Brad Gleeson, pictured during his days as a Euroa player, will return to the Magpies as senior coach in 2026.
Violet Town is on the hunt for a new coach after Brad Gleeson was appointed the head honcho at Goulburn Valley League outfit Euroa.
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Gleeson, who signed for the Towners ahead of the 2025 season, succeeds Dave Gleeson in the role at the Magpies and returns to Memorial Reserve as a former player of the club.
The Pies wrapped up the home and away season with a 5-13 record, finishing eighth on the ladder and missing finals for the first time since 2019.
Euroa president Scott Watson said in a statement that the club was thrilled to secure Gleeson’s “in-depth” knowledge.
“Our club is looking forward to what 2026 and beyond may bring,” Watson said.
“We have a wonderful group of highly talented players who are almost all from the local area.
“Particular thanks go to the coaching selection panel, whose meticulous attention to detail and equity meant a number of options were available for the club to consider.
“Brad will step into the role already having an in-depth understanding of the playing list as it stands, along with some exceptional GVL intelligence.”
Gleeson guided the Towners to eighth spot on the ladder with a 6-9-1 record this year, a huge improvement on the one win season the senior side experienced in 2024.
Jayde Burden will step up as co-coach of Violet Town alongside Kolby Wild in 2026.
The Towners have been proactive in its A-grade netball appointments, with Kolby Wild and Jayde Burden named 2026 co-coaches, as they look to rebound after a tough 2025 campaign saw them miss finals, finishing ninth with a 5-10-1 record.
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