The Fremantle Football Club today confirmed the appointment of Lisa Webb as its new AFLW senior coach.
Webb will lead Fremantle for at least the next three years and become the second former AFLW player, after Port Adelaide's Lauren Arnell, to become a senior coach.
Selected by Fremantle with pick number two in the 2017 AFL Women’s rookie draft, Webb played six AFLW games for the Club in 2018, highlighted by her 17 disposals on debut in front of 41,975 fans at Optus Stadium in what was the first game of Australian Rules Football at the ground.
In 2019 Webb was appointed Freo’s opposition and strategy coach and she remained a valued assistant until June 2022.
She then relocated to Melbourne with young sons Ollie and Leo to join husband Marc at the Western Bulldogs, taking on the role as their AFLW midfield coach for Season 7.
Webb said she was honoured to become Fremantle’s third AFLW coach.
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“It’s a really proud moment for me and my family,” said Webb.
“Fremantle is a Club close to my heart and I am so excited to get to work and help guide such a talented group of young women.”
Fremantle CEO Simon Garlick said the Club was delighted to have a past player in Webb lead the women’s program.
“The Senior Coach Selection Committee ran an incredibly professional and thorough process that ensured we had an appropriately considered approach to the appointment of Lisa from what was a high-quality group of final candidates," said CEO Simon Garlick.
“We’re thrilled to have Lisa return to the Club. She is a quality person who will add greatly to the culture and environment at the Club.
“She has shown enormous talent as a coach since she was first appointed into a coaching role at the Club in 2019 and we believe her capability, drive, care and commitment will assist greatly as we look to create the very best high-performance environment for our W program.
“I would like to welcome Lisa back to Fremantle and we look forward to exciting times together.”
Bob Murphy, Fremantle’s Head of Leadership, Development and AFLW was part of the Selection Committee.
“Lisa is a coach and person of the highest calibre,” said Murphy.
“Her work ethic, football acumen and strength of character are just some of the strengths that shone through during this process.
“With her teaching and extensive coaching background, Lisa has shown a willingness to push herself both personally and professionally over many years.
“We are privileged to have Lisa Webb return to the Club as we prepare for Season 8 and beyond.”
Webb will begin her role in March.
