Zane Littlejohn and Taylor Whitford, Tasmanian coaches, are joining North Melbourne and Melbourne respectively in 2025, highlighting growing Tasmanian influence in AFL coaching. Zane Littlejohn y Taylor Whitford, entrenadores de Tasmania, se unirán a North Melbourne y Melbourne respectivamente en 2025, destacando la creciente influencia de Tasmania en el entrenamiento de la AFL.

Zane Littlejohn, former Box Hill Hawks coach and assistant at Hawthorn, is joining North Melbourne as assistant coach – strategy in November 2025, following a successful tenure that included leading Box Hill to three consecutive VFL finals. Zane Littlejohn, ex entrenador de Box Hill Hawks y asistente en Hawthorn, se unirá a North Melbourne como entrenador asistente de estrategia en noviembre de 2025, luego de un mandato exitoso que incluyó llevar a Box Hill a tres finales consecutivas de VFL. Taylor Whitford, a former premiership captain and coach at North Launceston, is expected to become Melbourne’s head of development, succeeding Mark Williams, after leading Casey as head coach. Taylor Whitford, ex capitán y entrenador de North Launceston, se convertirá en el jefe de desarrollo de Melbourne, sucediendo a Mark Williams, después de dirigir a Casey como entrenador en jefe. Both coaches, originally from Tasmania, are recognized for their strategic insight, calm leadership, and strong ties to North Launceston, where they built their reputations. Ambos entrenadores, originarios de Tasmania, son reconocidos por su visión estratégica, liderazgo calmado y fuertes lazos con North Launceston, donde construyeron su reputación. Their promotions reflect a broader rise in Tasmanian influence within the AFL coaching system. Sus promociones reflejan un aumento más amplio en la influencia de Tasmania dentro del sistema de entrenadores de la AFL.