Barwon Heads has turned to the experienced Brett Henderson as its new coach.
The Seagulls confirmed earlier tonight (Friday) the appointment of the former Lara mentor as the replacement for the Damian McMahon-Sam Schaller combination.
K rock Football understands there was significant interest in the role, including from an AFL premiership player and a former GFNL senior coach.
“We’re incredibly excited to welcome Brett to Barwon Heads,” Seagulls president Russell Hyland said.
“Throughout the process, it was clear he is a high‑quality person and a high‑quality coach.
“His experience, leadership and values align perfectly with where our club is heading.
“We’re confident Brett will help set our senior program up strongly for the next 2–5 years.”
Before joining the GFNL Cats, the Echuca product held an assistant coaching role under Torquay and East Geelong premiership coach Adam Skrobalak at Port Melbourne
He has also served as head of development at Williamstown and coached the Bendigo Pioneers when the Victorian Talent League was known as the TAC Cup.
Henderson worked with highly rated trio Peter German, Andy Collins, and Justin Plapp at the Seagulls.
At local level, he coached Echuca to consecutive Goulburn Valley League preliminary finals in 2010-11 and was named coach of the team of the decade for 1995-2005 at Riverina club Leeton-Whitton.
Henderson played with Sebastapol in the Ballarat league, Sandhurst in Bendigo, and had a season with East Perth in the WAFL.
Barwon Heads returned to finals after a two-year absence this year before being beaten by Newcomb in an elimination final.
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