The Collingwood Football Club wishes to advise that assistant coach Paul Hudson will not be continuing his employment with the club.

Hudson, who has been an assistant coach with the Magpies for the past two seasons, has decided to pursue other opportunities within the football industry.

“I wish to acknowledge Paul’s contribution not only to last Saturday’s AFL Premiership win, but also his willingness and ability to work within the team in our department,” said Collingwood general manager of football Geoff Walsh.

Hudson played 245 games and kicked 479 goals in a distinguished 13-season career representing Hawthorn, the Bulldogs and Richmond from 1990-2002. He played in the Hawks’ 1991 premiership side and was All Australian in 1998 while at the Bulldogs. As a member of the Magpies’ coaching panel he worked firstly as forwards/offensive coach (2009) and then as opposition analyst (2010).

“It has been a privilege to be part of the Collingwood Football Club over the past two years and achieving the ultimate in winning the 2010 grand final,” said Hudson.

“The knowledge and experience that I have obtained as an assistant coach under the guidance of Mick Malthouse has been instrumental in my development. I greatly thank Mick and the club for this opportunity.”

Hudson’s departure comes on the same day club legend and VFL coach Gavin Brown announced he is leaving Collingwood after 26 years as player and coach to become an assistant coach at Carlton. Player development manager Luke Beveridge also resigned earlier this week to return to his previous vocation outside of football, after two years at the club.