Steven King Biography

Melbourne appoints Geelong assistant Steven King as the new head coach of the Demons.

"Melbourne has a rich history, and I feel very humbled to be given this opportunity at one of the oldest professional sporting clubs in the world," King said.

"I began my AFL career in 1996 and have experienced it all across the past 30 years. I'm excited to bring my experience to the club and see what we can achieve, together, from next season and beyond.

"I can't wait to meet the playing group, my fellow coaches, the staff, and the Demon faithful, and start building towards 2026."

Cats assistant coach Steven King is rushed to hospital after collapsing at training.

The 45-year-old collapsed on the field while talking to colleagues and players at the start of the light training session and was quickly tended to by club medical staff.

Geelong coach Chris Scott later said it was not a life-threatening situation, and that King was conscious and breathing normally before being taken to hospital.

"For us to prioritise his health, it would be irresponsible for us to even consider him to be around over the next 24 hours or so," Scott told reporters about an hour after the incident.

Steven King will serve as Gold Coast's interim coach following the sacking of Stuart Dew.

"Ultimately, I'd do whatever this club needs me to do and if that's my role, that's my role for the next eight weeks," King said.

"My focus is purely to get through this week, get a result against St Kilda and make sure, whatever happens, that this place is left in a really good spot for whoever comes in."

Collingwood assistant Scott Burns has taken the next step towards becoming a senior coach, headlining the 2017 intake for the AFL's exclusive coaching accreditation course.

Burns was one of six coaches accepted for the third year of the level four program, along with Sydney's Brett Kirk and Port Adelaide's Brendon Lade.

Leigh Tudor (North Melbourne), Dean Solomon (Gold Coast) and Steven King (Western Bulldogs) round out the successful candidates.

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge reassigns responsibilities among his assistants ahead of the 2017 season.

Steven King has moved from midfield to defensive coach, Joel Corey has stepped up from stoppages to midfield, forward coach Daniel Giansiracusa has taken over stoppages, reigning VFL premiership coach Ashley Hansen is now in charge of the Dogs attack, and defensive coach Rohan Smith has become the head of development.

The Western Bulldogs have fined assistant coach Steven King $5,000 after he was charged with drink-driving.

"There are absolutely no excuses for my actions - it was stupid and completely irresponsible," King said.

"I am extremely disappointed with myself and want to sincerely apologise to everyone I have let down and hurt - especially the club and my family".

St Kilda assistant coaches Robert Harvey and Steven King have been granted early releases from their contracts.

"My decision to leave the St Kilda Football Club was a difficult one. I have a great love for the club and a strong desire to one day return to the club in the future," Harvey said.

"I believe my coaching development will be best served in a different environment where I can continue to gain the skills required to become a senior coach."

St Kilda ruckman Steven King will retire at the end of the year and move straight into an assistant coaching role with the club.

St Kilda ruckman Steven King suffered a dislocated shoulder while playing against the Sydney Swans.

"He went back out there and played after a dislocated shoulder, and he's OK, but he'll be assessed during the week," Saints football manager Greg Hutchison said.

St Kilda ruckman Steven King has accepted a four-week ban for his off-the-ball clash with North Melbourne's Sam Power last weekend, deciding not to risk a six-week suspension if an appeal failed.

Steven King is looking at a month on the sidelines after being charged with rough conduct, while Paddy Ryder has also been suspended.

King was involved in an off the ball incident on Saturday which left Kangaroo Sam Power unconscious.

Ryder was suspended for a week for rough conduct against young Crow Patrick Dangerfield.