Premiership coach Brooke Surgeon is stepping back as coach of Keilor in the Essendon District Football League women’s premier division.
The Blues announced that Surgeon, who coached the club since 2022, had decided not to continue on next year.
“The Keilor Football Club would like to thank and acknowledge the services of our senior women’s coach, Brooke Surgeon, who has advised the club that she will standing down from the senior coaching role,” the club said on social media.
“Brooke took the reins in 2022 and had an immediate impact, leading to a senior women’s premiership that same year, having a great impact on the playing group.
“We’re forever grateful for Brooke’s time, effort and energy over the past three seasons, as she no longer has the capacity to give the role the time it deserves and requires.
“Brooke has been instrumental in our women’s development, including overseeing the under-18 girls program over a number of years, which is showing great promise as they won their second straight grand final last weekend.
“We wish Brooke all the best for her future endeavours.”
The Blues struggled this season, finishing with just two wins for the year. At times they struggled for numbers, forfeiting two games.
They finished second bottom and avoided relegation.
Surgeon has also played 10 games for the Blues, having played for the Sunbury Lions previously.
She had been appointed the club’s girls under-18 coach for the 2020 season before Covid cancelled the season.
She has also been involved as an assistant coach at the Northern Knights and Western Jets.
The Blues said they will be seeking applications for the senior coaching role soon.
