The under-14 team will be coached by 2018 co-coach Rhett Mellor while Blair Hart will take charge of the under-17 side with the assistance of Cam Kimber.

Hart coached the reserves during the 2018 season and is looking forward to the new role.

“This is a great opportunity for me to be enhancing my coaching skills in football,” he said.

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Hart believes his profession as a teacher and the ability to connect with youth will help him make in-roads into the new season.

“I will be concentrating on working on the development of the footballers and working one-on-one with each individual to provide the best support and advice I can,” he said.

“This year was a challenge due to numbers. Next year we will be looking for new players to go alongside returning players”.

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