Tara Murray
Bacchus Marsh is on the hunt for a new coach with Tom German stepping down from the role he has held the last three years.
The Ballarat Football League club announced on social media on Wednesday morning, that German had decided not to continue on next season.
In the post, German said it had been a tough few years with COVID-19 overshadowing his coaching tenure. The Cobras finished this season in eighth, a game and percentage outside of finals.
“I have made the decision to step away from the senior coaching role for season 2023,” he said.
“Over the last three years, there have certainly been some hurdles with COVID being one, but I have been immensely proud of the guys that have stuck with the club through thick and thin and the development of the younger players coming through.
“We have certainly been close every year and been in contention right up until the end of both seasons and there have been some very memorable games.
“Looking forward the club is in good hands, and the work that Mark Farrell and his committee have put in over the past 3 years has provided a great platform to work from going forward. I thank you all for that, and thanks to Mark for your consistent support.”
German thanked his assistant coaches, the players, support staff, leaders and supporters who had helped him through the journey.
“I am incredibly grateful for the time that they put in and the support and I will get round to those over the coming weeks,” he said.
“To round it off, the club although not playing finals this year, looks to have an exciting future with some great youth coming through, some veterans who keep putting in and a good vision towards the future.”
