AFL Victoria is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Grace as coach of the Oakleigh Chargers for season 2009.
Grace replaces Rohan Welsh, who has taken over from David Dickson as Vic Metro Under-18 coach.
AFL Victoria High Performance Manager Leon Harris said Grace had an outstanding pedigree to develop TAC Cup players.
“Steve has a wealth of coaching experience in the VAFA and as an assistant coach in the TAC Cup and VFL,” Harris said.
“He is a teacher by trade and has outstanding communication abilities.
“We wish him all the best in his TAC Cup coaching career.”
Steve Grace
Sportsmaster CBC St Kilda 1990 onwards
Oakleigh Chargers Asst Coach 2008
AFL Vic Under-17 Coach 2008
Sandringham F.C. Asst Coach 2004-2007
Ormond Coach / Player 1989-1992
Prahran Player 1993
St Kilda Under-19s 1986-1988 Captain
TAC Cup coaches for 2009:
Bendigo Pioneers: Mark Ellis
Calder Cannons: Martin Allison replacing David Flood
Dandenong Stingrays: Graeme Yeats
Eastern Ranges: Shane Watson
Geelong Falcons: Garry Hocking
Gippsland Power: Damian Carroll replacing Austinn Jones
Murray Bushrangers: Phil Bunn
North Ballarat Rebels: TBA
Northern Knights: Denis Pagan replacing Paul Satterley
Oakleigh Chargers: Steve Grace replacing Rohan Welsh
Sandringham Dragons: Dale Tapping replacing Jarrod Molloy
Western Jets: Steve Kretiuk
Harris added the North Ballarat Rebels were seeking a new coach following Chris Maple’s appointment as Western Bulldogs Development Coach.
Last Modified on 23/01/2009 16:37
