MEET YOUR COACH: U17 BLUE - matt newitt

A mad Geelong supporter, Matt has been a Titan since his son played U8's (he is now in the U17 team). Matt's daughter also played with the Club for a few years. Always involved and helping the coaches out when he could, Matt started as runner for his son's team when playing U12s and U13s. He then took on the coaching role at U14s, and has coached the team since.

Matt played a few years as a junior at Pearcedale Baxter, but due to work commitments took a break, until returning to play for Parkdale Vultures in the Supers at 40. His funniest footy memory (funny now but not so funny then!), was during his first year back playing Supers. During the first practice match, going in hard into a contest, Matt ran into a bigger bloke than him (and that's saying something). Matt came off second best - broke his wrist and leg, and was out for 8 weeks. Ouch!

This season with the U17 Blue team, Matt hopes to continue developing the boys as a team. He also wants to make the Grand Final and win, being the boys last junior year. They've made the prelims last 2 years and this year it's time to go that extra one.

We can't wait to see what Matt and the boys do for Season 2024!