Assistant Coaches

[Axe Man]

What’s The Weapon doing these days?

Recovering from a quadruple bypass after a massive heart attack and preparing to defend himself against numerous drug related charges.

[Axe Man]

Although not an assistant coach I have reliably heard that Mat Inness (Head is Sport Science and Physical Performance) is leaving to take up a role with West Coast Eagles

At least he delivered JOD to us. Hopefully we can sign a suitable replacement if he is departing.

[mjp]

Marc Webb is staying in footy. Taking up a role with the footy commission over here - will be coaching the 18's.

Webb Returns To Coach State 18s

The WA Football Commission is excited to confirm the appointment of Marc Webb as the new U18s State Coach.

The former Fremantle and Western Bulldogs assistant coach returns for his second stint in charge of the program.

Webb coached the State 18s previously in 2021, leading the team to three wins against South Australia, including in the curtain raiser on AFL Grand Final day at Optus Stadium.

Webb has spent the last two seasons at the Western Bulldogs as an Assistant Coach.

With his wife Lisa named head coach at the Fremantle Dockers AFLW team at the end of last year, Webb has embraced the opportunity to move back to Perth to be closer to family.

The 44-year-old will support WA’s talent development coaches to enhance players’ entry into the WAFL, State Academy programs and the AFL system.

Webb has wealth of experience as a player and coach.

Representing Subiaco, Webb played 176 games, winning four premierships with the Lions between 2002 and 2010.

Webb also claimed a Premiership as Senior Coach with Claremont in 2012, and the following year he joined the Fremantle coaching panel, serving in a number of development and assistant coaching roles for seven seasons.

Webb is also in the process of completing a Masters of Education at Edith Cowan University.

Webb said he was delighted to return to a role he knows well.

“To be able to work across the WA Talent Pathway again is something I am really excited about,” Webb said.

“Giving back to WA footy and trying to pass on some of my knowledge to coaches and players all is something I enjoy and to play a role in the journey of talented footballers is extremely rewarding.

“At the elite level, I want to prepare players as best I can for the AFL and the WAFL, but also continue to develop good people.

“I am excited to meet all the players and staff.”

Scott Baker, Executive Manager – Football Operations at the West Australian Football Commission, believes Webb is the perfect fit for the full-time job.

“It’s very exciting to welcome back a quality of person like Marc Webb,” Baker said.

“Marc has great credentials across the AFL and WAFL, whilst also having a very strong knowledge of the Talent Pathway in WA.

“He returns to WA from the Western Bulldogs with a broad range of skills which can only benefit young footballers in this state.”

As this role is now moving to a full-time Talent Pathway position, Ben Dyer is unable to continue due to his full-time working commitments.

The WAFC would like to thank Dyer for his outstanding contribution to the program.

[bornadog]

A lot of people didn't rate Webb, but he came with good experience and he will be a loss. Good to see him get a decent role.

[Nuggety Back Pocket]

Sanderson is clearly talented and we would be an experienced addition.

I wonder if we could pry Dean Cox out of Sydney?
Troy Chaplin is the dees defensive coach as another option.
I would love to get Joel Corey back or left field let?s poach Jimmy Bartel from the giants board

Joel Corey and Dale Morris were huge losses to our MC following the need to reduce our Coaching panel following Covid. Disappointing to now see Morris at the Lions and Matthew Boyd at Fremantle who were both highly regarded at the WB.

[GVGjr]

Joel Corey and Dale Morris were huge losses to our MC following the need to reduce our Coaching panel following Covid. Disappointing to now see Morris at the Lions and Matthew Boyd at Fremantle who were both highly regarded at the WB.

Had Morris even started as a development coach when the cutbacks meant he moved into the coterie management role but I agree that it was a loss. Corey I thought was a strong coach and that was a real shame that we had to let him go due to those enforced cutbacks.

[Vred]

Dew to be announced either this week or next.

I'm told we're also working on another high-profile very-experienced assistant coach to come in.

[Bumper Bulldogs]

Dew to be announced either this week or next.

I'm told we're also working on another high-profile very-experienced assistant coach to come in.

Love this. Bevo your on notice. I hope both can and do work and gel together. Could be a few dust ups over a selection of two with these guys.

[Critter]

Tom Morris on SEN has just said Dew is not going to Bulldogs. Also that Varcoe is going

[Grantysghost]

Tom Morris on SEN has just said Dew is not going to Bulldogs. Also that Varcoe is going

Didn't feel like a Bevo appointment.

Shame re Varcoe.

[azabob]

Didn't feel like a Bevo appointment.

Shame re Varcoe.

It doesn't but could Tom Morris be wrong? Or your happy to believe it because it supports your narative?

[GVGjr]

Love this. Bevo your on notice. I hope both can and do work and gel together. Could be a few dust ups over a selection of two with these guys.

It's hard for me to draw the conclusion that bringing in more experienced assistant coaches is in some way putting Beveridge on notice.

I see it more simply that we've identified the need to add more experienced coaches around Beveridge to help this team fulfill it's potential and to give the players more support so we are looking far and wide to achieve that.

Lets see who we land before getting too excited.

[GVGjr]

Tom Morris on SEN has just said Dew is not going to Bulldogs. Also that Varcoe is going

If all true from Morris, I'm not that concerned about Dew. Yes he would have been an upgrade given his experience but I think there are plenty of other coaches that might suit us better. I liked the way Varcoe connected with the players so that is a shame.

[bornadog]

[Grantysghost]

If all true from Morris, I'm not that concerned about Dew. Yes he would have been an upgrade given his experience but I think there are plenty of other coaches that might suit us better. I liked the way Varcoe connected with the players so that is a shame.

Dew maybe is in the Richmond senior picture so makes sense he wouldn't be singing anywhere yet.