ST KILDA has finalised its 2015 coaching panel, appointing former Carlton player and ex-Casey mentor Rohan Welsh as a defensive assistant.

The 44-year-old played 43 games for the Blues between 1992 and 1997, including the 1993 Grand Final.

He began his coaching career with the Calder Cannons in the TAC Cup from 2001–2004 before crossing to the Oakleigh Chargers from 2005–2008.

After a stint as coach of Vic Metro at the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships from 2009–2012, Welsh then took charge of the Casey Scorpions in the VFL.

The Saints said Welsh would work closely with part-time specialist defensive coach Danny Frawley.

St Kilda’s 2015 coaching panel
Senior coach: Alan Richardson
Director of coaching and strategy: Danny Sexton
Assistant coach – forward: Aaron Hamill
Assistant coach – midfield: Adam Kingsley
Assistant coach – defence: Rohan Welsh
Head of player academy and development: Simon McPhee
Development coach and Sandringham senior coach: Paul Hudson
Development coach: Lindsay Gilbee
Development coach: Peta Searle
Specialist defensive coach (part-time): Danny Frawley
Ruck coach (part-time): Adam Skrobalak