Matthew Knights seemed lost to footy. These people helped bring him back
Matthew Knights returned to professional football after personal struggles forced him away from West Coast in 2024. AFL executives including Trevor Nisbett, Steve Hocking, and Brendon Gale supported Knights' rehabilitation through contact and encouragement. In December, Tasmania's VFL club appointed Knights as inaugural academy development coach, reuniting him with his family and restoring his connection.
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Published 17 Jul 2026, 19:30 UTC · Updated 17 Jul 2026, 19:40 UTC
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