NEW Roxburgh Park coach Michael Farrelly is ready to help the club move forward and put a tough 12 months behind it.
Farrelly was last week announced as coach of the Strathmore Community Bank Division 2 club, replacing Travis McCarty who stood down after a season in the job.
McCarty took on the role just weeks out from the start of the season, after Paul Derrick resigned.
Injuries and players travelling overseas played a big part in the Magpies missing finals this year – the first time in three seasons.
Farrelly said he was excited to get down to business and help the club become a powerhouse.
“The biggest thing for me is my brother and some guys I grew up with either play or are involved in the club,” he said.
“I saw the club come off a grand final last year and have an uncharacteristic finishing position this year. There’s reasons for that, but they’re not excuses.
“The club hit rock bottom … I think I can help turn it around quickly, I don’t think we’re that far off the mark.”
Farrelly comes to the Magpies from Northern Football League division 1 club Hurstbridge. He was playing assistant coach in Hurstbridge’s division 2 flag in 2016.
More here.