South Adelaide Football Club announces that Senior Coach Jarrad Wright will lead the Panthers for the final time this Saturday against Port Adelaide at Alberton, following his decision to step down as Senior Coach.
Wright has served the Club with unwavering dedication since his appointment in 2018.
Earlier this season, he surpassed Haydn Bunton Jnr as the longest serving coach in the Club’s 150 year history, and was also recognised as a SANFL Player and Coach Life Member, a testament to his impact on the game and the organisation.
Across his tenure, Wright has been a central figure in shaping South Adelaide’s football program.
His commitment to player development, strong leadership, and focus on building a resilient and united culture have been hallmarks of his time at the helm.
Under his guidance, the Panthers reached consecutive preliminary finals in 2020 and 2021, while several players progressed to AFL ranks, including Jason Horne-Francis, Matt Roberts, Beau McCreery, Sid Draper, Tom Highmore, Paul Hunter and Nathan Kreuger.