Fremantle have lost another member of their coaching staff, with Simon Lloyd joining Geelong as director of coaching.
In the newly created role, Geelong said Lloyd will oversee the performance and development of coaches and the player development program.
The announcement came on the same day Sydney Swans welcomed Brett Kirk to their coaching staff after he spent three seasons at the Dockers.
Lloyd spent six years at Fremantle, most recently as a senior development and assistant coach.
The Dockers won the 2015 AFL minor premiership and went within a game of the grand final, losing the prelim against Hawthorn on Friday night.
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Geelong senior coach Chris Scott worked with Lloyd for two years at the Dockers and says the 45-year-old will be a great fit at the Cats.
"Simon has helped all the clubs he has worked with to improve and to lay the foundation for success," Scott said.
"He is collaborative and understands all aspects of the game. He will be a great asset for the club and for all of our coaches."
Geelong general manager of football Steve Hocking said they are excited to have Lloyd join their coaching structure.
"When we discovered his desire to return to Victoria we opened a dialogue and found common ground in Simon's approach to the game and what the role could be, and our vision of those same things," Hocking said.
"At that point I think it's fair to say we were all excited about the possibilities that lay ahead."
Lloyd has worked in the AFL industry for nearly two decades and is currently one of nine coaches completing the AFL's level four senior coach program.
