Assistant Coach departs for new opportunity

The South Adelaide Football Club advises that Assistant Coach Ben Hollands has accepted a position as Coach of the Wodonga Bulldogs in the Ovens & Murray Football League.

A new business opportunity has necessitated Ben and his family’s move back to Albury, and he was this  week appointed to the role at Wodonga.

After being a decorated player at West Adelaide Ben joined the Panthers last year as midfield coach and continued in that role this season.

“While we haven’t had the results we’d like I’ve enjoyed my time at South and really topped off my understanding of the game the past two years,” said Hollands.

“There’s no doubting the Club is on the right track and now has a bunch of young dedicated players that will only improve with continued hard work.”

“I definitely would have continued my involvement but have a great opportunity with my work and it’s just been fortunate that the coaching role also came up at my former club.”

The South Adelaide Football Club thanks Ben for his contribution over the past two seasons and wishes him and his family all the best for the future.