The Glenelg Football Club wishes to advise Senior Coach, Darren Reeves, has accepted the role of an Assistant Coach with the Port Adelaide Football Club.
While Reeves was recently re-contracted to Glenelg and had committed to that contract, the significant and attractive long-term coaching offer from PAFC late last week was too good an opportunity to refuse.
Outgoing Coach Reeves said, “I have been fortunate and honoured to have the opportunity to coach the Glenelg Football Club over the last three years. The successes aside, the relationships and friendships that I can take away are amazing. Whilst the opportunity that has come with Port Adelaide was hard not to accept, I am really confident in where the Glenelg Football Club is at, and what the future holds. I’m incredibly grateful to all our players and football staff for their support and look forward to watching the progress continue over the next few years.”
Tigers CEO Justin Scripps said, “Like all of us, our members and fans will be disappointed at losing one of the best and most successful coaches in our Club’s history. Darren has left a legacy at our Club that will transcend his time here. He has built a highly connected squad of players and a high-performance culture, which will sustain our Club for years to come.”
Reflecting on Reeves’s appointment at Port Adelaide, Glenelg Football Club President David Whelan said, “It’s reassuring to know that the SANFL and the people at our Club are held in such high regard within the AFL system. We won’t compromise our pursuit of attracting and retaining the best quality people into our Club.”
The Club would like to publicly thank Darren for his dedication and contributions and wish him, Linda and family the very best of luck with their new journey.
The Club will commence the recruitment process immediately in preparation for the 2026 season.