COACHING STAFF

Rohan Welsh

Senior Coach

Has coached all levels of football for over 20 years through the AFL talent programs and then into VFL, then AFL for 4 years full time at St Kilda before coming back to VFL coaching in 2024.

Damon Bednarski

High Performance Manager

Responsible for coordinating and overseeing the delivery of the physical performance program; including training and matchday physical preparation, strength & conditioning, rehabilitation, and recovery strategies.

David Buttifant

Resiliance Builder

David has been involved in elite sport for over twenty-five years, including the Olympics and AFL. With a Doctorate in Exercise Physiology, an MBA and has held roles such as High-Performance Manager and Sport Scientist Director with AFL Premiership teams and with Australian Olympic Gold Medallists. He is currently a Director of Resilience Builders that drive High Performance, Leadership and Culture Programs for corporates.

Rocky Iannello

Assistant Coach/Midfield Coach – Northern Bullants (VFL)

Has been engaged for the past over 20 years across the EDFL (clubs include Aberfeldie FC & Moonee Valley FC) and VAFA Premier division (St Bernards FC) football environments as Senior Coach and Head of Football.

Neil Gloury

Backs – Line Coach

I come to the club after spending 4 seasons as an assistant coach with the Bundoora Football Club in the Northern Football League.

After spending 2 years with the Northern Bullants back in the early 2000’s, it’s great to come back and help contribute to the club’s development and growth.