The road to the 2027 State of Origin is underway, and NSW Touch Football (NSWTF) is excited to announce the latest Team NSW management appointments.
Following the previous announcement of the Power Division coaching appointments, NSWTF is now pleased to confirm the Managers for those teams, alongside the Coach, Assistant Coach and Manager appointments for the Senior Divisions.
The 2027 campaign will carry added excitement as Team NSW prepares to take on Queensland in Queensland. Travelling north to challenge our greatest rivals on their home turf will provide a huge opportunity for our athletes, coaches and managers to come together and represent NSW with pride.
The campaign will once again showcase the outstanding depth of talent, leadership and passion that exists across NSW Touch Football. From the Power Divisions through to the Senior Divisions, these appointments bring together a strong group of coaches and managers ready to lead, support and inspire Team NSW.
NSWTF congratulates all appointed Coaches, Assistant Coaches and Managers on their selection and looks forward to an exciting campaign ahead.
2027 State of Origin Power Division Appointments
Power Division coaching appointments were announced previously, with Managers now confirmed below.
|
Division |
Head Coach |
Assistant Coach 1 |
Assistant Coach 2 |
Manager |
|
Men’s Open |
Scott Buckley |
Lindsey Brain |
Daniel Barton |
Geoff Thornton |
|
Women’s Open |
Peter Forrester |
Joel Willoughby |
Matt Scranage |
Kim Solman |
|
Mixed Open |
Jason Martin |
Cameron Maxwell |
David Stone |
Belinda Jelacic |
|
Men’s 20s |
Nick Good |
David Collins |
Matt Tope |
Colin Field |
|
Women’s 20s |
Roha Paki |
Nat Little |
Amanda Skwarko |
Donna Ryan |
2027 State of Origin Senior Division Appointments
|
Division |
Head Coach |
Assistant Coach 1 |
Assistant Coach 2 |
Manager |
|
Men’s 30s |
Ricky Hetherington |
Tom Taylor |
Hayden Ryan-Hill |
Victor Baptista |
|
Women’s 27s |
Stewart Parnaby |
Mark Heiss |
Jordan Bird |
Darren Whitborne |
|
Senior Mixed |
Jay Miller |
Aaron Fiveash |
Terrance Kwok |
Julie Gee |
|
Men’s 35s |
Paul Farah |
Matt Mitchell |
Brent Powell |
Mark Collins |
|
Women’s 35s |
Mel Mitchell |
Nic Grose |
Kalani Duff |
TBC |
|
Men’s 40s |
Clayton Blackman |
Mitch Walkaden |
Ollie Karras |
Matthew Quinn |
|
Women’s 40s |
David Rose |
Clay Studdon |
TBC |
Kate Taylor |
|
Men’s 45s |
Bernie Morrison |
Brett Shelton |
TBC |
Aron Watson |
|
Women’s 45s |
Carol Jones |
Jo Lawson |
TBC |
Kim Starkey |
|
Men’s 50s |
Pat Batiste |
Luke Grills |
TBC |
Dean Harris |
|
Women’s 50s |
Steve Hepburn |
Nhut Trinh |
TBC |
TBC |
|
Men’s 55s |
Peter Vincent |
Matt Lawson |
Michael McDonald |
Mick McGrath |
|
Men’s 60s |
Paul Krahe |
Jason Cawthorne |
Darren Roden |
Michael Hyett |
|
Men’s 65s |
Bruce Agar |
Emmanuel Buhargiar |
TBC |
Allan Furlong |
Further appointments for any remaining team management positions will be confirmed in due course.
Congratulations to all appointees as Team NSW continues its build toward the 2027 State of Origin and the next chapter of the NSW v Queensland rivalry.