Hoppers Crossing has appointed a former AFL player to lead it forward in the Western Region Football League.
After a tough season which resulted in just two wins, the Warriors have now appointed Jarod Polec as coach.
“The Hoppers Crossing FC are excited to announce that former Brisbane, Port Adelaide and North Melbourne star, Jared Polec will be leading the Warriors as senior coach for the next two seasons,” the club said on social media.
“Jared will bring an extensive amount of professionalism, experience and knowledge to the club after 148 games at AFL level. We are absolutely thrilled to be able to secure a coach of Jared’s calibre with his enthusiasm and knowledge .
“Jared brings a wealth of experience and has all the attributes to have an immediate impact in realigning the future of the HCFC. Everyone at the HCFC extends a warm welcome to Jared, Allison and Riley.”
Polec retired from the AFL at the end of the 2022 season after being delisted at the end with one year remaining on his contract.
Polec signed on as a playing assistant coach for the Yarraville Seddon Eagles this season, where he failed to play a game
The former AFL defender replaces Adam Contessa as Warriors coach.
The Warriors announced on social media that Contessa wouldn’t be continuing on with both the club and Adam having mutually agreed on the decision and the players were advised of this prior to round 17, a two point victory against Caroline Springs.
