Quote Originally Posted by PeanutsPeanuts View Post
Seems most probable. The precise wording "...to start planning for the next phase of his career" (rather than something like 'to pursue further opportunities') would indicate that his next role is locked in (presumably senior). Senior assistants rarely leave midseason just to throw their hat into the ring elsewhere.

If he does have a role elsewhere, it certainly wouldn't be the place of us to provide any detail further than what we have said.
Either he has got a job, or some other reason for leaving. You wouldn't leave just for hope of getting another role.

Edit - Didn't the AFL say recently all assistants must be informed by August 1st if their contracts will be renewed or not? Maybe bevo wants a new senior assistant?