In 2018, Stanton joined the Carlton Football Club in an assistant coaching role as a development coach. He also plays for the Banyule Bears in the Northern Football League who were eliminated in their preliminary final after they were beaten by the Lower Plenty Jabba's. In August 2021, at the end of the 2021 season, Stanton was sacked by Carlton as an assistant coach, due to a clean-out at the club, after an extensive review of the club's football operations. He subsequently returned to Essendon Football Club after being appointed its VFL coach.
Stanton had a decorated playing career with the Bombers from 2004 to 2017 playing 255 games and kicking 158 goals.
Stanton had a decorated playing career with the Bombers from 2004 to 2017 playing 255 games and kicking 158 goals.