2018 Senior Coaching Staff

With the excitement around our new playing recruits we haven’t had a chance to acknowledge the new and returning coaching staff. Take a look below to see who’s on board for season 2018. Tune in next week when we give you the run down on the Colts coaching group.

Rob Wiley:  Rob returns for his third year at the helm of the Sharks.  After injury ravaged the senior list in 2017, Wiley will be hoping the high performance and medical teams can keep a healthy list on the park. The club’s recruitment as well as the transition of several talented colts into the 2018 program is exciting Wiley for a promising season.

Bradd Dalziell: returns for his third season. Dalziell has continued to develop as the midfield coach and will no doubt be looking forward to working with a deep midfield group this season.

Lindsay Dick: after looking after and learning the midfield craft for the past two seasons at development league level, Lindsay has been promoted to a league coaching role.

Shane Thompson: new to the Sharks’ coaching ranks in 2018, Shane has been coaching in his own right at Bull Creek Leeming AFC and more recently at Mount Barker in the Great Southern League. 

Jonathon Griffin: Griff, not only brings a wealth of experience to the Sharks as a player, but will work with Bradd, specialising in mentoring and coaching the Sharks’ tall brigade.

Kyle Martin: Kyle takes over from Mark Pashby as the head coach of the development league in season 2018.  Kyle, who played league WAFL football during the mid-2000’s, has coached Willetton Amateur Football Club over the past two seasons. 

Daniel Richards: Daniel has been a massive contributor to the Shark’s Talent Academy in recent seasons and is now keen to further his development as a coach by working within the senior coaching ranks.  He will continue to work in the Academy as well.

John Watters: an educator by trade, John’s excellent communication and leadership will be a huge asset for the football department.  John has coached at various levels, most recently in Northam where he lived for 10 years.

Brenton Miller: Brenton comes to the club after coaching as Kyle’s understudy at Willetton, taking the Reserves side to the 2017 Grand Final. 

Matt Riley: Matt joins the Sharks as the High Performance Coach, taking the reins from Ashley Cripps.  Matt has a strong association with East Fremantle, hailing from the Midwest, before completing his degree at Notre Dame.  Matt has previously managed the colts program and runs a successful gym (where a number of current players attend).