Fitzroy has secured an experienced coach to lead its new Under 23 side in 2019.

Tony Keehan has over 30 yearsexperience in coaching at a variety of levels in country and district football.

Most recently he was Senior Assistant Coach at Taylors Lakes Football Club in Division 1 of the Essendon Districts Football League and was head coach of the Under 19s at the same club for the four seasons prior.

Tony was Assistant Coach of the Moyhu Football Club in the Ovens and King Football League from 2010 to 2013. Hes also coached at Wangaratta Rovers.

His playing career included selection in the Essendon VLF Under 19 side, St Bernards College and St Bernards Old Boys.

The club is still calling for expressions of interest from players who would like to join the Under 23 side. This is part of a new Under 23 division the VAFA is starting this season.

Please email secretary@fitzroyfc.com.au if you have an interest in playing for what is a development side for those striving for more senior selection.