Buddah joins the Power

[Big Phil]

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Garry Hocking joins Power's coaching staff

The former Geelong centreman has coached the Geelong Falcons for the past four years and seen 15 players drafted from his teams thus far (2006, 2007, 2008 drafts) with several more expected to be picked up again this year.

The 41-year-old will join Darren Trevena in development which completes Power's coaching panel for 2010.

Hocking was a courageous and skilful onballer during his 274 games for the Cats between 1987 and 2001.

He was a four-time All-Australian, won the club's best and fairest four time and is a member of the AFL Hall of Fame.

Power football manager Peter Rohde said Hocking had a proven record in developing young talent.

"Garry’s record of developing players at the Geelong Falcons is exceptional," Rohde said.

"We anticipate he will be very good for our younger players, which is certainly where we are putting our focus.

"The Falcons staff and players speak very highly of Garry, including Travis Boak, who Garry coached in 2006.

"Garry is also a very experienced football person who along with Dean Laidley will really add to our coaching group."Exclusive to AFL BigPond Network

[Barto]

Perhaps they should've asked Peel Thunder for a reference.