Brent Ward appointed Senior Women’s Coach for 2027

Black Rock Football Netball Club is excited to announce the appointment of Brent “Wardy” Ward as our Senior Women’s Coach for the 2027 season.

A Life Member, former Club Captain, Premiership player and Senior Best & Fairest winner, Wardy played over 280 games for the Rockers. His return brings together a proud history in the red and black and extensive experience coaching women’s football.

Wardy has spent the past five seasons as Senior Coach of the Hampton Rovers Women’s side, following three years as Beaumaris Senior Women’s Coach. He also brings plenty of junior football coaching experience.

His time at Hampton Rovers included an undefeated Division 2 Premiership in his first season in 2022, followed by another Grand Final appearance in 2024.

Wardy now returns to Black Rock to lead our Senior Women’s program into 2027, bringing his coaching knowledge and longstanding connection to the club. We also extend a warm welcome back to his wife Lisa and the kids, and look forward to having the whole family around the club.

Meet Wardy and your 2027 teammates

With pre-season set to begin in November, our upcoming Meet the Coach Night is an opportunity to get together, hear from Wardy and find out more about women’s footy at Black Rock.

Wednesday 23 September 2026 at 6:30pm
Donald MacDonald Pavilion

Our existing playing group, new recruits and prospective players are all welcome. Whether you’re returning to the Jets, looking for a new club or considering footy for the first time, come along and get a feel for what Black Rock has to offer.

On the night, you can:

• Hear from Wardy about women’s footy in 2027.

• Meet existing, new and prospective teammates.

• Explore our clubrooms and facilities.

• Check out the Black Rock apparel available.

• Have a recommitment or new signing photo taken if you’re keen — we’ll have the camera and lights ready.

It’s a chance to ask questions, make connections and spend some time with the group ahead of pre-season.

Know someone keen to play? Bring them along!

Welcome home, Wardy — we’re looking forward to having you back at Black Rock in 2027.