South Morang has finalised its coaching panel for the 2015 season, with Craig Lambert re-appointed as senior coach.
The new-look panel includes former Bundoora and Whittlesea premiership forward Paul Harrison as a playing assistant, while fellow Bull Trevor Croughan joins as a senior assistant coach.
Harrison has more than 200 games Division 1 experience and returns to the Northern Football League after spending the 2014 season with Kilmore in the Riddell District Football League.
Croughan makes the trip down Plenty Rd after a long and distinguished association with Bundoora.
South Morang finished third in its return to Division 3 this season. It won 10 of 16 games in the regular season before defeating Watsonia in the first semi final.
A six-goal loss to Reservoir in the preliminary final ended its 2014 campaign.
Meantime, South Morang stalwart Rodney Thompson returns as reserves coach, having guided the reserves to a premiership back in 2002.
Pictured (left to right): Trevor Croughan, Craig Lambert, Darren Steele, Gary Hall, Rodney Thompson and Paul Harrison.
WORD FROM THE CLUB
Senior Coach: Craig Lambert
We welcome the return of Craig after taking South Morang to a preliminary final in a competitive 2014 season.
Senior Assistant: Darren Steele
Darren has been a junior coach at South Morang for the past six years and took the Under-16 Blue team to a premiership in 2014. Darren has a Level 2 Coaching Accreditation.
Senior Assistant: Trevor Croughan
Trevor is an ex-captain of Bundoora and is new to South Morang after playing 200 Division 1 games at Bundoora. Trevor will play a vital role in the development of our young players.
Playing Assistant: Paul Harrison
Paul comes to South Morang with great senior experience after a playing assistant role at Kilmore in 2014. He has played 250 senior games at Bundoora and is a Division 1 and 2 premiership player. Paul will be very important to assist our young players on and off the field.
Reserves Coach: Rodney Thompson
Rodney returns to South Morang after coaching the reserves to a flag in 2002. Rodney is a four-time best and fairest winner at South Morang with over 250 games experience and is also a South Morang life member.
Under-19 Coach: Gary Hall
Gary has had 14 years experience as a past junior and senior coach at South Morang. Gary is a life member at South Morang and brings great knowledge to our under-19 team.
