Takes on the new role of Head of Coaching Performance this season, working closely with the new Head of Development Luke Power. Playfair is completing the AFL's Level Four coaching program and will be involved in the club's VFL, AFLW and VFLW programs.
After playing 68 games with Geelong and Sydney, he started his coaching career in charge of the Swans' NEAFL side in 2011. Playfair was promoted to assistant coach in 2012 and was in charge of the forwards in Sydney's premiership year. He spent the past two seasons with St Kilda as backline and team defence coach.