Sam Elliott Appointed Interim Senior Coach

The West Adelaide Football Club has appointed Sam Elliott as Interim Senior Coach, following the decision by Adam Hartlett to take a period of personal leave.

Sam brings a wealth of coaching experience and a strong understanding of the current playing group, having been a key part of the program this season. His alignment with the Club’s values and strong rapport with players and staff made him the clear choice to step into the role.

Club President Alison Surjan said the decision was made with stability and continuity in mind:

“Sam is the most experienced coach within our ranks and has been selected as the right choice to lead the group. His understanding of the playing group and Adam’s coaching plans, plus a strong alignment with our Club’s values, make him the ideal person to provide continuity and stability at this time.”

“We thank Sam for stepping up when the Club needed him — a reflection of his commitment to our team and to Westies as a whole. We know the group will rally around him as we continue our season.”

The Club thanks Sam for stepping into the position and is confident he will be well supported by staff, players, and the broader Westies community.

Ben Hardy will step into the Reserves Coach role, and Logan Austin will step into Ben’s assistant coach role whilst he recovers from an injury sustained in the match vs Glenelg.