Tigers champion returns as co-coach

Colac football officials say retired Tigers champion Jason Armistead is the perfect fit to slot in as the club’s new co-coach.

Colac football manager Brendt Langdon confirmed Armistead would be the Tigers’ new off-field co-coach, sharing the role with retired AFL footballer Seb Ross.

“After a thorough process, we welcome Armi back to his home club,” he said.

“With an elite football brain and coaching experience, we look forward to season 2025 with great optimism.”

Armistead, who was an assistant coach at Bellarine league club Modewarre this year, has also held coaching roles with Anglesea, Geelong Falcons and Richmond’s AFLW team in recent years.

Armistead, who was named in the Tigers’ top 20 players from its 20 years in the Geelong league two years ago, played over 150 senior games with Colac before shifting to South Barwon in the mid-2000s where he won four best-and-fairests and played in multiple premierships.