Leadership. Reigning Baldock Medalist Matt Elliott will coach the Circular Head Giants in the North West Football League next season. Elliott replaces Aaron Tuxworth who will take a back seat in leadership but remain a key player, citing changing work and family commitments for the decision. Joining the Smithton Football Club in 2010, Elliott debuted in …

Basketball. Import Ashlee Trebilcock will coach the Tall Timbers Smithton Saints’ women for the remainder of the season following the departure of Mitch Roberts last week. Roberts took on the role this season after coaching the Saints’ U/22 women late last year; the senior position left vacant following the resignation of David Kay in early …

CHFA. A new coach and a rekindled sense of desire sees the Scotchtown Tigers’ senior side eager to put last year’s fifth-place finish behind them. Former Smithton Saints player Brent Burgess has entered the club to take on the role as senior coach, while Kieren Baldock and U/17s coach Kodie Williams will assist as vice-captains …

Sport. Local athlete and all-round good guy Aaron Tuxworth has been chosen from 109 coaches as “the best”.He was recognised for his outstanding work and contribution to the Active After-school Communities and was awarded a certificate and a cheque from the Federal Government. The regional co-ordinator of the Cradle Coast, David Munns, on behalf of …

CHFA. Even though Irishtown has not beaten Redpa all season, both coaches agree that the weekend’s final is anyone’s to win. Redpa coach Koel Nicholls says he thinks it will be close, if the season is anything to go by. “There’s only been one game where it has blown out. The others have had nothing …