Sport
13 December, 2024
Rohan signs with Seagulls
PREMIERSHIP star Gary Rohan has signed with the Port Fairy Football Netball Club for season 2025.
The former AFL star, who played for both the Sydney Swans and Geelong Cats, will return to the Hampden League next season.
The talented 33 year-old, who was born in Cobden, represented Victoria Country at the AFL national under 18 championships in 2009 and just a year later made his AFL debut with the Sydney Swans.
While a leg injury in 2012 ruled him out for the season, Rohan was quick to return to the ground and went on to play in the 2014 and 2016 grand finals with the Swans before being traded to Geelong in 2018.
Two seasons later he played in his third grand final and then, in 2021, Rohan kicked the winning goal after the siren against the Western Bulldogs.
He won his first premiership with Geelong in 2022 and a year later became the club’s development coach for its AFL women’s program.
He was delisted by the Cats at the end of the 2024 season, having played 98 games across six seasons.
The Port Fairy Seagulls have battled in recent years, finishing eighth this year after securing five wins.
His inclusion will no doubt be a welcome addition to the side.
In a statement issued last weekend, the club said Rohan, known for his speed and marking ability, would provide added flexibility to the club’s forward, midfield and defensive groups.
“Gary also brings with him a wealth of footballing experience, including his current role as development coach with Geelong’s AFLW team,” the statement read.
“He will join Dustin McCorkell’s senior coaching group as well as supporting the development of our junior Seagulls.”
Having played netball for Cavendish, the Hamilton Magpies and more recently Barwon Heads, Gary’s wife Madi will join the netball program at the Seagulls.
