The Batemans Bay Seahawks Aussie Rules club is shaking things up for the season ahead.
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Michael Kenny had a "quick six months" retirement and is back to coach the senior side. The inaugural women's coach Mick Alves is back for the 2020 season also.
Arlo Ireland handed over the presidency role to Heath Petterwood, who is ready to build on positive changes for the club.
"Heath has a strong background in regional football, and has some great ideas on how to build on that positive change for the club," Ireland said.
"He really wants build on the interaction between the seniors and juniors.
"He is going to work on building a culture of recognition and respect for life members and sponsors, and to build on the good culture we have and promote that further."
During his four years as president, Ireland was proud to have worked with the committee through a "make or break period."
The boys I coach - they are my best mates; I feel I have another 12 months to offer them
- Michael Kenny
"From losing a seniors grade - to winning a premiership three years on, I give such credit to Michael Kenny, the committee and volunteers."
Ireland felt privileged to welcome the introduction of a womens team; which had great success to a premiership debut.
Ireland said the presidency role became "a bit much" and decided to take a step back.
"I have thoroughly enjoyed working side-by-side with Michael and committee members.
"Now, as vice president I will be looking forward to working with Heath and the committee for 2020."
In July this year, Kenny announced his retirement and had no intentions of coaching again.
"It was a quick six months retirement," he said.
The new president, Petterwood, had been in contact with Kenny, sharing ideas.
"Heath pushed me pretty hard to do the job," Kenny said.
"I liked the direction he wanted to take the club - so I wanted to be part of it.
"I like what he has planned for the future, and I don't want to miss out."
Heading into his fifth year coaching the senior side, Kenny looks forward to the season ahead.
He will be "flipping it on its head".
"The boys I coach - they are my best mates; I feel I have another 12 months to offer them," he said.
"There will be a whole new pre-season with new ideas and our game style will change a fair bit as well."
At Kenny's side are two new captains, Ross Hummel and Blake Gleeson.
"Sam Millynn captained the past six years and wanted to take a step down," Kenny said.
"I thought it was a good opportunity to have some new, young fresh leaders.
Both in their early 20s, Hummel and Gleeson took massive steps to become leaders.
"They will continue to be leaders at the club for 10 or more years," Kenny said.
The senior grade pre-season starts early January.