Paul joins the Saints having spent eight seasons working in part-time Opposition Analysis roles at the Collingwood Football Club (2002-2005) and the Hawthorn Football Club (2008-2011).
St Kilda’s Senior Coach, Scott Watters, said the Club was looking forward to Paul starting on Monday, 19 March.
“Paul brings to St Kilda a wealth of knowledge and significant AFL experience in opposition analysis, which will further enhance our 2012 coaching panel.”
Paul O’Connell will assist Scott Watters’ coaching structure in Adam Kingsley (offense), Danny Sexton (defence) and Dean Laidley (midfield).
St Kilda would also like to confirm the appointment of Greg Doyle to the position of part-time Ruck Coach.
Doyle, who played for both St Kilda (1990) and Melbourne (1992-96) in the AFL, has extensive coaching experience having held development roles with both the Oakleigh Chargers and Victoria Metro.
Greg was Assistant Coach of the Oakleigh Chargers U/18 in the TAC Cup (2005-2008), Assistant Coach Victoria Metro for AFL National Championships (2009-2010) and in 2011 took over the reins as Head Coach of the Oakleigh Chargers U/18s.
Doyle joins former Saints players, Aaron Hamill (offense), Max Hudghton (defence), Troy Schwarze (midfield) in part-time Specialist coaching roles for 2012.
