Western Jets coach Trent Dennis-Lane is on the move having secured an AFL coaching role.
After two seasons at the Jets, Dennis-Lane will head to Sydney having signed with Greater Western Sydney as a development coach.
Dennis-Lane, who played 29 games for the Sydney Swans and St Kilda, has focused on coaching since his AFL days were over.
The 36-year-old has spent the last two seasons as coach of the Jets boys program having previously held positions at the Sandringham Zebras in the VFL and St Kilda’s Next Generation Academy.
Dennis-Lane said when he was appointed to the Jets role that the opportunity coach full time was what attracted him to the role.
The Jets finished 10th this season in the Coates Talent League.
Giants executive football general manager Jason McCartney welcomed Dennis-Lane to the club.
“Trent comes to us with a great resume and a wealth of experience working with the best young talent in the country and we see him as the perfect fit for this role,” McCartney said.
“Bringing a quality person into our program like Trent will only further benefit our players and their development.
“We’re excited to welcome Trent and his partner Nina back to Sydney and to our Giants family.”
Meanwhile, the AFL drafts will take place this week.
The first round of the draft will be held on Wednesday night, before the rest of the rounds on Thursday night and the rookie draft on Friday.
Lucca Grego is seen at the Jets best hope for the Jets, while Lucas Impey and Keighton Matofai-Forbes were both also invited to the AFL state combine testing after impressing AFL clubs.
