Daniel Giansiracusa

Daniel Giansiracusa joined Hawthorn as its new Head of Development ahead of the 2026 season.
 
The former Western Bulldogs star spent the last six seasons at Essendon, where he was tasked with a number of different coaching portfolios, including backline coach, and more recently midfield coach.
 
After transitioning into coaching following a  265-game career, Giansiracusa quickly established himself as one the league’s most promising coaches claiming the AFL Coaches Association Assistant Coach of the Year in 2020.