It might come as a shock for most to see the coaching position up for grabs, but for Swifts, it is a policy that they stay true to each year.

Swifts president Rob Carey would have signed previous coaches Ben Martin and Paul Hanns already if it was about what was easiest for the club.

"It is justice to look at everyone who applies," Carey said.

"You don't find successful coaches that often anymore and to have two of them around is a luxury. But if a high profile coach comes along you look stupid if you don't give them a chance."

Following their success in the season just gone Hanns has indicated he would like the top job again.

Martin is interested, but with several personal commitments expected to take precedence next year, the decision is a little harder for him.

Hanns and Martin have shared the coaching role for the past two seasons and prior to that Hanns had a two year stint on his own.

Carey likes the way the playing coach arrangement has worked in recent years and with the likes of Terry Croton and Chris Bird on the bench, it has made things easier for the coaches to play.

He also made mention to the positive effect it has had on the playing group.

"With the increase in support it is easier for coaches to play nowadays," Carey said.

"A couple of years ago it was impossible to coach and play. Now they can go out there, motivate players more and get it done at training."

The challenge for Hanns and Martin if they are successful with their applications will be reinventing the playing group and their structures.

Hanns has been at the helm for four years already and will need to bring something different to his already decorated career.

At this stage Hanns and Martin will be in the prime seat to take on the role, but the process will remain the same.

"I'll have a meeting with Paul (Hanns) and Ben (Martin) early next week and we will try and sort something out," Carey said.

"We are hoping it all falls into place. It is easier for everyone if that can happen."

So far there has been little interest from people outside the club for the top job.

In terms of players they would like to see their coaches go around again and have a chance at back to back glory.

Swifts see themselves as quite a professional group and will go to all lengths to ensure players, coaches, committee and supporters are happy with the final outcome.

Players will also have meetings with the president to work out where they are at for next season.

"Like any club there will be players that don't commit for another season," Carey said.

"We will just have to find someone to replace them whether they be new recruits or up and coming juniors."