While AFL clubs have made changes to their playing lists, coaching groups have also made transformations as we head into the 2027 season.
Some, like North Melbourne and Essendon, have welcomed a new head coach, while others like Carlton have kept relatively quiet in the coaching space.
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Adelaide
Ins: Ben Jacobs (Defenders coach), Jarrod Lienert (Development coach), Sam Jacobs (Ruck/Midfield Coach)
Outs: Scott Burns (Forwards Coach), Sam Baulderstone (Ruck Coach)
The Crows have welcomed back former ruckman Sam Jacobs to the senior coaching group under Matthew Nicks, while ex-North Melbourne players Ben Jacobs and Jarrod Lienert have also taken up roles.
They'll replace the departing Scott Burns (forwards) and Sam Baulderstone (ruck) in 2027.
ADELAIDE'S 2027 COACHING STRUCTURE
Matthew Nicks - Senior Coach
Murray Davis - Coaching Director
Nathan van Berlo - Assistant Coach (Midfield)
Matthew Wright - Assistant Coach (Forwards)
Ben Jacobs - Assistant Coach (Defenders)
Sam Jacobs - Assistant Coach (Ruck and Stoppages)
Michael Godden - Head of Development and SANFL Coach
Andrew McPherson - Development Coach (Midfield)
Jarrod Lienert - Development Coach (Forwards)
Jack Hombsch - Development Coach (Defenders)
