Hampden league recruiting shifts into gear with 20+ moves
Less than two weeks after the grand final, more than 20 coaching and player changes hit the Hampden league.
The Hampden league season finished in early October when Koroit won the premiership. Recruiting for 2027 is already underway.
Big changes are happening across all clubs. Six-time premiership coach Adam Dowie has signed with the Magpies, replacing Clinton Thomas.
This is a major move. Peta Henderson, a former player, now coaches the open netball side.
She replaces Jill Leader after two years. Premiership player Andrew Foster has joined forces with playing coach Brody Mahoney at one club.
Ruckman Levi Dare has stepped into a coaching role at another club.
- More than 20
- Total changes
- 10 football sides
- Clubs affected
- Less than two weeks after grand final
- Timeline
- Six-time winner
- Dowie premierships
Why it mattersRegional sports clubs' strength depends on coaching depth and player continuity, so early recruiting signals shape the competitive balance for next season.
AustraliaHampden league is central to football and netball life in western Victoria, and these changes will shape the 2027 season competition across the region's 10 clubs.
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