PORT ADELAIDE assistant coaches Michael Voss and Chad Cornes have agreed to contract extensions to remain at Port Adelaide, while fellow assistant coaches Matthew Nicks and Aaron Greaves will depart Alberton at season’s end.

Voss joined Port Adelaide in 2015 as midfield coach and has extended his contract for a further two years.

Cornes, who enjoyed a decorated playing career at the Power and coached the Magpies in the SANFL in 2016 and 2017, will continue in his development role.

Nicks reached a mutual decision with Port Adelaide to pursue other opportunities at the end of the club’s 2018 campaign while Greaves has made the decision to head back to his home State of Victoria.

Nicks joined Port Adelaide in 2011 spending two years as development coach before becoming an assistant coach in 2013. He has spent the last two seasons’ as senior assistant to coach Ken Hinkley.

Greaves is currently Port Adelaide’s head of football development, a position he has held for the past two seasons. Greaves joined Port Adelaide in 2014 as midfield development and ruck coach in 2014.

Port Adelaide general manager – football Chris Davies thanked both Nicks and Greaves and said they both remain committed to Port Adelaide’s 2018 campaign.

“Firstly, I thank Matthew and Aaron for what they have contributed to the Port Adelaide Football Club,” Davies said.

“The role of an AFL assistant coach is extremely demanding and both Matthew and Aaron have given their all to their respective roles and improved our football program.

“Matthew is looking to increase the breadth of his experience at another club and at the same time, we are mindful of the importance of introducing new coaches into our own program to generate new ideas and coaching philosophies.

“Aaron is committed to his family returning to Victoria.

“Both Matthew and Aaron are contracted to Port Adelaide until the end of October and have invested a lot into making our club better. They are fully committed to continuing to the end of our 2018 campaign.”

Nicks thanked Port Adelaide for their support across his eight seasons at Alberton.

“The club gave me an opportunity as a development coach back in 2011 and for that I’m forever grateful,” Nicks said.

“I’ve developed so much professionally throughout my time here at Port Adelaide and I thank all the coaches and players that I have worked with since 2011.

“I’ve invested a lot into Port Adelaide and I’m committed to ensuring the club is as successful as it can be in 2018.”

Similarly, Greaves thanked Port Adelaide for the opportunity and support.

“I’ve enjoyed my five seasons here at Port Adelaide and grown significantly working with Ken, Chris Davies and our coaches.

“It’s a very difficult decision to leave at season’s end but returning home to Victoria is important for my family and I and Port Adelaide has been incredibly supportive of my decision.”

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