West Coast Eagles premiership coach John Worsfold to return to club as Head of Football

October 8

West Coast great John Worsfold has returned to the club in an official capacity for the first time in more than a decade after being named the Eagles’ head of football.

The dual premiership captain and 2006 premiership coach to take up the role which will cover the AFL, AFLW and WAFL programs, re-joining the club where he played 206 games between 1987 and 1998.

It will be Worsfold’s first official role at the Eagles since he ended his club record-breaking 281-game tenure as coach in 2013.

The West Australian revealed in August that the Eagles were targeted for a spot on the board to replace outgoing chair Paul Fitzpatrick but he instead will take a position in their football department.

Among Worsfold’s responsibilities will be coaching structure as well as development, performance and culture.

Camera IconWorsfold will be the Eagles’ Head of Football. Credit: Daniel Carson/AFL Photos

“We are excited to see John re-join the club in a role which we believe will be significant across our football programs. His coaching and football experience will provide vital assistance, leadership and support for our AFL, AFLW and WAFL teams,” CEO Don Pyke said.

“We have a fresh and exciting group of leaders within our football programs and the opportunity to add someone with John’s experience is significant as we move towards future success.”

Worsfold, who has spent nearly four years as general manager of people at the ASX-listed Emeco Group, will commence the new position from November 4 ahead of the start of pre-season later that month.

“I am excited to be back at the West Coast Eagles as the club strives to progress into the next era of on-field success across all competitions,” Worsfold said.

data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==Camera IconWorsfold coached the club to a premiership in 2006. Credit: Daniel Carson/AFL Media

“I have been fortunate to learn a lot in my time and role at Emeco group that has added to my AFL leadership experience. It will be an exciting period to work with some outstanding leaders across all competitions.”

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