Former Eagles captain and premiership player Darren Glass has joined the new look Adelaide Crows coaching panel.

Glass, who played 270 AFL games before retiring this year, fills a part-time role in the Club’s leadership program.

The defender is one West Coast’s all-time greats, sitting third on the Eagles’ games tally and winning three club champion awards.

Described as a humble champion, Glass is also a four-time All-Australian, who was named captain of the star studded line-up in 2012.

He captained the Eagles in 129 matches.

Glass said he was looking forward to once again working with Crows Senior Coach Phil Walsh.

The pair developed a strong rapport when Walsh was an assistant coach at the Eagles from 2009-13.

“I have admired the Crows from afar for many years and there is no doubt they have a talented playing list,” Glass said.

“It is also a successful organisation and I can’t wait to get across to Adelaide and meet everyone.

“I’m excited about stepping into a new football environment with such a strong focus on team work.”

Crows Head of Football David Noble said players, and in particular the leadership group, would benefit greatly from Glass’s knowledge.

“Darren is the type of person every organisation wants,” Noble said.

“He is a strong leader, possessing a selfless attitude and humility.

“Everyone who knows Darren speaks highly of his leadership and West Coast regard him as one of their club’s most important figures of the modern era.”

Former AFL and SANFL player Jarrod Cotton has also accepted a full-time development role, working with Adelaide’s defenders.

Cotton, who also has coaching experience at Norwood, worked in a part-time capacity with the Club’s SANFL team this year.

“Jarrod fits perfectly into our team orientated environment,” Noble said.

“We have seen his coaching first hand this year and were impressed by his work with some of our midfield group.”