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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Essendon
Ins: Mark McVeigh (Senior Coach), Shane Mumford (Development Coach), John Longmire (GM of Performance), Craig Vozzo (GM of Football Operations), Brent Prismall (Head of Development), Daniel Pratt (Assistant Coach), Paul Thomas (Assistant Coach)
Outs: Brad Scott (Senior Coach), Dean Solomon (Assistant/Interim Coach), Cam Roberts (Senior Assistant and Forwards Coach), Ben Jacobs (Adelaide - Midfield Assistant Coach), David Rath (Coaching Innovation and Game Strategy Manager)
A massive year for Essendon with the coaching department receiving a full makeover, including welcoming Mark McVeigh as its new coach.
John Longmire and Craig Vozzo will help form a new-look general manager position, which is split into two.
Western Bulldogs duo Brent Prismall and Daniel Pratt were lured to Tullamarine, while former Bomber Paul Thomas will once again be at the club.
Brad Scott left midway alongside Ben Jacobs and Cam Roberts. Dean Solomon, after a tumultuous year as a board member to assistant to caretaker coach, has decided to step away from Essendon.
Full structure TBC.
