The New England Nomads are pleased to announce coaches for 2026. Ash Arkit will continue as Men’s Coach following on from his fantastic work in 2025 and Xavier Walsh—a member of the 2022 Premiership team and long-time New England resident—will be the Women’s Coach. The two coaches are working towards starting pre-season on January 27th at Bellevue Oval. 6.00 sharp.

Ash, who hails from South Australia and has long-standing connections with the Port Adelaide football club, did the hard yards in 2025 and is looking forward to a second year at the helm. His commitment to the Nomads over the past 12 months has been remarkable and we would not be back in the paddock without him. His enthusiasm has been infectious.

Xavier is a born and bred Nomad who has played with the seniors since 2000. A graduate of Armidale Auskick, Xavier has worked for the NSWAFL as a regional development officer, running football programs in schools in the region. He also played half-back flank in the 2022 Premiership team.

We are very much looking forward to the year ahead with these two in charge.

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