Shaun Hart Biography

Denis Pagan will present the Jock McHale Medal to the 2018 premiership-winning coach.

The AFL has also confirmed former Brisbane rover Shaun Hart will present the Norm Smith medal for best-afield.

Former Gold Coast assistant Shaun Hart is appointed as Port Adelaide's new director of coaching.

"Shaun's an incredibly highly regarded person with everyone that's been in contact with him and I don't just say football, I say everyone that's been involved with Shaun Hart will tell you he's just an amazing person," Power coach Ken Hinkley said.

"He's passionate, he's a hard worker and he knows exactly what it is he stands for and I think that's really important.

"We talk about bringing quality and character to our football club, that's the number one thing we want to bring, and we've achieved that in spades with Shaun."