CARLTON has appointed AFL player Nic Newman as defensive coach for its AFLW side.

Newman, 28, has already spent time developing his coaching with the club's VFL side and younger AFL-listed players in 2020, after a serious patella injury ended his AFL season in round two that season. 

The selection rounds out Carlton's AFLW coaching panel for 2022.

Supporting senior coach Daniel Harford will be club favourite Kade Simpson (remains as forwards coach), Steven Salopek (moved from defence to midfield), Shaun Hampson (ruck) and Wayne Schultz (continuing as development coach).

"We are thrilled to have Nic on board with our women's side and it goes to show how closely our AFL and AFLW programs work together," Carlton head of women's football Brett Munro said.

"Nic will fit right into our coaching line up and will be a huge asset to our defenders.

"Our coaching staff, as a whole, have a significant amount of AFL experience among them with nearly 800 games at the elite level, which will only enhance the environment we aim to provide at the club.

"We truly believe this group of coaches really complement the strong leadership we have amongst the playing group lead by our recently announced leadership group including captain Kerryn Harrington and co vice-captains Darcy Vescio and Elise O'Dea."

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Collingwood has also announced some additions to its AFLW coaching panel to work with Steve Symonds.

Recently retired ruck Sharni Norder has joined as leadership and coaching mentor, having captained Australia's netball side before making the switch to football.

Former Bomber and Hawk Michael Hartley is a specialist coach and runner.

The club have also added three women as part of its Female Coaching Acceleration Program – Bronte Ryan (Melbourne Uni assistant), Kate Cattanach (Eastern Ranges assistant) and Marie Napoli (former Carlton VFLW assistant).