FORMER Carlton recruiting manager Shane Rogers has started a new role with the Brisbane Lions as a pro scout, less than two months after he quit the Blues.
In his new position with the Lions' list management team, Rogers will focus on recruiting at AFL and state league level ahead of the trade and free agency periods. He will be based in Melbourne and started the role in round one.
He has been reunited with Lions chief executive Greg Swann, who was in charge at the Blues when Rogers was appointed to lead the recruiting team.
Peter Schwab, the Lions' talent acquisition and retention manager, said Rogers would assist pro scout David Dunbar in assessing AFL lists.
"When Shane became available with his experience, I think it was a good opportunity to get someone of his ability and understanding of the industry," Schwab told AFL.com.au.
"He's going to help us out in the AFL pro scouting area, so we're just bolstering our recruiting in that part.
"It's becoming more and more important. The trading is such a critical part of it all now so you need to make sure you're across everyone's lists."
Stephen Conole is the club's head recruiter and manages its scouting network around the country.
Rogers left Carlton in February, after the Blues had restructured their recruiting set-up under new list manager Stephen Silvagni.
He had been at the club since 2007 and was promoted to national recruiting manager, a role he undertook in 2014.
Silvagni officially joined the Blues in December but the former Greater Western Sydney list manager and champion Blue was long-linked to a return back to Princes Park.
The club hasn't filled Rogers' vacant role, instead choosing to leave more responsibility with its three full-time recruiting staff under Silvagni.
Rogers headed the Carlton recruiting team to draft exciting forward Troy Menzel and impressive midfielder Patrick Cripps with early seelctions in recent seasons.
Carlton's list has come under sharp focus after their disappointing start to the season, which has seen them well beaten by Richmond and West Coast in the opening two rounds
