Former Essendon coach John Worsfold is back at an AFL club, accepting a part-time consultant role at Carlton.
Worsfold left the Bombers at the end of 2020 as part of a coaching succession plan which eventually saw Ben Rutten take over from the start of the current season.
In the new role, he’ll become David Teague’s mentor and continue an informal relationship they’ve established for several months.
Speaking for the first time since the announcement was made, Rutten said he was thrilled that his former colleague was back working at the highest level of the game.
“I was really pleased (to hear Thursday’s news),” he said on Sportsday.
“I’m glad that (John Worsfold) hasn’t been lost to the game, he’s such a valuable and experienced resource for whoever he works with.
“I was really pleased for him and I’m sure he’ll be a great support for David Teague and the Carlton Football Club.
“That was one of the things at the end of last year with the reduction in the soft cap, it would’ve been a great shame if he lost people like John Worsfold to the game.
“It’s great to see him back in footy.”
Rutten is preparing to coach for the first time on ANZAC Day, with the Bombers looking to win their second game of the season.
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