Former Geelong skipper Tom Harley will assist the Western Bulldogs pick its new coach. Geelong’s premiership captain will join a five person coach selection sub-committee that will drive the process to appoint the Dogs new coach:
Joining Harley on the panel are Simon Garlick - Western Bulldogs chief executive (Chair), James Fantasia - Western Bulldogs football manager, Chris Grant - former Western Bulldogs captain, and Geoff Walsh AO - Western Bulldogs director
Harley played 198 games over 12 seasons at the top level. A dual-premiership captain, Harley’s strong leadership skills — widely celebrated in AFL circles — have earned him the AFLPA’s best captain award in 2008 and All-Australian selection as vice-captain in the same year.
A Geelong hall-of-famer and Bachelor of Commerce graduate, Harley was appointed general manager of AFL NSW/ACT in 2011 and is an accomplished sports broadcaster with Channel 7.
