richmond’s General Manager of Football, Tim Livingstone.
“David is a highly skilled and experienced coach who will be of great benefit to our players and his fellow coaches,” he added.
“We are excited to have David on board and welcome him and his family to the Richmond Football Club.”