Highly Regarded Coach Returns To Lead State 18s ProgramWednesday, September 6, 2023 - 11:59 AM

The WA Football Commission is excited to confirm the appointment of Marc Webb as the new U18s State Coach. 
 
The former Fremantle and Western Bulldogs assistant coach returns for his second stint in charge of the program.

Webb coached the State 18s previously in 2021, leading the team to three wins against South Australia, including in the curtain raiser on AFL Grand Final day at Optus Stadium.

Webb has spent the last two seasons at the Western Bulldogs as an Assistant Coach.

With his wife Lisa named head coach at the Fremantle Dockers AFLW team at the end of last year, Webb has embraced the opportunity to move back to Perth to be closer to family.

The 44-year-old will support WA’s talent development coaches to enhance players’ entry into the WAFL, State Academy programs and the AFL system.  
 
Webb has wealth of experience as a player and coach.

Representing Subiaco, Webb played 176 games, winning four premierships with the Lions between 2002 and 2010. 
 
Webb also claimed a Premiership as Senior Coach with Claremont in 2012, and the following year he joined the Fremantle coaching panel, serving in a number of development and assistant coaching roles for seven seasons. 
  
Webb is also in the process of completing a Masters of Education at Edith Cowan University. 
 
Webb said he was delighted to return to a role he knows well. 
 
“To be able to work across the WA Talent Pathway again is something I am really excited about,” Webb said. 
 
“Giving back to WA footy and trying to pass on some of my knowledge to coaches and players all is something I enjoy and to play a role in the journey of talented footballers is extremely rewarding. 
 
“At the elite level, I want to prepare players as best I can for the AFL and the WAFL, but also continue to develop good people. 
 
“I am excited to meet all the players and staff.” 
 
Scott Baker, Executive Manager – Football Operations at the West Australian Football Commission, believes Webb is the perfect fit for the full-time job. 
 
“It’s very exciting to welcome back a quality of person like Marc Webb,” Baker said. 
 
“Marc has great credentials across the AFL and WAFL, whilst also having a very strong knowledge of the Talent Pathway in WA.

“He returns to WA from the Western Bulldogs with a broad range of skills which can only benefit young footballers in this state.”
 
As this role is now moving to a full-time Talent Pathway position, Ben Dyer is unable to continue due to his full-time working commitments.

The WAFC would like to thank Dyer for his outstanding contribution to the program.