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SFNC is delighted to have Tom German leading the way as senior coach in 2023.  Tom was rookie listed by Essendon in 2008 & played 2 years at VFL level. He has been a dominant player & a perennial Top 3 in Best & Fairest over a 7 year period.  Tom has recently come from Bacchus March where he had coached for the last 3 years.

The dynamic duo of Chris Grant & Ian Allan bring a wealth of playing and coaching experience to the Senior Women’s Team for 2023.

John played 200 games including 3 Grand Finals with Spotswood during a very successful era from 1984-1995. John had a pre-season at North Melbourne U19’s in their Premiership year of 1987, before returning to Spotswood to play senior football – Winning Reserves Best and Fairest in 1993.  John captained Spotswood U17’s in 1986.  He was also selected for Victorian School Boys U15’s team and retired in 1995 due to injuries.

Maddy Bosanko, is an inaugural member of Spotswood Netball Football Club since 2018 and has joined the coaching team after rupturing her ACL in the 2022 season.

Maddy was Head Coach at Newport Power Netball Club for several years, a representative coach at both Parkville and Altona Netball Associations for over 8 years.

Most recently Maddy has coached the City West Falcons 19’s to the U19’s Premiership in the State Victorian Netball League in 2022.

Maddison Viojo-Rainbow – Maddy is a returning player and was a member of the 2022 Division 1 premiership team.

Maddy has been a part of the Elmer Region coaching team during 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022.

Previously coached for Lightning Netball Club Juniors (U15, U17) and Seniors (Div 1 & Div 2) for many years.

Rocky has several years of coaching under his belt across at various age groups at clubs such as Lollipops Netball and Newport Power.

Rocky specializes in fundamentals and court structure coaching, Rocky will be an invaluable asset to the Spotswood netball coaching team.

Former junior coach at the Wyndhamvale Football Club and former Director of coaching at Spotswood.

Tony has had a long standing involvement with junior football via his position as a board member with WRFL junior board, and through his club involvement having had 4 boys play footy for at least the past 20 years.

As a commentator, broadcaster and news reporter on the game, Tony has developed an understanding and appreciation of the game which he hopes to pass onto our future senior players here at Spotswood.

Keith is an ex-WRFL player passionate about developing Girls and Women’s football. Over the past 6 years, Keith has been involved in coaching  his daughter Ella in Girls Under 12, 14 and 16 Girls Football,

Keith is excited to be joining the Spotswood football club, taking up the opportunity to work with AFL legend Chris Grant & Ian Allan  but more importantly,  to continue to develop the under 18’s girls, many of  whom he got to know last year when the girls from Spotswood  and Yarraville Seddon Eagles came together to create a formidable team.

Sam and Adam will be co-coaches of the Under 16 Boys.

Adam played for the Williamstown Superules where he was a member of the 2016 premiership side for the Over 35’s Reserves.  He has volunteered and coached at Spotswood for many years.  Premiership glory twice in the Under 11’s in 2018 and last year with the Under 12’s.  Adam’s two sons, Archie and Taj play at Spotty.

Sam played for the St Albans and Newtown/Chilwell in the Geelong Football League, Torquay in the Bellarine League and Ashwood in the SFL.  Sam is a member of the Darwin Waratah Warriors in the Bali Masters AFL9’s annual tournament and was a part of the Over 35’s premiership in 2015 and runner up in 2016.  Sam’s the President of the Williamstown Superules where he was a member of the 2016 and 2019 premiership sides for the Over 35’s Supers. He also co-coached Spotswood Under 14’s last year.  Sam’s son Dashiell has been at Spotswood since Auskick and is currently playing the Under 16’s.

The Under 16 Boys pre-season training will continue in February  at Edwards Reserve.

Mark will be coaching the U15 Girls.  His vision is to “develop & inspire our young players to fulfil their ambitions, whilst encouraging fun!” Mark shares the Club’s passion for junior development of players & we encourage all girls that want to play footy, to join our new team next season. Mark has two children at Spotswood, Mia & Fox.

Daniel will be coaching the U14s. His 4th year of coaching junior football at Spotswood. Daniel was appointed U10s coach in 2019 & has been a volunteer at the Club since 2017. Daniel played 130+ games in the Victorian Amateur Football Association & coaches & plays cricket. He has two children at Spotty, Mitchell & Callum. Daniel’s better half, Denise is also involved at SFC, with game day roles & junior social media. “Coach Slatts” is super keen to have a Friday night game under lights at Spotty next season & is looking forward to the challenges that the new season brings.

Andrew will be coaching the Under 12s.  His 4th year of coaching junior football at Spotswood. After being heavily involved as a volunteer with the Spotswood Auskick program Andrew was appointed U8s coach in 2020.  Andrew will be assisted by Mick Malone who also has a wealth of football experience.

Andrew played 100+ games in the Northern Football Netball League and 2 seasons in the Green and Gold at Spotswood.  He has two children at Spotty, Spencer and Harrison

Glenn will be coaching the Under 10s.  His 3rd year of coaching junior football at Spotswood.

Glenn is extremely sports minded and operates a successful sports marketing agency, that assists government bodies and sports organisations with strategies in the community sports and recreation sector.

Glenn’s Son, Xavier plays at Spotty .

Under 10’ss pre-season training will commence in late February.

Matt will be coaching the U9’s this season. Matt coached our Under 8’s last year & Senior Mens Reserves in 2021 & previously coached the Club’s U18s Boys to back-to-back flags in 2014 & 2015. He  successfully coached the WRFL U19 interleague representative teams from 2018 & 2019. Matt played the majority of his senior football for Spotswood.  Matt’s son Jack will be playing his second year in the green & gold & is super keen for the season to start.

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