The Gold Coast SUNS are pleased to confirm that Matthew Primus has agreed to join the club as an Assistant Coach ahead of the 2013 season.
Primus, played 157 AFL games for the Fitzroy and Port Adelaide Football Club's as a ruckman and joins the GC SUNS coaching panel after spending two years as senior coach of the Port Adelaide football club.
In welcoming Matthew’s appointment, Gold Coast SUNS General Manager Football Operation’s , MarcusAshcroft confirmed Primus would not only take up a midfield coaching role but also work closely in developing the SUNS tall key position players.
We are thrilled to confirm that Matthew has accepted an assistant coaching role. He brings considerable experience and we believe he has a significant amount to offer our club.
As a player Mathew Primus excelled earning All Australian selection in 2001 and 2002, he was crowned Best and Fairest for the Port Adelaide Club in 2002, and was also named to represent Australia in theInternational Rules series at the close of the 2002 season.
Matthew's ability to educate and develop our ruckmen and key position players, as well as working with our midfield group ensures our playing group will benefit from the best possible tuition as we continue to develop our list.
The appointment of Matthew Primus follows the SUNS recent acquisition of highly regarded, former Adelaide Crows High Performance Manager, Stephen Schwerdt and former Geelong conditioning front man, Paul Haines.
Ashcroft saying it was a clear sign the Gold Coast SUNS journey and quest to become a genuine Premiership force is now well underway.
The recent appointments of both Stephen Schwerdt and Paul Haines, along with today’s announcement that Matthew will also join the Gold Coast SUNS demonstrates that as we transition from establishing our club into a high performing football team, we will ensure our players are provided with the best people and programs available.
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Mathew will join the Gold Coast SUNS prior to the Clubs altitude training camp in Arizona on October 28th.
Interview with Gold Coast SUNS Head Coach Guy McKenna from AFL house to follow
