Demons Colts Coach on A MissionThursday, July 25, 2024 - 11:39 AM

Having led Perth’s Colts side to a Grand Final appearance in 2023, Scott Moore has designs on taking his coaching career to the top level.

The Demons fell short against Claremont in a spirited decider last September, and after 16 rounds this season Perth sits in fifth position with another finals campaign beckoning.

“This season is a really competitive year, and we’ve been in some close games that haven’t gone our way, but It’s a great learning for our group that you need to come to play every week for four quarters,” Moore said.

Perth has had little stability within its squad in 2024 which has been a challenge for Moore, last year’s Colts Coach of the Year.
 
“While we haven’t had our best year, coupled with injuries, there have been lots of positives including over 50 players getting an opportunity to play Colts.
 
“We’re hoping to play our best football at the back end of the year and hold a finals spot.

“2024 has consisted of a vastly different group from our Grand Final side mainly due to 13 players transitioning to the Senior Program where some are now regular league players.
 
“This year has been a challenge in terms of high numbers of injuries, at one point carrying 24 on this list and combined with a high PSA contingent, our depth gets challenged.” 

While Perth’s potential AFL Draftees appear limited, Moore has named three players who could catch the eye of recruiters.
 
“Lock Mactaggart has had a great year to date, showing some great growth in his game,” he said.

“Cooper Moore has returned from 11 weeks off and has displayed quality, while Robert Warrell has signalled he can be a dangerous small forward.”

Moore, in just his second year as coach, has a strong passion to continue his development in that role.

“It has been a huge learning curve, but I’ve loved it,” Moore said.

“I’ve enjoyed developing the players both on and off the field and I enjoy the competitive nature of WAFL Colts and working with high end talent.

“It Is a challenge to find balance at times, with so many moving pieces but with great staff around me, it’s a pleasure to get to work each week.

“My assistants Josh Smith, Ben Cousins, Ben Tomasini, Ross Mckenzie and Ross Clark are also invested heavily in the program. 
 
“I’ve been fortunate enough to have the support of great mentors such as Steven Armstrong, Ross McQueen, Ben Dyer and Trent Cooper.”

The 33-year-old’s resume includes coaching Trinity College in the PSA as well as being an Assistant Coach for WA’s 16s side as part of the WAFC Talent Pathway Program.

“A full time career in football is an aspiration and I’m always wanting to throw myself at new opportunities,” he said.

“With a strong passion for talent development the AFL system is a natural progression for me, so something along those lines is certainly appealing.

“I look forward to seeing where coaching takes me.”

The fifth placed Demons host Peel Thunder at Mineral Resources Park on Saturday morning.