Tassie Footy Life
Conversations from the heart of Tassie footy.
Join Darryn Perry as he interviews Tasmanian football legends, local heroes, and rising stars, past and present. He talks footy, life, and everything in between. Stories from the sheds, the sidelines, and the soul of the game.
Tassie Footy Life
E10 - Jade Rawlings: From the shores of Devonport Tasmania to AFL star and coaching royalty
Today on Tassie Footy Life, we’re joined by a bloke whose footy journey has taken him from the Devonport Oval to the big league. Jade Rawlings carved out a stellar AFL playing career with Hawthorn, the Western Bulldogs, and North Melbourne, before stepping into the coaching box where he’s spent the better part of two decades mentoring and leading at some of the country’s most storied clubs.
From caretaker coach at Richmond to backline mastermind at Melbourne and now Fremantle, Jade’s also left an indelible mark in the SANFL – guiding Norwood to a premiership and a grand final appearance in back-to-back seasons. Along the way, he’s become known for his honest leadership, tactical nous, and deep love of the game.
So grab a cuppa, or lace up your runners, and settle in for a cracking chat with a proud Tassie footy product who’s done it all.