Hayden Skipworth Biography

Collingwood assistant coach Hayden Skipworth informs Melbourne he won't pursue the senior coaching role at the Demons.

The 42-year-old was viewed as one of the leading contenders to replace Simon Goodwin after just being pipped by Andrew McQualter for the role at West Coast this time last year.

Skipworth spoke to the Demons in recent weeks and was set to formally interview with the coaching subcommittee. Instead, Skipworth has chosen to stay at the Magpies in 2026 and not chase the role at the Demons.

Essendon's Hayden Skipworth has announced his retirement, ending a career that began with the Adelaide Crows.

"Unfortunately my body is struggling to cope with the AFL workload and I wasn't able to play the sort of footy I wanted to play, especially in the second half of the year," Skipworth told the club's website.

Despite the loss, Hayden Skipworth says he relished the chance to match up against his old club Adelaide.

"It was exciting. I was pretty nervous going into the game. I've waited a couple of years to play against them," he said.

"It was good fun to catch up with the guys after the game for a quick chat, and to toss the coin with Tyson Edwards in his 300th game as well."

A minor hamstring strain sustained during the third quarter of Essendon's match against North Melbourne will put Bomber Hayden Skipworth out of action for three weeks.

Hayden Skipworth says he is nervous ahead of his first game for Essendon to be played AAMI Stadium.

Reborn midfielder Hayden Skipworth will play his first game for the Bombers at the weekend.

Hayden Skipworth aims to play his 45th senior game in round one.

Hayden Skipworth is picked up by Essendon in the 2008 pre-season draft.