2025 COACHES LOCKED IN

The South Fremantle Football Club (SFFC) has finalised its Senior Men’s coaching panel for season 2025 with the return of some Club legends and a promotion for an ex-AFL star.

The Club is delighted to announce Cory Dell’Olio, the former South Fremantle forward who kicked 225 goals across his 109 games in the red and white. He will lead the forwards having also played 16 games for Essendon in the AFL.

Andrew Foster who played 142 games for Claremont and East Fremantle as well as a stint for the Dockers will partner with Ryan Cook as they take charge of the midfield. Cook, who won the 2011 WJ Hughes Medal, played 158 games in the red and white after three years at Collingwood.

Chris Mayne will remain at the kennel but has been promoted to the senior assistant role overseeing strategy and skills. Mayne was a huge addition to the Club in 2024 with his energy, skill development and mentoring and will take a further step in his coaching endeavours as he takes charge of the backs.

‘I’m really excited to continue my coaching at South Fremantle, working closely with this coaching group and our talented list is a huge honour, and I can’t wait to get started’ Chris Mayne said

‘South Fremantle isn’t just about football, it’s a family. The Club’s family focus is felt every day, and it’s a big part of why I wanted to remain here’

‘I’m excited to get started and share my journey and knowledge and assist in the development of our players and help them achieve their goals, not only as individuals but also as a Club’

Brad Maney will continue to take charge of the reserves group but has been elevated to the Head of Development role where he will work closely with Matt Rogers (Colts Coach) and Dan Marie (Talent Manager) to identify and develop the next group of senior footballers from our talent pathway.

Jack Latchford has joined the Club as a senior assistant of the reserves whilst Chris O’Connor will continue in his opposition analysis role but also take on an assistant role with the reserves.

Mark Pashby who has a wealth of experience and various roles will take charge of the bench for the reserves and Jarrod Parry returns to the Club and will look after the bench for the league.

Dean Reynolds comes onboard as Chairman of Selectors and will have a game day role in the box.

The South Fremantle Football Club would like to acknowledge the contribution of our outgoing coaches.

Nick Suban informed the Club that he would like to pursue other coaching opportunities. Suban has taken charge of the midfield the last two-seasons and is a 2020 Premiership player.

Brendon Logan (League Assistant), Geoff Barry (Reserves Assistant), Mike Hays (Reserves Assistant), Brad Karafil (Reserves Assistant) and Anthony Taranto (Reserves Bench Coach) have all had a big impact on the Club, players and the senior men’s program and we would like to wish them all the best for their future endeavours.

2025 Coaching Group