Montgomery has proven a valuable addition to the Bulldogs coaching stocks throughout his four years at the Club, overseeing the side’s defensive line and most recently strategy and opposition department.
Heading into the eighth year of his coaching apprenticeship, Montgomery’s vast football knowledge and experience will hold him in good stead in his new position.
“It means a hell of a lot to get the role and know that the Club respects you enough, trusts you enough and rates you enough,” Montgomery said.
“I will still drive our opposition, I will still drive our game style – slight change up, I will manage our IT department as well.
“It’s great that Macca trusts me enough to get in there and work our game style across all lines and I’ve always through about the bigger picture more than the day-to-days.”
Montgomery was given his first taste of coaching at Carlton in 2007, where he played a pivotal role assisting the forward line and later their back six, before moving to the Bulldogs at the end of 2010.
The Bulldogs senior assistant coach also has an extensive playing career to draw on, which spanned 11 seasons – including five at the kennel.
A Port Adelaide premiership player in 2004, Montgomery played 220 senior games - including 78 in the red, white and blue.
