Tara Murray
Journeyman Shannan Broadbent is the new coach of Ballan in Central Highlands Football League.
The Blues announced that Broadbent would take on the role, replacing Tristan Batten.
Broadbent comes to the Blues with an extensive playing record, full of team and individual success.
He played in seven straight premierships from 2009 to 2015 across several different clubs and leagues. Among those clubs was Maribyrnong Park in the Essendon District Football League and Deer Park in the Western Region Football League.
On Ballan’s Facebook page, Broadbent said he was excited by the new challenge.
This year he played with Deer Park in the Western Region Football League.
“I feel a sense of timing for myself and the club,” he said. “New beginnings with new club rooms, playing back at home and coming in fresh.
“I see good potential and something to really build from with a good challenge for myself and also the club as a whole.”
He said his goal for 2023 was to have an instant impact on the BFNC and drive not only good winning culture but good people too, whilst surrounding himself with good people.
President David O’Hanlon said in the club’s announcement that after taking their time to find a coach, they believed they had the right person for the job.
“I had a great feeling from my first meeting with Shannan and really look forward to seeing him get to work with the current group we have,” he said.
“Shannan’s credentials speak for themselves, to be part of seven winning premierships and 10 B&Fs speaks high volumes of the type of person he is, he has that winning culture.
“I think we should feel very privileged that he has chosen the BFNC and I look forward to seeing him bring out the best in our group.”
The Blues finished this year in 16th with two wins.
