Daylesford coach Hamish Jarrad steps down after 2024 premiership
Hamish Jarrad leaves Daylesford after six seasons coaching and a 2024 premiership win.
Hamish Jarrad spent seven years with Daylesford, serving six as senior coach. Hamish Jarrad led the Central Highlands Football League team through a major rebuild, bringing a 2024 premiership.
Hamish Jarrad's commute was grueling, three-and-a-half hours each way. It was for training and games.
He lived near the South Australian border at Casterton. The transition was planned.
Josh Cowan has taken over as coach ahead of the 2026 campaign, part of a succession strategy. Jarrad said it was rewarding to see the club return to the top and achieve sustained success over recent seasons.
He now coaches at Casterton Sandford, closer to home. The previous coach there stepped down due to injury.
- Seven
- Years with Daylesford
- Six
- Senior coaching seasons
- Three and a half hours
- Commute distance each way
- 2024
- Premiership year
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