From the Port Melbourne website..
https://www.portmelbournefc.com.au/club-announcement/
CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT
The Board of the Port Melbourne Football Club (PMFC) wish to advise that VFL Head Coach Adam Skrobalak will stand down from his position at the conclusion of the 2024 VFL season.
Adam took on the Head Coach role in 2022 with a focus on rebuilding the list and program, he notified the club’s VFL Football Director of his resignation along with his wish to finish the 2024 season and this has been accepted.
“My family and I have decided to move to Queensland. I have loved my time at the Borough and I am proud of the work that has been done. I feel we have put a program in place that is built around professional standards and player development and will certainly help the group going forward” commented Skrobalak .
Port Melbourne Board Member and VFL Football Director Toby Pinwill thanked Adam for his commitment to the club.
“Adam will always be part of the Borough family and we thank him for his hard work and dedication over the past three seasons. We wish Adam and his family all the best”.
The recruitment process has already commenced for Adam’s replacement and an announcement will be made in due course.
For any further enquires please contact Port Melbourne Football Club General Manager Sophie Williams via email – sophie.williams@portmelbournefc.com.au
Its only a part time role which would suit Hird considering he has a business to run - no way would he ask 200k for such a position.
A long term supporter during the week was keen to see Toby in the role saying held be a great appointment. I tend to agree. I also think Baird would be good at it however neither of them are interested in coaching.
Port has others who are capable but it appears after the failed low profile coach attempt they are going with somebody who has more accolades.
Much as you like Mega,
Hi Profile names are not always the answer. !
James Hird has now officially taken himself out of the running for the coaching position after talks were held last week.
Rohan Smith now looks likely to take the reins down at the Borough in 2025. It will be his first opportunity as a standalone coach in his own right after many years as an assistant coach at AFL level.
Smith was a forward line coach for Werribee back in 2007.
In reply to Much as you like Mega, by digs
Not always the answer, hard to disagree with you Digs as theirs no guarantees bur does make it more likely to succeed. Reckon most Port fans would love to have Rohan Smith. A few guys internally could do it as well i reckon.
Rohan Smith would be a good get. Eight years experience as an assistant at Footscray, and likely to be able to bring a few players.
A couple of others that may be possible..
Ash Hansen
Daniel Giansiracusa
Brett Montgommery
Robert Harvey
David Teague
Adam Simpson (seems very unlikely)
Another possibility is Robert Murphy... Recently departing Fremantle to return to Victoria.
Ash Hansen would be a good get
Daniel Giansiracusa seems to be ok and could be worth looking at
Brett Montgomery been around the system for ages. Springvale premiership player 1995
Robert Harvey maybe worth the punt if available
David Teague has plenty of experience at afl and vfl level in playing and coaching
Adam Simpson (seems very unlikely) would be the clear top pick but not likely to be available
Brendan McCartney has just resigned from coaching the North Ballarat team in the Ballarat league & would be a good get having had many AFL years at the Western Bulldogs & Collingwood.