Nathan Broad joins Fremantle as Dockers reshape coaching staff

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 07:32 · Archive

Nathan Broad, a three-time Richmond premiership player, has joined Fremantle as a backs development coach.

Fremantle announced their coaching reshuffle on Thursday after Jaymie Graham left to take the head coaching role at North Melbourne. Nathan Broad, aged 33, has joined the club as a backs development coach. The West Australian had announced his retirement in August but left open the possibility of reversing that decision if Fremantle or West Coast made space for him. Neither club could accommodate him, and he accepted the Dockers' offer.

Broad said in a statement: 'I've been playing for 11 years, and now I'm moving into a new chapter. I'm super excited about a new challenge.' He added that coaching had become more prominent in his thinking, especially as Richmond entered a new phase, and that working with a younger group there had 'fast-tracked my leadership and coaching credentials in a sense.'

Tendai Mzungu has been promoted from backs development coach to backs assistant coach. Jade Rawlings, who previously held that role, will now oversee the forward line. Sam Mainwaring has taken up the midfield development coach position. Geoff Valentine, who coached Fremantle's WAFL affiliate Peel Thunder in 2022 and 2023, has replaced Adam Read, who left to join GWS after leading the Thunder to this year's flag.

How it is being reported

• Triple Tiger flag winner joins Dockers, Mzungu promotedFremantle have rejigged their coaching set-up following the exit of Jaymie Graham to North Melbourne, with a three-time Richmond flag winner joining the ranks.Perth Now · 15 Oct, 06:58
• Triple Tiger flag winner joins Dockers, Mzungu promotedFremantle have rejigged their coaching set-up following the exit of Jaymie Graham to North Melbourne, with a three-time Richmond flag winner joining the ranks.The West Australian · 15 Oct, 06:58

In this story: Nathan Broad · Fremantle · Jaymie Graham · North Melbourne · Richmond · Tendai Mzungu · Brisbane · GWS

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