FORMER Richmond and Greater Western Sydney star Brett Deledio will play for Box Hill Hawks in 2020 and work with Hawthorn's AFL team as a part-time development coach.

Retired Adelaide defender Andy Otten will also play for Box Hill next year and have a part-time coaching role for Hawthorn.

WHERE IS HAWTHORN'S LIST AT? Flag or out of the eight?  

Both men will start working for Hawthorn next week and will take on line-coach duties next season.

Hawthorn football manager Graham Wright said the dual announcement was a fantastic recruiting coup for both clubs.

"It's terrific from a Box Hill perspective to have a duo of their calibre and experience commit in both a playing and coaching capacity," Wright said.

"And from a Hawthorn lens, these guys will bring a fresh perspective and plenty of new ideas to our coaching line-up."

Deledio announced his retirement in late 2019, following an incredible career that spanned 15 years and 275 games.

An emotional (and injured) Brett Deledio is chaired off after the Giants' win over the Dogs during the finals. Picture: AFL Photos

The No.1 pick in the 2004 draft, he built a fantastic reputation with the Tigers as a versatile midfielder/half back who knew how to hit the scoreboard.

After two All Australian selections and two best and fairest awards, Deledio requested a trade to GWS where he played out the last three seasons of his career.

The 32-year-old has coaching experience, having served as a development coach for the Giants' AFLW team in 2019.

Otten enjoyed a 109-game career across 12 seasons with the Crows.

Andy Otten and Richard Douglas are applauded by teammates in round 23. Picture: AFL Photos

The 192cm utility was selected with pick 27 in the 2007 draft. He quickly made his mark with a runner-up finish in the Rising Star count in his debut season.

After a cruel run with injury, including two knee reconstructions, Otten fought his way back to full fitness and played a mentor role to many of Adelaide's younger players over the last two seasons.